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Trends still show upward movement; CPI Data this weekSo trends that called for upward movement confirmed this upward movement last week. I had mentioned in my last video that the candlestick pattern for May 1st was extremely bullish, the following two days confirmed that movement in my opinion and given that trends called for upward movement, we crossed above the zero line on MACD Momentum into a bullish zone, and we were pushing above that Daily lower high resistance level around 5160, I went long. I did cash that trade out around 5260 for a $5000 trade. Given the uncertainty of how CPI could come in, I am likely to stick out until I see that data this Wednesday. While I'm not certain what Core CPI will do, and that SHOULD be the main data point we pay attention to, I have concerns based on a 10% hike in gas prices over much of April that Headline CPI could come in above expectations and cause at least an initial panic sell off. We are nearing the potential for an overbought state on MFI/RSI on the daily, so watch for algo trading around those levels as well, at least on the initial touch. Obviously we rented living space in overbought territory at the beginning of this year, so it doesn't mean we have to reverse at all, especially in this FOMO market. I continue to see the current conditions as very bullish, in spite of significant concerns I have for the ES Economy overall. While there was a time when the US Markets reflected the state of the US Economy, I think we have a massive disconnect between the two that was caused by the COVID Pandemic. I think the new trend is when the economy looks rough, dump money into Mag 7 / NYFAANG / or basically whatever hyper select group of stocks equals the majority of the market cap out there, which will just push markets higher in spite of economic conditions. Walmart Earnings on Thursday will be something to watch, moreso as it might show insight into consumer health more than what is actually happening with Walmart. Trends into today are; Last Macro Trend Signal Spots (ES Contract) 30m - 5251 Uptrend (5/13/2024) Higher High 1Hr - 5241 Downtrend (5/10/2024) Higher Low 2Hr - 5229 Uptrend (5/9/2024) Higher High 3Hr - 5157 Uptrend (5/3/2024) Higher High 4Hr - 5148 Uptrend (5/3/2024) Higher High 6Hr - 5148 Uptrend (5/3/2024) Higher High 12Hr - 5188 Uptrend (5/6/2024) Higher High Daily - 5166 Downtrend (4/12/2023) Higher Low Weekly - 4769 Uptrend (12/11/2023) Higher High Monthly - 5304 Uptrend (03/31/2024) Higher High Economic Data; PPI & Powell Speaking on Tuesday CPI on Wednesday Jobs data on Thursday Earnings; Home Depot Tuesday Walmart on Thursday Geopolitical; Russia has had a major push into Ukraine, not sure it will matter but there is the potential for a major offensive to pick up pace there. Israel / Hamas conflict continues to be a concern but doesn't seem to have much influence on markets at the moment. Overall Sentiment; Shorter Term - Neutral Short Term - Neutral Medium Term - Mmmm... really undecided on this one Long Term - Bullish Overall, I could see a quick pull back overall this week, but even if this happens I think the market will heal whatever dip we have and we will end higher overall by the end of next week. Safe trading, and remember your risk management plan!
CME_MINI:ES1!Long
by SemperTrader
Trends in upward movement facing some exhaustionTrends are mostly in an upward movement stage, looking to remove the violation left of the 12hr / Daily lower high trend indicators. Trends into today are; Last Macro Trend Signal Spots (ES Contract) 30m - 5086 Uptrend (5/2/2024) Higher High 1Hr - 5117 Uptrend (5/1/2024) Higher High 2Hr - 5117 Uptrend (5/1/2024) Lower High 3Hr - 5157 Uptrend (5/3/2024) Higher High 4Hr - 5148 Uptrend (5/3/2024) Higher High 6Hr - 5148 Uptrend (5/3/2024) Higher High 12Hr - 5204 Downtrend (4/4/2024) Higher Low Daily - 5166 Downtrend (4/12/2023) Higher Low Weekly - 4769 Uptrend (12/11/2023) Higher High Monthly - 5304 Uptrend (03/31/2024) Higher High As explained in the video, everything is in a higher high between 30m-6hr except the 2hr, which was part of the Powell Pump reversal. As I explained my trades over last week were a 70 point gain into the Powell Pump, a 70 point reversal after the Powell Pump, and a Long position from 5080 which I cashed out today as we pushed above the Daily downtrend resistance of 5170 for just over $4000. Additionally those Soybean Meal contracts I acquired around 335 were both cashed at around 372 for about $3700 each (I had 2). I don't say this to brag, but moreso to explain why I am not hungry for another trade, as I'm already financially set for the month of May at just under $20,000. This will be why I may seem overly picky about my trades and what may be a good position I may wait if it doesn't look like a borderline perfect trade. Economic Calendar is very light this week, just jobs data on Thursday. Earnings calendar is mostly important to watch tomorrow, especially around Disney from my perspective. Geopolitical tensions could hit a new tension point as Israeli troops move into Rafah. Overall, my general sentiment on the short term, and probably most of this week, is sideways at the moment. Safe trading, and remember your risk management.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by SemperTrader
PacMan Trend Symbol; Guidance into PCE and Next WeekThe video explains it all a lot better, but basically, we are sitting with higher highs and lower lows on the trend timeframes that brought us here (30m-4hr), otherwise known as the Pac-Man symbol. Trends into today are; Last Macro Trend Signal Spots (ES Contract) 30m - 5083 Uptrend (4/25/2024) Higher High 1Hr - 5083 Uptrend (4/25/2024) Higher High 2Hr - 5131 Uptrend (4/25/2024) Higher High 3Hr - 5123 Uptrend (4/25/2024) Higher High 4Hr - 5131 Uptrend (4/25/2024) Higher High 6Hr - 5250 Downtrend (4/2/2024) Higher Low 12Hr - 5204 Downtrend (4/4/2024) Higher Low Daily - 5166 Downtrend (4/12/2023) Higher Low Weekly - 4769 Uptrend (12/11/2023) Higher High Monthly - 5304 Uptrend (03/31/2024) Higher High If we move directly higher from here, the 6hr is going to be a lower high, but it will be the lone trend calling for a lower movement, as when the 12hr and Daily strike, we will have a higher high. I did not account for us to drop so harshly from GDP data yesterday, and certainly didn't expect that drop to fizzle out and us to push higher over after this occurred. This is why I almost never short into Earnings season. Economic Calendar; PCE Data is today. I foresee it pushing us lower, but not with enough confidence to blindly trade short into it. Major next issue is the Fed Meeting on Wednesday of next week. Overall, likely just missed opportunity from not going short at the close of Wednesday and catching most of the move back down yesterday, although I likely would have let at least half the profit reverse before I jumped out anyways. I expect I'm going to miss out on a drop today, but without trend confirmation I just don't feel strongly enough about shorting into this PCE data at this point. I made some good trades earlier, so I'm fine with it, and I still have Gold Long from 2305 and my Soy contracts are FINALLY starting to generate some revenue at around $1500 each. Safe trading, and remember your risk management.
CME_MINI:ES1!
by SemperTrader
Trends in conflict; Earnings Likely to cause a short reboundSo again, I cashed out my trade just above 5000 as we fell last night following the Israel drone strike against Iran. Most of that dip appears to have resolved itself, at least for the moment, but those geopolitical issues will likely be crucial to the potential of a market fall in the coming days. I go into it in the video, but major Earnings are next week, and I expect the week to be typical which means we will rebound during the Earnings season, especially next week with major powerhouses reporting (Microsoft, Google, Tesla). If NVidia was reporting I'd suggest we could rise back up towards 5300, but they are not until the end of May. Trends into today are; Last Macro Trend Signal Spots (ES Contract) 30m - 5040 Downtrend (4/18/2024) Lower High 1Hr - 5220 Downtrend (4/12/2024) Lower Low 2Hr - 5203 Downtrend (4/12/2024) Lower Low 3Hr - 5197 Downtrend (4/4/2024) Lower Low 4Hr - 5197 Downtrend (4/4/2024) Lower Low 6Hr - 5250 Downtrend (4/2/2024) Higher Low 12Hr - 5204 Downtrend (4/4/2024) Higher Low Daily - 5166 Downtrend (4/12/2023) Higher Low Weekly - 4769 Uptrend (12/11/2023) Higher High Monthly - 5304 Uptrend (03/31/2024) Higher High This shows lots of downward pressure, although several of the trends are a bit oversold as the 30m has managed to run away with the market. Economic Calendar; Nothing important today or the start of next week. GDP is next Thursday though and CPE is Friday. If I was to express some sentiment it would be Shorter Term - Neutral/Bearish Short Term - Neutral Medium Term - Neutral/Bullish Long Term - Neutral Longer Term - Bullish ... if the above makes any sense! Oh, and yes, I still have those Soy contracts. They are worth a whopping $1200 after all this time. I may trade them in for some 6E contracts if I see that look like it could run back up to 1.10 any time soon. Safe trading, and remember your risk management! Safe trading, and remember your risk management!
CME_MINI:ES1!Long
by SemperTrader
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Trends in conflict; Signs support "Sell in May and Walk Away"Trends into today are; Last Macro Trend Signal Spots (ES Contract) 30m - 5111 Uptrend (4/17/2024) Lower High 1Hr - 5220 Downtrend (4/12/2024) Lower Low 2Hr - 5203 Downtrend (4/12/2024) Lower Low 3Hr - 5197 Downtrend (4/4/2024) Lower Low 4Hr - 5197 Downtrend (4/4/2024) Lower Low 6Hr - 5250 Downtrend (4/2/2024) Higher Low 12Hr - 5204 Downtrend (4/4/2024) Higher Low Daily - 5166 Downtrend (4/12/2023) Higher Low Weekly - 4769 Uptrend (12/11/2023) Higher High Monthly - 5304 Uptrend (03/31/2024) Higher High As explained in the video, the shorter-term trends are calling for lower moves, although the longer-term trends are violated and would be calling for a rebound. In spite of that conflict, I don't expect that rebound in the immediate future at this point. I go into a longer explanation, but overall I have been shorting the market, and currently have a Short position from 5200. I am looking for this position to hit around the 5000 mark, and then may cash out and wait and see what happens at that 5000 mark. I may look for a reversal position if we head near that area. The vibe is basically that Inflationary issues persist, geopolitical tension could cause chaos, and ultimately the US Economy is amazing and resilient. Next week we have major earnings though, so this short move lower could be done for and we could head into a rebound then, before heading lower or at least sideways once again going into May, as we see the old trading technique of "Sell in May and Walk Away" hold true. General Sentiment - Bearish Overall Sentiment - Bullish Safe Trading, and remember your risk management
CME_MINI:ES1!Short
by SemperTrader
Stop Loss Placement: Let Your Trade Cook!Intro I tried to talk through stop-loss placement in 3 minutes here. I do not think justice was done. So let's take a look at exactly what I mean when I say "Let Your Trade Cook". Proper stop-loss placement is critical to a successful trading plan. Don't Place Your Stop Like Everyone Else You are guilty of this, if you have been stopped out many times just to see the price move immediately back in your favor. The picture below represents a bunch of pullbacks some long and some short and it has been color-coded to define entries combined with stop losses. Blue = Entry Black = Typical Stop Orange = A Good Stop To Let Your Trade Cook Red = An Aggressive Stop To Let The Trade Cook Conclusion Hopefully, the video along with this image provides you with a better system for discretionary stop losses. I tend to favor the idea that just above or below a momentum bar in the previous swing as my stop loss.
AMEX:IYREducation
by JoeRodTrades
5204 is a major trend support to watchJob data this morning caused a movement exactly as I anticipated and discussed yesterday. The move lower I suspected came yesterday as I anticipated, so now I'm just looking to see if we can move below this 5204 12hr support line. To date, the 12hr has been the major support level to stop any movement down since November which is why we have not seen a Daily trend change for nearly 6 months. Trends into today; Last Macro Trend Signal Spots (ES Contract) 30m - 5248 Downtrend (4/4/2024) Lower Low 1Hr - 5226 Downtrend (4/4/2024) Lower Low 2Hr - 5226 Downtrend (4/4/2024) Lower Low 3Hr - 5197 Downtrend (4/4/2024) Lower Low 4Hr - 5260 Downtrend (4/2/2024) Higher Low 6Hr - 5250 Downtrend (4/2/2024) Higher Low 12Hr - 5204 Downtrend (4/4/2024) Higher Low Daily - 4378 Uptrend (11/3/2023) Higher High Weekly - 4769 Uptrend (12/11/2023) Higher High Monthly - 5304 Uptrend (03/31/2024) Higher High Overall, I will link my video from yesterday if you want an in-depth analysis on why I predicted we would move lower. Major thing I've heard, is people are no discussing only 2 rate cuts this year. So again, we went into the year with 6 rate cuts priced into the market. We dropped to 3 rate cuts even though we never REALLY priced out the 3 extra rate cuts, and now we are discussing only 2 rate cuts this year, and the potential of them not coming in June. Safe trading, and remember your risk management.
CME_MINI:ES1!Short
by SemperTrader
First Sell/Short Signals since January - TrendsLonger video but hopefully it clarifies my position in the market. I do NOT have a short position yet, but I am looking for one at this point. I might wait until either the close of the day depending on where we are OR take a short position if the overall day goes negative. Trends into today; Last Macro Trend Signal Spots (ES Contract) 30m - 5724 Uptrend (4/3/2024) Lower High 1Hr - 5277 Uptrend (4/3/2024) Lower High 2Hr - 5278 Uptrend (4/3/2024) Lower High 3Hr - 5291 Downtrend (4/1/2024) Higher Low* 4Hr - 5260 Downtrend (4/2/2024) Higher Low 6Hr - 5250 Downtrend (4/2/2024) Higher Low 12Hr - 5087 Uptrend (2/22/2024) Higher High Daily - 4378 Uptrend (11/3/2023) Higher High Weekly - 4769 Uptrend (12/11/2023) Higher High Monthly - 5304 Uptrend (03/31/2024) Higher High In order to try and keep on point I actually wrote some notes for this video (yes, in spite of the length, I felt I really tried to keep on point). What I will do instead of rewriting any of the video is just copy and paste my notes into here. NYFANG / MAG 7 still pulling market up (down day even though they had gone up .6%) Economic Calendar JOLTs was uneventful NonFarm Employment is up - Job Growth seems good ISM Non Manufacturing Prices lower - Includes pay being lower Powell Speaks - Nothing really new - Wants to cut rates (already priced in) - Data will drive decision (says that every time) Today - Jobless Claims (No expectation other than strong job market) Tomorrow - Unemployment (Not expecting anything new) - Even if it does, how do you price in this news? Is good bad, or bad good? Good is good? Trends; 30m, 1hr, 2hr all in lower highs 3hr had a higher low but if uptrend hits, will now be lower high So 30m to 3hr trends call for lower 4hr, 6hr, 12hr - call for rebound up Daily is still sitting massively overbought Weekly is normal bull market signal even if we go lower Monthly just hit uptrend, but Monthly has NEVER done anything but higher highs and higher lows back to the 80s (no data past that) For that to change we would have to go below 3846 - EVEN IF THAT HAPPENED, no historical data to explain what that could mean (Must like we saw with the lower low of a weekly trend) Sell Signals The shorter term trends are calling for lower movements Daily uptrend is well, well, well overcooked MACD Momentum (Daily) has crossed below zero line. Last time we had that was January when I traded shorts several times and made money. Has historically been MOSTLY accurate. MACD Momentum had a sell signal 3/26 but it was after down days so uneventful Weekly Overbought RSI/MFI Buy signals (or at least cautionary flat moving signals) Trends of 4hr and above call for MACD itself is not below the zero line (so not a prime bearish / shorting environment) Hope you found the information helpful. Safe trading, and remember your risk management plan.
CME_MINI:ES1!Short
by SemperTrader
AUDUSD: Thoughts and Analysis pre-RBA Today's focus: AUDUSD Pattern – Range /Distribution? Support – .6287 Resistance – .6520 Hi, and thanks for checking out today's update. Today, we are looking at the AUDUSD on the daily chart. Today, we have run over the AUDUSD as price continues to test resistance after Friday's fantastic rally after US employment data sunk the USD. Technically price looks good. We have run over price action we want to see to show a continuation in the AUDUSD. Two factors are the USD strength and the RBA rate decision. Rates are expected to rise tomorrow, but will this be it, or will the door be left open? The USD momentum change is another key. If this trend continues, we will look for the AUDUSD to contnue its current trend. We do want to see a new higher low to show a solid trend structure. Good trading.
Long
by Eightcap
SPX500 SPY SPX updateLet's take a quick look at the SP:500 and see what's going on. As stated in the video we have several scenarios going on here due to the fact that there's so much volatility as well as back-to-back major news to be expected all 3 days to end out this week. There will surely be movement in the markets on a scale worthy of trading. However, there's never any way to KNOW which way things will go. Especially in this crazy environment where often good news is currently BASD news for stocks due to the issues with High interest rates and fed policy issues. I continue to say that most people are often better off sitting on the side lines and waiting for major moves and or to be buying now with a longer time frame for expectations vs just looking to swing trade and day trade these current markets. Capital preservation is key in markets like this where the overall trend is DOWN. These moments of news can be used to by short dips if looking to sell the rips and or use the worst red days and deepest dips to DCA your longer-term investments. Remember we are trading in a time of WAR and INFLATION with near Daily assortments of BAD news that MOVES marklets.
SP:SPX
by rarebreed29
Zoom #zm #zoom $zoom $zm update Let's take a look at Zoom since its IPO in 2019. I think that Zoom could be another one of these stocks that is moving so much more like Risk and crypto that there is a good chance it finds its own base and bottom before much of the rest of the overall stock market etc. I think that these current levels are becoming quite attractive even for swing trades over the next few weeks/months. but even more so for anyone looking to park some $ for the next 12-36 months, or more. I feel that Zoom was not just a Temp. useful play during lockdowns and covid19. I think that Zoom will continue to grow and gain adoption. I think that Zoom still has a bright future and has opportunities to even evolve and become something more then it currently is. If you would like More zoom updates, please feel free to let me know in the comments and what your timeline is like, and I'll do my best to try and help deliver added insight.
NASDAQ:ZM
by rarebreed29
Shopify #shop $shop making NEW 52-week.Shopify not only made a new 52-week low today, but we are also looking at buying it for prices not seen since pre pandemic. Prices that it had ran up into without the $ printer running #Brrr. Making this price range all that more significant. I have a theory that possibly some of these riskier assets and tech/fintech plays end up finding their own bottoms long before the actual SPX etc. and other stocks. I think that the more aggressive declines they dealt with earlier on has created a situation where they are ahead of the curve on finding their actual base values and building a structural floor for support ahead of the rest. Possibly kind of like the decoupling we are waiting for from Crypto in general. Stocks like Affirm, Teldoc, Zoom, Zillow, DocuSign, Sofi might also do similar. #Tdoc #sofi #zillow #Zoom #Docusign #afrm watch for similar theories to play out, I'll try and keep up to date on it and keep opportunities posted for others. But while researching and thinking for yourself those can be ideas to consider and watch for plays based on.
NYSE:SHOPLong
by rarebreed29
Trends, Triangles, and a Pending Price BattleTrends had some minor changes from the overnight movement. I explained that there is an upcoming Bull / Bear Battleground taking shape. Price is coming under pressure and ultimately something is going to give. I still give a 60/40 bearish sentiment, but again, I trade off of the mathematical equation of trends, and NOT off my opinion. Today I go over the trends and then I explain Right Angle Triangles and show to two major converging triangles (or perhaps one of them is a false triangle and doesn't exist?!?!) or, on a more fundamental level, the psychological aspect of human behavior in the market place and two price directions meeting together. In reviewing my own video, just to put some clarification... usually I feel the price has to move into an Apex. If the downsloping triangle wins this price action, I see the price movement going to at least the previous lows, although that could stay the base of that triangle and it doesn't HAVE to go even lower. It is possible that upsloping triangle is a false triangle and is just being spotted because it is part of the downsloping triangle. This is why I always caution on using anything to predict the market, you never get to fully know what was real, and what wasn't, until after the fact. Hope you enjoy! Remember your Risk Management Plan is the most important part of your trading strategy. If you've been finding my assessments helpful, it would be great to hear some feedback in any way. I enjoy doing these because it makes me really pay attention early in the day so I don't get sloppy in my analysis as I go into my trading day. As always, this is not official financial or investment advice, and all liability is on you for your investment decisions.
CME_MINI:ES1!Short
by SemperTrader
Confirming Trends with the Lower Time Frames NZD/USD ExampleHey Guys! As you guys know, for the past 2 weeks I've been taking multiple trades on the Nzd/usd, both short and long. First I was taking short trades with the daily short bias, then long trades along with the bias change into long on the daily chart. In this video, I explain how I knew the daily bias has changed into long thus aborted my initial short entry and began entering long trades. These lower confirmation tactics play a huge role in my trading, and even if you don't trade with price action, it can be a great addition to your current strategy. I hope it helps! Have a great day guys! Ken
Education
by TradingForexPriceAction
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BTC BULLS ARE NOT DEAD YET BUT THEY WLL GET A BIGGER REJECTION The entire Crypto market crashed today and Bitcoin Dump to 10k to hit my Nov prediction support of 42k to 38k support. This is a video update of that BTC dump prediction and here is why a bounce is likely before more dump. A full technical analysis review on today's BTC price dump with Bitcoin Gorilla. In my last video analysis on 15 Nov 2021, I talked about two important support 42k to 38k and 32k to 28k range. the first support got hit this morning and is currently bouncing but there will be a retest of this support range before buyers can confidently bounce good but I don't expect a new ATH at this point instead a stronger rejection is likely.
by MachiavelliTrader