FTB-C000495 / Formula component

Keltner EMA Basis

Keltner EMA Basis is the exponential moving-average center of the selected modern Keltner channel.

Also known asKeltner middle lineKC basis

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Definitions

In plain terms

The upper and lower envelopes are placed symmetrically around this level.

Technical

The local contract uses an SMA-seeded close EMA and withholds the basis until its declared seed window is complete.

Scope

Different price sources, EMA periods, alpha conventions, or seeds create different channel paths.

Examples

  • A reviewer traces Keltner EMA Basis from aligned inputs through its first-ready row and edge cases before accepting a displayed value.

Common misconceptions

  • Different price sources, EMA periods, alpha conventions, or seeds create different channel paths.

Concept relationships

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Where this concept is used

Tutorials planned

These catalogued topics use this concept, but their complete build has not shipped yet.

  • D07-F04-A04 Important

Evidence and governance

  1. Keltner Channels TradingView · official platform documentation

    Supports: preferred label, short definition, technical definition

    Limits: The platform example does not prescribe universal seeds, periods, contact meaning, or predictive performance.

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2026-07-30
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2027-07-30
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