Averages
Bollinger Bands
Standard-deviation bands around a moving average.
Real example in the platform
Bollinger Bands on the NQ, 1-minute candles built from real ticks (October 16, 2026, Rithmic feed) — a screenshot of the platform itself, factory settings.
What it does
- Middle line = average (SMA/EMA); bands = average ± N standard deviations.
- Price at the bands = stretched (volatility); a band squeeze = compression before expansion.
Options
- Period, multiplier (nº of deviations), SMA/EMA type, colors and fill.
Settings
Everything you can change in the indicator's settings dialog, in the same order as in the platform:
- Type
- Period
- Multiplier (deviations)
- Thickness
- Colors
- Middle line
- Bands
- Fill between bands
- Fill opacity
- Calculation source (another candle type/timeframe)
How to add it in EliteXCharts
- Open a chart and click the Indicators icon in the chart header.
- Pick the Averages category and choose Bollinger Bands.
- Click Add. Double-click the indicator (or use its gear) to open the settings.
- Or ask the AI Assistant: "add the Bollinger Bands".
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bollinger Bands indicator do?
Standard-deviation bands around a moving average. Middle line = average (SMA/EMA); bands = average ± N standard deviations. Price at the bands = stretched (volatility); a band squeeze = compression before expansion.
How do you read the Bollinger Bands?
Period, multiplier (nº of deviations), SMA/EMA type, colors and fill.
How do I add the Bollinger Bands to a chart in EliteXCharts?
Open a chart and click the Indicators icon in the chart header. Pick the Averages category and choose Bollinger Bands. Click Add. Double-click the indicator (or use its gear) to open the settings. Or ask the AI Assistant: "add the Bollinger Bands".
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