Parameters
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Keltner Channels parameters control the center line and band width.
KC Period
What It Controls: EMA period for center line
Default: 20 bars
How It Works:
- Lower values (5–10): More responsive, more signals
- Standard values (11–16): Balanced
- Higher values (17–25): Smoother, fewer signals
What Happens at Extremes
Timeframe Recommendations
| Timeframe | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Hour | 14 | Standard |
| 4-Hour | 14–16 | Balanced |
| Daily | 14–21 | Position trading |
KC Multiplier
What It Controls: ATR multiplier for channel width
Default: 2.0
How It Works:
- Lower values (5–10): More responsive, more signals
- Standard values (11–16): Balanced
- Higher values (17–25): Smoother, fewer signals
What Happens at Extremes
Timeframe Recommendations
| Timeframe | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Hour | 14 | Standard |
| 4-Hour | 14–16 | Balanced |
| Daily | 14–21 | Position trading |
KC Candle Period
What It Controls: ATR candle aggregation
Default: Match chart timeframe
How It Works:
- Lower values (5–10): More responsive, more signals
- Standard values (11–16): Balanced
- Higher values (17–25): Smoother, fewer signals
What Happens at Extremes
Timeframe Recommendations
| Timeframe | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Hour | 14 | Standard |
| 4-Hour | 14–16 | Balanced |
| Daily | 14–21 | Position trading |