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Original Keltner Variant

Original Keltner Variant refers to Chester Keltner's earlier typical-price and average-range channel construction.

Also known asclassic Keltner Channel

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Definitions

In plain terms

It is historically distinct from the later EMA-plus-ATR form commonly shown on modern platforms.

Technical

A glossary or implementation must label the center price, averaging method, range definition, periods, and multiplier rather than merging the variants.

Scope

This record preserves the variant boundary; the D07 implementation selects the modern form.

Examples

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

Common misconceptions

  • This record preserves the variant boundary; the D07 implementation selects the modern form.

Concept relationships

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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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Last reviewed
2026-07-30
Next review
2027-07-30
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