Under the Hood
The default setting uses a 20-period SMA with bands set at 2 standard deviations. Bands widen during high volatility and contract during low volatility.
In Practice
Prices near the upper band may indicate overbought conditions; near the lower band may indicate oversold. The "squeeze" (narrow bands) often precedes significant price moves.
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