The term "range market" typically refers to a market condition where the price of an asset, such as a stock, commodity, or currency, fluctuates within a specific range or band over a period of time without a clear trend direction (either upward or downward). Here are some key aspects of a range market:

Price Boundaries: In a range market, the asset's price moves between well-defined support and resistance levels. The support level acts as a floor that the price rarely goes below, while the resistance level acts as a ceiling that the price rarely goes above.

Sideways Movement: Unlike trending markets, where prices show a clear upward or downward direction, a range market is characterized by sideways movement. The price oscillates between the support and resistance levels.

Volume Patterns: Trading volume may decrease within the range as the market lacks a strong trend. However, volume can spike near the support and resistance levels as traders attempt to buy at the bottom and sell at the top of the range.

Technical Analysis: Traders often use technical analysis to identify and trade within range markets. Common tools include oscillators (like RSI or Stochastic) to identify overbought and oversold conditions and chart patterns (like double tops or bottoms) to predict potential breakouts or reversals.

Strategies: Traders may employ range-bound trading strategies, such as:

Buying at Support: Purchasing the asset when its price nears the lower boundary of the range (support level).
Selling at Resistance: Selling the asset when its price nears the upper boundary of the range (resistance level).
Breakout Trading: Preparing to trade in the direction of the breakout once the price moves significantly beyond the established range.
Indicators: Some popular indicators for trading range markets include Bollinger Bands, which can help visualize the range, and the Average True Range (ATR), which measures volatility.
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