MNQM2021 trade ideas
KISS Trading SystemOverview :
Trading process should be as simple as possible. One of the simple method to trade is primarily identify direction, find a good location to entry, wait for confirmation in the location, and finally execute the trade when the risk reward ratio is good.
1. Direction
To identify direction, follow the market structure. Higher high and higher low indicates price is in a bullish trend (uptrend), while lower high and lower low indicates the price is in a bearish trend (downtrend). If there is no clear structure higher high and higher low or lower and high lower low, price is in sideways mode. Best is to avoid trade under this condition until clear trend is formed.
2. Location
Every time price create a new breakout structure, mark the the structure as our potential location for entry. There are some occasion where price does not pullback to the location and continuing the trend by creating a new breakout structure. Do not FOMO, just wait for the next location and confirmation within the location to entry and minimize your risk.
3. Confirmation
Patience is the key. Wait for price to pullback at higher time frame location, and focus for confirmation in lower time frame to entry and reduce risk. Time is fractal, the structure pattern is same on all timeframes. Choosing the right timeframe pair is crucial. Refer to table in the notes below for timeframe pairing.
4. Risk Reward
This is the main essence in trading, controlling risk and preserving capital. Entry without doubt when the risk reward are good. Execute, and trust your setup.
NQ Range (05-14-25)The Range of Games below will run until Tuesday 5/27. Looking for a drop between now and mid next week that will set up the Long to ATH or near 23,000. Look for the Memorial Day holiday low volume week (prior to holiday or after) to set up the lift higher in O/N or during the Dead Zone's of Reg Sessions. Should the NAZ lift prior to mid mid/late next week, look Short for a pull back. Blue lines are 2025 & 2024 Open Price levels, NAZ is flat YTD. Stall lift above should retest Mid Level of the 2 blue lines.
NOTE: Since 1/22 the NAZ is up 26% (today) and ATH 32%. Current to ATH is range of tricks, the upcoming low volume holiday trading days may be the Pop set up for the breakout. Long moves in the Overnight and extended weekends have been consistent.
NQ Short (05-19-25)Same plan as prior Post, Short. The play is that the NAZ will try some FA's below (Shaded Zones) and then U Turn up during some late low volume Holiday session and attempt ATH retest. No U Turn, next SZ lower. Long above KL 365 and Short below. Price Action is all about Tricks, Tweets, Games and any low volume session opportunity (long side now). Still want to retest the 15m 2,000 point blast zone.
NQ BullishPrice Action: The chart shows the price movement of NQ over a period of time (likely intraday, given the time labels on the x-axis).
Key Levels: There are horizontal lines and rectangular zones drawn on the chart. These likely represent:
Support (S): A price level where buying pressure is expected to be strong enough to prevent further decline.
Resistance (R) or Buyside Liquidity (BuS): Price levels where selling pressure is expected to be strong enough to prevent further price increases. The label "BuS" suggests an area where traders have buy stop orders placed, creating potential liquidity to be taken out.
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Having a defined stop-loss level to manage risk.
It's important to remember that this is just a visual representation of a potential trade idea. The actual outcome will depend on market conditions and whether the price action unfolds as anticipated. Traders using such setups would typically look for additional confirmation signals before entering a trade.
NASDAQ - continue with the UptrendOn NASDAQ , it's nice to see a strong buying reaction at the price of 20150.
There's a significant accumulation of contracts in this area, indicating strong buyer interest. I believe that buyers who entered at this level will defend their long positions. If the price returns to this area, strong buyers will likely push the market up again.
(FVG) - Fair Value GAP and high volume cluster are the main reasons for my decision to go long on this trade.
Happy trading
Dale
(NQ) | Strong Buyers and Blue‑Box Entry Zones(NQ) | Strong Buyers and Blue‑Box Entry Zones
NQ shows powerful buying pressure, and the marked blue boxes highlight areas where demand has reliably appeared. For those seeking long exposure, two approaches stand out:
Low‑Time‑Frame Breakouts from the Blue Box
Wait for price to dip into a blue‑boxed support zone and then break higher on shorter time frames. A decisive move with rising footprint volume confirms genuine buyer commitment.
Direct Low‑Time‑Frame Breakouts
If price skips a pullback and powers upward on low‑time‑frame charts, that momentum surge—backed by substantial volume—also provides a valid long entry.
Key Considerations
Ensure any breakout is backed by real volume footprint signals, not just price movement.
If these zones fail to hold or volume dries up, stand aside and await the next confirmed setup.
By focusing on these blue‑boxed areas and insisting on volume‑confirmed breakouts, you align your entries with where buyers truly dominate.
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Nasdaq 100 3 Bar Trendline now Intact!Hey traders so as you can see you don't need indicators just a simple drawing of a straightline to try to get on the right side of the market. Does it always work NO but most of the time it does. So now we need to wait for the pullback before considering to enter from the long side. Have your order ready and always use risk management.
Don't chase the market let it come to you!
Enjoy,
Clifford
NASDAQ 100 E-mini Futures - Short-Term Counter-Trend OpportunityAnalysis:
Looking at the NASDAQ 100 E-mini Futures (NQ1!) on the 15-minute chart, we seem to be presenting an interesting setup for a potential counter-trend short, even as our long-term conviction remains firmly bullish.
Long-Term Bullish Thesis:
From a broader perspective, the price action clearly shows a series of "BOS" (Break of Structure) to the upside, indicating sustained bullish momentum. Recent price action, particularly the push through previous resistance levels, reinforces the underlying strength of the market. Our long-term bias is to look for opportunities to go long on dips, aligning with the overall uptrend.
Short-Term Counter-Trend Setup (The Bearish Argument):
However, in the immediate term, we've observed a "MBS" (Market Structure Break) to the downside following a "BOS" to the upside that ran into significant resistance. This indicates a potential short-term shift in momentum. The price has re-entered a previously established demand zone, and the recent rejection from the area marked with the red box and the subsequent downward movement (black candlestick) suggests sellers are stepping in.
Potential Short Entry & Targets:
A counter-trend short opportunity could materialize if the price continues to show weakness from the current levels. The primary target for such a move would be the liquidity below the recent swing low, marked with the '$' symbol, potentially extending towards the 21,200 - 21,150 area (green box). This would be a move to capitalize on the expected short-term pullback.
Invalidation:
This counter-trend short idea would be invalidated if the price decisively breaks above the recent high (the orange dashed line) and sustains above the upper red box, indicating a renewed push to the upside and a continuation of the bullish trend without a significant pullback.
Conclusion:
This setup allows us to potentially capture a short-term bearish move against the prevailing bullish trend. It's crucial to manage risk effectively given this is a counter-trend play. Once this short-term correction plays out, we will be eagerly looking for signs of bullish continuation from lower levels to re-enter long positions, aligning with our overarching bullish long-term view.
NASDAQ 100 – Breakout from Oversold Zone | Belkhayate + VWAP RetExecuted a strong long entry on NASDAQ 100 E-mini Futures following a high-probability confluence setup:
- Oversold confirmation via Belkhayate Cycle in deep green territory
- Falling channel breakout, reclaiming structure
- Bullish volume spike on the breakout candle
- Price pushing toward the Belkhayate Trend filter (hma + 209 MA)
- VWAP reclaim — if price pulls back and holds above VWAP, it could confirm bullish trend continuation .
📈 This is a classic reversal-into-breakout scenario with potential for momentum continuation if VWAP serves as intraday support.
📊 Trade Plan:
✅ Entry: Breakout candle close above descending channel
Stop Loss: Below last swing low (21,123)
Target: 21,449 zone (prior structure / resistance)
💡 Strategy Highlights:
Confluence trade using:
-Belkhayate Cycle (timing)
- Price Action + Volume (structure)
- VWAP (intraday trend bias)
- Belkhayate Trend (macro flow)
Watching for a retest of VWAP – a clean bounce there could trigger adds or re-entries for trend continuation.
Precision Target Hit—Now, a Critical Retest! What’s Next? Market Recap The price accelerated aggressively, smashing through the target (TP) with pinpoint accuracy. Now, a critical pullback is unfolding—will it set up the next big move or signal a shift in momentum?
What to Watch for Now: Bullish Continuation?
If price stabilizes above a key support zone, it could attract new buyers, fueling another leg higher.
Look for volume confirmation—strong buying activity after the pullback would signal renewed momentum.
Reversal Risk?
A deeper pullback or weakness near key levels could indicate profit-taking or trend exhaustion.
Watch for lower highs—if the price struggles to reclaim previous strength, a shift in market sentiment could be underway.
Key Levels & Strategy Insights Retest Zone: Is this pullback a healthy correction or a sign of sellers stepping in? 📉 Liquidity Areas: Where smart money might enter or exit positions. 📈 Momentum Signals : To gauge strength or weakness in the trend.
Why This Setup Matters:
Helps traders recognize high-probability trade opportunities based on price action and sentiment.
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NQ Power Range Report with FIB Ext - 5/19/2025 SessionCME_MINI:NQM2025
- PR High: 21374.75
- PR Low: 21283.75
- NZ Spread: 203.25
No key scheduled economic events
Beginning anticipated rotation, holding at Thursday's lows
- Daily gap remains below 20400 ahead of Keltner average cloud
Session Open Stats (As of 12:25 AM 5/19)
- Session Open ATR: 490.62
- Volume: 54K
- Open Int: 283K
- Trend Grade: Neutral
- From BA ATH: -6.3% (Rounded)
Key Levels (Rounded - Think of these as ranges)
- Long: 22096
- Mid: 20383
- Short: 19246
Keep in mind this is not speculation or a prediction. Only a report of the Power Range with Fib extensions for target hunting. Do your DD! You determine your risk tolerance. You are fully capable of making your own decisions.
BA: Back Adjusted
BuZ/BeZ: Bull Zone / Bear Zone
NZ: Neutral Zone