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ES Levels - CGG Newsletter (08/13-18/2023)Upside: 4478 → 4500 → 4519 → 4542 → 4566 Downside 4459 → 4447 → 4422 → 4400 Technical Analysis: ES tested a breakdown of a Long GP from 4461-4470, but bounced to close the Friday down only -0.1%. We want to see if ES can hold above last week's lows, if not, I could see a test below in the 4447 area where we should start to see buyers come in. This area would be crucial for us to hold this week as the bullish trendline we made from this year's March lows sits right in that area. I lean bullish throughout the week as long as we hold that trendline as support into the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium which starts next week, August 24-26. I would expect some bullish movement to send us back to at least 4566, which was a strong daily level which also coincides with the SHORT GP that was just made from July's high to the low made on Friday.
CME_MINI:ES1!Long
by peterjames_6
#ES_F Day Trading Prep For the Week 8.07-8.11Last Week : Surprisingly last week played out perfectly just had to be a little patient with things, last Sunday we noted that market needed either a strong push over 4615-10 and hold above or consolidate under 4603 before pushing over 4615-10 to possibly continue higher and if not the buyers who are not getting the upside here for weeks will start selling which can start triggering lower stops and if we take take out Swing Stops we can see lower Key Support at 4532-25 and Cost Basis under at 4525-4502 tested. We did get a push over 4615 but it was done end of day Monday after consolidating over 4603 not under. We spent some time over it Tuesday Globex but failed to hold over. Tuesday RTH breaking, putting in time/volume and closing under 4603 signaled weakness and confirmation of trapped longs over 4603 as they tried to keep it over 4615 and failed, bid under 4590 was removed and we opened on the gap lower which started our trip to lower targets. This Week : Friday we got a nice pull back towards Supply area and found more selling which gave us the break of 4525-4502 cost basis. Going forward this might be our potential Supply area into this week as we did put in time and volume above it and failed to hold. Not only did we break 4508-02 but we also took out the minor stops just under it after hours. Depending how we open (maybe another gap?) but if we fail to get back over 4508-02 and hold this could bring in more selling as we would be again under the Settlement, if that's the case then we can target lower targets. We have Current Support at 4487-49 but I wouldn't put too much trust in it, with some size we break it... Under we have untested end of day Spike Base at 4465-60 and another Cost Basis under it at 4460-45, both are good targets if we see continuation. We would need to see 4445-37 break and hold under for any more downside. IF this is size trying to get out of the market we will go through the levels like they don't matter but so far its been very mechanical because we can see how we get responses after the tests and still get pull backs to trap more supply on the way down. For the market to go back up we would need to either bounce from 4487-79 or consolidate over it and get back over 4508-02 with good hold hold then we could see a move higher to retest our previous Key Support which we broke but that is now Supply area we would need either a strong bid or a nice consolidation under to get back over it I would think. We can look for possible quick longs from lower Supports if want to trade long as those areas usually have some buying around but over all better trades might be short this week. We take it day by day because everything can change, that's the way its set up now. Levels to Watch : Resistance // Current 4510-02 // Key 4532-25 If Above can target 4548-43 Stops Would need a hold above to continue Support // Current 4487-79 Under can target 70-65-60 Cost Basis 4460-45 Key Support 4445-37 Would need to be broken for any continuation Lower Area of interest just in case : 4422-18 // 4403-4383
CME_MINI:ES1!
by HollowMn
3
8/11: Daily Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap Yesterday, CPI delivered as expected with plenty of large, bi-directional swings and traps. Despite this volatility, ES followed the general trade plan well, defending the 4493 support zone and continuing the rally to high 4530s. The market closed right at the 4493-88 level, which has been tested six times since last Friday. Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Mostly down 🌍 Europe: Down 🌎 US Index Futures: Down 🛢 Crude Oil: Up 💵 Dollar: Up slightly 🧐 Yields: Up 🔮 Crypto: Down slightly World Headlines Producer Price Index reports higher than expectations. Key Structures The core structure remains a declining channel, extending from the July 27th high. This is a bull flag, however, it only becomes one on the breakout. Support of this is now 4467-69, and resistance will be 4580. Support Levels The support levels for today are 4475, 4467-69 (major), 4452-55 (major), 4446, 4438, 4431, 4423 (major), 4413 (major), 4397-4401 (major), 4383, 4367 (major), 4351, 4338 (major), 4327, 4317, 4310 (major). Resistance Levels The resistance levels for today are 4492-88 (major), 4500, 4509-13 (major),4522, 4527 (major), 4539, 4543-46 (major), 4554, 4560 (major), 4570, 4580-85 (major), 4592, 4598, 4608 (major), 4617 (major), 4625, 4635, 4643 (major), 4650, 4657 (major), 4665, 4681 (major). Trading Plan The bull case today would involve ES defending the 4469-67 zone lowest, then reclaiming that 4493-88. From there, we’d make the same trip - back to 4509, dip, then up again to 4540s. If we do flush again today, 4450 is the last shot for bulls. The bear case begins on the fail of 4469-67. I’d need to see a bounce or failed breakdown here to drain demand from the level, then I’d consider short perhaps 4466 for the move down the levels. The real sell comes on the fail of 4452-55. After an initial bounce to drain demand, I’d be looking to short the breakdown here perhaps 4445 for a move down the levels. Wrap Up These remain complex conditions, but also prime conditions for traders who just trade the levels and aren’t focused on trying to predict the price action. My general lean for today is that ES can defend that yellow flag support (4469 lowest), then reclaim 4493 to try back up to 4509+ again. If 4469 fails, we test 4450. Real selling starts below. Disclosure: This is not financial advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro
8/10: Daily Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap The month of August has seen a shift in trading character, with massive bi-directional swings in the ES. The ES made four full round trips from the 4535+ zone down to the 4480-90 zone since Friday alone. On Tuesday, the ES rallied to 4532 then dipped back down to the 4480-90 zone and held. The 4493-88 zone remains the most important area in ES, as it back-tests the zone we broke out from on July 12th, triggering a 3 week rally. Today is CPI day, which are typically the most volatile and difficult trading days of the year. Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Mostly up 🌍 Europe: Up 🌎 US Index Futures: Up 🛢 Crude Oil: Down 💵 Dollar: Down 🧐 Yields: Down 🔮 Crypto: Down slightly World Headlines It’s inflation day. US Consumer Price Index inflation prints slightly below expectations at 3.2%. Key Structures The core structure now remains a declining channel in yellow - extending from the July 27th high. This is a bull flag, however, it only becomes one on the breakout. Support of this is now 4475, and resistance will be 4580. Everything inside equals consolidation. Support Levels Supports are: 4493-87 (major), 4484, 4475 (major), 4467, 4459, 4453-48 (major), 4438, 4420-23 (major), 4410, 4395-4400 (major), 4382, 4368 (major), 4351, 4340-45 (major), 4327, 4317, 4310 (major). Resistance Levels Resistances are: 4508-04 (major), 4521 (major), 4528, 4538-40 (major), 4547, 4559 (major), 4569, 4579-83 (major), 4592, 4598-4601, 4614-17 (major), 4624, 4631, 4639-43 (major), 4647, 4660, 4670, 4677-80 (major), 4692 (major), 4705. Trading Plan For CPI days, price can squeeze very hard, through multiple levels so any shorts that are counter-trend must be taken small and at your own risk. The 4538-40 zone remains a strong resistance. If ES were to dip, this is the spot before we head to 4579-83. Bull case today: We are clinging right to that major 4493-88 support zone right as I write this. As long as this general cluster keeps holding, the bull case is alive and well. Bear case today: Begins now on fail of 4475. As always - I don’t chase. I’d need to see a bounce there, followed by a base building. Then I’d consider short perhaps 4472. Wrap Up CPI day - it is not possible to predict and we can easily see 4300s or 4600s (or absolutely nothing). I’ll be reacting and picking my spots. If today were a normal day, my general lean would be that we would keep defending this 4493 support zone (4475 on any spikes down) then continue the rally to 4509, then onto high 4530s. Dip there before higher. 4475 fails, we sell. Disclosure: This is not financial advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro
8/9: Daily Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap The week started with a squeeze due to ES back-testing the crucial 4493 level from its July 12th breakout. This led to a technically perfect 48 point rally on Monday. However, markets are known to be unpredictable and often trap players in a cycle of relentless dip buying and selling. Tuesday saw a sell-off from Monday's highs down to 4480s, followed by a hard squeeze in the afternoon. The squeeze started once again from the 4487-93 zone. Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Mixed 🌍 Europe: Up 🌎 US Index Futures: Up a bit 🛢 Crude Oil: Up 💵 Dollar: Down slightly 🧐 Yields: Mixed 🔮 Crypto: Up World Headlines White House will announce today new investment restrictions in advanced technology industries such as advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Key Structures Several key structures are in place, including a declining channel from the July 27th high, which is technically a bull flag. Support for this is now at 4493-87, and resistance will be at 4581-85. Other noteworthy levels include 4509, which has been a dominant magnet this week, and 4493-87, which represents major June/July resistance. Support Levels The support levels to watch are: 4515, 4505-09 (major), 4493-88 (major), 4475, 4464-66, 4450-53 (major), 4443 (major), 4432, 4420-23 (major), 4411, 4400 (major), 4387, 4370, 4362 (major), 4351, 4345 (major). Resistance Levels Resistances are: 4532 (major), 4540, 4548 (major), 4558, 4574, 4581-85 (major), 4597, 4607 (major), 4614, 4625, 4637-40 (major), 4655, 4665, 4674 (major), 4687 (major). Trading Plan Bulls need to hold the 4493 backtest, and 4509 should continue to hold as well. If 4509 fails, it could lead to a trip back down to 4493-88. For bears, 4509-05 needs to fail. In terms of adding on strength, a nice bull flag overnight below 4520 and above 4509 could lead to a push to 4530+. Wrap Up Bulls defended an important support at 4493, and now need to keep running this. The general lean is for bulls to continue defending 4509, then run to 4530 or so, dip, then 4548. If 4509 fails, it's back down the levels again.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro
8/8: Daily Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap As predicted in my last newsletter, the ES saw a relief bounce after putting in 4 consecutive red days for the first time since May. I went long late on Friday afternoon at 4493 and we saw a rally from 4493 on Friday to 4522 overnight on Monday, followed by a dip and then a continued rise. This was due to a technical backtest of a 3-week ascending triangle that broke out on July 12th. Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Mostly down 🌍 Europe: Down a lot 🌎 US Index Futures: Down a lot 🛢 Crude Oil: Down 💵 Dollar: Up 🧐 Yields: Down 🔮 Crypto: Up a bit World Headlines China CPI and PPI data show deflation becoming a serious concern Moody’s downgrades numerous US regional banks and puts six larger banks on watch Key Structures The core structure now is a downtrend channel, extending from the July 27th high. This is a bull flag, with support at 4493-87 and resistance at 4592. Inside this structure, the 4550 zone and the 4528 level are noteworthy. The large rising uptrend channel in white, connecting the March lows and the May lows, is the primary medium-term channel. Support Levels The major support levels are 4527, 4509, 4493-87, 4475-70, 4448-51, 4438, 4421, 4397-4402, 4350-55, and 4307-4311. Resistance Levels The major resistance levels are 4538, 4556, 4577-80, 4591, 4620, 4634, 4668. Trading Plan I'm still holding my leftover 10% runner from 4493 and will only add if we get a good dip. After yesterday's rally, I think tricky, tactical, back and forth action is likely today. The best entry would be if we clipped 4509 support then popped to 4515. I'm not interested in buying the 4509 again as it's no longer a fresh level. In terms of shorts, I favor 4556 and 4577-80. Wrap Up While we dip today, bulls will want to defend that 4509 support at the lowest. The direct bull case would look something like holding above 4527, popping to 4549 or 4556, then heading up to 4577-80. The short-term bear case begins with the fail of 4509. I think things likely get tactical today, rewarding level to level day traders only with no bias. Expect bi-directional action. Disclosure: This is not financial advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro
8/7: Daily Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap August started off with a bearish week for ES, marking its first red week in a month. The month is historically bearish at the start but bullish towards the end. Last week saw a rare three consecutive red days, a pattern only exceeded once since the March low. A relief bounce was anticipated, with a target of 4550, which played out as expected. ES then experienced its 4th red day in a row last Friday. Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Mixed 🌍 Europe: Down slightly 🌎 US Index Futures: Up 🛢 Crude Oil: Down 💵 Dollar: Up slightly 🧐 Yields: Up a bit 🔮 Crypto: Mixed World Headlines Bond market volatility continues as Fridays strong bounce is starting to look like a dead cat bounce this morning. Key Structures Several main structures are being monitored, including a new downtrend channel extending from the July 27th high. This is technically a bull flag, but only becomes one on the breakout. Inside this structure, the 4550 zone is significant, having been tested three times and failed, triggering a 50 point sell. The 4524 level is another critical point, acting as support for the ascending triangle that broke out on July 12th. Support Levels Key support levels include 4493, 4487, 4475-73, 4461, 4448-53, 4443, 4425-30, 4413, and 4395-4400. Resistance Levels Resistance is found at 4509, 4515, 4520-24, 4534, 4538, 4547-50, 4555, 4567, 4578-80, 4585, 4592, 4597, 4609, 4617, and 4624. Trading Plan A small long position was taken at the 4493 level last Friday. If this zone fails, the market could free fall again, with the "major" zones being potential knife catch spots. For the bulls, the key hurdles are 4509 and 4524. For the bears, the case begins on the loss of 4487. Wrap Up While bears remain in control, there is caution over short-squeeze risk after four consecutive red days. The general lean for today is that ES can hold the 4487-93 zone, then try to retest 4520-24, perhaps with a small dip, then try higher. If 4487 fails, the market could continue downward. Disclosure: This is not financial advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro
#ES_F Day Trading Prep Week 7.31-8.05 Last Week : We continued our distribution above 4570 which is our bigger time frame Resistance area. We have been going sideways building up supply here with a few attempts to continue towards upper part of HTF Resistance at 4666 but were met with selling. Key Support and Key Resistance for the week provided great trades up and down the range. Thursday we trapped buyers over 4615-4603 Resistance which gave us a look above and fail, market flushed but wasn't just yet ready to break 4570-62 and who ever got too short Thursday at the lows provided us with buying on Friday to bring us back towards our trapped supply area or start at Key Resistance. This Week : We have been building Supply in this 4570-4615 range for almost 2 weeks with a failure to get current Key Resistance. We have stops lined up below us and trapped buyers above, this tells us if the market cannot get over 4614 area, hold and then take out 4628-23 then we shouldn't be looking for continuation higher for now. Previous Day and T2 highs are right above us with trapped time and volume over 4615. If market cant get over 4615 and accept then we would look for rotation lower as the longs who are buying in this range are not getting the upside and could start selling out. If we start triggering lower stops that can bring more selling. If current Cost basis and Swing Stops below 4562 get taken then we could see a move towards the stops at 4548.75-43 with a look under around 4637 and possibly test our next Key Support at 4532.50-24. Our next cost basis would be just under that and we could see buying front running that area on first attempts unless we will have size selling that could break it and continue then we could stay around that lower range this week that is IF we break of course. For the market to continue higher we would need to either see buying to take us over 4615 right away and hold above trapped last weeks shorts under for support or get under 4603, build a base above 4590 and then take out 4603-10 again, after that I think we could target next ranges Resistances and stops. Levels to Watch : Current Support : 4603-4598.75 If Broken Could Target 4589.50-84.75 // 4570-62.50 If Broken Could Target 4551.25-48.75-43.75 Next Key Support 4532.50-24.25 Possible to see buyers around 4537 on first tests Current Key Resistance 4614.50-9.75 IF broken and hold above Could Target 4623-28 Next Key Resistance 4646.25-4336.50
CME_MINI:ES1!
by HollowMn
5
8/4: Daily Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap As we've moved into August, we've seen a shift in the “character” of ES, with volatility returning and large, bi-directional swings in the market. Despite this, it's important to note that August is not a “bearish month” but rather a seasonally neutral month, with a +0.1% average over the last 20 years. The focus for this month will be on tactical, unbiased level to level day traders. Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Up 🌍 Europe: Down a bit 🌎 US Index Futures: Up a bit 🛢 Crude Oil: Up a bit 💵 Dollar: Down 🧐 Yields: Down 🔮 Crypto: Up slightly World Headlines Bond market showing early sign of stabilizing. Key Structures The core pattern containing the entire consolidation since the July 19th high was a broadening formation, which broke down on Wednesday. This pattern suggests that bears control below and bulls control above. Other key structures include the rising support trendline of the purple ascending triangle and the large rising uptrend channel in white. Support Levels Key support levels include 4525, 4517, 4509, 4493, 4487, 4476, 4464, 4448, 4441, 4428, 4411, 4395-4400, 4382, and 4376. Resistance Levels Resistance levels to watch are 4534, 4542, 4550-53, 4560, 4565, 4577-80, 4583, 4592, 4599, 4607-09, 4618, 4623, 4630, 4639, 4650, 4661, and 4671. Trading Plan For today, the short-term bull case depends on the 4509 level continuing to hold. The bear case begins if the 4509 level fails. As always, it's important to plan your zones of engagement in advance, wait for entry setup, take a level to level piece, then reset bias from scratch, and get to the sidelines. Wrap Up With the return of volatility, August is shaping up to be an interesting month for traders. Key levels and structures have been identified for both bull and bear scenarios, and as always, the focus should be on tactical, unbiased level to level trading. With Apple earnings expected to introduce some volatility into the market, it will be important to stay reactive and flexible in your trading approach. Disclosure: This is not financial advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro
8/3: Daily Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap The last newsletter discussed the potential for bearish seasonality in August for SPX. This was timely as volatility was unleashed shortly after the newsletter was sent out. The catalyst for the volatility and selling was the US credit downgrade, which triggered a loss of critical multi-day support. This led to the most eventful evening session of 2023, followed by more daytime volatility. Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Mostly down 🌍 Europe: Down 🌎 US Index Futures: Down a bit 🛢 Crude Oil: Up 💵 Dollar: Down slightly 🧐 Yields: Up strongly 🔮 Crypto: Down World Headlines The timing and reasoning of the Fitch Treasuries downgrade is being questioned, limiting the downside which was much worse when S&P Global downgraded 11 years ago. Key Structures The core pattern containing the entire consolidation since the July 19th high was a broadening formation, also called a megaphone. This pattern broke down yesterday and will need to reclaim support to trigger any sustained squeeze upward. The next major support down below 4553 is 4508-15. This is the support of the large, purple ascending triangle structure we broke out on July 12th. Support Levels Supports are: 4531-33 (major), 4527, 4516 (major), 4509 (major), 4497-93 (major), 4486, 4475, 4467, 4455 (major), 4441-46 (major), 4431, 4424 (major). Resistance Levels Resistances are: 4543, 4531-33, 4551-53 (major), 4560, 4565, 4575 (major), 4584 (major), 4592, 4599,4606-08 (major), 4613, 4620, 4624-26 (major), 4634, 4644, 4653, 4666-70 (major). Trading Plan For the bull case today, there is no short-term bull case until a resistance reclaims. For now, this is 4551-53 and reclaim there would trigger back to 4575, likely dip there, then probably back to 4605. The bear case today begins on the fail of 4531. One could short this 4527 or so with target of 4509-16. Wrap Up These are level to level traders markets and they are prime conditions. The focus will be on reacting to the action and not making predictions. If a prediction had to be made, it would be a backtest of 4553, perhaps a sell to 4509-16, then a rally from there. Disclosure: This is not financial advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro
8/2: Daily Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap After the ES rallied and trended cleanly for +390 points from June to mid-July, the last two weeks have been characterized by a grinding summer chop. Despite testing the 4609 level six times in the last week with two failed breakouts, the ES has remained stubbornly resistant. Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Down 🌍 Europe: Down 🌎 US Index Futures: Down a lot 🛢 Crude Oil: Up 💵 Dollar: Up slightly 🧐 Yields: Up 🔮 Crypto: Down World Headlines United States government debt loses it’s AAA rating as Fitch downgrades US Treasuries from AAA- to AA+ Key Structures The core pattern containing the entire consolidation since the July 19th high is now a broadening formation. This structure, called a “right angled, ascending broadening formation”, has support roughly at 4560 and resistance roughly at 4660. Support Levels The major support levels are at 4599, 4592-89, 4570-73, 4562, 4548-50, 4493-88, 4445-50, 4410-15 and 4403. Resistance Levels Resistance levels are at 4608, 4614, 4618, 4623-26, 4648-4652, 4661, 4682-88, 4706-08, 4717, 4726, 4736, 4750 and 4760-65. Trading Plan Given the current unpredictable chop, trading will be done very seldomly. If we do get some upside today, 4623-26 is considered strong and likely has one final sell off before any breakout. The bear case would begin on the fail of 4592-89. Wrap Up We remain in a period of low predictability chop and the focus will be on executing the above trade plan. If 4589 fails, it's short to 4570-73, bounce, then probably lower down to 4550. Disclosure: This is not financial advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro
8/1: Daily Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap ES continues its characteristic bull market cycle of multi-day squeezes followed by wide rangebound consolidation under resistance, as it has done since July 19th. This pattern is expected to continue until a breakout occurs. Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Down a bit 🌍 Europe: Down 🌎 US Index Futures: Down 🛢 Crude Oil: Down 💵 Dollar: Up 🧐 Yields: Up strongly 🔮 Crypto: Down World Headlines Manufacturing data weak across China and Eurozone with Germany showing the steepest decline since the pandemic. Key Structures The triangle at 4609 remains the key structure, despite being somewhat "busted". This level has been tested six times in the last week and is proving to be a strong resistance. The ascending triangle at 4569-4571 is now support. The large rising uptrend channel connecting the March lows and the May lows is the primary medium term channel, with support currently at 4405 and resistance at 4650-55. Support Levels Supports are at 4608, 4602, 4594-92 (major), 4580, 4568-71 (major), 4556, 4549 (major), 4542, 4530 (major), 4515, 4500, 4488-92 (major), 4474, 4467, 4455-60 (major), 4442-45 (major). Resistance Levels Resistances are at 4608 (major), 4617, 4622 (major), 4631 (major), 4641, 4652-55 (major), 4664, 4670, 4681-84 (major), 4697, 4705 (major), 4714, 4722, 4740-45 (major), 4751, 4762 (major). Trading Plan The bull case is in play above 4592 and 4600, with a potential breakout to 4622 and then up to 4652-55. The bear case begins on the fail of 4592, with a potential short at 4589 for a move down the levels. If 4592 fails, it's time to short. Wrap Up ES continues to consolidate and build its base. As long as 4600 holds, with any spikes down to 4592 quickly bought, ES can continue to base for a push to 4622, then a final dip, then a breakout up the levels to 4631, then the 4655 magnet. If 4592 fails, it's time to short. Disclosure: This is not financial advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro
7/31: Daily Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap In the past week, the markets have shown a series of traps and failed breakouts/breakdowns, with a significant bear trap occurring last Thursday. The ES sold 75 points, only to bounce back, demonstrating the biggest bear trap in 2 months. The 4608 level has been resistance for a full week, tested 4 times with one failed breakout. Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Up 🌍 Europe: Up 🌎 US Index Futures: Up 🛢 Crude Oil: Up 💵 Dollar: Unchanged 🧐 Yields: Down slightly 🔮 Crypto: Up World Headlines Bank of Japan appoints new head of monetary policy while buying bonds to offset the fallout from last weeks yield curve control policy adjustment. Key Structures Two basic patterns are at play: the purple triangle with 4609 resistance and 4569 support, and a broadening formation with support around 4560 and resistance around 4650. The combination of these two structures does bias bullish in terms of breakout direction targeting 4650s. Support Levels Key support levels are 4600, 4588-91(major), 4580 (major), 4569, 4560 (major), 4555, 4547 (major), 4530-35 (major), 4515, 4493-97 (major), 4487, 4475, 4455-60 (major). Resistance Levels Key resistance levels are 4608 (major), 4615, 4622 (major), 4633, 4642 (major), 4650-55 (major), 4663, 4678-80 (major), 4689, 4698-4703 (major), 4712, 4726 (major). Trading Plan Bulls should aim to hold the 4580-90 cluster on dips, with a hyper bullish case seeing ES continue to bull flag above 4600 and below Friday’s highs. Bears need 4560 to fail to see any real selling and could look to short at 4558 for a move down the levels. Wrap Up In summary, the market continues to base build with 4609-4560 being complete, random chop. The general lean is that the range will fill out more, ideally by dipping into the 4580-90 support cluster again. From there, ES can try a push up the levels to 4622, 4642, 4650-55. The 4560 level needs to fail to trigger shorts, and it would likely be a significant one. Disclosure: This is not financial advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro
#ES_F Day Trading Prep 7.23.23 Tuesday market took out the stops over 4562 and squeezed over 4570. We took out middle of next range and made a push into next Resistance area where we found sellers. We found buyers under 4584 on first tests giving us Support but we didn't have enough buying to take us back towards the stops are our now Key Resistance area. After we fully took out mid of the range and had Supply above us we flushed down back to Previous Key Resistance where we found next Support area. Going into Globex and RTH we have 4551-43 as our next potential Support, We are right at Previous Day and T2 lows, if we get some selling market could take out the stops here and see how much inventory comes out for a potential move towards 4557 - 51 - 48. This would be area to watch for any continuation lower or reversal. If we get down to 51-43 and fail to break it and hold under and instead consolidate and make a move back over 4570-62 we could see another attempt at Current Resistance with Targets of 4577 - 85. To continue over resistance we would to get over 4590-95 and hold over, if not we could get more selling from there. We could potentially get more sideways actions here until we are ready to move out. Levels to Watch : Current Support : 4562.50-57.50 If broken can target 4551-48.75 Would Need to hold under 43.75 For Lower Current Resistance : 4570 Over cold target 4576 - 84.75 Would need to be over 95-90 for continuation to Key Resistance
CME_MINI:ES1!
by HollowMn
7/28: Daily Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap The post-FOMC session was marked by massive bi-directional moves, ultimately favoring the bears. Despite a promising 40 point overnight rally, the breakout turned into a failed breakout, erasing a week's worth of gains. This may be the setup bears have been waiting for. Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Mixed but China strong 🌍 Europe: Up slightly 🌎 US Index Futures: Up strongly 🛢 Crude Oil: Up slightly 💵 Dollar: Down a bit 🧐 Yields: Down 🔮 Crypto: Up a bit World Headlines Bank of Japan announcement that it will allow higher rates and eventually retire it’s yield curve controls sends shock waves through markets. Key Structures Key structures include the purple ascending triangle, which broke out and then failed, and various support and resistance levels. The failed breakout is a warning for bulls, as short-term tops usually occur on this pattern. Support Levels Resistances are at 4566-68 (major), 4573, 4584 (major), 4592, 4600, 4608 (major), 4613 (major), 4623 (major), 4628, 4636, 4644-47 (major), 4656, 4664, 4673 (major). Resistance Levels Resistances are: 4607 (major), 4617-20, 4628, 4640 (major), 4650, 4663, 4668-71 (major), 4676, 4687 (major), 4700-05 (major), 4717, 4730, 4741 (major), 4755-60 (major). Trading Plan For longs, consider adding exposure on clearance of 4568, ideally after basing at the level. If selling continues, treat longs as high fail rate knife catches. For shorts, consider 4584 and 4608-13 as strong resistances and possible reaction points. Wrap Up The market is now in a volatile, complex phase that requires unbiased, level to level day trading. ES could try to engage more inside the triangle, possibly reclaiming 4568, running to 4584 or so, dipping again, then trying back to 4608. If 4555 fails, the triangle will be confirmed broken down and we can work down the levels to 4540-45, then 4527, and ultimately, all the way to 4490. Disclosure: This is not financial advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro
7/27: Daily Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap Yesterday's FOMC session in ES was typical for those familiar with trading these sessions. Despite being defined by traps and volatility, there were several lucrative setups. We sold down to 4580, then right after the FOMC meeting undercut it by a couple of points, reclaimed, then put in a fantastic 25 point squeeze to ~4603 resistance, before rejecting into the second trap move. However, we ultimately ended the end basically unchanged. Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Mostly up 🌍 Europe: Up strongly 🌎 US Index Futures: Up strongly 🛢 Crude Oil: Up 💵 Dollar: Up 🧐 Yields: Up 🔮 Crypto: Up a bit World Headlines Fed no longer forecasting recession while raising rates 25bps as expected. ECB raises rates 25bps as expected. Key Structures Some core big picture structures and levels I am watching now (from highest to lowest). These are big picture structures that drive the broad trend, and provide context and orientation to the daily price action. They are not meant to be “predictive” and I will be trading the levels in the below plan level to level, one move at a time. Support Levels Supports are: 4592-94, 4582 (major), 4572, 4565 (major), 4560, 4549, 4543 (major), 4528, 4520-23 (major), 4515, 4502, 4493-86 (major), 4475 (major), 4460, 4448 (major), 4431-35 (major), 4424, 4408 (major), 4388-93 (major). Resistance Levels Resistances are: 4607 (major), 4617-20, 4628, 4640 (major), 4650, 4663, 4668-71 (major), 4676, 4687 (major), 4700-05 (major), 4717, 4730, 4741 (major), 4755-60 (major). Trading Plan I am still holding my 10% long position. I consider everything between 4565 and 4607 to now be consolidation. Everything in this zone will be tactical, difficult chop and only traders taking level to level pieces out with 0 bias with profit. No trend until it breaks up or down, only traps and lack of conviction. Wrap Up In summary for today: I am holding long still and waiting for breakout. I consider 4607-4565 to be a large triangle and price inside this range is very trappy and impossible to predict - I will be watching for failed breakdowns to add exposure as always. My general lean is that we fill out this range more, then attempt the breakout which would target 4617-20, then 4640. 4565 fails, we sell.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro
7/26: Daily Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap In the last week, ES built a sideways base after a steep rally, forming a new chart pattern between 4590s and 4560s. Yesterday, we saw a breakout and a continued upward trend. This pattern was a triangle with a bullish breakout bias, which broke out this morning at 4590, starting a push higher. However, there is concern as the breakout occurred before the FOMC meeting, adding risk to those in the breakout move. Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Mixed 🌍 Europe: Down a lot 🌎 US Index Futures: Down slightly 🛢 Crude Oil: Down 💵 Dollar: Down slightly 🧐 Yields: Down 🔮 Crypto: Down slightly World Headlines FOMC rate statement later today and ECB tomorrow. Key Structures The green triangle pattern broke out yesterday, with support now at 4564 and resistance around 4580. The light blue channel resistance broke out on July 13th and is now a key support at 4540. The major June/July resistance is at 4486-93, and the large rising uptrend channel in white has support currently at 4390 with resistance at 4635. Support Levels Supports are at 4593-95, 4580-84, 4572, 4565, 4560, 4555, 4542-44, 4537, 4525, 4515, 4493, 4486, 4474, 4462, 4453, 4448, 4442, 4430-35, 4425, 4414, 4408, 4402, and 4389-93. Resistance Levels Resistances are at 4603, 4608, 4612-14, 4624, 4635, 4650-53, 4665-70, 4683, 4694, 4700-03, 4709, 4725, and 4740. Trading Plan Today's trading plan will be light, perhaps not trading at all unless an A+ setup is seen. The core task for bulls will be to maintain the triangle breakout, particularly the triangle support at 4565. If a deeper sell is seen, 4545 is the final support before a deep leg down to 4490s. Wrap Up Heading into the FOMC meeting, it's important to note that these days are often filled with traps and are generally unpredictable. The best approach is to react to the market, not try to predict it. It's also crucial to size down and avoid gambling in the post-FOMC noise. Today, it will be important for bulls to hold 4565 on any FOMC flushes down. Disclosure: This is not financial advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro
7/25: Daily Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap In my last newsletter, I predicted a bounce from 4564 back to 4580-90, and this played out perfectly yesterday. ES has now put in 5 daily candles stacked side by side, suggesting a large move is incoming. We are now consolidating for the next big move, with the FOMC on Wednesday being a potential catalyst. Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Mostly up, China up strongly 🌍 Europe: Up a bit 🌎 US Index Futures: Mixed 🛢 Crude Oil: Down a bit 💵 Dollar: Up slightly 🧐 Yields: Up 🔮 Crypto: Down slightly World Headlines China’s Politburo vows to “adjust and optimize policies in a timely manner” and increase stimulus to jump start economic recovery. Russia attacks Ukraine grain export infrastructure and ports. Key Structures The pattern forming now looks like a rough triangle, with 4560-62 support, and 4590-92 resistance. Some core big picture structures and levels I am watching now include 4590-92, 4560-62, 4539, and 4493-97. Support Levels Supports are: 4583, 4572 (major), 4560-62 (major), 4548, 4539 (major), 4529, 4523, 4516, 4505, 4493 (major), 4487, 4476 (major), 4460-63, 4448-50 (major), 4441, 4433 (major), 4418 (major). Resistance Levels Resistances are: 4593-95 (major), 4604 (major), 4616, 4629 (major), 4640, 4655, 4667 (major), 4676 (major), 4683, 4694, 4703 (major). Trading Plan Currently, I am still holding my 10% long runner. With today being a pre-FOMC day, I would not be surprised to see very complex, difficult bi-directional chop. The key supports today to watch are 4572 and 4560-62. If we do get the breakout, I would not be surprised if we run to 4630 before any micro-dip. Wrap Up In summary, we remain in complex chop and this should be the case until FOMC on Wednesday. This will be a level to level traders market. I see 4590-4560 as being pure chop. Ideally, we can sell to test 4572ish, perhaps bounce there back up the levels and continue filling out the above-mentioned range and triangle until FOMC, which would favor a bullish breakout. If 4560 fails, its short to 4539. Disclosure: This is not financial advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro
7/21-7/24: Weekend Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap Over the past 1.5 weeks, we've seen a significant long trade from 4420 on June 10th to 4585 this week, thanks to the market’s 8 straight days of higher highs with nearly no pullback. However, on Thursday, we lost the first major support in 1.5 weeks, triggering the first short in the same time period for ~30 points, before bouncing. We're now in what I call post-trend conditions, and it's time for complex, corrective action. The Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Down 🌍 Europe: Down a bit 🌎 US Index Futures: Up slightly 🛢 Crude Oil: Up 💵 Dollar: Up slightly 🧐 Yields: Down 🔮 Crypto: Down World Headlines G20 Energy Transitions Working Group Meeting in Goa India ends without agreement on phasing out fossil fuels. Key Structures Some core big picture structures and levels I am watching now include 4590-93, 4533-37, 4493-97, and the large rising uptrend channel in white. These structures drive the broad trend and provide context and orientation to the daily price action. Support Levels Supports are: 4564, 4552 (major), 4545, 4533-37 (major), 4523, 4516, 4497-93 (major), 4487, 4467-70 (major), 4454 (major), 4441, 4431 (major), 4420, 4408 (major). Resistance Levels Resistances are: 4572 (major), 4482, 4490-93 (major), 4603 (major), 4619, 4627 (major), 4640, 4650-55 (major), 4664, 4672(major), 4680, 4691, 4700-05 (major). Trading Plan For today, I’ll be focusing on pure reaction at the levels. If I had to provide a coin toss guess, I’d like to see something like bounce from 4564 back to 4580-90, perhaps dip then 4533-37, but we could easily sell to 4533-37 there directly. I’ll trade whatever path it takes. Wrap Up We're now in complex, corrective action after a 190 point rally. Days like Thursday and Friday will be the norm, and they will punish those who are trying to “predict”. Take it level to level, one move at a time. After a big trend move, I am always on the lookout for the early stages of classical chart pattern formation on the 4hr chart. When do choppy conditions end and trend conditions resume? When a pattern forms and breaks out. Disclosure: This is not financial advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro
7/20: Daily Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap For the first time in years, the market has seen two continuous trades without stop outs. Long 4420 on July 9th, with a trailing stop kicking me out last Friday at 4538 (trade 1, 113 points). Then this week, long 4533 on Monday, with trailing stop still going for 70 points, making these the best trades of 2023 by a very large margin. The Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Down 🌍 Europe: Up a bit 🌎 US Index Futures: Mixed 🛢 Crude Oil: Up a bit 💵 Dollar: Up slightly 🧐 Yields: Up 🔮 Crypto: Up World Headline Negative reaction to Telsa and Netflix putting pressure on investor optimism after a solid start to earnings season. Key Structures The success of these trades were due to simple, widely accessible technical analysis: A 3 week ascending triangle which tested support last Wednesday, broke out Thursday, then ran to its measured move target. A structure based trailing stop system that kept me in the trade. Support Levels Some core big picture structures and levels I am watching now (from highest to lowest) are 4588, 4532, 4493. Resistance Levels The large rising uptrend channel in white. This connects the March lows and the May lows is the primary medium term channel. Support is currently 4370 and the most immediate resistance line is 4617 now (with 5000+ being the upper rail and ultimate long-term magnet as long as the channel is play). Trading Plan My plan is to hold my 25% runner from this morning as it has not clipped 4613-14 next target up yet for a profit take. I am more cautious with longs now, sizing them smaller, as we are up in a strong resistance zone and these “elevated” conditions are my absolute least favorite to trade, with little comparison. Wrap Up While this phase of the trend will end with a multi-week period of complex chop and correction, it is important to remain focused on the core big picture structures and levels that drive the broad trend, and provide context and orientation to the daily price action. These are not meant to be “predictive” and I will be trading the levels in the below plan level to level, one move at a time. Disclosure: This is not financial advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro
7/17: Daily Recap, Outlook, and Trading PlanRecap Last week was a remarkable week, with the market dictating an exceptional, uninterrupted position from Sunday until late Friday. This steep uptrend was triggered by a perfect, 3-week ascending triangle, starting at 4420, with a 4485 breakout level and a 4575 target. This move was extreme and euphoric, with risks attached. The ability to draw lines, tune out noise, and stick to a disciplined trade management process was key in navigating this move. The Markets Overnight 🌏 Asia: Down 🌍 Europe: Down 🌎 US Index Futures: Down a bit 🛢 Crude Oil: Down 💵 Dollar: Flat 🧐 Yields: Down slightly 🔮 Crypto: Down a bit World Headline Russia pulls out of Black Sea grain deal, wheat futures surge. Key Structures The major June/July resistance and the ascending triangle structure in purple are key structures to watch. The breakout point which is the zone between 4493 and 4476 is also crucial. The large rising uptrend channel in white, connecting the March lows and the May lows, is the primary medium term channel. Support Levels Supports are at: 4526 (major), 4515, 4500-4503, 4493-88 (major), 4476 (major), 4469, 4463 (major), 4453, 4448-44 (major), 4434-31 (major), 4424, 4414 (major), 4404-07, 4493 (major), 4387, 4383 (major), 4374, 4366, 4350-55 (major). Resistance Levels Resistances are at: 4537-43 (major), 4556, 4569-72, 4583-85 (major), 4593, 4600-05 (major), 4613, 4620-25 (major), 4637, 4645 (major), 4651, 4663, 4672 (major). Trading Plan In terms of trade plan, the first support cluster down on today is 4526 with 4515 just below and fail of this zone likely triggers a deeper sell back to 4493. A deep sell down to 4493-88 as well as 4476 would be levels to consider a direct bid. For those who do like risky trades, the 4583-85 levels as well as the 4600-05 levels would be spots to look for sell reactions. Wrap Up The week just ended saw one of the strongest trend moves in years. It is expected that the market may see tactical, possibly corrective action today. After an easy week of runners paying out, it will likely be back to level to level trading for a period. As always, the plan is to be purely reactive and let the price set back up again. No forecasting, no predicting. We could test that 4526, perhaps 4515 cluster, try a good bounce back to 4556 from here then do more consolidation/pullback. 4526 fails, we sell down to 4490s. Disclosure: This is not financial advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by spytradingpro