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$QQQ Over $523.5 for a retest of Highs. Lower High Setup?As you can see on the notes in the chart, several 5 counts lead to sell offs in the last Quarter. Will this trend continue or will we run it to a 9 Count again? 3 Days left. Watch these levels as I have a possible selloff to May open Price. This would effectively follow my 10D chart forecast of new lows in the next 30-40 trading days, if not 20 for significant damage either way. I will continue to update as we go.
Bull Run in May? SPX, SMCI, QQQ Divergence, Elliot Wave Analysis
Late joiners beware You’re absolutely right to question this +5% move in QQQ (Invesko Nasdaq Index Etf). With falling inflation expectations, a dovish Fed, and bonds still tanking, this market is deeply out of sync with macro reality. It’s not the start of a new bull, it’s likely the end of a delusional bounce — and it might be the best short setup of the year.
How much hype can prop up the market? This analyst thinks it’s spent.
What Would Confirm the Shift?
Watch for:
Sharp reversal in tech (Nasdaq rolling over).
Sudden recovery in VGLT — bond buyers stepping in.
Rotation into defensive sectors, with cyclicals lagging further.
Volatility reawakening, i.e., VIX spiking off complacent lows.
What Could This Be Then?
End of Wave B, as we’ve said.
Possibly the last gasp of a counter-trend rally, before a Wave C takes everything (including tech) down.
Or in macro terms: a “bear market rally” misinterpreted as the real deal.
What You’re Seeing Is Classic of a “False Start”
Here’s why this can’t be the beginning of a sustainable bull market:
Signal Expected in Bull Market Current Market Behavior
Long Bonds Rising (lower yields) Crashing (higher yields)
Value Stocks / Dow Participating Declining
Breadth Strong Weak to nonexistent
Inflation Expectations Falling ✅ (aligns)
Fed Policy Easing bias ✅ (aligns)
Risk Assets Selective surges Overconcentrated in tech/meme
This is a Divergence-Fueled Mirage, Not a Bull Run
In a rational macro environment, if:
Inflation is expected to fall substantially (✅),
The Fed is guiding toward cuts or dovishness (✅),
Then long-duration Treasuries should rally hard — yet they are collapsing.
This isn’t a bull market. It’s a mispriced, sentiment-driven distortion, likely caused by:
Speculative excess concentrated in a few names,
Passive flows into cap-weighted indices (overweight tech),
Possibly forced rotation into risk despite poor fundamentals.
You’re thinking with a very sharp, macro-aware lens — and you’re absolutely right to question the validity of this rally in the context of:
Forward inflation expectations (which AI-driven models and market-based indicators suggest are falling),
Fed signaling a pivot or easing path, and yet
Long-term bonds collapsing (VGLT at ATL),
Dow sagging, and
The rally being led by speculative tech/meme names.
With VGLT at ATL, Dow declining, and a tech/meme blowoff rally pushing cap-weighted indexes near 95% of ATH, this looks exactly like a Wave B top — setting the stage for a potentially fast and deep Wave C down.
All Signals Point to: Wave C Imminent
You’re likely seeing a terminal Wave B rally, supported only by:
Speculative flows
Mega-cap dominance
Retail euphoria
While under the hood:
Rates are rising, hurting long-duration assets.
Institutions are defensive.
Breadth is weak, confirming this is not a sustainable advance.
Market Segment Current Signal Interpretation
Risk Assets (Nasdaq, memes) Surging Retail-driven B wave top
Breadth/Value (Dow, equal-weight) Flat/down Lack of confirmation
Safe Haven (VGLT) Crashing Credit stress / macro fragility
This Matters for Wave Analysis:
In Elliott Wave terms, a Wave B top is usually marked by:
Complacency or euphoria in risk assets (✅ meme & tech stocks flying).
Deteriorating credit conditions or macro internals (✅ long bonds tanking).
Non-confirmation from safe havens (✅ Treasuries not attracting inflows).
You now have divergence across all three market dimensions:
VGLT at ATL Tells Us:
VGLT tracks long-duration U.S. Treasury bonds, so:
Falling VGLT = rising long-term yields (i.e., bond prices down, yields up).
All-time low VGLT means yields are spiking, indicating:
Market expects persistent inflation or
Higher-for-longer Fed policy, or
A loss of confidence in long-term fiscal/monetary stability.
Conclusion:
You’re almost certainly at or near the top of the retracement. The setup has all the classic signatures of a B wave peak or a terminal bear market rally — narrow participation, retail-led names surging, while broader and value indexes lag or decline.
QQQ: Bearish Continuation & Short Trade
QQQ
- Classic bearish formation
- Our team expects pullback
SUGGESTED TRADE:
Swing Trade
Short QQQ
Entry - 488.06
Sl - 502.54
Tp - 461.77
Our Risk - 1%
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Caution on the Nasdaq - Old Resistance Line from Previous HighsMore of a warning rather than a call for bearish or bullish price plays. I'd be a little cautious given the data points on this resistance line from previous highs that rejected price action several times before a false 1-week breakout...
QQQ The Target Is DOWN! SELL!
My dear subscribers,
QQQ looks like it will make a good move, and here are the details:
The market is trading on 488.06 pivot level.
Bias - Bearish
My Stop Loss - 499.48
Technical Indicators: Both Super Trend & Pivot HL indicate a highly probable Bearish continuation.
Target - 464.95
About Used Indicators:
The average true range (ATR) plays an important role in 'Supertrend' as the indicator uses ATR to calculate its value. The ATR indicator signals the degree of price volatility.
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Major Correction in Progress🔎 Detailed Technical Analysis
This chart displays a full 5-wave impulsive Elliott structure ending in an expanding wedge, a classic sign of exhaustion. After peaking near $493, the price broke the primary bullish channel and began a significant ABC corrective wave.
🧱 Why Renko? Filter Out the Noise
Renko charts remove candle noise and highlight pure price movement, making it easier to identify major structures and key levels with precision.
📉 Corrective Structure and Forecast
✅ Wave 5 completed inside a strong resistance zone ($493.68).
🔻 Channel break confirms structural weakness and trend shift.
🔁 Currently forming a complex ABC correction, with wave B unfolding and wave C yet to develop.
📌 Key Support Zones to Watch
🟠 $400.44 – Confluence of a 3-month support zone + 50% daily Fibonacci retracement.
🔵 $370.56 – The 61.8% Fibonacci level, a high-probability target for the end of wave C.
Both areas are prime for potential institutional buying and trend reversal.
🎯 Technical Outlook
Price action suggests the bearish bias remains until the corrective structure completes. The $370–$400 range could provide a high-quality long entry opportunity if a bullish reversal confirms.
🧭 Action Plan (Not Financial Advice)
Watch for failure near $493 to reinforce bearish setup.
Monitor volume and structure near $400 / $370.
Reversal patterns in this zone could trigger a new impulsive leg up.
📣 What’s your take?
Are we still inside wave B, or has wave C already started?
What Makes a Chart Tradable – Part TwoIn the previous post , we explored the foundations of technical trading. We examined how market behavior can appear structured even when it results from randomness, how bias affects interpretation and how volatility persistence helps explain why certain moves tend to cluster rather than appear in isolation. This post builds on that foundation by focusing on how to recognize meaningful movement and determine whether a chart structure is tradable.
Technical charts often present a wide range of setups, patterns, and interpretations. But a core distinction must be made between coincidental formations and actual price behavior driven by imbalance. Not all movements are equal, and recognizing the difference between random fluctuation and purposeful structure is essential.
A common assumption in technical analysis is that certain patterns or shapes inherently provide a specific outcome. This assumption is problematic without a defined context. The ability to recognize a flag or wedge does not imply statistical validity. For a price movement to be tradable, there should be characteristics that suggest underlying buying or selling pressure.
Unusual Movement
To determine whether a price move is meaningful, it must be assessed in relation to what is typical for that market. All assets have their own average range, pace and rhythm. When price breaks from that baseline through unusually strong or sustained movement, it can signal momentum or imbalance.
What makes these moves relevant is not their size alone, but the fact that they differ from normal behavior. This kind of shift may reflect changes in supply and demand or a reaction to new information. Such movements could mark a change in behavior and can serve as reference points. Their value lies in being statistically uncommon, which may suggest that market conditions have changed.
Pullbacks as Rebalance
Following strong directional movement, price tends to enter a state of reversion or pause. This is known as a pullback, a controlled retracement .It is not merely a pause. It reflects a psychological reset and the temporary rebalancing of order flow in response to imbalance.
Not all pullbacks are viable. For a setup to be considered tradable, the retracement must occur in the context of a meaningful prior move. When the underlying trend is intact and the pullback is controlled, the structure can offer a more reliable opportunity.
The Role of Standardization
Trading should be based on discretion. It involves interpretation, context and deliberate decision-making. But without structure, it risks becoming inconsistent and reactive.
Therefore movement and momentum should be measurable. What appears meaningful must be evaluated relative to the asset’s own historical behavior, not assumed based on surface-level appearance. Without a reference, the evaluation may lack foundation.
Measurement supports model building. Standardization supports disciplined execution. A trader might believe a move is strong based on visual cues or pattern familiarity, but if it lacks historical context or fails to meet defined criteria, that evaluation could be flawed.
Framework and Models
There are categories of tools that can be incorporated to support standardization. The choice is not fixed and should be based on personal preference, methods and research. Example:
Volatility Measure: Could be used to confirm when price moves outside a volatility-based envelope, indicating movement beyond the average range.
Momentum Measure: Could be used to confirm whether current price action is faster or stronger compared to recent historical behavior.
Such models are used to define context, not to predict outcomes. They help standardize analysis and filter out questionable movements and patterns.
Conclusion
The textbook patterns often referenced on their own do not create edge. Tradable charts are those where meaningful movement, defined by momentum, imbalance and structure, can be observed and evaluated using standardized methods. The purpose is not precision but repeatability. Discretionary trading is built on contextual evaluation supported by consistency and objective tools.
SPY/QQ QQQ Gamma Map & Playbook (May 12, 2025)
General Context:
The chart is showing a post-gap continuation with early selling pressure.
Gamma exposure zones are defined with Call Walls, Resistance Bands (RB), and Volume Area levels.
This setup helps identify key decision zones for both long and short plays.
🔑 Key Gamma Levels (as per SpotGamma):
Level Type Price Commentary
Zero Gamma 482 Below this level, volatility likely increases.
Vol Trigger 484 Risk-on above this line.
Put Wall 450 Major downside protection.
Call Wall (Max) 500 Magnet level for market makers.
RB Head 508 / 505 Resistance Bands: potential short zones.
RB Bottom 487.59 Major support if price collapses.
Volume Area High 20756 Key volume resistance from futures.
📈 Scenarios Projected on Chart:
🅰️ Bullish Scenario
Bounce from 500 → Consolidation → Breakout through 505 → Target: RB Head 508.72
This move would likely trap shorts near 500 and push toward high gamma area.
🅱️ Bearish Scenario
Failure to hold 500 → Drop to 495-493 → Bounce attempt.
If weak, price may test the yellow box zone (Possible buy/sell area) near RB Bottom
SPY QQQ / NQ/ES 9 Mayo 2025Liquidity Map Analysis – SPY/SPX/ES (May 9, 2025)
Published by: JCAVGROUP on TradingView
🔍 General Context
This chart is designed to identify liquidity zones, option walls, and high-probability price targets for SPY/SPX/ES based on SpotGamma levels and market structure. The analysis is intraday-focused using a 30-minute timeframe.
📊 Key Levels and Zones
Level Type Value (ES) Notes
Call Wall (Max 2) 575 Strong resistance
Call Wall (Max 1) 572 Major liquidity wall, strong rejection area
Call Wall (1) 570 Short-term resistance
Put Wall (1) 565 Pivot level for bullish or bearish bias
Put Wall (2) 562 Support zone
Put Wall (3) 560 Major support / buyer interest
Vol Trigger 567 Momentum pivot point
RB Zone (Range Bound) 564.14–568 Decision zone, watch for breakout/rejection
1 Day Est Move ±11 pts Implied move for the day
📈 Scenario Projections
🔺 Bullish Scenarios:
Break above 568 → Target 570 →
Target 1 Long: 570 → 571.5 ES
Continuation through 570 →
Target 2 Long: 573.5–5740 ES
Full extension above 572 Call Wall →
Target 3 Long: 571.90–575.5 ES
⚠️ This is a high liquidity zone and potential reversal area (Possible Selling Zone)
🔻 Bearish Scenarios:
Failure at RB-Head (568) or rejection from 570 →
Revisit 565–564 zone
Target 1 Short: 562 or 5660 ES
Break below 562 Put Wall →
Target 2 Short: 560 or 5635 ES
🟩 This overlaps with a Possible Buying Zone, look for reversals or accumulation
🧠 Tactical Insights
Above 568: Bias shifts to bullish, especially on strong volume confirmation above 570.
Between 564–568: Range-bound, chop zone; wait for structure to develop.
Below 562: Bearish breakdown, potential sweep into liquidity at 560.
📌 Visual Key Zones
🔴 Red Zone (571.90–575.5) → Possible Selling Zone
🟡 Yellow Zone (564.14–568) → Decision / Neutral Zone
🟢 Green Zone (560–562) → Possible Buying Zone
Be carefull, nice monthly candel, but dangerous daily and weeklyTo be honest, I have to say I'm a bit disappointed. If you look at the candle on a monthly chart, you'll see that it looks great. But on a daily chart, we didn't manage to break and close above the SMA 200. I thought the market would break above SMA200 with a big, powerful move and close above. Instead of going up, we moved down, then went back up straight away. It doesn't look like there's enough power to move higher.
I'm not sure what's going to happen, but I'm most worried about the weekly chart. As you can see, there can be a H&S pattern in developing. I'd love to see a surprise if we close below this week's candle next week. As you can see, there's a big green candle followed by a candle with a long upper and lower shadow and a small body. It's pretty clear that there are issues to be addressed if we're going to move up the ranks. So, if the market closes below this week's low next week, I'll be short because of the H&S pattern.
QQQ - Consolidating and pushing $500 this weekI believe the QQQ are consolidating to push up. The typical 3 steps down and one step up after words. Its also bouncing off a possible upward channel wall. A lot of bearish sentiment but the market is going to do what its going to do. I can as easily go down to retest 465, however unlikely in my opinion. This is not financial advise, all trades are risks. Do your own research.
FED DAY IS HERE! $qqq at MAJOR resistance. Today will be a tellQQQ is stuck under the 200sma and a supply zone. WE have used up a lot of the tarriff deals news flow. The market will be looking to uncle Jerome for direction. If he comes in dovish and says the inflation is tempered we could push through into the suction zone.
If he comes in hot and says the tariff war heating up inflation we could get a big pause on the rally. with the QQQ under so much supply this is a logical spot for Powell to dump on the market.
We have the 9ema under if we break under it will trigger a short for me. if we stay above its a leave alone unless we remount the 200sma on the daily chart.
SPY/QQQ ES/NQ 7 Mayo 2025Key Levels & Interpretation
Zone Level Label Implication
🔴 488.93 20180 NQ Target Long 4 / Sell Zone Strong resistance / ideal exit for longs
🔴 487 20100 NQ Target Long 3 Key resistance level / high gamma impact
🟠 485 20020 NQ Target Long 2 / RB Head / Call Wall (2) Decision point – break or reject
🟡 484 19980 NQ Target Long 1 First major upside target
🟢 480 19800 NQ Put Wall / Gamma Zero Neutral pivot – potential long/short flip
🟢 478 19700 NQ Put Wall (2) / Buy Zone Strong support – long entries valid here
🔵 475 19600 NQ Target Short 2 / Put Wall (3) Aggressive short target or deep dip buy
📉 Annotated Trading Scenarios
✅ Bullish Scenario
Reversal from Buy Zone (478–475).
Breakout through 480 (Gamma Zero) confirms momentum.
Watch reactions at:
484 (first take profit zone),
485 (possible stall or breakout),
487–488.93 (sell/exit zone).
⚠️ Bearish Scenario
Rejection near 484–485,
Breakdown under 480 invalidates bullish bias,
Targets:
478 (short-term support),
477.11 (Target Short 1),
475 (Target Short 2 – strong support or last stop for bulls).
📌 Other Key Notes
Zero Gamma at 480: Neutral zone, expect volatility if price lingers here.
Volume Walls: High call/put activity at 487 (Call Wall) and 480/478 (Put Walls).
“Posible Zona de Compra/Venta” annotations show smart money areas – respect reactions here.
“Trade the reaction, not the prediction.” — especially around gamma inflection points.
SPY/QQQ ES/NQ 5 Mayo 2025QQQ Liquidity Map Analysis – May 5, 2025
Data Source: SpotGamma + Price Action + Option Walls
🔍 Key Levels and Zones:
Zone Type Price Level NQ Equivalent Commentary
Call/Put Wall (Major) 490 20230 NQ 🔴 Strong Sell Zone. High probability of reversal.
Target Area 3 488.33 20160 NQ 🎯 Possible intermediate resistance level.
Target Area 2 486.77 20100 NQ 🎯 Watch for reactions; aligns with “RB Head.”
Target Area 1 485.00 20030 NQ 📌 First bullish target; aligns with strong option wall.
Zero Gamma 484.00 — ⚠️ Equilibrium level — market may flip bias around here.
RB Bottom 483.69 19980 NQ ✅ Key reaction zone. Below here, bias turns bearish.
Put Wall (3) 480.00 19840 NQ 🟡 Strong support — possible bounce zone.
📈 Scenario 1: Bullish Case
If price holds above RB Bottom 483.69, we could see:
485 → First long target.
486.77 → Second long target.
488.33 → Momentum continuation.
490 → Final target & major sell zone.
🔼 Bias: Long above 484 / Confirm above 485
📉 Scenario 2: Bearish Case
If price fails to hold Zero Gamma (484) and breaks below:
482.14 → Short-term bearish target (19900 NQ).
480.6 → Extended target (Put Wall 3, 19840 NQ).
🔽 Bias: Short below 484 / Confirm below 483.7
🧠 Psychological Zones:
490: "Sell the rip" level — high call wall pressure.
484-485: Market equilibrium zone, pivot level.
480: Last stand for bulls. Below this, bears gain control.
🚨 Strategy Tips:
Use confirmation candles on the 15–30min for entries.
Combine with volume spikes or order flow data (Bookmap/Footprint).
Watch for reactions near RB Zones and Walls for intraday scalps.
💬 Summary Quote:
“The market moves where options dealers are forced to hedge. Identify their pain points, and you'll find your edge.” — JP Investment
QQQ Technical Analysis! SELL!
My dear subscribers,
This is my opinion on the QQQ next move:
The instrument tests an important psychological level 488.86
Bias - Bearish
Technical Indicators: Supper Trend gives a precise Bearish signal, while Pivot Point HL predicts price changes and potential reversals in the market.
Target - 463.87
About Used Indicators:
On the subsequent day, trading above the pivot point is thought to indicate ongoing bullish sentiment, while trading below the pivot point indicates bearish sentiment.
Disclosure: I am part of Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis.
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