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Squeeze Momentum Indicator Explained
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Key Takeaways
- 1Squeeze = Bollinger Bands inside Keltner Channels, volatility contraction before expansion.
- 2Dots (squeeze on) appear when consolidating; dots disappear (squeeze off) = breakout imminent.
- 3Histogram color: green = bullish momentum, red = bearish momentum; enter on first color flip.
- 4Best for catching explosive moves after consolidation. Avoids choppy sideways action.
- 5Combine with trend: only long squeezes in uptrend, only short squeezes in downtrend.
- 6Exit when histogram momentum weakens or hits major structure (S/R, trendline).
Summary
“TTM Squeeze spots volatility compression. Trade the breakout direction with momentum color confirmation.”
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