The channel can be used for breakout trading. When price break below the red line (bottom line) and stays below it, a down trend is emerging. Price breaking above blue line (upper line) and staying above it indicates an up trend emerging. In consolidation, price will remain within the channel. The channel can be used as stop loss level also. Trades can be opened with breakout of the channel or in combination with other indicators confirming a breakout.
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