How to Trade Like a Pro with the Keltner Channel Indicator and Python
Python Programming for Algorithmic Trading
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In this article I will show you how I attempted to create a profitable trading strategy using the Keltner Channel Indicators with the python programming language.
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What are Keltner Channels?
Keltner Channels are a technical analysis tool used in trading to identify potential trend directions, gauge volatility, and generate buy/sell signals. Developed by grain trader Chester W. Keltner in the 1960s, they consist of three bands surrounding an asset’s price:
