Donchian channels

The highest high and lowest low of the last N bars, and the midline between them.

How to read it

A close above the upper channel is a breakout — the rule of the Turtle traders.

How to use it

Breakout systems and trailing exits: the opposite channel is a natural stop.

In Kereon

Charts · Superchart. Default 20.

Also called: donchian, highest high, lowest low, price channel, turtle.

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