TTM Squeeze Radar Guide
العربيةLearn how the radar identifies volatility compression and how to distinguish a squeeze from a possible release.
What the TTM Squeeze Radar does
A strong move can follow a period of quiet, narrow trading. This radar helps you find releases from volatility compression by comparing Bollinger Bands with Keltner Channels. Use its results to select charts for a direction and follow-through review, rather than searching every chart yourself.
Use the momentum reading, trend, price structure, and the first bars after release to evaluate direction. A squeeze can remain active longer than expected or release without follow-through.
Signal states and concepts
Compression before the published release
Bollinger Bands were inside the configured Keltner envelope before a release. This explains the setup behind a published fire signal; it is not necessarily a separate row on the page.
Compression has ended
The relationship has moved out of the squeeze condition. Inspect whether price actually expands and whether participation supports the move.
Momentum context
The histogram or momentum fields describe current directional pressure. They can change before, during, or after the release.
Signal age
Age separates a fresh transition from an older condition whose initial expansion may already have happened.
How to read the main fields
| Field | What it describes | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Squeeze state | The published release or fire observation after prior compression. | Open the chart and locate both the prior compressed range and the release bar. |
| Momentum | The sign and development of the configured momentum calculation. | Look for direction and slope; one positive or negative bar is weak evidence. |
| Timeframe | The interval on which compression was measured. | Compare only with trend and levels relevant to that interval. |
| Duration or dots | How long the condition has remained active where provided. | Long duration means prolonged compression, not a guaranteed larger move. |
| Signal time | The bar that created the current state or transition. | Check whether the release is fresh and whether price has already extended. |
A disciplined review workflow
- Filter by the timeframe and recency that match your analysis horizon.
- Open the chart and mark the high and low of the visible compression area.
- Review trend, momentum development, volume, liquidity, and nearby price levels.
- If a release is shown, inspect the close and subsequent bars for continuation or immediate failure.
- Plan for both directions and define what would invalidate the expansion thesis.
What strengthens or weakens the observation
Useful supporting context
- A clear contraction in range followed by a close outside an established structure level.
- Momentum developing in the same direction as the price expansion.
- Participation that is not dependent on one irregular print.
- Room to the next independently identified support or resistance area.
Reasons to slow down
- Price still moving inside a narrow, directionless range after the release label.
- A move directly into nearby support or resistance.
- Low liquidity, wide spreads, or an event-driven gap.
- Assuming a long squeeze must create a proportionally large move.
Limitations and false signals
- Band and channel parameters determine when the squeeze is considered active.
- A release can reverse quickly or return to compression.
- Different timeframes can show active and released states at the same time.
- Momentum is calculated from historical data and can change as new candles arrive.
The radar finds volatility conditions for chart review. It does not predict the direction or size of a move and should not be used as a standalone entry signal.
The release row and the earlier setup
SQUEEZE_FIRE identifies a published release. The earlier compression phase explains how the condition formed and need not appear as a separate result. Review price and momentum after release; the label is not an entry instruction.
Compression grades and momentum
High, Medium, and Low describe how tightly Bollinger Bands fitted within the configured Keltner channels during the squeeze. A tighter squeeze describes stronger compression, not a guaranteed larger release. Read the momentum direction and whether its bars are strengthening or weakening alongside price.
Page components explained
Narrow the signals
Filter by stock, period, price or the available signal criteria. Start broad and add conditions gradually. The timeframe belongs to the signal, while the date range controls when signals appeared.
Period, timeframe and direction
Use the period to choose recent or older signals, the timeframe to choose the candle scale, and direction to separate bullish and bearish readings. These settings answer different questions.
Read the signal list
Start with symbol, signal time and timeframe, then read direction and the radar-specific details. Open a signal to inspect it on the chart. Scores are ranking aids, not measured win probabilities.
Saved signals and watchlists
Favorites retain specific signals for review. A watchlist tracks stocks and can include many signals for each one. Check which control you are using before narrowing the list.
Supporting context
These switches keep signals with the selected news, block-volume, compliance or options context. Presence of extra information is not proof that the signal is stronger or that all sources agree.
Inspect a signal
Compare the signal marker with the price at that time and the moves that followed. Confirm the timeframe and timestamp. A historical chart shows what happened; it does not guarantee the next signal will behave the same way.
Automatic refresh
Refresh checks for new readings. It does not make an old source current. Check the reading's timestamp and any warning before using it.
Language
Use the flag to switch the interface language. Check the currency shown on subscription and payment pages after changing language; trading symbols keep their original spelling.
Light and dark mode
Choose the appearance that makes text and chart details comfortable to read. Changing the theme affects the display, not the underlying data or signals.
Page layout
Use this control to change the available page layout. It changes how much space the interface uses, not the meaning of the displayed values.
Fullscreen
In the signed-in app, expand the site to gain more room for charts and tables. Use the control again or Escape to leave browser fullscreen.
Notification bell
Review recent notifications and their timestamps here. The badge counts unread notifications; it is not a count of unreviewed trading opportunities. Delivery channels and rules are managed in alert subscriptions.
Account menu
Open account settings, subscription details and other personal links here. Use sign out when you finish on a shared device.