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Today analysis for Nasdaq, Oil, and GoldNasdaq
The Nasdaq closed higher, breaking through resistance near 22,000. Although Trump held a press conference on tariffs, the market interpreted the grace period as a bullish signal, driving a breakout from the previous range with a strong bullish candlestick.
On the daily chart, the MACD remains in an upward trend, and since the index has broken out of its previous range, today’s strategy should focus on buying at the 3-day moving average, which aligns closely with the previous range high.
Today marks the weekly close, making the Retail Sales data release a crucial event. If price action sustains its bullish momentum, it will be important to check whether a weekly buy signal is confirmed on the closing price.
On the 240-minute chart, a buy signal has emerged, reinforcing the breakout above the range. Buying on dips remains the preferred strategy, but traders should stay mindful of potential volatility spikes around the Retail Sales report.
Crude Oil
Crude oil closed higher, bouncing off the $70 support level with a long lower wick. Despite this rebound, both the MACD and signal line remain below the zero line on the daily chart, indicating that selling pressure is still dominant. However, this area also represents a strong historical support zone, making buying on dips a favorable strategy.
As mentioned earlier this week, oil is forming a potential double-bottom pattern, which could provide further upside potential. The key trigger would be either a bullish MACD crossover near the zero line or a bearish continuation if the crossover fails, leading to a strong directional move.
On the 240-minute chart, price action has exhibited a false breakdown, followed by a bullish divergence, suggesting that a bottoming process is underway. Buying on pullbacks remains the most effective approach, but traders should be cautious with weekend risk, as Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations could bring unexpected developments.
Gold
Gold closed higher, digesting the PPI data while trading near previous highs. The key focus is whether gold is forming a double-top pattern at this level. The recent rally can largely be attributed to global inflation fears stemming from Trump’s tariff policies.
On the daily chart, the buy signal remains intact, but traders should be cautious, as a corrective pullback could emerge at any time. The MACD and signal line tend to converge naturally, so chasing momentum at current levels carries increased risk.
On the 240-minute chart, gold has bounced off the 2,900 support level, triggering a buy signal. However, there is now a wide divergence between price and MACD, meaning that even if gold breaks above previous highs, the MACD may fail to surpass its previous peak, potentially signaling a bearish divergence.
If a divergence forms and price pulls back, the correction could be sharp, as overbought conditions often lead to strong reversals. However, since the MACD and signal line remain well above the zero line, even a pullback is likely to find support, leading to a range-bound structure. The safest approach is to buy only at key support levels.
Today’s Retail Sales report could drive significant market volatility, particularly as it will influence the weekly close.
Always focus on the larger trend, manage risk effectively, and stay disciplined. Wishing you a successful trading day! 🚀
Today's strategy will only be provided until the end of this week. Thank you.
■Trading Strategies for Today
Nasdaq - Bullish Market
-Buy Levels: 22000 / 21945 / 21900 / 21840
-Sell Levels: 22160 / 22240 / 22300 / 22360
Crude Oil - Range-bound Market(March)
-Buy Levels: 71.10 / 70.45 / 69.85
-Sell Levels: 71.85 / 72.55 / 73.00
GOLD - Bullish Market
-Buy Levels: 2945 / 2936 / 2930 / 2921
-Sell Levels: 2966 / 2974 / 2985
These strategies apply only during pre-market hours. Profit-taking and stop-loss levels are as follows: Nasdaq: 15 points, Oil and Gold: 20 ticks.
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NQ <> TOTAL 3"Playout chart of NQ vs. TOTAL 3 over the past few years, highlighting periods of market expansion, cooling phases, and corrections.
Nasdaq (March 2025) - Back To The Drawing Board #S1E8Weekly bias has been negated.
Activating my longer term bullish bias with all time highs a strong possibility.
But first, we must overcome some obstacles.
2025-02-13 - priceactiontds - daily update - nasdaq
Good Evening and I hope you are well.
comment: As expected after yesterday’s cpi reversal, bears are not strong enough and bulls wanted a higher high badly. Now a new ath is much more likely than prices below 21800. Max bullishness would be if we stay above 22k but everything above 21900 is ok for the bulls. We have a decent channel on the 1h tf but it’s not steep enough to get to 21400 tomorrow. So it’s probably best to pay more attention to the lower trend line and not looking to short the upper one.
current market cycle: trading range
key levels: 21800 - 22500
bull case: Bulls now only need to keep it above 21900 and bears can’t hold shorts on this. We could easily print 22500 or higher tomorrow. Today we had wild swings on smaller time-frames so I doubt many bulls would want to buy the highs but we should know an hour into the Globex session if we can expect sideways to down first or if bulls just keep it above 22k in fear of not getting enough points to the upside. Odds are good for a max long day tomorrow.
Invalidation is below 21900.
bear case: Bears can scalp short on new highs but the risk of getting trapped if we break above was never higher this week. If they somehow manage to get below 21900 again, the bull case would be in trouble but for now we are making clear higher highs and higher lows. Could bears stay below 22100 tomorrow and break sideways out of the channel? Yeah but we closed at 22094. If Globex sells-off hard, might happen but I doubt it. Bears do not have much here.
Invalidation is above 22150.
short term: Clear plan. Stay above 21900 and long for 22400+. Dip below and see if bears can generate follow-through. Leaning heavily bullish though.
medium-long term - Update from 2024-02-09: Another lower high but also higher lows. Bears are not doing enough, so we are in a trading range below the ath. We are close to it that there is always the possibility of printing a higher high again. Bears need lower lows below 20600 before we can talk about 20000 again.
trade of the day: Strong selling on the open but by now everyone knows bears are only getting trapped this week, so buying around 21750 was where market found support late yesterday and we dipped only 6 points below the low from yesterday evening. Market refused to go down after the early EU session selling was done, so long it was. The pullback from 22000 down to 21890 was deep and holding longs through it was tough but if you look at the 1h chart at the end of the day, it was much more bullish than lower time-frames suggested.
NQ: 138th trading session - recapAnother really ugly session, I blame this on the market being in the same spot for about 3 months.
But we got a breakout know, this might be going somewhere...
1pm CRT 30m Candle Model (NY Session PM Model)Establish CRT Range of 1p-130p
Drop down to 2m/1m and refine CRT range to candle body highs/lows on the 2m/1m timeframe
Look for TS of nearest candle body high/lows within first 20 mins after 130p EST
Execute reversal from 50% to 100% of refined CRT range, ideally 75 tick spread NQ/MNQ
Entry Structure:
Bulk - 60% (3 mnq, 1 nq)
--- Exit: Opposing End of Range (Origin of TS)
Runner - 30% (2 mnq)
--- Exit: One (1) .618 Standard Deviation Extension
Optimal - 10% (1 mnq)
--- Exit: Most Recent 1H High/Low (Higher TF Liquidity)
Is Liquidity Zones The Hidden Battleground of Smart Money In every market move, liquidity zones are the battlefields between buyers and sellers. Understanding these zones is crucial for spotting reversals and breakouts before they happen.
What Are Liquidity Zones?
High Liquidity Areas, Where large orders are placed, typically around key support/resistance or round numbers.
Low Liquidity Areas. Where price moves quickly due to fewer orders, often creating price imbalances.
Why Liquidity Matters
Smart money (institutions) seeks liquidity to execute large orders without massive slippage. Their footprints appear as wicks, sudden volume spikes, or rapid price reversals.
Spotting Liquidity Traps
False Breakouts, Price pierces a key level, triggers stop losses, and reverses quickly.
Stop Hunts, Sudden price spikes beyond a key level, only to return inside the range.
rading Strategy Example
1. Use volume profile or heat maps to spot high-interest price areas.
2. Wait for Reaction, Enter only after confirmation (e.g., a sharp wick or order flow shift).
3.Risk Management, Place stops beyond liquidity zones to avoid getting trapped.
Master liquidity zones, and you'll start seeing the market through the eyes of institutional players.
NQ! Trade IdeaNQ is very bullish. bouncing off the 200 EMA. VWAP below that level is also a good buying entry
Inflation Fears Weigh More than China Tech GainsDeepSeek Is Not the Market’s Biggest Concern
Over the past few days following the emergence of DeepSeek, Nasdaq or technology stocks have experienced a notable 6% decline across all major U.S. indices. However, this recent pullback pales in comparison to the more substantial drop seen in December.
Small-Cap Stocks Take a Bigger Hit
The Russell 2000, which tracks small and medium-sized enterprises in the U.S., suffered an even sharper decline, falling by 12%. This suggests that broader economic concerns, beyond just the tech sector, are weighing on investor sentiment.
Then, What Is It?
On December 18, during the highly anticipated Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the Federal Reserve announced a widely expected 0.25% rate cut, bringing the Fed Funds Rate down to 4.5%. However, it wasn’t the rate cut that rattled the market—it was Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments that followed.
“… the median participant projected that the appropriate level of the federal funds rate would be 3.9% at the end of 2025, indicating expectations of two additional rate cuts in 2025, down from the four projected in the previous summary.”
This statement signaled that the Fed remains hawkish on inflation, with expectations of only two rate cuts in 2025 instead of the previously projected four. As a result, borrowing costs are likely to remain elevated at around 3.9%, a scenario that investors had not fully priced in. The market reacted negatively, with indices falling sharply over the subsequent weeks.
Market Stabilization Amid China Tech Competition
Despite the recent downturn, there are signs of stabilization, with major indices still maintaining their position along an established uptrend line. As long as inflation continues to ease—hovering around 3% or, ideally, heading toward the Fed’s 2% target—the broader market outlook remains positive.
From a strategic standpoint, I will continue to focus on buying dips if the market respects the uptrend line. However, if hopes for rate cuts in 2025 fade and the trend begins to break below key support levels, my strategy will shift toward selling into strength when opportunities arise.
Short-Term Trading Outlook
To refine my trading decisions, I have also drawn trendlines on an hourly chart. Applying the same uptrend principles, these lines serve as a guideline for short-term trading in the Micro S&P 500 futures.
With the latest January Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading at 3%—higher than expected—I will be closely monitoring my daily chart's uptrend line.
While external economic conditions remain unpredictable, adapting trading strategies in response to market trends is key to staying ahead.
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Ticker: ES
Minimum fluctuation:
0.25 index points = $12.50
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Ticker: MES
Minimum fluctuation:
0.25 index points = $1.25
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Live execution and insights to my MNQ POI The Bias we had was perfect, and it panned out just right. We were a little late to the party, I had just walked into my room after taking my dog outside. As soon as I saw it at my zone I felt the urge to enter so I did.
I recommend you guys check out the previous video I posted of my MNQ POI
Over 120 points SL which I am not a fan of but on MNQ that is about $65 risk. We took our profits early for precaution and to keep our greed in check.
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Any opinions, news, research, analysis, prices, or other information contained in my content (including live streams, videos, and posts) are provided as general market commentary only and do not constitute investment advice. BDRipTrades, BDelCiel, and Aligned & Wealthy LLC will not accept liability for any loss or damage, including but not limited to, any loss of profit, which may arise directly or indirectly from the use of or reliance on such information.
Accuracy of Information: The content I provide is subject to change at any time without notice and is intended solely for educational and informational purposes. While I strive for accuracy, I do not guarantee the completeness or reliability of any information. I am not responsible for any losses incurred due to reliance on any information shared through my platforms.
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FOOTPRRINT DELTA CLUSTERDelta Cluster are ready let price unfold so we can execute in this consolidate market
Nasdaq (March 2025) - Worst Week This Year! #S1E7In this episode, I will go over the last few days price delivery and how stubborn the market is being by throwing curve balls every opportunity it gets.
Still staying true to my bias legends!
lack of selling pressure suggest price may continue break higher(Disclaimer: The following is only a personal opinion, not investment advice. Please make your own judgment before making any decisions.)
This week, the price has remained stable above 21,432. Yesterday’s CPI data came in worse than expected, indicating inflation is rising again, which may slow down the rate cut process. Despite this, the market did not break lower, suggesting weak selling pressure and the potential for an upward breakout.
Today’s bias remains bullish, with an initial target of 21,968 and the next target at 22,100.
If the price breaks above 22,100, it’s important to monitor its movement within the 22,100–22,389 range. Failure to break above this range quickly could lead to a notable pullback.
If the price successfully breaks through, it may continue to rise toward 22,800.
NQ Power Range Report with FIB Ext - 2/13/2025 SessionCME_MINI:NQH2025
- PR High: 21898.50
- PR Low: 21845.75
- NZ Spread: 117.75
Key scheduled economic events:
08:30 | Initial Jobless Claims
- PPI
13:00 | 30-Year Bond Auction
Strong inventory below 21779 to week low
- Auction returning to 22000 daily pivot (2x)
- Another AMP margin increase for pre-RTH news
Session Open Stats (As of 12:25 AM 2/13)
- Weekend Gap: N/A
- Gap 10/30/23 +0.47%
- Session Open ATR: 377.15
- Volume: 21K
- Open Int: 266K
- Trend Grade: Bull
- From BA ATH: -2.4% (Rounded)
Key Levels (Rounded - Think of these as ranges)
- Long: 22667
- Mid: 21525
- Short: 19814
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
MNQ!/NQ1! Day Trade Plan for 02/12/25MNQ!/NQ1! Day Trade Plan for 02/12/25
📈21870-21889
📉21450-21435
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(💎: IF THERE IS NOT MUCH VOLATILITY; FOCUS ON ZONES VERSES INDIVIDUAL PRICE LEVELS)
*These levels are derived from comprehensive backtesting and research, demonstrating over 90% accuracy. This statistical foundation suggests that price movements are likely to exceed initial estimates.*
2025-02-12 - priceactiontds - daily update - nasdaqGood Evening and I hope you are well.
comment: CPI was the gift to the bears and what was the perfect setup for continuous selling to the lows of this bigger trading range, became the ultimate bear trap. Bears now have only 2 daily bear bars during the past 8 trading days and today printed a really nasty reversal bar. We are still making lower highs but if bears can’t stay below 21900 tomorrow, I think we could see a bullish breakout above for a retest of the ath.
current market cycle: trading range
key levels: 21500 - 22000
bull case: Bulls probably burned enough bears today that many will give up until we see bigger selling pressure instead of single sell spikes. That opens the possibility for the bulls to print higher highs above 21900 and test the previous monthly high at 21967. If bulls are strong enough tomorrow, it could setup the next impulse higher to retest 22450.
Invalidation is below 21400.
bear case: Likely that bears are done with these reversals and they could give up tomorrow because market clearly rejects lower prices. Bears now had 5 big spikes down in the past 8 trading days and all were rejected hard. Above 21967 I highly doubt bears will fight this if we get above 21967. What would the bears need to keep this another lower high and go down? Yeah right. Neither trade war stuff nor the hot cpi print could bring this down. If somehow bears manage to get strongly below 21750 tomorrow, there is a small chance of more downside to 21670 but at this point it’s very low probability.
Invalidation is above 21970.
short term: Can’t be bear after such a trap today. Bulls need something above 21967 and if they get it, it’s a clear buy signal and we likely melt higher. Bears having more arguments if they strongly go below 21760 again but it would likely turn the market neutral at best. Middle of this range is still 21700.
medium-long term - Update from 2024-02-09: Another lower high but also higher lows. Bears are not doing enough, so we are in a trading range below the ath. We are close to it that there is always the possibility of printing a higher high again. Bears need lower lows below 20600 before we can talk about 20000 again.
trade of the day: I am always flat into bigger news releases, so shorting into cpi was out of the question. Could you buy the big cpi print near 21500? Well, I would not and I did not. Why? Of course bulls reversed most this week but the spike was so huge, it could have easily become a risk-off event. Biggest question today was, when should you have joined the bulls and when did it became clear that bears can not retest the lows again? Bar 19 had a huge tail below, bears tried to test down to 21500 but failed. Bulls then printed another very strong 5m bar and if you did not want to go long like me, it should have been at least the death for bearish price action for that moment since if bears would have been strong, those big bull bars would have never happened or would have at least been followed by a bear bar and bulls just printed consecutive bull bars.
Journey to 53k: NQ Buy IdeaWas stopped out where my SL was last placed but Content with the outcome of our trade. Bagged $180 for today.
DISCLAIMER:
TRADING CAN LEAD TO COMPLETE LOSS OF FUNDS, ALL TRADES YOU TAKE YOU ASSUME FULL RISK.
I am targeting those Daily highs though.
NQ Power Range Report with FIB Ext - 2/12/2025 SessionCME_MINI:NQH2025
- PR High: 21818.50
- PR Low: 21779.50
- NZ Spread: 87.0
Key scheduled economic events:
08:30 | CPI (Core|MoM|YoY)
10:00 | Fed Chair Powell Testifies (again)
10:30 | Crude Oil Inventories
13:00 | 10-Year Note Auction
AMP margins increase for expected news-based volatility tomorrow
- Maintaining Previous week highs
- Previous session closed inside print above 50% of Monday's range
Session Open Stats (As of 12:45 AM 2/12)
- Weekend Gap: N/A
- Gap 10/30/23 +0.47%
- Session Open ATR: 379.44
- Volume: 26K
- Open Int: 260K
- Trend Grade: Bull
- From BA ATH: -2.9% (Rounded)
Key Levels (Rounded - Think of these as ranges)
- Long: 22667
- Mid: 21525
- Short: 19814
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
NQ Fib ChannelUsing this as a reference, nice correlation here that also seems to be converging into CPI tomorrow, so a break up or down (versus chop) to b expected.
