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Range Bound Market

Master the "Sideways" environment. Learn how to trade the predictable boundaries of support and resistance when there is no clear trend.

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What is a Range-Bound Market?

Market In-Decision

A range-bound market occurs when price moves horizontally between a consistent level of support (the floor) and resistance (the ceiling). During this time, the market is neither clearly bullish nor bearish. Buyers and sellers are in equilibrium, creating a "box" where price repeatedly bounces.

How to Trade Ranges

Playing the Bounce

Sell at Resistance: When price hits the ceiling, look for signs of weakness to initiate a short.
Buy at Support: When price hits the floor, look for signs of strength to initiate a long.
Avoid the Breakout: In a true range-bound market, most breakout attempts fail. The safest strategy is to play the "bounce" until price clearly breaks out with high volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know a range has started?

A range is confirmed once the price has tested both support and resistance at least twice. Before that, it is just a normal consolidation.

Is range-bound trading risky?

Yes. The risk lies in a "breakout" occurring while you are caught in a position. Always have a stop-loss just outside the range boundaries to protect your capital if the market suddenly decides to trend.