Bollinger Band Width

Distance between upper and lower Bollinger Bands, often normalized. Falling width = squeeze; rising width = expanding volatility.

Category: Technical · Complexity: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

Tags: volume, high-frequency, technical

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