15 Minute Bollinger Band Strategy Here we use a 15 Minute chart with Bollinger bands set to 20 with a standard deviation of 2.
First we look for an established trend direction, once that has been found we apply our bands, set the deviation for 2 and wait for the price to test or slightly break that lower band. (test/break of higher band in the case of a down trend and sell order)
Here we have highlighted these tests/breaks with a green circle. The blue arrow represents a 200 point gain on each trade. Once the trend has begun to level out the opportunity is extinguished and we move on to the next chart.
Tips/Rules
Don't trade against the trend! eg sell at a high break/test of band on an uptrend!
Keep stops loss tight - if the break and trade entry occurs, but the price keeps moving against you time to get out!
Stay cautious in a sideways market (we will post a strategy for that soon too)
If the bands widen drastically that could indicate high volatility and potential trend change.
Be aware of new releases and high importance data when entering set up.
Good luck!
Orion Fx Trading Team
