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: 1.1
- Updated: 9 August 2025
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
