Clear Short bias on NQ I was about to post this earlier but was quite busy, anyways I have my targets set and bias determined, last week has shown some weakness by the moment the markets closed as we have received the strong short reaction from the median of the bearish breaker.
We have also opened with significant NWOG which I expect to be partially retraced and use it as the range to be positioned short, however, not thoughtless. I will be looking after this range because the retracement levels will tell us of the following dynamic, we can surely surge now and breakdown to the sellside but this will be very bearish and weakness signal which I believe we are unlikely to see unless there is some gigantic manipulation coming in which will drown the markets down.
I expect the level of 20700 to be swept after which I will look at the price action dynamic to determine the future direction
NQ1! trade ideas
FEBRUARY 2025 TRADING GOAL. Stay tunedUsing the trading rule below, we will trade feb and tweak as we go
A. TRADING RULES
1. Identify external range liquidity.
2. Wait for ERL to be broken and retraced in the 5min chart for clarity.
3. Mark Highs and lows of the break and retracement in 5mins chart.
4. Wait for this high or low to be broken with 3 strong candle displacement leaving a FVG in 5 mins chart.
5. Using Fib retracement, enter trade at 50% discount on the FVG.
6. Place SL on the opposing ERL marked on screen.
7. TP on the opposing internal range liquidity or external range liquidity.
8. If the above conditions are not met, DO NOT TRADE.
RULE 2
If on retracement, the FVG is violated on 50% retracement, enter short or long as the case may be.
If Marked point high and low is partially broken with FVG which then gets violated, enter for the long or short reversal as the case may be.
#202505 - priceactiontds - weekly update - nasdaqGood Evening and I hope you are well.
comment: Huge rejection right under the previous lower high, which now makes it 3 failed attempts to get above 22k and find acceptance. The selling on Friday was surprising enough to expect follow-through because many traders got trapped.
current market cycle: trading range
key levels: 20000 - 22500
bull case: Bulls need to keep this a higher low above 21400 or risk that market will go much lower to 21200 or even 20600. The 50% retracement of this trading range is 21600 and market stopped around that price on Friday. No matter how you want to draw this right now, it’s either a descending triangle or a trading range and the bulls are not favored to buy this rejection again. They need a bigger surprise than the bears on Friday to stop this from going down.
Invalidation is below 21400.
bear case: Bears have now the best chance of doing another deep pullback below 21000. The surprise on Friday was big enough that we can expect follow-through selling. First bear target is to make a new low below 21419 and then we have 21200 as bigger previous support. Last target for next week would be around 20800 where market decides if we make lower lows or continue in this trading range under the ath. If you look at the weekly NDX chart, you can see that we are also in a bigger diamond pattern, which is just a form of a trading range with expanding and now contracting ranges.
Invalidation is above 22000.
short term: Bearish. I do think the top 21965 will hold and we go down from here. For now I doubt we will make lower lows below 20800 though.
medium-long term - Update from 2024-01-27: High’s are most likely in. Any short with stop 22200 is good. I’d like to see 20000 over the next 2-3 weeks.
current swing trade: None
chart update: Added bear trend lines
Nasdaq (March 2025) - End of January AnalysisNasdaq was set for weekly losses due to the rout that DeepSeek caused; revealing the breakthrough they had with low-cost artificial intelligence models. This caused a bloodbath in AI linked stocks.
Technically speaking, we closed the month bullish but was still within a price range of the previous month, December 2024.
Anything higher than 50% of the December monthly wick would give me the confidence to continue the bullish bias but I see the opportunity for a short-term market shift back into a area of previous rejections @ $20,025 - $20,428 so this is what I am looking toward until proven otherwise.
Candle body closure above $22,093.50 will change my monthly bias to bullish as this will go hand in hand with my 6-month perspective
Nasdaq (March 2025) - AI All-Time High Boom!Nasdaq is trailing higher, just as ES and YM are but the market to watchout for is ES. Refer to this weeks analysis of ES to gain a deeper understanding.
Unlike ES where i am targeting all-time highs, I am more fascinated with the midpoint of the highs and open of the 16th Dec 2024 weekly candle as I would like to study how price reacts from this area.
Weekly and Monday analysis for Nasdaq, Oil, and GoldNASDAQ
NASDAQ filled the gap and closed lower after facing resistance. As mentioned last Friday, the 21,911 level was a likely resistance zone due to the nature of the gap. This resistance played a significant role, and coincidentally, concerns over tariffs imposed by former President Trump on Mexico and Canada intensified, leading to a decline into the afternoon session.
Since the monthly candle has closed, let's first analyze the monthly chart. Last month, I mentioned that a decline to the 5-day moving average (20,880) was possible before a rebound, and indeed, the index rebounded from 20,700. Given that the price sequentially bounced from the 3-day and 5-day moving averages after breaking out of the monthly range, this month presents a challenging situation for determining direction. While further upside is possible, the monthly MACD may attempt to reduce its gap with the signal line, making a strong rally less likely. If a sharp rally occurs, the upper Bollinger Band at 22,736 should be considered as resistance. On the downside, the monthly 5-day moving average at 21,084 may be tested this month. Since the market could move in either direction, chasing momentum on the monthly chart should be approached with caution.
On the weekly chart, a sell signal remains active, with the MACD failing to cross above the signal line, suggesting that further downside remains likely.
On the daily chart, while the MACD has not yet crossed below the signal line, today's bearish candle close may trigger a sell signal, opening the possibility of a move toward the lower Bollinger Band and the 120-day moving average. If the MACD does not break down and instead turns higher while the price rises, it will be crucial to see if the 21,911 gap is decisively broken and closed with a bullish candle.
On the 240-minute chart, a buy signal is still in place, and the index remains in a large range. Buying on dips remains favorable, but if a sell signal appears, the current moving average setup suggests a high probability of sharp declines.
This week, Google's earnings report on Tuesday and the Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report on Friday are key events to watch. Additionally, with the potential impact of Trump’s tariff policies increasing market volatility, traders should manage leverage carefully and remain cautious.
Crude Oil
Oil closed near breakeven but surged in after-hours trading following reports that Canadian energy imports may face new tariffs.
On the monthly chart, oil remains within a range, but the MACD is persistently attempting to cross above the signal line. Last month’s breakout from a four-month consolidation range suggests that buying on dips at the 3-day moving average may be a favorable strategy.
On the weekly chart, the buy signal remains intact. Despite some pullback, the large gap between the MACD and the signal line suggests that a sharp breakdown is unlikely.
On the daily chart, as previously mentioned, the $72 level remains a strong buy zone. The MACD is in a steep downtrend, but given the presence of prior demand zones and the 240-day moving average acting as support, a technical rebound could be strong after two weeks of declines.
On the 240-minute chart, the MACD has bounced off the signal line, forming a bullish divergence, making long positions more favorable. Given the characteristics of the 240-day moving average, a rebound toward $74.50 is technically reasonable.
Overall, buying on dips remains a preferred approach, but market volatility is increasing due to geopolitical uncertainties, so trade cautiously.
Gold
Gold pulled back as profit-taking emerged after a sharp rally, closing lower after finding support at the 3-day moving average.
On the monthly chart, gold formed a strong bullish breakout candle, making dips toward the 3-day moving average (2,770) a favorable buying opportunity this month. A pullback to this level should be expected.
On the weekly chart, a buy signal appeared last week, but the MACD’s lower value compared to the previous peak suggests a potential bearish divergence. This means that despite breaking above prior highs, if the MACD fails to confirm with strong upward momentum, the rally may weaken. Caution is advised when chasing momentum.
On the daily chart, today is a key day for buy setups near the 5-day moving average, making a pullback likely. However, the broader trend remains bullish, so rather than shorting, traders should look for opportunities to buy on pullbacks at key support levels.
On the 240-minute chart, gold is facing resistance and declining. The MACD is at a high level, meaning even if a bearish crossover occurs, attempts to move higher may persist. Buying near support remains the preferred approach.
With Trump’s increasing policy activity and China’s Deepseek issues, market volatility is expected to rise. Always prioritize risk management and trade safely. Wishing you a successful trading month!
■Trading Strategies for Today
NASDAQ - Bullish Market
-Buy : 21,530 / 21,460 / 21,420 / 21,370 / 21,290
-Sell : 21,590 / 21,690 / 21,775 / 21,850 / 21,930
Crude Oil - Range Market
-Buy : 73.50 / 72.90 / 72.40 / 72.00
-Sell : 74.50 / 75.00 / 76.00 / 76.40
Gold - Bullish Market
-Buy : 2,825 / 2,820 / 2,812 / 2,807 / 2,804
-Sell : 2,841 / 2,846 / 2,852 / 2,856 / 2,860
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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This Pine Script strategy is designed for Fibonacci-based intraday trading with a focus on larger, high-quality trades while minimizing excessive trading frequency. The strategy leverages Fibonacci retracement and extension levels to identify potential high-probability entry points. It incorporates trend confirmation from a daily moving average, ATR-based risk management, and self-adjusting trade sizing to optimize performance.
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FEBRUARY SEASONALITYIt is the beginning of a new month with a bullish seasonality as characteristic. The deep retracement lower made the last week, fuelled by the DeepSeek smokescreen news, targeted and breached multiple Discount Liquidity Pools, including the Previous Monthly Low.
That sets the stage for higher prices, therefore, I expect price to trade below the Previous Days' Low(s) before starting rallying higher towards the Monthly High and Weekly Relative Equal Highs.
MNQ IDEAThe Enhanced Fibonacci Growth Strategy is a complex, multi-layered trading approach designed to generate high probability setups and manage risk effectively in a volatile market. Here’s a breakdown of the strategy and the thinking behind the script:
1. Fibonacci Retracement and Extension Levels:
• Purpose: Fibonacci retracements (38.2%, 50%, 61.8%) and extensions (161.8%) are crucial levels where price tends to reverse or consolidate. The script uses these levels to identify potential entry points and profit-taking areas.
• Thinking Behind It: The idea is to enter trades near key Fibonacci retracement levels (typically between 38.2% and 61.8%), as they are strong support or resistance zones. Once price moves beyond these zones, the Fibonacci extension levels can act as potential targets for taking profits.
2. Trend Confirmation with Moving Average:
• Purpose: The script uses a 50-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) to determine the overall market trend.
• Thinking Behind It: The SMA helps to filter out trades that go against the trend. The idea is to buy when the price is above the moving average (indicating a bullish trend) and avoid taking long positions during bearish trends (when the price is below the moving average). This ensures that trades are taken only in the direction of the prevailing trend, improving the probability of success.
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The Enhanced Fibonacci Growth Strategy is a well-balanced trading approach designed to take advantage of key price levels, trend direction, and market volatility while keeping risk under control. The strategy is dynamic and adaptive, adjusting to changing market conditions to maximize the chances of achieving a specific profit target within a set timeframe. Its complexity lies in its multi-layered approach to risk management, time-based trade duration, and Fibonacci-based decision-making, making it suitable for traders who want a structured, disciplined way to grow their account over short periods.
The Market Matrix - Gold, Crude, DXY & Nasdaq for Feb 1 2025This weeks edition of The Market Matrix.
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NQ: 131th trading session - recapThat's the end of the month - last 2 sessions were pretty boring, literally no entries whatsoever.
I'll probably do a monthly recap, but just not on here.
Although I will say some stuff...
opening trades:
1x winning trade (+3RR)
1x losing trade(-1RR)
1x missed trades, I'm a dumbass (possible +3RR)
1x possible trade after reconsideration (breakeven)
ranging trades:
I lost count, I'm still developing so it's not that important lmao.
Anyways, overall a good month, didn't expect so many trades, definitely better than December '23
NQ Range (01-27-25)Final week of the 1st month, so far not much has changed with intraday Price Action. The original Danger Zone TL (Orange) now has a lower long term TL that may be an indication that the Danger Zone is dropping (NAZ may start to experience lower lows and start a decline). Short below 22,200 and Long above. 19,200 is Strong Long Zone, we did retest U Turn Zone #1 (21,000) and may retest #2 (20,000). For now, Long in the O/N, fade the Open Range and Long in Dead Zone or near the Close. Should this pattern change, it would be a minor miracle. Go Fed & Washington Street (Wall Street is 2nd Banana), the Fed Is back this week.
MNQ!/NQ1! Day Trade Plan for 01/31/25MNQ!/NQ1! Day Trade Plan for 01/31/25
📈 21849.75, 21937.25, 22024.75 (NEXT ZONES: 21859.5-21968.75)
📉 21674.50, 21587, 21499.25 (NEXT ZONES: 21748.75-21639)
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*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.*
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However through my 5 years of trading, I've been working on mastering my emotions as best as I can and as you guys can see-- I still had several times where I showed plenty of emotions. This leads me to come to the conclusion I still have a long way to go with mastering my emotions but progress is being made, and that is enough for me. If you guys liked this idea and post please give it a like!
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NQ 310125My trading plan is to wait for price to reach the drawn lines or boxes to look for entry signals. The drawn lines or boxes are strong support/resistance zones, these are potential reversal areas when price approaches. If price breaks out instead of reversing, this is where to wait for a retest to look for entry signals. Good luck my friend!
NQ Power Range Report with FIB Ext - 1/31/2025 SessionCME_MINI:NQH2025
- PR High: 21725.25
- PR Low: 21660.00
- NZ Spread: 145.5
Key scheduled economic events:
08:30 | Core PCE Price Index (YoY|MoM)
09:45 | Chicago PMI
Inching close to 21800 weekend gap breakout, following previous session liquidity swings
- Holding action above previous session close, at highs
- Daily gap fill advertisement remains
Session Open Stats (As of 12:55 AM 1/31)
- Weekend Gap: -0.62% (open > 21904)
- Session Gap 1/31 +0.33% (open < 21633)
- Gap 10/30/23 +0.47%
- Session Open ATR: 403.79
- Volume: 32K
- Open Int: 258K
- Trend Grade: Bull
- From BA ATH: -3.1% (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
Today analysis for Nasdaq, Oil, and GoldNasdaq
The Nasdaq closed higher within its range-bound market. On the daily chart, it faced resistance near the gap created on January 27. Even if the index continues to rise, it is likely to encounter strong resistance near the January 24 closing price of 21,911. Keep in mind the principle that gaps tend to get filled and that they often act as strong support or resistance levels once filled.
Since the MACD is still maintaining a buy signal on the daily chart, it is advantageous to adopt a buy-on-dip strategy. The recent move appears to be driven by dollar weakness, and similar to gold's strong rally yesterday, Nasdaq could also experience an additional upward rally. Therefore, short positions should be taken at the highest possible levels.
On the 240-minute chart, the MACD has crossed above the zero line and is now pulling the signal line upward as well. If the index continues to rise and fills the gap, both the MACD and signal line will be above the zero line, and after consolidating at the gap resistance level, the next directional movement will likely be determined. It is best to focus on buying on dips while setting strict stop-loss levels for any short positions above the gap. Proper risk management is key.
Crude Oil
Crude oil closed nearly flat but showed a meaningful breakout from the downward channel on the shorter time frames. It also created a gap-up on the daily chart and broke above the 5-day moving average. Previously, oil had been declining due to Trump's announcement regarding increased oil drilling, but this news is largely priced in now, making a technical rebound possible.
The key level to watch on the upside is $74.50, while buying opportunities exist below $73, with a stop-loss at $72.
On the 240-minute chart, bullish divergence has formed at the bottom, leading to another buy signal. Since the price appears to be building a base, additional buying momentum could emerge. While the market is still range-bound, a buy-on-dip strategy remains favorable for now.
Gold
Gold surged to new all-time highs and closed with strong gains. The rally was driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets following Trump’s tariff imposition, boosting gold prices significantly. As mentioned yesterday, the MACD turned upward again, leading to another sharp rally on the daily chart.
Since gold strongly broke out of its previous range with a large bullish candlestick, today is a buy-on-dip day, particularly near the 3-day moving average. If the price retraces in the pre-market session, it could dip toward the 3-day moving average, so traders should be mindful of this possibility. However, if gold maintains its strength and closes with another bullish candlestick, the 3-day moving average will move higher, reinforcing the uptrend.
On the 240-minute chart, the MACD and signal line have diverged significantly, reflecting the strong uptrend. Buying on dips remains effective, while selling should be avoided since RSI indicates overbought conditions. As gold's volatility is increasing, traders should consider adjusting contract sizes, using micro contracts, or lowering leverage to allow for wider stop-loss levels and better trade management.
■Trading Strategies for Today
Nasdaq - Bullish Market
-Buy Levels: 21680 / 21630 / 21580 / 21530 / 21465
-Sell Levels: 21770 / 21845 / 21890 / 22010 / 22055
Crude Oil - Range-bound Market
-Buy Levels: 72.90 / 72.40 / 72.00 / 71.40
-Sell Levels: 73.60 / 74.10 / 74.50 / 75.00
GOLD - Bullish Market(April)
-Buy Levels: 2845 / 2840 / 2831 / 2824
-Sell Levels: 2860 / 2866 / 2870
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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2025-01-30 - priceactiontds - daily update - nasdaqGood Evening and I hope you are well.
comment: 1h 20ema is flat as your first girlfriend. Don’t over analyze this trading range. 50% of it is around 21560 and we are seeing bulls buying dips, taking the stairs while bears violently crash the elevator down in between. Will likely see a bigger impulse tomorrow or Monday. I have no bigger opinion on which side will get it.
current market cycle: trading range
key levels: 21300 - 21780
bull case: Bulls need to close the big gap to 21900 and maybe some points above to get all the stops and turn the market truly neutral again. For now bears are defending it well, which is bad for the bulls. Bulls have going for them that they are printing higher highs and higher lows and are trading above the daily 20ema but as long as the gap stays open, they are not doing enough.
Invalidation is below 21400.
bear case: Bears only argument is the open gap to 21900 but other than that, they are fumbling it again. If try get to 21450 or below tomorrow and fail again to print lower lows below 21350, odds favor the bulls to rally hard into the weekend.
Invalidation is above 21900.
short term: Neutral as can be. 21560 is my mid point for this and mean reversing was profitable the past 2 days.
medium-long term - Update from 2024-01-27: High’s are most likely in. Any short with stop 22200 is good. I’d like to see 20000 over the next 2-3 weeks.
current swing trade: None
trade of the day: Buying 21450 or selling above 21700 has been good the past 2 days. Do it until it clearly is not working anymore.