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Smart Volatility Squeeze + Trend Filter
Smart Volatility Squeeze + Trend Filter
This advanced indicator detects low-volatility squeeze conditions and plots breakout signals, helping you spot strong price moves before they happen.
How it works
This script combines Bollinger Bands (BB) and the Keltner Channel (KC) — two popular volatility tools — to identify squeeze setups:
A squeeze occurs when the Bollinger Bands contract and move completely inside the Keltner Channel. This means the market is quiet and volatility is low — often right before a significant breakout.
When the squeeze condition is active, the background highlights the chart area with a soft color that gradually intensifies the longer the squeeze lasts. This gives a clear visual cue that pressure is building.
A breakout signal triggers when price crosses above the upper Bollinger Band (bullish) or below the lower Bollinger Band (bearish) — confirming that the squeeze has ended and a new impulse is likely starting.
To reduce false breakouts, you can enable the built-in trend filter. By default, it uses a simple EMA: breakouts are confirmed only if the price action aligns with the overall trend direction.
Key features
🔹 Bollinger Bands + Keltner Channel squeeze detection
🔹 Automatic squeeze marker and background shading
🔹 Breakout arrows for up and down signals
🔹 Optional trend filter with adjustable EMA length
🔹 Works on any market: crypto, stocks, forex, indices
🔹 Fully adjustable inputs for BB, KC and trend filter
🔹 Built-in ready-to-use alerts for breakouts
How to use
Watch for areas where the squeeze condition appears — the background will highlight them.
Wait for a breakout arrow to appear outside the bands.
Use the trend filter to focus only on breakouts in the dominant trend direction.
Combine with your existing risk management and confirmation tools.
Inputs
BB Length & StdDev: Control the Bollinger Bands settings.
KC EMA Length & ATR Multiplier: Control the Keltner Channel width.
Trend Filter Length: Adjust how smooth or sensitive the trend filter is.
Use Trend Filter: Enable or disable confirmation by trend direction.
Disclaimer
⚠️ This script is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always test any strategy thoroughly and trade at your own risk.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.