$SPX - Recap of Last Week April 14-17
Last week we had a shortened Trading week because of Good Friday.
We opened the week with a gap up and got a rejection at the 30min 200MA.
++ You typically don’t want to go long at a downward facing moving average. ++
And this did play out all week. We got rejected at the downward facing 200MA on Monday, again on Tuesday.
On Wednesday we gapped down (UHC weighed on the market). Wednesday we had a big down day - closing about 2.25%
And then on Thursday we came back up but stayed underneath the 35EMA.
Thursday was the last day of the trading week, and look tat the setup we started the day with. Red 35EMA trading under the Blue 30min 200 (That was bearish)
30min 200 pointing down - that was bearish. And bear gap at the top of the implied move.
SPX500USD trade ideas
S&P 500 correction before the global fall.S&P 500 correction before the global fall of the usa stock market.
Hey traders! I’m sure many of you have noticed that after the introduction of retaliatory tariffs, the markets started getting pretty choppy.
The S&P 500 took a serious dive.
• On the weekly chart, I’ve marked a support level + the 161.8% Fibonacci level, where we might see a bounce back to the $5680–$5800 range.
• But from there, I think we could see the start of a major crash—both in equities and crypto—that could last 1–2 years.
• Based on my estimates, the S&P 500 could drop back to 2020–2021 levels, a wide range of 2200–3000.
• For Bitcoin, we’re talking around $5000; for Ethereum, $100–$300; and for Solana, $2–$12.
3D Chart:
3W Chart:
Real-world events that could tank the stock market this hard:
Global Recession: If major economies (US, China, EU) slide into a recession at the same time—think trade wars, rampant inflation, or a debt crisis—investors will dump risky assets like hot potatoes.
Trade War Escalation: Harsher tariffs between the US and China/EU could wreck supply chains, crush corporate earnings, and spark a full-on market panic.
Geopolitical Conflict: A big blow-up—like a full-scale war or crisis (say, Taiwan or the Middle East)—could send capital fleeing to safe havens (gold, bonds), while stocks and crypto get slaughtered.
Collapse of a Major Financial Player: If a big bank or hedge fund goes bust (Lehman Brothers 2.0-style) due to an overheated market or bad debt, it could trigger a domino effect.
Energy Crisis: A spike in oil/gas prices (from sanctions or conflicts, for example) could kneecap the economy and drag risk assets down with it.
Market Bubble Burst: If the current rally turns out to be a massive bubble (and plenty of folks think it is), its pop could pull indexes down all on its own.
Looming Wars: A potential Russia-Europe war starting as early as 2025, or an Iran-Israel conflict that drags in multiple nations, could destabilize global markets, spike energy prices, and send investors running for the exits.
Post-Easter Drift: Markets Hit the Snooze ButtonMonday will be the first proper day back in the saddle after a long Easter weekend.
The chocolate coma has almost worn off. Markets will be waking up. Kind of.
These post-holiday opens are notoriously sluggish. Volume’s light. Direction takes a while to reveal itself. And everyone’s pretending to care about macro while waiting for real price action to show up.
But we’ve already got our map.
And the Wolfe Wave that paid us last week? Still unfolding.
I’m sitting tight with a fresh cup of caffeine, watching the 5400 level as our bull/bear toggle… and waiting to see if Trump rage-tweets another black swan into existence before the bell rings.
We’re not here to chase headlines.
We follow the system that pays.
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SPX analysis 22 April 2025
The Wolfe Wave setup we traded last week hasn’t invalidated and still has room to run. The projected target near 5000 remains in play, and we’re well within the structure for a continued grind lower.
The swing income trade is live. And because this is options – not directional heroism – we don’t need the full drop to get paid. But a fast tag of 5000 will certainly do us a favour on timing.
On the GEX front, things remain bearish:
5400 = resistance + gamma flip level
5250 = highest negative gamma magnet this week
No bullish flips yet, and no major hedging pressure being relieved
That leaves our plan unchanged:
Bear bias holds under 5400
Swings remain on
Be ready to reassess if we bounce or overshoot key levels
Business as usual. Let price confirm. Let the system trigger.
Patience to profits.
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Expert Insights: (Trading Mindset for Today)
The strategy is simple:
Wait for the setup. Place the trade. Walk away.
The temptation today will be to force something just because it’s the first day back.
Don’t. You’re not paid to predict. You’re paid to follow the rules.
A calm trader with a plan outperforms a hyper trader with opinions.
Common Trading Mistake & How to Avoid It
❌ Confusing movement with opportunity
Just because the market opens doesn’t mean it’s ready to trade.
✅ Let the setup come to you
Rule-based trading means you wait for confirmation – not caffeine.
Fun Market Fact – When Gamma Gets Negative…
Did you know that negative gamma magnifies market moves?
Here’s how it works:
Dealers hedge in the same direction as price
That creates more volatility, not less
Which means… wild swings are more likely when GEX is negative
This is why we’re watching 5250 this week – it’s where gamma says “this way, please” (and dealers cry quietly behind the screens).
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Rumour Has It…
Trump’s latest tweet simply read: “ SP:SPX = Sad. Bears win.” Futures dipped 0.3% before recovering.
5400 is now being described as “psychological resistance” – which means nobody has a clue but it sounds clever.
GEX models reportedly enrolled in therapy after being ignored all weekend.
(This section is entirely made-up satire. Probably.)
SPX500 H1 | Approaching a multi-swing-low supportSPX500 is falling towards a multi-swing-low support and could potentially bounce off this level to climb higher.
Buy entry is at 5,206.22 which is a multi-swing-low support.
Stop loss is at 5,045.00 which is a level that lies underneath a swing-low support and the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement.
Take profit is at 5,490.31 which is a swing-high resistance.
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US500's performance this week will be crucial in determiningUS500 Weekly Analysis
The US500 index is currently exhibiting bearish tendencies, but a crucial level to monitor is $5491. This level has the potential to act as a resistance point, and we're looking for a possible selling opportunity around this area. However, if the market breaks above $5491, it could signal a shift in bias towards bullish territory, potentially leading to a significant upward move.
Key Levels to Watch:
1. Sell Zone: $5491 - This level is critical in determining the next move. We'll be watching for confirmation to sell, such as bearish candlestick patterns or trend indicators.
2. Resistance Area: $5730 - $5790 - A strong resistance zone that could potentially cap upward movements.
Trading Strategy:
1. Wait for Confirmation: We'll wait for the market to reach the $5491 level and look for confirmation to sell. This could include bearish candlestick patterns, trend indicators, or other technical signals.
2. Breakout Scenario: If the market breaks above $5491, we'll reassess the bullish potential and look for opportunities to buy.
3. Risk Management: It's essential to manage risk effectively, setting stop-losses and take-profits according to our trading plan.
Market Outlook:
The US500's performance this week will be crucial in determining the next direction. We'll be monitoring the market closely, analyzing price action, and providing updates on any developments. Stay tuned for our analysis and guidance on potential trading opportunities.
By keeping a close eye on these key levels and waiting for confirmation, we can make more informed trading decisions and navigate the markets effectively.
US500 BULLISH SYMMETRICAL TRIANGLEhi
Fundamental view
The **US500 index** dropped due to several key factors affecting the U.S. stock market:
📉 **Tech Stock Decline** – Technology stocks faced heavy pressure, especially after **Nvidia** plunged **6.9%** due to U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports to China. Other stocks like **AMD (-7.3%)** and **Micron Technology (-2.4%)** also fell.
💰 **Federal Reserve Uncertainty** – Remarks from **Fed Chair Jerome Powell** raised concerns in the market. Powell warned that new tariffs could trigger higher inflation and slow economic growth, making investors uncertain about interest rate policies.
🛍️ **Surge in Retail Sales** – Retail sales jumped **1.4%** in March as consumers rushed to buy before new tariffs took effect. This highlights economic uncertainty, pushing investors to sell their stocks.
Overall, a mix of trade tensions, uncertain monetary policy, and a tech stock sell-off caused the **US500 index to drop 120.93 points (-2.24%)** on **April 16, 2025**.
Technical view
Yes, the **bullish symmetrical triangle** pattern is often a strong signal for upward price movement. When the price moves within this pattern, it usually indicates a **tightening volatility** before a **breakout**, which can present a good market entry opportunity.
🔍 **Breakout Confirmation**
1️⃣ Increased trading volume when price breaks above the **upper trendline**.
2️⃣ A closing candle above the **triangle resistance** for a valid signal.
3️⃣ Price targets can be measured using the pattern’s initial height as a projection.
📈 **Potential Price Movement**
If the breakout happens, the price could surge toward the next **resistance level**. However, if the breakout fails and price moves below support, the pattern could turn **bearish**.
Warren Buffett famously said, “Be greedy when others are fearful.”
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SPXGiven the escalating tariff pressures, it's clear that this scenario is unsustainable for any economy in the long term. I anticipate a resolution to the US-China trade issue within the next few weeks to months.
The current market correction is likely a reflection of the accumulated negative impacts from Trump's second term, and from a technical analysis perspective, further downside levels are indicated on the charts.
However, looking at the broader, four-year horizon of Trump's presidency, there are several potentially bullish factors, including tax cuts, financial deregulation, continued Fed dovishness, and the possibility of renewed quantitative easing.
SPX path forwardThe SPX appears to be transitioning out of Wave 4 and initiating Wave 5 of the current Elliott Wave cycle. This breakout from Wave 4 suggests the final leg of the broader impulsive structure is underway, typically characterized by renewed momentum and trader interest.
At this stage, we can expect a pullback or bounce near the previous Wave 3 low, which often acts as a key support level during the early stages of Wave 5 development. Should this level hold, price action is likely to resume downward, completing Wave 5 within the projected target zone.
Downside targets for Wave 5 completion are currently in the 4,700 to 4,600 range, aligning with a typical Fibonacci extension (0.618–1.0 of Wave 1 through Wave 3) and previous structure zones that may offer confluence.
S&P INTRADAY key resistance at 5509
Donald Trump said there was “big progress” in trade talks with Japan, easing fears of higher tariffs. This boosted the Nikkei 225, as traders grew less concerned about U.S. pressure for a stronger yen.
Meanwhile, U.S. stock futures pointed to a rebound after Wednesday’s selloff. The drop was sparked by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who struck a cautious tone on tariffs and signaled no rush to cut rates, disappointing markets looking for quicker support.
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 5509
Resistance Level 2: 5660
Resistance Level 3: 5787
Support Level 1: 5110
Support Level 2: 4947
Support Level 3: 4816
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Could be a good time to build a longer term SPX long Potentially good reward:risk here for investors / longer timeframe swing traders or position traders
Last week was a big test for the SPX index - it tested two crucial supports
1) Retest of the 2022 highs
2) Retest of the major trendline which has held the trend for around 2.5 years now
It looks like buyers came in strong at support giving us a big bullish candle - likely forming a capitulation low.
Major pullbacks like these come only a few times a year - and if managed well can be good R:R trades.
For investors/position traders:
If the low from last week holds, any pullbacks into 5250 or lower seem like a good time to add - for a longer term hold for a few months or even a few quarters.
For traders wanting to see some clear momentum first:
The most important resistance up above is the 5600-5800 area & the 20w ema (which aligns with it currently). You might want wait for a clean reclaim of this resistance first. For investors, you could think of adding to your buys once this resistance is reclaimed strongly.
TLDR;
SPX might have capitulated
This is a decent area to start buying for a longer term hold - targeting the prior highs first and holding some into price discovery
Invalidation: if a weekly candle closes below the recent low
When to observe PA closely: test of the 5600-5800 resistance / 20w ema
Stock Markets Consolidate Ahead of the HolidaysStock Markets Consolidate Ahead of the Holidays
A lull is expected on the financial markets today due to a shortened trading week related to the Easter holiday celebrations.
It is reasonable to assume that traders will get a “breather” after a news-heavy April, which caused a volatile “shakeout” in the stock markets.
US Stock Markets
On Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was both cautious and somewhat aggressive in his forecasts regarding US monetary policy, stating that Trump’s tariffs could delay the achievement of inflation targets.
In response, US President Donald Trump accused Powell of “playing politics”, hinting at his possible dismissal.
European Stock Markets
On Thursday, the ECB cut interest rates for the seventh time in the past 12 months, and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde left the door open for further easing.
Analysts had expected a rate cut from 2.65% to 2.40%, so the financial markets reacted relatively calmly to the ECB’s decision.
Technical Analysis of the S&P 500 Chart (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen)
On the charts of European and US stock indices today, a narrowing triangle pattern is forming, indicating a balance between supply and demand — in other words, price is more efficiently factoring in all influencing elements.
On the S&P 500 chart (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen), the triangle is highlighted in grey. The ADX and ATR indicators are trending downwards, which underlines signs of consolidation.
From a bearish perspective, the market is in a downtrend (marked by the red trend channel) — but from a bullish point of view, price is in the upper half of the channel.
Although the situation appears “reassuring”, the long weekend may bring a string of high-impact statements from the White House, which could disrupt the balance and lead to a breakout from the triangle.
It is not out of the question that the bulls may seize the initiative and challenge the upper boundary of the channel in an attempt to lay the groundwork for an upward trend (shown in blue lines).
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Global Market Overview. Part 2 — U.S. Stock Indices Start of the series here:
Indices? What about the indices?
When the market isn’t an economy, but a chessboard riddled with landmines.
As much as we’d like to see rationality reflected in index charts, indices are not the economy.
They are derivative instruments that track the capital flow into the largest publicly traded companies. In our case — they serve as a mirror of the U.S. stock market. But here’s the thing:
There’s one core principle that most analysts love to forget:
Once interest rates are cut — the game flips bullish.
Cheap money doesn’t lie idle. It flows straight into corporate balance sheets. And one of the first strategies that gets deployed? Buybacks.
Share repurchases are the fastest way to inflate stock prices — without changing the product, the market, or even the strategy. It’s an old Wall Street tune. And it’ll play again the moment Jerome Powell gives the signal to cut. Even if he says, “It’s temporary,” the market won’t care — it’ll act automatically.
But what if the cut doesn’t come?
What if the Fed drags its feet, and U.S.–China relations fully descend into trade war?
What if instead of cheap money, we get a recession?
That scenario benefits neither the U.S. nor China. Despite political theatrics, the two economies are deeply intertwined. Much more so than their leaders admit.
The unspoken threat from China
If Beijing wanted, it could cripple the U.S. economy overnight —
Nationalizing all American-owned assets on Chinese soil, from Apple’s factories to Nike’s logistics chains.
If that happens, dozens of U.S. corporate stocks would be worth less than toilet paper.
But China doesn’t make that move. Because blackmail is not the tool of strategists.
Beijing thinks long-term. Unlike Washington, it counts consequences.
And it knows: with Trump — you can negotiate. You just have to place your pieces right.
Want to understand China? Don’t read a report — read a stratagem.
If you truly want to grasp how Beijing thinks, forget Bloomberg or the Wall Street Journal for a minute.
Open “The 36 Stratagems” — an ancient Chinese treatise that teaches how rulers think.
Not in terms of strong vs. weak — but when, through whom, and against what.
You’ll see why no one’s pressing the red button right now: the game isn’t about quarterly wins — it’s about future control.
The economy is built for growth. That’s not ideology — that’s axiomatic.
Argue all you want about bubbles, fairness, or who started what.
One thing never changes: the global economic model is based on growth.
No ministry or central statistical agency can stand before a microphone and say, “We want things to fall.”
Markets reflect future expectations. And expectations are, by definition, based on belief in growth.
Even crashes are seen as temporary corrections, paving the way for recovery.
That’s why people always buy the dip.
Not retail. Smart money.
Because no panic lasts forever — especially when the whole system is backed by cash.
The U.S. controls the market through headlines
This logic fuels Washington’s strategy.
Today, Powell “waits.”
Tomorrow, the White House stirs panic with tariff threats.
The day after — surprise! “Constructive dialogue.”
And just like that:
Markets rally, dollar corrects, headlines flip from “crisis” to “hope.”
It’s not coincidence. It’s perception management.
Markets crash fast — but they rebound just as fast, once a positive signal drops. Especially when that signal touches the U.S.–China trade front.
One line — “talks are progressing” — and by nightfall, S&P 500 is back in the green.
Why? Because everyone knows:
If there’s de-escalation — it’s not a bounce. It’s a new cycle.
The recovery scenario
Here’s what happens if negotiations progress:
The dollar weakens — capital exits safe havens
S&P 500 and Nasdaq spike — driven by tech and buybacks
Money flows back into risk assets — especially industrials and retail, exposed to international trade
Gold and bonds correct — as fear fades
We don’t live in an era of stability. We live in an era of narrative control.
This isn’t an economic crisis.
This is a crisis of faith in market logic.
But the foundation remains: capital seeks growth.
And if growth is painted via headlines, buybacks, or a surprise rate cut — the market will believe.
Because it has no other choice.
In the markets, it’s not about who’s right —
It’s about who anticipates the shift in narrative first.
SPX - uncertainty aheadThe recent events initiated by the POTUS destroyed all the trust in the global market structor. Uncertainty is the worst for Markets, trust is the key for investors to risk money and that is getting lost day by day.
If the course is not changed it is likely that we do see a sideway action for the next 6-7years till the dust settles. Nothing big to gain only a lot to loose at the moment.