Are you loosing money?....... Please Read.I’ve shared this chart previously, but I’ve just given it another update.........
This is pure simplicity. If the price is above the moving averages, it's a good opportunity to trade. Did it close under any moving average? Step back and wait.
Stop trying to call tops or bottoms. Stop day trading crypto and FX. Stop attempting to master Elliot wave theory or ICT.
Concentrate on a single market, US stocks, align with the trend, and capitalise on a tested advantage. STOCKS WANT TO GO UP!!!!!!
Another advantage- Utilise a tax-advantaged account (IRA, ISA), try spread betting, or leverage an ETP (like 5xSPY).
Keep it simple, follow the trend. It does'nt have to be complicated.
SPIUSD trade ideas
SPX500 | CPI Day Volatility – Key Level at 6389SPX500 Overview
Today’s market is expected to be highly volatile with the release of U.S. CPI data.
The forecast is 2.8%, higher than the previous reading, indicating inflation remains elevated. A result above 2.8% would likely support a bearish trend for indices, while a figure below expectations could trigger bullish momentum.
Technical Outlook:
As long as the price trades below 6389, the downside targets are 6365, then 6341, and 6321.
A 1H close above 6389 would shift momentum bullish toward 6425.
Support: 6365, 6341, 6321
Resistance: 6404, 6425, 6438
S&P 500 Futures Hold Ground After Tariffs Take EffectS&P 500 Futures Rise After New Tariffs Kick In
President Trump's sweeping tariffs officially took effect just after midnight, escalating trade tensions with dozens of countries. While negotiations are ongoing behind the scenes to secure exemptions and reduce tariff rates, market reactions are already underway.
Technical Outlook
S&P 500 Futures continue to show bullish momentum as long as price trades above 6289, with the potential to retest the All-Time High (ATH).
To confirm a move toward 6453, price must close above 6437 on the 1H chart.
🔻 However, if the price stabilizes below 6389, a correction toward 6365 becomes more likely.
Key Levels:
🔹 Resistance: 6424 – 6453
🔹 Support: 6365 – 6341
SPX500 | Holding Above Key Pivot – Path to New ATH or Pullback?SPX500 Overview
S&P 500 futures are up 0.2% early Monday, with traders preparing for a week filled with key economic events. While tariff concerns remain in the background, market focus is firmly on upcoming U.S. inflation and retail sales data.
Technical Outlook:
The price has stabilized above 6389, indicating the potential for the bullish trend to extend toward 6425. A breakout above this level could lead to a new all-time high.
Conversely, a 1H close below 6389 would signal a potential bearish move toward 6365.
Resistance: 6413, 6425, 6442
Support: 6365, 6341, 6321
US500 Short Setup: Bearish Momentum Toward 6205Currently holding a short position on the US500 from the 6358 level, based on Smart Money Concepts. Price has tapped into a premium zone within a higher time frame supply area, showing clear signs of distribution. Liquidity has been swept above recent highs, and a shift in market structure confirms bearish intent. I’m targeting the 6205 level, expecting a rapid downside move in the very short term as smart money drives price toward discounted levels.
S&P 500 (SPX) Targets 6639 in Final Wave 5The Elliott Wave cycle, initiated at the April 7, 2025 low, is progressing as an impulse structure, driving the Index upward. Wave (1) reached a high of 5267.47, followed by a wave (2) pullback to 4910.42. The Index then surged in wave (3) to 6427.02, as depicted in the one-hour chart. A corrective wave (4) concluded at 6212.42, structured as a zigzag. Within this correction, wave A dropped to 6327.6, wave B climbed to 6339.89, and wave C finalized the decline at 6212.4, completing wave (4) in the higher degree.
The Index has since advanced in wave (5), breaking above the wave (3) peak of 6427.02, confirming the next upward move. This wave (5) is unfolding as a lower-degree impulse. From the wave (4) low, wave 1 hit 6346, and wave 2 corrected to 6289.37. The Index then nested higher, with wave ((i)) reaching 6389.7 and wave ((ii)) retracing to 6310.32. In the short term, anticipate a few more highs to complete wave 1 of (5). A pullback should follow to adjust the cycle from the August 2, 2025 low. As long as the 6212.4 pivot remains intact, the Index should continue climbing.
S&P500’s Bullish Island Turns Risky: Elliott Wave Says “Top”The S&P500 Index( SP:SPX ) started to rise and even created a new All-Time High(ATH=$6,428) with the help of the Bullish Long Island Pattern , as I published in my previous idea on May 14, 2025 .
The S&P500 Index is currently moving near the Potential Reversal Zone(PRZ) , upper line of the ascending channel , the Important Resistance line , and the Yearly Resistance(1) .
In terms of Elliott Wave theory , the S&P500 Index appears to be completing microwave 5 of microwave 5 of the main wave 5 .
Also, we can see the Regular Divergence(RD-) between Consecutive Peaks .
I expect the S&P500 Index to correct at least -4% and fall to the lower line of the ascending channel .
First Target: $6,233
Second Target: $6,033
Note: Stop Loss(SL) $6,513
Do you think S&P500 Index can create a new ATH above $6,500 !?
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S&P 500 Index Analyze (SPX500USD), Daily time frame.
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Smoothie in One Hand, Chart in the Other: Your Vacation ManualSome traders bring a beach read. Others bring their TradingView charts.
It’s the heat of the summer and we figured, why not take it easy with a breeze of lightweight lines to pair with your mezcal espresso martini? Let’s talk about how to relax while still watching the markets.
🏄♂️ Market Never Sleeps… But You Should
Vacations are supposed to be about unplugging, but for traders, that’s just code for “I’ll switch to the app instead.”
And we don’t blame you. With all that’s going on — US-EU tariff deal, stocks at record highs, and Ethereum BITSTAMP:ETHUSD outperforming Bitcoin BITSTAMP:BTCUSD in a monster July run — it’s only natural for market participants to be hooked at this time.
But watch for those signs of getting overly attached. Studies show performance suffers when you're overcooked — like your last scalp trade on Powell Day. So yes, that mojito matters. Just don’t place a leveraged position on a pool float.
📅 Timing the Market… and Your Booking
Let’s talk timing. The pros know not to schedule getaways during Nonfarm Payrolls week or FOMC decision day. (Unless your idea of relaxing is explaining yield curves to your kids on a ferry across lake Como.)
Instead, try planning your time off during historically low-volatility periods. Summer often sees volume dry up like your skin without sunscreen. Think August’s fairly dry weeks — when even the algorithms seem to be on holiday. As always, consult with the Economic Calendar to know when these are.
Bonus tip: if you’re flying and you wanna stay wired in, go for premarket or after-hours shifts. Nothing says “seasoned trader” like placing an order while the flight attendant gathers everyone’s attention for the safety demo.
🧴 SPF 50 and the S&P 500: Know Your Risk Exposure
In these scorchers outside, you wouldn’t step out without sunscreen, right? But would you let your positions roast unsupervised?
Use stop losses like you use sunblock: generously and repeatedly. Even better — scale back. Summer’s thin liquidity (and other summer trading traps ) can turn minor market moves into full-on tidal waves. No one wants to explain to their friends why they lost 40% of their portfolio during a snorkeling trip.
Adequate position sizing is your beach umbrella. It doesn’t stop the storm, but it’ll stop the burn.
🧭 Wi-Fi, but Make It Secure
Public Wi-Fi is great for scrolling memes, not executing trades. One accidental login from a beachside café in Mykonos and boom — your brokerage account may become a group project.
Trading from your vacation spot shouldn’t be a flex (no matter how much you want to look cool to the bunch of people around you). Focus on your game, trade in silence, and bask in sunlight and success.
☀️ Pack Light, Trade Lighter
The golden rule? If you’re not at your desk, don’t trade like you are.
Scale back positions, minimize leverage, and don’t try to outperform the market while someone’s kid is throwing a beach ball at your head. This is a maintenance phase, not a moonshot month.
Think: protect capital, avoid drawdowns, maybe sneak in a swing trade between sunscreen applications.
📲 Must-Have Apps for Sand-and-Screen Trading
You’re not bringing a full setup, but your phone can still do the heavy lifting. Load it with TradingView (obviously), your broker, ideally paired with TradingView, and a solid news feed . Bonus points for noise-canceling headphones that can drown out both market panic and crying toddlers.
Set up push notifications smartly — only the alerts you actually need. You don’t want your wrist buzzing every time Nvidia NASDAQ:NVDA moves 0.1%.
Question for the road : What’s your best summer trade… and was it worth checking your phone at dinner to place it?
SPX500 - what's next?Further to my previous idea on SPX.
SPX respected the Resistance at FR 161.8 at 6400.
Price went down and reverted form SMA200 (4H)
Now price has completed the Perfect Gartley Pattern and reached point D.
If (against fundamentals) price reverts down from there and breaks down through SMA50 (4h), I will consider it as Bearish Validation and I will expect correction movement, which cen go down to ca 6000.
Just my humble opinion
US500: Rebound Setup After Sharp Pullback – Key Support HoldingUS500 has experienced a strong corrective move after an extended bullish run but is now showing signs of stabilizing near a key support area. This zone aligns with both technical retracement levels and the market's reaction to fundamental shifts—particularly the dovish repricing of the Fed following weak US jobs data.
Technical Analysis (4H Chart)
Pattern: After a strong uptrend, price faced a steep correction, forming a potential short-term reversal setup.
Current Level: 6,235, holding above the 6,217 support zone.
Key Support Levels:
6,217 (immediate support; key defense zone for bulls).
6,171 (38.2% retracement, secondary support if deeper pullback occurs).
Resistance Levels:
6,272 (23.6% retracement and initial resistance).
6,360 (upper resistance zone and retest of recent breakdown).
6,429/6,436 (recent high and target if bullish momentum resumes).
Projection: A rebound from current levels could push US500 back toward 6,360–6,430 if support holds.
Fundamental Analysis
Bias: Neutral-to-bullish as macro drivers favor a recovery from pullback.
Key Fundamentals:
Fed Policy: Weak US jobs (+73K) and downward revisions have solidified rate cut expectations (~75% probability in September), boosting equity sentiment.
Inflation: Market awaits US CPI; softer data would further support equities.
Tariffs: While Trump’s tariffs create a medium-term risk for earnings, immediate Fed easing bets outweigh these concerns.
Risk Sentiment: Global risk remains supported by lower yields and optimism about Fed easing.
Risks:
Hot US CPI could reverse cut expectations, pressuring equities.
Geopolitical risks or tariff escalation could trigger renewed selling.
Key Events:
US CPI and PPI.
Fed speeches and rate expectations.
Earnings reports from key US companies.
Leader/Lagger Dynamics
US500 is a leader, driving global risk sentiment and influencing risk-sensitive assets like AUD/USD, NZD/USD, and JPY crosses.
Summary: Bias and Watchpoints
US500 is neutral-to-bullish, stabilizing at key support (6,217) after a sharp correction. Fed cut expectations and risk-on sentiment support the upside scenario, targeting 6,360–6,430 if US CPI aligns with softer inflation. However, a hot CPI print could invalidate this rebound and trigger another leg lower.
SP500 reinforcing a bearish short-term trendThe S&P 500 retreated in the final session of July, weighed down by renewed tariff concerns and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Fed’s next policy move. Despite the late pullback, the index remains positive for the month overall.
From a technical perspective, the index has declined approximately 2.5% since yesterday, reinforcing a bearish short-term trend. The bearish outlook remains valid as long as the price stays below 6220.
Immediate Support: 6220 – A break below this level could lead to further downside. Next Downside Target: 6150 – If the bearish momentum continues past 6220. if price closes above this, 6250 short-term bullish momentum may build. 6300 – A major resistance; a close above this would invalidate the current bearish outlook.
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Warning: SPX500 May Have Peaked—Here’s What the Charts SayThe S&P 500 (SPX500) may have reached its peak. In this video, I reveal the technical evidence pointing to a potential reversal—including monthly bearish divergence, daily and weekly reversal candles, and confirmation from key indicators.
This isn’t just noise—these signals align across timeframes, suggesting a shift in momentum that could lead to significant downside. I’ll walk you through the charts, explain the implications for traders and investors, and highlight critical support levels to watch.
Thank you for watching and have a great trading week. Cheers!!
S&P 500 Daily Chart Analysis For Week of August 8, 2025Technical Analysis and Outlook:
During the trading activity of the previous week, the S&P 500 Index exhibited a predominantly bullish trend and is poised to retest the completed Outer Index Rally target of 6420, as outlined in last week’s Daily Chart Analysis. The primary objective now is to target subsequent levels, specifically the next Outer Index Rally target of 6620 and beyond.
It is crucial to recognize that the current price movement may initiate a substantial pullback from the present price action, either before or following the attainment of the Outer Index Rally peak at 6420.
Quants vs Humans: Wall Street’s Cold War
By Ion Jauregui – Analyst at ActivTrades
A silent battle is being fought on Wall Street between humans and machines. Quants — algorithmic traders who operate by following trends — are showing a level of optimism not seen since January 2020, according to Deutsche Bank AG (Ticker AT:DBK.GE). In contrast, “flesh and blood” managers have reduced their equity exposure to modestly underweight levels, pressured by the risk of new Trump tariffs, weaker-than-expected economic growth, and corporate earnings that remain unconvincing.
The S&P 500 has risen nearly 30% since April, bringing systematic long positions to their highest level in four years. Goldman Sachs (Ticker AT:GS.US) reports that Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) now control about $50 billion in U.S. equities, placing them in the 92nd percentile of historical exposure. Such an extreme positioning has not been seen since periods preceding major market moves.
Deutsche Bank was among the first to warn about this divergence between quantitative and discretionary trading: while trend-following models keep adding positions, manually managed portfolios are prioritizing capital protection. Goldman Sachs, for its part, offers the clearest risk assessment: aggressive accumulation by CTAs leaves the market highly exposed to feedback-driven moves. And UBS Group AG (Ticker AT:UBSG.CH) warns that if the S&P 500 falls just 4.5% to 6,100 points, these systems could trigger massive selling, creating a domino effect that would accelerate the correction.
The backdrop adds more tension: the VIX volatility index remains around 15 points, its lowest level since February. This apparent calm acts like a stretched rubber band ready to snap. In the event of a sharp pullback, discretionary managers might step in to “buy the dip” and prevent a deeper sell-off, yet the sense that the market is approaching a top is becoming increasingly tangible.
Technical Analysis – S&P 500
The index maintains an underlying bullish structure, but with overbought signals on daily and weekly charts. Currently, the RSI shows mild overbought conditions at 58.7%, while the MACD indicates a bearish divergence and a red histogram with low volume — a sign of possible price consolidation.
• Key resistance: 6,442.76 points, the recent all-time high and a psychological ceiling that could halt further gains if quantitative momentum fades.
• Intermediate support: 6,204 points, where short-term moving averages converge with previous consolidation areas.
• Critical support: 6,060 points, identified by the Point of Control (POC) as the threshold for triggering massive algorithmic selling; a break below this level could open the door to declines toward 5,950 or 5,908 points.
As long as 6,060 holds, the primary trend still favors the bulls. However, the high concentration of systematic long positions suggests that any correction could be swift and violent, forcing traders to react quickly.
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JP Morgan warns the S&P is due a retracement!🚨 Alert 🚨
JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank are the latest to warn that the S&P is due for a correction.
I'm short with a small position size, as the price could move higher yet... Judging by experience, it's near impossible to predict tops. It's best to close long positions or enter smaller-sized short positions with large stops.
VANTAGE:SP500 PEPPERSTONE:US500 ICMARKETS:US500 OANDA:SPX500USD
Potential bearish drop?S&P500 is rising towards the pivot, which is a pullback resistance that aligns with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement and could drop to the 1st support.
Pivot: 6,362.20
1st Support: 6,214.78
1st Resistance: 6,436.72
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