Best settings & timeframes — Squeeze Momentum
| Input | Default |
|---|---|
| Length | 20 |
| BB mult | 2.0 |
| KC mult | 1.5 |
Timeframes: 1H and 4H for swing; 15m only with higher-timeframe filter
When it works best: Range compression breaking into expansion: enter on the first momentum bar after the squeeze fires, exit when momentum bars fade.
Download & install — Squeeze Momentum
⬇️ Download squeeze-momentum-pine-v5.pine (MIT)
TradingView → Pine Editor → paste the script → Add to chart. No invite-only locks, source is fully visible.
Demo first. Attach to a demo chart and watch a full session before any live use. Original PipAtlas code, MIT-licensed, no hidden calls.
Backtest summary — Squeeze Momentum
On the chart: bar replay for entries, then export trades to a spreadsheet. Measure win rate, avg win/loss, and max consecutive losses before sizing live.
Common failure points — Squeeze Momentum
- Choppy markets fire repeated failed squeezes - demand higher-timeframe alignment
- News spikes break the range but retrace: check the calendar first
- Low-liquidity sessions squeeze without follow-through