Range Trading Strategy
Trade within defined support and resistance.
What Is Range Trading?
Price moves between support and resistance. Buy low, sell high.
Range Types
1. Horizontal Range
Resistance
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Support
2. Trend Channel
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Lower
Range Trading Rules
Buy
1. Price at support
2. Signal to buy
3. BUY
Sell
1. Price at resistance
2. Signal to sell
3. SELL
Stop & Target
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Buy stop | Below support |
| Sell stop | Above resistance |
| Buy target | Resistance |
| Sell target | Support |
Common Mistakes
1. Fighting Breakout
Fix: Exit when range breaks
2. No Confirmation
Fix: Wait for signals
Key Takeaways
- Buy support — Sell resistance
- Exit breakout — When range breaks
- Signal entry — Wait for confirmation
- Clear levels — Define range
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Buy low, sell high.