The strategy aims to capture upward price movements (breakouts) by observing when the price exceeds a predefined range, known as the Donchian Channel, while also ensuring trading volume supports the move.
When Does It Open a Long Trade?
The strategy opens a long trade (buy position) when both of these conditions are met:
1. Price Breaks Above the Upper Band - The current closing price is higher than the Upper Band of the Donchian Channel. - This indicates a potential breakout, signaling upward momentum.
2. High Volume Confirmation - The current trading volume is greater than 1.9 times the average volume over the Donchian Channel's length. - This ensures the breakout is backed by significant market activity, reducing the chance of false signals.
Only when both conditions are true, the strategy will execute a long entry.
When Does It Close the Trade? The strategy closes the long trade (exits the position) when:
1. Price Falls Below the Middle Band - The closing price drops below the Middle Band of the Donchian Channel. - This acts as a reversal signal, suggesting the upward momentum has weakened, and it’s time to exit the trade.