BB KC Hybrid Squeeze Band
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Andres Felipe Carvajal Rodriguez
I do not develop indicators to follow the market. I develop algorithms to understand it.
My goal is to transform price complexity into objective, robust, and efficient tools that help traders make decisions with greater precision, consistency, and risk control. - Version: 1.2
- Updated: 27 October 2026
BB KC Hybrid Squeeze Band – Advanced Volatility and Compression Indicator
The BB KC Hybrid Squeeze Band is a next-generation technical indicator that intelligently combines Bollinger Bands (BB) and the Keltner Channel (KC) into a single hybrid structure. Designed to provide a more accurate reading of market volatility, compression, and expansion environments, this indicator allows for the detection of key opportunity zones with greater anticipation and less noise.
What Does It Do?
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Dynamic Hybrid Band Calculation It merges the upper and lower bands of both BB and KC using an adjustable weighting coefficient, creating a channel that inherits the best of both worlds:
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BB: Sensitivity to change through standard deviation.
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KC: Robustness based on real volatility (ATR).
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Automatic Detection of Compression Zones ("Squeeze") The indicator measures the dynamic hybrid width and compares it against its recent history (percentile). When the band narrows below a defined threshold, it marks a compression event on the chart with visual symbols (circles or arrows):
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This suggests that the market is building pressure before an explosive move.
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Intelligent Alert System Receive personalized alerts (sound, email, push notification) when the price breaks:
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The upper band (possible bullish breakout signal).
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The lower band (possible bearish breakout signal).
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Avoids repetitive alerts thanks to a time control system (cooldown).
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Advantages Over Separate BB or KC
| Feature | BB KC Hybrid Squeeze Band | Bollinger Bands | Keltner Channel |
| Compression Detection with Context | Automatic and precise | Manual/Visual | Not available |
| Adaptability to Sideways/Trending | Adjustable by weight | Sensitive to noise | Better in trend |
| Integrated and Configurable Alerts | Complete | No | No |
| Clear and Professional Visualization | Modern and aesthetic | Limited | Limited |
| Timeframe Independent (M1 to MN1) | Compatible | Chart-dependent | Chart-dependent |
Recommended Use Modes
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Breakout Trading: Wait for a squeeze event + channel breakout to trade in the direction of the breakout.
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Scalping or Intraday: Use it on M1–M15 to detect the beginning of expansion after silent consolidation.
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Entry/Exit Confirmation: Filter false signals by combining it with your main strategy. For example, only enter when the price crosses the band after a squeeze.
Fully Configurable
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BB vs KC Weight (BB_KC_Weight)
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Show or hide middle line
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Symbols and colors for compression
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Timeframe independent (allows H4 analysis on an M5 chart)
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Sound, notification, and email upon band breaks
Ideal for traders looking to:
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Detect real (not subjective) volatility compressions.
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Trade with a statistical edge before a breakout.
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Combine the best of Bollinger and Keltner into one advanced channel

I try this indicator and compared it with manually placed BB and KC. It's quite ccurate to show the squeeze, even though the hybrid (mix) band and mid line of this indicator still doesn't make sense to me. Why not leave it original and have an option to turn on/off the BB and KC shown at chart manually? And also, we don't know how the exact number of ATR period used for KC because it's not being shown in setting. So, I use this indicator mainly for the alert and using other squeeze indicator that can show the BB and KC as it is, not the hybrid mix one.