Donchian Channel

Futures Intermediate NIFTY Futures BANKNIFTY Futures Stock Futures MCX Futures

Markets Transitioning from Range to Trend

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Strategy Type	Breakout and Trend Following System Based on Price Channels
Market Outlook	Markets Transitioning from Range to Trend
Risk Profile	Defined Risk Using Channel Width or ATR-Based Stops
Reward Profile	Unlimited Profit Potential in Sustained Breakouts
Time Horizon	Swing to Positional Trading (5-30 days typical)
Capital Requirement	Medium (Futures Margin Required)
Margin Type	SPAN + Exposure Margin for Futures
Best Used When	Markets break out of consolidation with momentum continuation

Markets break out of consolidation with momentum continuation

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