Weekly Volatility SnapshotGood Evening -- Happy July 4th to everyone
Let us review last week as we look towards the next in anticipation of the trade deal deadline that looms. I had a target on the SP:SPX of $6,253.59 and the weekly high was $6,284.65. The candle on the short week opened at its low of $6,019.21 and closed $6,233.08 making the weekly range +$213.87. This represents closest to HV63 over IV which stated +/-$253.26 and a 'strength of IV' that was 295% . Again the weekly high is above our range target, but my volatility will always be measured close-to-close.
Now as we look towards this week --
IV (13.85%) has shifted upwards slightly with HV10 (7.36%) hinged down and still lowering. In fact, I have bi-weekly volatility as 97.28% 'coiled' to it's sliding yearly low of 4.64% -- HV21 (9.92%) is closer to what IV states with it being 'coiled' 96.61% to it's respective sliding yearly lows.
In my opinion, volatility still has room to consolidate slightly as markets rotate higher. I think we can see upwards $6,327.73, but slowly over the course of the week with the last tariff uncertainty getting out of the way. From there, going into mid July we may need to see a volatility spike. The HV10 range I am watching holds a 'strength of IV' entering this week of only 53% -- this shows the price per move is expensive by almost twice as much.
Till next time, know your ABCs, have a great long weekend, and stay hedge!
CHEERS
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NASDAQ 100 MAJOR REVERSAL SETUP/VOLUME WANINGElliott Wave Theory is a wonderful forecasting tool that provides confluence in conjunction with many technical such as the MFI, Awesome Oscillator, and Bull Bear Power.
Indicators such as Moving averages and ALL Chart Patterns just to name a few, beautifully align painting an amazing roadmap of reversals.
Motive wave in Green, Corrective wave in Pink
Orange Waves are sub waves.
Solid lines are completed, whereas the dotted lines are in progress. The likelihood of a wave count becoming invalidated has a lower probability on higher timeframes for example Day/Week/Month, whereas on lower timeframes such as 1 minute to 5 minute. I've observed wave count invalidation/recalculation of the wave counts more frequently.
With all the news of Tariffs and such the Elliott Wave follows the data, buy/sell side, liquidity, and volume.
Speaking of volume:
April Vol was 15.39M
May Vol was 10.74M
June Vol was 9.04M
As of July 11th it is at 3.37M with 17 trading days to go.
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IS THE STOCK MARKET HEADING INTO DOT COM BUBBLE 2.0?In this video we look at the 3 month chart of SP:SPX using the traders dynamic index & Fibonacci retracement levels to put together a bullish case for the overall stock market to go on a monster rally over the next 7 years
We also theorize about how over the next 2 years the SP:SPX can indeed hit 7200+ by Q3 2026 and have pullbacks to 5800-6100, but how that could just be the "consolidation move in price" of the overall stock market before we get what could end up being the largest stock market rally we have ever seen in the 21st century
US100 Short From Resistance!
HI,Traders !
US100 is weaker than we
Expected and failed to break
The key horizontal level
Around 22868.6 and we are
Now seeing a bearish rejection
So we are locally bearish biased
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Further bearish move down !
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BankNifty July 3rd Week Analysis Banknifty closing isn't looking bearish until now , but if it breaches 56500-400 on the downside, then we can expect a retracement upto 55800-500+ . On the upside, if Banknifty successfully crosses and sustains above 57250-300, then we can expect it to continue the upside upto new highs of 57800-58000+ .
Nifty July 3rd Week Analysis Nifty is looking uncertain at the moment , and we can expect a highly volatile week ahead for Nifty. Upside momentum can be trusted only if Nifty crosses and sustains above 25320, and it can continue upside momentum upto 25600-650. On the downside, if Nifty breaches 25050-24950, then we can expect a downtrend upto levels of 24750-650.
ASCENDING WEDGE ON WATCH - ELLIOTT WAVE 3 NEARLY COMPLETEThe WAVE 3 extension can go further but it seems likely that coinciding with earnings this month we will have the potential for the start of WAVE 4 retracement.
The possible resignation of Jerome Powell could further intensify the charts.
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SPX Breakdown or Another Push Higher?Hi y'all thanks for tuning in! Here are a few written notes to sum up the video.
Indecision at New Highs
After breaking out to new all-time highs, SPX printed a doji on the weekly chart, signaling indecision. This hesitation could mark the start of digestion.
Still Structurally Bullish, but Extended
The weekly chart shows SPX is still holding trend structure, but price is notably extended from the 10EMA. Historically, when price moves too far from key short-term EMAs, it tends to reset either via time (sideways chop) or price (pullback).
Daily Chart Shows a Shelf Forming
On the daily chart, price has been consolidating just under the prior high with small-bodied candles. This is forming a “shelf” around the 6,260–6,280 zone. It’s acting like a pause, not a breakdown. Holding above this zone keeps the trend intact.
Pullback Risk Increases Below 6,232
If price loses 6,232 (last week's breakout area and short-term shelf), it increases the likelihood of a pullback toward the 6160 or even deeper toward the 5970. That lower zone also marks the bottom of the prior consolidation box from earlier this year.
Seasonality Reminder
Historically, July is strong in the first half, with weakness (if it shows up) arriving mid-to-late month. So far, price has tracked that seasonal strength. Any weakness from here would align with that typical timing.
Nifty at Make-or-Break Zone: What to Expect Next Week Markets eMarkets ended the week under pressure, with the Nifty 50 closing at 25,149, down 312 points from the previous week. The index traded within a tight band, hitting a high of 25,548 and a low of 25,129 — perfectly respecting the 25,900–25,000 range mentioned in last week’s analysis.
Now, Nifty finds itself at a crucial support level near 25,000. A rebound from this zone could trigger a short-term rally towards 25,500–25,600, which will act as immediate resistance. However, traders should proceed with caution, as the monthly chart remains neutral to bearish, indicating that this could just be a temporary bounce rather than a sustained uptrend.
Looking ahead, expect Nifty to trade within a range of 24,700 to 25,600. A breakdown below 24,700 could open the gates for deeper cuts, while a breakout above 25,600 needs to be backed by strong volume and participation to confirm a trend reversal.
Sector Watch: Reliance Shines Amidst Caution
Among the large caps, Reliance Industries stands out as the only stock showing strength on the monthly chart, while other heavyweights and key sectors continue to lack momentum. This narrow leadership is a red flag for broader market sustainability.
Global Markets: S&P 500 at a Crossroads
Globally, the S&P 500 closed at 6,259, down slightly from last week. What’s more important is the formation of a Doji candle — a classic sign of indecision. A move above 6,300 could lead to upside targets of 6,376 / 6,454 / 6,500, which would likely boost sentiment in global and Indian equities.
However, if the index slips below 6,150, it would mark a failed breakout, potentially triggering a global correction — a risk that Indian markets can't ignore.
Final Word
We’re at a critical juncture. While technicals suggest a potential bounce in Nifty from 25,000, the lack of confirmation on higher timeframes and uncertain global cues call for prudence over aggression.
👉 I’ll be staying out of the market this week. The setup doesn’t offer a favorable risk-reward, and in trading, patience is often the best position.
Let the charts speak. We’ll act accordingly.
S&P 500 - Medium Timeframe AnalysisAs illustrated, we appear to be in the final wave to the upside. At this stage, I’m treating Wave 5 as a standard impulse. However, given that Wave 4 retraced deeply, nearly to the termination point of Wave 1, there remains a modest possibility that this higher-degree Wave 5 in gray, which began in 2020, could ultimately unfold as an ending diagonal. That said, this scenario remains highly unlikely, as the internal structure of the preceding waves does not exhibit the characteristics of corrective price action.
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More upside after correction for SPX500USDHi traders,
Last week SPX500USD went a little more up (diagonal) just as I've said in my outlook.
Next week we could see the start of a bigger correction down (grey wave 4) and a break of the dotted trendline. Or the diagonal is a leading diagonal wave 1 and grey wave 3 extends more.
Let's see what the market does and react.
Trade idea: Wait to see if price breaks the dotted trend line (for shorts) or not (for longs).
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This shared post is only my point of view on what could be the next move in this pair based on my technical analysis.
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NI225: Will Go Up! Long!
My dear friends,
Today we will analyse NI225 together☺️
The recent price action suggests a shift in mid-term momentum. A break above the current local range around 39,581.12 will confirm the new direction upwards with the target being the next key level of 39,719.48 and a reconvened placement of a stop-loss beyond the range.
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Wedge Cracks + Tariff Heat = Bearish Setup On US100The US100 is showing signs of potential reversal after completing a harmonic ABCD pattern near the wedge resistance. The price has broken below the rising wedge support, indicating bearish momentum.
Bearish Confluences:
1) Completed the ABCD pattern
2) Rsisng Wedge Breakdown
3) Clear Bearish RSI Divergence, showing weakening momentum at highs.
Targets:
TP1: 22180
TP2: 22050
TP3: If the price breaks below 22050, then TP3 will be 21650
SPX GEO+ Cycle Update: "SPX: April Low Called, Target 8000+"SPX GEO+ Cycle Update: April Low Called Precisely (Next Target: 8000)
On January 5th, 2025, when SPX was trading at 5942, I published an analysis in Italian using my GEO+ Cycle methodology that made two specific projections:
📉 A low around 5000 in April 2025
📈 Then an advance targeting 8000 by 2026
Update: April delivered exactly as projected.
The geometric patterns suggested April would mark a significant turning point, and the market found strong support right in the anticipated zone and timeframe.
About GEO+ Cycles:
After 15 years studying market geometry, I've developed a framework that identifies multi-decade structural patterns. These aren't traditional technical indicators—they're mathematical relationships that help project major turning points with remarkable precision.
Current Phase:
We're now in the advancing phase of this cycle. Based on geometric projections, the target window for 8000 remains January 2026.
Important Context:
This represents cycle analysis for educational purposes, not trading advice. The methodology focuses on identifying major structural turning points rather than short-term movements.
What's Next:
I'll continue tracking this cycle's development and provide updates as we approach key geometric levels.
For those interested in learning more about geometric market analysis, feel free to follow for updates on this and other cycle progressions.
The mathematics of market geometry continue to unfold...
Note: Originally published in Italian, now sharing these insights with the global TradingView community.
Macroeconomic analysis of the American marketHello investor friends,
today I bring an update on the macro economic state of the American economy which generally moves markets around the world.
From the graph we can see the S&P 500 index on which 4 lines have been superimposed which coincide with:
- FED interest rate
- FED balance sheet
- US inflation rate
- US unemployment rate
The vertical line on the graph coincides with the date of the last update I made 5 months ago.
The central bank decides interest rates and the injection of money with the aim of keeping inflation low and avoiding too much unemployment.
At the moment we have:
- Unemployment rate at 4% (remained unchanged)
- Inflation at 2.4% (decreased compared to 5 months ago)
- The balance / release of printed money (continues to fall)
- The interest rate remained unchanged (current 4.33%)
Compared to 5 months ago the situation seems to have improved and is quite stable. The FED has decided to keep rates unchanged due to political issues as it would like to see clearly before making cuts.
In general we can say that the situation seems quite good as, unemployment is low, inflation is at optimal levels, we see that the budget/money injection is decreasing and therefore leads to maintaining regular inflation and finally the interest rates being stable maintain a low level of unemployment.
Given these factors we see that since the last update 5 months ago (i.e. in February), in the following weeks there was a collapse due to Trump's policies but that it was certainly an excellent opportunity to increase positions given that the macroeconomic situation was positive as it currently is.
From today we could certainly expect further declines due to other monetary policies or other news, but as long as the macro situation is positive we have no reason to worry.
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$VIX Volatility Extremes, Narratives, Booms & Busts!TVC:VIX volatility index extremes have always been an important factor when assessing the cyclical nature of financial markets.
I demonstrate in this chart what values and narratives to look out for at these extremes. This can help ignore the noise when buying during low social mood / fearful events when everyone else is panic selling, and, selling during exuberance and booms when everyone else is FOMO buying.
This is the cyclical nature and intertwined relationship between media, events and financial markets that traders and Investors want to take advantage of.
Good times create positive social mood, exasperating over leveraging and booms with extreme positive news / silly price targets 'New Golden Age / Paradigm shift' style reporting.
This unwinds aggressively creating negative social mood which the media exasperate with 'fear and doom' reporting.
VIX is a useful tool to hedge against market uncertainty.
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Dow Jones Potential DownsidesHey Traders, in the coming week we are monitoring US30 for a selling opportunity around 44,270 zone, US30 is trading in an uptrend and currently seems to be attempting to break it down, if we get dips below the trend we will be looking for a potential retrace towards further downsides.
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After a fast and aggressive drop, the system triggered two stacked UP signals right into the final selloff candle — giving clear guidance for a high-probability reversal.
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Canadian Venture index --- Inverse head & shouldersGold has reached unprecedented heights, approaching the $3000 mark—a prediction we made with precision. Now is the moment to turn our attention to silver and the mining sector.
To start, let's examine the Canadian venture index, which is displaying a promising inverse head and shoulders pattern. I am confident that the logarithmic projection will be achieved without much difficulty.
NQ: Upcoming Weekly analysis!FA Analysis:
1- Tariff On/Off: The noise will continue this week as well. Europe will be the target this week.
Uncertainty OR Eternity pause? Market might tend towards Eternity pause which is positive for stocks and equities.
2- New Earnings season: This will be on the driver seat for the next few weeks. Positive earnings for major stocks will impact positively NQ and vice-versa.
3- Macroeconomic data:
CPI and PPI will be relevant for July rate cut. Lower and inline inflation will be very good for July Rate cut; hence very good for Equities. Higher inflation data will be bad.
Also, Consumer sentiment and Inflation expectations, later in the week, will be very relevant.
So from FA Analysis, US equities might go either direction based on data outcomes.
TA Analysis:
Weekly TF: Direction is Buy!
The weekly close was irrelevant; it was inside the bullish green candle. Price must break and close below or above the master weekly candle to establish clear direction.
So nothing to trade from weekly perspective.
Daily TF: Direction is Neutral!
Same as weekly TF, we got an irrelevant daily close, inside the previous daily green candle (red dotted lines).
Price must break and close either below or above the dotted red lines for a clear direction.
Hourly TF: Direction is Neutral!
Based on the Weekly and Daily TF, clearly price is consolidating and looking for FA data to make decision on the next move.
Price is making LL-LH-HL-HH... and switching from one side to another reinforcing the consolidation.
Here are two scenarios:
Scenario 1: Good earnings, macroeconomic data and lower inflation will trigger a new ATH.
Scenario 2: Bad earnings, macroeconomic data and higher inflation will trigger a retrace.
Happy green week!
S&P 500 Daily Chart Analysis For Week of July 11, 2025Technical Analysis and Outlook:
During this trading week, the S&P 500 Index has shown a predominantly downward/upward course of action and created a new Key Resistance at 6280. Currently, the index exhibits a bullish bias, with the Outer Index Rally objective set at 6420. However, it is crucial to note that the current price action may cause prices to see in a new light from their current fluctuation to push toward the Mean Support at 6200 before resuming their upward movement.