Nasdaq
NASDAQ: Short term Channel Up on critical Resistance.Nasdaq is neutral on its 1D technical outlook (RSI = 49.418, MACD = -276.610, ADX = 37.535) as it has recovered from the oversold state of 2 weeks ago. By doing so, it has formed a Channel Up on the 1H timeframe but as the price hit its top and the 1H RSI has formed a bearish divergence like the previous HH, it is possible to see a quick pullback. As long as the price stays inside the Channel Up, target the 1H MA200 (TP = 19,900). If it crosses above the top of the Channel Up, buy and target the R1 level (TP = 20,650).
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US100 Short Fear rises of FED possible ,,No-Rates Cut,,!wE CAN SIMPLY TELL THE SAME REASON trading stocks,indices! Simple: Economy under big inflation pressure.
2 approaches:Conservative and agressive entry. Where breakout traders enter,where others put their takeprofits,where others put stops: Thats my entry.Simple.
Near details ,please take a look at the chart above
Why we think SBC Medical Group is set for a rebound soon.Executive Summary:
SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated has emerged as one of the more compelling names in the post-SPAC public company landscape. Having successfully completed its business combination with Pono Capital Two, Inc. on 17 September 2024, the Japan-based aesthetic medical services provider now trades on Nasdaq under the ticker “SBC”. The SPAC merger valued the company at approximately USD1 billion and provided it with over USD11.7 million in net proceeds; capital that SBC intends to deploy strategically for international growth and asset diversification.
Key Investment Pointers:
At the heart of SBC Medical’s proposition is its extensive network of franchised and managed clinics in Japan, with forays into Vietnam and the United States. The company offers management services to cosmetic surgery and aesthetic dermatology clinics under the renowned “Shonan Beauty Clinic” brand, covering procurement, HR, customer loyalty, and more.
The SPAC listing has provided it with both visibility and liquidity at a time when demand for aesthetic healthcare continues to rise across Asia and globally.
The Group’s third-quarter results, covering the period ended 30 September 2024, underscore its operational strength. SBC posted total net revenues of USD53.1 million for Q3, a 12.3% year-on-year increase. Gross profit surged to USD43.2 million, yielding a gross margin of over 81%, reflective of the company’s high-margin service model.
While operating income dipped compared to the prior year due to a one-off non-cash stock-based compensation expense of USD12.8 million, net income for the nine-month period still rose to USD40.1 million, a 60% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
Its balance sheet tells a story of disciplined financial management and scalability. As of 30 September 2024, SBC held USD137.4 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from USD103 million at the end of 2023.
The company also saw a significant reduction in total liabilities from USD115 million to USD91 million, while shareholder equity rose to over USD205 million. These figures point to a solid capital base capable of absorbing strategic investments and macroeconomic volatility.
In a move that has drawn considerable market attention, SBC Medical has also initiated a diversification of its corporate treasury into Bitcoin.
With the cryptocurrency having rebounded strongly to the USD86,000 level, SBC’s entry appears both timely and calculated. While the exact volume of the acquisition has yet to be disclosed publicly, the Group has indicated that its Bitcoin holdings are part of a broader strategy to preserve purchasing power in a globally inflationary environment and align itself with digital-native investors. The decision places SBC in the company of firms like MicroStrategy and Tesla, which have similarly sought value preservation through Bitcoin.
The strategic trifecta of a successful SPAC listing, strong underlying financials, and an asset diversification play into Bitcoin positions SBC Medical favourably in the eyes of institutional investors. With Q4 results expected soon and a bullish cryptocurrency market supporting sentiment, SBC could well be on the cusp of a re-rating by the market.
If its fundamentals remain sound—as recent filings suggest—they may indeed ride the same momentum wave currently lifting digital assets and new-age healthcare stocks alike.
NAS100USD Buy Idea: Bullish Momentum Targets 20705🚀 OANDA:NAS100USD Buy Idea: Bullish Momentum Targets 20705 💹 - 24h expiry
OANDA:NAS100USD - We look to Buy at 20025
Stop Loss: 19825
Target 1: 20705
Target 2: 20730
Resistance: 20234, 20705, 20730
Support: 20025, 19423, 19125
Technical Setup:
📈 Continued upward momentum from 19424 resulted in the pair posting net daily gains yesterday .
⚠️ Overbought extremes indicate scope for mild selling at the open, but losses should remain limited .
🔑 Medium-term bias remains bullish .
🏁 Key resistance level at 20705 .
📰 News Sentiment
📊 Recent sessions show a bullish uptick in News Sentiment (Red Line), aligning with the price movement (Blue Line).
🌟 Positive sentiment (Red Line) is extending higher, suggesting further upside potential in the short term.
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Will NASDAQ Rally Continue? Technical Analysis & Trade Idea.NASDAQ NAS100 (4H Chart) Analysis 📊📈
The NASDAQ NAS100 is showing strong bullish momentum on the 4-hour chart. The chart suggests a continuation of the uptrend, with a potential move toward the 21,013.0 target. 🚀
Key Levels to Watch 👀
Support Levels:
19,750.9: Near the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement, this level has seen strong buying interest.
19,405.8: The 100% Fibonacci retracement, marking the swing low and a critical support zone.
Resistance Levels:
20,209.4: The 0% Fibonacci retracement, acting as immediate resistance.
20,611.2: The 50% Fibonacci extension, a key target for bullish continuation.
21,013.0: The 100% Fibonacci extension, representing the ultimate bullish target in this trend.
Volume Profile Insights 📉
The Volume Profile shows heavy trading activity between 19,800–20,000, confirming strong support in this range. Above 20,200, trading volume thins out, suggesting that a breakout could lead to a quick rally toward 21,000.
Momentum and Indicators ⚡
Trend: The index is in a clear uptrend, forming higher highs and higher lows since the recent swing low.
Fibonacci Confluence: The alignment of the 50% retracement and Volume Profile support strengthens the bullish outlook.
Curved Arrow Projection: A pullback to the 19,800–19,750 zone is likely before the next leg higher toward 21,013.0.
Social Media Sentiment 🌐
Twitter: Analysts are optimistic, citing strong tech sector performance and easing interest rate fears. Many traders are eyeing the 21,000 level as the next milestone.
Reddit: Discussions emphasize the importance of the 19,800 support zone, warning that a break below this level could invalidate the bullish setup.
Conclusion 📝
The NASDAQ NAS100 is set for a bullish continuation, with key support at 19,750–19,800 and resistance at 20,209.4 and 21,013.0. Watch for a potential pullback to the 50% Fibonacci retracement before the next upward move. A break below 19,750 could signal a shift in momentum, while a breakout above 20,209.4 would confirm the bullish trend. 🚀
Disclaimer: This analysis is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Always do your own research and consult a professional before trading. 📢
Caution on Crypto, Tech, SPXI know its a mess, this is just for me anyway.
I tend to overcomplicate things so now then, lets over simplify for my monkey brain:
Trend line broken = Warning, thing are likely to change ( even though you didnt get the bull market you wanted)
Watch said trend retest, look for weakness, struggling price action
selling on the retest of the top lows last time would offer you 5% off the peako top, (Thats really good!! stop being a perfectionist)
I am very much frustrated with this market, never got the crazy part I was waiting for. But the lack of euphoria is really not that unreasonable when you think about what has been goin on the past 5 years. Everyone is poorer liquidity has been super tight to curb inflation and we still got NASDAQ:NDX up 150% Coinbase NASDAQ:COIN did a 10x and I still am not happy(likely due to the max pain trade of my life COINBASE:ETHUSD ). I have realized that I have been hoping for another 2018 bull run. It may or may not happen, but I can't expect any market to reflect that in any significant way. Markets are much more dynamic than I give them credit for sometimes. They will rhyme but often in ways you do not expect and will not be made clear until that little bastard hindsight kicks in, showing you how obvious it was.
Today analysis for Nasdaq, Oil, and GoldNasdaq
The Nasdaq closed higher, forming a gap up on the daily chart. It showed a strong, one-directional rebound up to the 5-week moving average on the weekly chart.
Since the 5-week MA overlaps with the 60-week MA, it's unlikely to break through easily without a short-term correction.
On the daily chart, the MACD has formed a golden cross, meaning that even if a pullback occurs, the strategy should remain buy-on-dip oriented.
There is still an open gap down to 19,960, which could be filled at any time—so it's important to consider the possibility of a retest of that level. If the gap is filled, that area could be a good support zone to buy from.
On the 240-minute chart, strong buying momentum entered around the zero line, confirming a breakout after basing in a range. Therefore, buying on pullbacks remains the preferred approach in this structure.
Crude Oil
Crude oil continued its upward move, closing higher on the daily chart.
With strong support around the $68 level, the market could potentially rise toward the $70 zone, and possibly test resistance between $70–$71, which is a key area to watch closely.
Overall, traders should continue to buy on dips, but be cautious with chasing long positions above $70. If taking short positions, they should be managed with tight stop-losses.
On the 240-minute chart, oil appears to be in the midst of a third wave rally, so any short positions should be considered above $70, while buying pullbacks remains valid.
Current Middle East tensions and U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan oil are contributing to a supply risk premium in oil prices.
Since the market is recovering from the lows and showing a positive technical setup, short trades should be managed carefully with proper risk control.
Gold
Gold closed lower, remaining within its range-bound structure. On the daily chart, gold is currently trading between the 3-day and 5-day MAs above, and the 10-day MA below, forming a narrow consolidation zone. This makes sell-at-highs and buy-at-lows strategies effective.
Since there's room for a pullback to the 5-week MA on the weekly chart, chasing longs is not advised. If the MACD crosses below the signal line, this could create a bearish divergence, leading to potential sharp downside, so caution is warranted.
On the 240-minute chart, the MACD is failing to break above the signal line and continues to decline. However, since the signal line remains above the zero line, a rebound attempt is likely, even if the MACD dips below zero.
Given the current slope and distance, it's unlikely that a golden cross will form soon. Also, traders should keep in mind that major economic data such as GDP and PCE reports are scheduled later this week, which could influence market direction.
If you can understand the daily chart structure, you can better anticipate intraday high/low ranges and potential wave patterns. Make it a habit to perform thorough daily chart analysis each day, and prepare a trading scenario that suits the market’s behavior. As always, questions are welcome.
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MNQ!/NQ1! Day Trade Plan for 03/24/2025MNQ!/NQ1! Day Trade Plan for 03/24/2025
*LAST UPDATE FOR THIS WEEK*
📈20370 20420
📉20140 20090
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*These levels are derived from comprehensive backtesting and research and a quantitative system demonstrating high accuracy. This statistical foundation suggests that price movements are likely to exceed initial estimates.*
Nasdaq - The Most Decisive Point Ever!Nasdaq ( TVC:NDQ ) might break below all structure:
Click chart above to see the detailed analysis👆🏻
After breaking above the major channel resistance trendline just a couple of months ago, the Nasdaq is now being dominated by bears and starting to break everything back to the downside. So far we didn't see any confirmation but the next couple of days will decide just everything.
Levels to watch: $20.000, $16.000
Keep your long term vision,
Philip (BasicTrading)
NASDAQ The recovery has officially started.Nasdaq (NDX) has been trading within a 2-year Channel Up and with today's opening, it broke above the Lower Highs trend-line of February's Bearish Leg. Even though the confirmed bullish reversal signal technically comes above the 1D MA50 (blue trend-line), we already have the early bottom signals.
First and foremost, the 1D RSI rebounding from the same oversold (<30.00) level where all major Higher Lows of the Channel Up did (August 05 2024, April 19 2024, October 26 2023). Every time the price reached its -0.5 Fibonacci extensions following such bottoms. Also each Bullish Leg tends so far to be smaller than the previous.
As a result, targeting a +24% rise (-3% less than the previous Bullish Leg) at 23500 is a very realistic Target technically, as it is considerably below the -0.5 Fibonacci extension.
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Zai Lab (ZLAB) – Biotech Growth & Profitability PathCompany Overview:
Zai Lab NASDAQ:ZLAB , a leading Chinese biotech firm, is on track for non-GAAP profitability by Q4 2025, driven by strong revenue growth & cost management.
Key Catalysts:
Financial Discipline & Expansion 💰
Operating losses fell 45% in Q4 2024, highlighting cost efficiency while scaling operations.
Analysts project $2 billion in annual revenue by 2028, reinforcing long-term value creation.
Blockbuster Drug Pipeline 💊
VYVGART generated $93.6M in its first full launch year, demonstrating strong adoption.
KarXT & bemarituzumab are key upcoming growth drivers, expanding ZLAB’s market footprint.
Investment Outlook:
Bullish Case: We are bullish on ZLAB above $34.00-$35.00, supported by financial execution & product expansion.
Upside Potential: Our price target is $54.00-$55.00, driven by strong product adoption & long-term growth trajectory.
🔥 Zai Lab – Unlocking the Future of Biotech Innovation. #ZLAB #Biotech #GrowthStocks
ATPC’s Selling Pressure Eases an Shows Signs of AccumulationAgape ATP Corporation (NASDAQ: ATPC) has seen a noticeable shift in its trading dynamics in recent weeks, as technical indicators point to a subsiding of selling pressure and early signals of possible fund accumulation. Following a volatile start to 2025, the stock is now displaying signs of base-building that could pave the way for a potential recovery.
From Capitulation to Consolidation
The counter experienced sharp declines earlier in the year, with a significant drop towards the $0.90 level in early March – a move that bore hallmarks of panic selling or capitulation. However, since hitting this low, the stock has stabilised and is now trading steadily within the $1.04–1.05 range. This stabilisation, coupled with narrower daily candle ranges and subdued volume, suggests that the worst of the selling pressure may now be behind.
Adding to this view are recent candlesticks with extended lower wicks – a classic signal of buying interest emerging on dips. The price action appears to be forming a technical base, potentially supported by buyers absorbing selling flows at lower levels.
Signs of Institutional Interest
While the price remains below its longer-term moving averages (MA120 at $1.38 and MA250 at $2.69), the flattening of shorter-term moving averages – MA5 ($1.034), MA10 ($1.031), and MA20 ($1.045) – is worth noting. These moving averages are now converging, hinting at a possible shift in momentum from bearish to neutral, or even bullish, if confirmed by subsequent price action.
A spike in volume observed in late February also lends credence to the idea of accumulation. Unlike speculative volume surges that tend to be followed by erratic moves, the stock’s ability to retain its gains and enter into consolidation territory suggests that stronger hands may be quietly positioning themselves.
The relatively modest turnover reading of 0.007 also supports this theory, indicating that accumulation may be occurring under the radar, without triggering undue volatility – a method often employed by institutional participants.
Key Levels to Monitor
The $1.00 level has emerged as a psychological and technical support zone, holding firm despite previous attempts to break lower. On the upside, traders and investors alike should watch for a clean break above the MA20 at $1.045, which could invite further momentum. A decisive move beyond the $1.10–1.15 resistance range, ideally accompanied by a pick-up in volume, would strengthen the bullish outlook and likely confirm fund-backed buying interest.
Conclusion
ATPC is currently at an interesting technical juncture. With selling pressure appearing to ease and signs of quiet accumulation beginning to surface, the stock may be transitioning from a downtrend into a potential recovery phase. Investors looking for early positioning may wish to monitor upcoming volume and price movements closely, particularly as the stock tests its short-term resistance levels.
Weekly Market Forecast SP500 NASDAQ DOW: Short Term BUYS!In this video, we will analyze the S&P 500, NASDAQ, AND DOW JONES Futures for the week of March 24 - 28th. We'll determine the bias for the upcoming week, and look for the best potential setups.
The equity markets have been choppy lately, but this week may be different. The economic calendar shows a smooth week ahead, as there are no NFP, FOMC, or similarly volatile news ahead to potentially reverse a market out of the blue. The indices show potential to break consolidation and move upwards. So we wait until there are definitive market structure shifts to occur, acting as confirmations.
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Combined US Indexes - Time to make a Lower HighFrom the last time, the Combined US equity indexes did keep into the Extension Zone (EZ) as marked out. This Zone is defined from the lowest point of the TD Setup and the range is determined by the range of the candle that has the lowest point, this case being Candle 9 (4 March).
So after the expected two week in the EZ, we see an indication of the week ahead to continue the Sell Setup and break out of the EZ for the week, at least from mid-week where it would be candle 9.
According to TD rules, this Sell setup is NOT bullish, and can be expected to turn further down from resistance (Orange Line). This orange line is determined from the weekly chart where there is an ongoing TD Buy Setup (bearish) that needs to be kept intact for the trend to continue.
So, based on the techincals, the combined US equities may be seeing a last week of bullishness which goes through the yellow ellipse, then face strong resistance and continue the main Bearish trend (as depicted by the prevailing Buy Setup (20Feb to 4Mar). Noted that the main trend changed to Bear once the TDST was broken down on 3Mar.
Here are very good live examples for those keen on (Thomas) Demark indicators; watch and wait for it to develop...
US30 - Catch The Next Wave!US30 is currently in an uptrend, with price action respecting a well-defined ascending channel. We anticipate another bounce from channel support.
In Wave 2, price was rejected at the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level, and we expect a similar reaction for Wave 4.
Our strategy is to wait for price to enter the buy zone, between the 38.2% and 50% Fibonacci retracement levels, and look for bullish reversal signals before entering a position.
Potential Bullish Reversal Signals:
Trendline break
Break of structure (BOS)
Other confirmation patterns
Trade Plan:
- Monitor price movement into the buy zone, aligning with channel support.
- Enter long positions upon confirmation of bullish price action, placing stop-loss below the established low formed after bullish confirmation.
Target levels: 45,000 and 48,500, with the remainder held for a potential extended swing trade.
Goodluck and as always, trade safe!
$GLD to outperform tech going forward(note for some reason this chart is showing just as GLD, but it's GLD/QQQ)
While I've been waiting for this correction to play out, I've been analyzing stocks and other assets to see what I want to buy for the future.
One thing has caught my attention: As I compare gold to any other chart, gold looks like it's set to outperform pretty much everything (even BTC-- although we're not quite at the point where I'd say fully own gold over BTC as the trend is just starting).
I feel like we're about to get a big monetary reset where our currency is backed by more hard assets. That will lead to commodities outperforming.
For the foreseeable future, gold looks like the better play over tech and the traditional stocks you thought outperformed everything. I could care less about NVIDIA, TSLA and lots of the other names, and while I might have them as a very small portion of my portfolio, I'm really looking at gold and silver miners as the stocks I want to own going into this next part of the cycle.
When you look at the chart, you can see that on the monthly timeframe, we look like we're set to break out of a long term downtrend. Once price can make it over the red cloud, we'll officially be in a new bull trend of gold outperformance. Being it's a monthly trend, I don't see this changing anytime in the near future, so I'll be allocating a large portion of my portfolio to gold/silver and miners.
Bearish Alert: Nasdaq’s Downtrend May Deepen Beyond 5%Hey Realistic Traders, Will CAPITALCOM:US100 Bearish Trend Stop? Let’s Dive In....
On the H4 timeframe, Nasdaq continues to follow the bearish trendline and the EMA-200 . Both trend analysis tools clearly signal a bearish trend. The downtrend may persist as a rising wedge pattern has formed, followed by a breakout and a MACD crossover.
Based on these technical signals, I anticipate a potential downward movement toward the first target at 19,077. After reaching this level, a minor pullback is likely before the decline continues toward a new low at 18,544.
This outlook remains valid as long as the price move below the stop-loss level at 20,080
Besides technical factors, U.S. President Donald Trump still intends to implement new reciprocal tariff rates on April 2, adding further uncertainty to the market. This could limit growth potential and contribute to an inflationary environment by increasing the cost of imported goods. Given this uncertainty, we believe the market will continue to decline.
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2025-03-20 - priceactiontds - daily update - nasdaqGood Evening and I hope you are well.
nasdaq e-mini futures
comment: Market is contracting and I highly doubt tomorrow will bring the breakout. Next week we will either see the beginning of a big second leg down for the bears or a higher pullback to maybe 21k. The past days market has gone nowhere and mean reversion was the money printer 19900 is the fair price for now and anything above 20165 or below 19600 would surprise me. Market is in total balance but since bulls could not get a decent pullback, bears are favored to continue the bear trend.
current market cycle: strong bear trend but currently in W2
key levels: 19600 - 20200
bull case: Bulls have strong legs from higher lows up to print lower highs. They are quick to exit and lock in profits, since bears have demonstrated strength for 5 weeks straight. This week the pullback should have gone much higher and it was a really bad week for bulls. Likely more pain to come. Whats the likelihood of a strong bull trend day tomorrow? Very, very low. We are in a bear flag on the daily chart and bulls have tried for 3 days now to make higher highs. I doubt it will work on Opex. Many times the market will oscillate around the price where market makers want it to close into Opex. This does seem to be such a week.
Invalidation is below 19604.
bear case: Bears are doing what they needed to, in order to make this bear trend really look like one and a strong one at that. They are currently fine with 19900 and going sideways, knowing that the odds of a trend resumption down are greater for them than a surprise bull breakout.
short term: Neutral around 19900. Bearish below 19600 and bullish above 20200 but the signals would have to be insanely strong for me to take them. Mean reversion was key this week and I won’t do dumb things on Opex.
medium-long term - Update from 2024-03-16: My most bearish target for 2025 was 17500ish, given in my year-end special. We don’t know if we have printed the W1 of the new bear trend or repeat the pattern from 2024, where we sold of very strong to reverse even more strongly and make new all time highs. Market needs a bounce and around 20000/20500 we will see the real battle for the next weeks.
trade of the day: Bars 66 to 86 were strong enough and had 3 legs up. Market then was close enough to previous resistance and bears printed stronger bear bars 91, 5+6, 8 and 15 -17. 18 was the absolute latest you had to get short, since market demonstrated more than enough at that point, that it does not want to go up anymore. Short with a stop above y high was banger.
Could you have taken the long from 19765 up to 20100? Certainly not on Bar 24 or 25 but bar 35 was a huge bull surprise on the open and we printed a double bottom at y low. Longs since bar 36 were decent with 200 points upside potential while stop had to be 150 points.