Glossary

What is Range

A stretch where price moves between a high and a low without a new direction. Its edges are where stops pile up.

How it works

BTC 15m, 18.07.2025: the Asian session range.

Example

Asia on 18.07.2025: high 120 785, low 119 020 — a range 1 765 $ wide.

Common mistake

Trading the middle of a range: there are no stops there and no clear invalidation.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Range step by step?
In the Trading OS Academy: “Where the crowd's stops sit”, “No-trade conditions”.
What is Range related to?
Asian range; Premium / discount; Liquidity.

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