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# Keltner channel breakout
- URL: https://www.propfirmduel.com/strategies/keltner-channel-breakout/
- Published: 2026-10-07T22:40:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-07T22:40:00.000Z
- Description: The Keltner channel draws bands a set number of average true ranges around a 20-period average. A close outside the channel shows unusual strength and often starts a run.
- Author: Prop Firm Duel
- Tags: Breakout strategies, #strategy, #school-breakout, #level-intermediate, #Import 2026-10-07 22:49

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Example drawing, not live market data.

1Where's the level?

Keltner channel: 20 EMA ± 2 ATR.

2What's the trigger?

A candle closes outside the channel after the prior candle closed inside it.

3Where is it wrong?

The middle line (20 EMA).

4Where does it end?

2 times the risk.

Markets

Futures, Stocks, Crypto

Timeframes

5m to 4h

Sessions

Any

Also called

Keltner breakout, ATR channel

## What it means

The Keltner channel draws bands a set number of average true ranges around a 20-period average. A close outside the channel shows unusual strength and often starts a run.

## How it is confirmed without repainting

The channel is built from closed candles; the breakout counts only on the close.

## When it fails

A close straight back inside the channel.