Band Walk vs Bollinger Bands

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Band Walk
intermediate
technical_analysis

Band Walk occurs when price stays at or above the upper band (or below the lower band) for multiple candles, signaling sustained directional strength and elevated volatility.

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Bollinger Bands
intermediate
technical_analysis

Bollinger Bands are a volatility indicator consisting of a middle moving average and two outer bands plotted at a set number of standard deviations above and below it, expanding and contracting with market volatility.

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