2022 NQ Bear Market Fractal scenarios Index has declined more than 20% and we've failed RSI 40 on weekly, indicating a bear market has started. Best case scenario, I could see it bottoming around 16,666/15000 and recovering very quickly with a blow-off top +100% in less than a year, similar to 2000, topping around 30k-33k.
Bear markets typically last 3M-3Y, with most ending in a year or less. This one topped mid Q1, so mid Q2, Mid-May, might be a great time to buy, if only for a few weeks. Bottoming there after 3M would fit close to orange pattern, or stretch it 3M to bottom mid Q3, October.
Green pattern is the only 1:1 with 2022 top to present, with a bottom around 1Yr and then blue and green are steeper variation bottoming a little later, mid 3Y.
Pink is more of a 2000 top with 3Y bear market, but would just be a recession.
Red is worst case scenario; great depression followed by rapid hyperinflation that sends markets screaming with exponential gains just to outrun inflation.
You can stretch the scales on idea to zoom in and out and see the patterns better, or try drawing your own.
Linked are my ideas from 2022 top. There is more confirming TA, but removed for clarity on an already busy chart.
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Nasdaq futures , printed a cash signal on close of march candle.So I am cash in my trading accounts with exception of my SPY price action trading which works in any condition .
The market Nasdaq futures market has closed under the monthly 20 period ema , I have tested the Dow jones on this logic to 1897 for over 100 years of results and when the market makes closes below I go to cash and wait for a H2 monthly close to get back in . I personally think that this is a very easy way to trade as there is very little user interference its very black and white and if you traded this way on Dow jones from 1987 to now it would have even outperformed buy and hold from 1897 to 2015 (and maybe we will be outperforming soon again too with what the market seems to be threatening ).
The 2X Nasdaq , QLD which from 2023s buy signal to end of last months cash signal yielded 78% return. ( that's what my strat uses instead of QQQ for these signals , note however that TQQQ has too much decay to work well imo)
It's not hard to make money this way , but there is lots of inaction and us humans don't do so well with that . In any case we have a cash signal and now the game is to wait .... possibly quite a while .
Also the Dow , SPY , QQQ and MES , have not quite yet printed sell cash signals so you could argue that they should do this before going to cash but they are all below their sell signals and the market is flashing pretty notable warning signals , So I am cash .
I do plan on continuing my price action trades when I have time it can work in all markets but that is a tiny account in comparison to my monthly signals capital . I mostly do it for fun and experience building and often don't have the time .
Take care and good luck out there .
The gap is nearly filled , what next today with Fed and earningsThe gap we have from the weekend and the announcement from Deepseek , we have nearly rebalanced the imbalance.
Today with Fed decision (No rate changed widely expected) but tech heavy earning after the close , today will be the start from something pivotal be prepared.
Understanding the ICT Venom ModelIn this video I break down the ICT Venom Model as recently described by the man himself on his YouTube channel. I am sure he has more details on the model he has not released, but I basically attempt to give my two cents on NQ and the model itself.
I hope you find the video useful in your endeavours regarding learning ICT concepts as well as trading in general.
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we might continue dropping daily hidden divergence, price might want to continue seeking sell side liquidity
4hr is making a new low and taking out old lows (sell side liquidity) to the left MACD is not converging as of yet
1hr hbrsh-div price is dropping ahead of red news this Friday, could head to 1hr old low or weekly low, waiting to see how price reacts to news
m15 price is below POC of previous NY session POC, as well as overnight Asian and London session converging nicely ahead of news I would favor price reacting short-term from m15 bearish imbalance before reaching the lows around the NY open after news but we will see
NQ! Short Idea (MXMM, Quarterly Theory)Dear Traders,
today I present you once again my current idea on the Nasdaq. We have swept a High Liquidity Area marked as my lower HTF PDA. Because of that we might see a stronger Pullback as shown on my Chart.
However, I will still keep my eyes open and wait for the 9:30 (UTC-4) Manipulation to look for a Market Maker Sell Model which I will only consider a after a Pullback into my Key Areas and Price Action showing interests of a bearish continuation.
(09:30 Manipulation, Liquidity Sweep + SMT Divergence, Break Of Structure, Any PD-Array)
Praise be to God
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Bearish PotentialBias: Bearish (Pending Confirmation Post-News)
Higher Timeframe Context (Daily) Wednesday closed bearish –
4H made a lower high, and a bearish engulfing candle after sweeping the previous day high, and MACD turned from bullish momentum after making a higher high showing hidden bearish divergence
Lower Timeframe Breakdown
1hr made a market structure shift after making a higher
MACD made a lower high (bearish divergence), the price closed below Wednesday NY session POC
15M made a lower low + MACD lower low( convergence)
Today analysis for Nasdaq, Oil, and GoldNasdaq
The Nasdaq closed sharply lower due to the aftermath of tariff impositions. Following a significant gap-down, the index broke below the lower Bollinger Band, intensifying selling pressure. Yesterday’s bearish candlestick confirmed a sell signal, leading to an expanded third wave of selling. The index has now reached the previous support zone near 18,500, with additional volatility expected due to today’s Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report and Fed Chair Powell’s speech.
On the monthly chart, the Nasdaq is forming a lower shadow around the 20-month moving average. Given the sharp decline, if further selling occurs, oversold conditions may trigger a strong rebound, making it risky to chase shorts at this stage. The 240-minute chart also shows a sell signal, with heavy selling pressure continuing. However, this is a risky zone to enter new short positions, so it's advisable to monitor short-term price movements before making a move.
Regardless of whether you take long or short positions, due to high volatility, make sure to set stop-loss levels and adjust leverage to a manageable risk level.
Additionally, the VIX surged, forming a large bullish candle and reaching its March 11 high. With the VIX in an uptrend and a buy signal appearing, further volatility expansion is likely. However, since it has reached a key resistance zone, a short-term pullback in the VIX could allow for a Nasdaq rebound. For the VIX to break above its previous high, a period of consolidation may be necessary. Given the strong buying momentum on both the weekly and monthly charts, this should be taken into consideration when forming a trading strategy.
Crude Oil
Crude oil plunged following the OPEC meeting, where supply increases became a key issue. While oversupply concerns are a factor, the economic slowdown fears from tariffs have also played a major role in the decline. Previously, $68 was considered a strong support level, but oil collapsed from $72 in a steep decline. The final key support lies around $66.
On the daily chart, the MACD and signal line are converging near the zero line, suggesting that once a new wave begins, it could lead to a strong trend movement. Depending on today's session and Monday’s market, oil could see an aggressive breakout in either direction. Current candlestick patterns indicate that the weekly chart remains bearish, meaning holding long positions over the weekend carries significant risk.
The 240-minute chart also confirms a strong sell signal, with MACD plummeting. Oil may form a temporary sideways range near the $66 support, but if this level breaks, selling pressure could intensify. Ensure you manage stop-loss risks carefully in case of further downside.
Gold
Gold declined, reacting to fluctuations in the U.S. dollar's value. The price failed to hold above $3,200 and dropped below the 5-day moving average. Gold has been in a one-way trend, so a bullish approach remains valid unless it breaks below the 10-day MA. However, it has now entered a range-bound phase, and MACD on the daily chart is nearing the signal line, suggesting potential downside risks. The MACD failed to break its February highs, increasing the likelihood of divergence, which could trigger a strong correction if selling intensifies. With rising market volatility and today's NFP release, further wild swings in gold prices are expected.
The 240-minute chart has shown a sell signal, leading to a sharp decline. However, the price has found support near a key resistance-turned-support zone. Since the MACD and signal line remain above the zero line, gold may continue trading within a range in the short term. On shorter timeframes, candlestick volatility is high, so reducing leverage and widening stop ranges would be a prudent strategy.
During periods of extreme market volatility, technical analysis may become less effective, as market sentiment often overrides chart patterns. As always, trade only within your manageable volatility range. The market is always open, so even if you incur losses, there will always be opportunities to recover. Manage risk wisely, and best of luck with your trades today!
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KEEP TRADING SIMPLE - NDX/NQ1Good Morning,
We did it - We sat patiently waiting for this beauty to drop. I am still holding my SSSQ but will exit shortly. Currently I am waiting for confirmation off the support to start accumulating more stocks from across various sectors.
This in theory is motive wave two. We will have to revisit at the next resistance area.
Thank you !
NQ - Nasdaq's potential to reboundThe Median or Centerline:
The Median (Centerline) Line is the central element of the Pitchfork and acts as the equilibrium point. Price tends to oscillate around this line, and it often serves as a strong reference for potential reversals or price targets. A price move back toward the Median Line is common after significant moves away from it.
Pitchfork (Red):
The red Pitchfork, drawn through significant price points, provides the overall trend direction and shows the potential path to the downside. The red line indicates a bearish bias in the current setup, as it has been guiding the price lower.
Green Circles and Arrows:
These represent key areas of support.
The lower green circle and green arrows indicate price has found solid support in this region. The price has been bouncing from this support level, showing that it is reacting to the [ower boundary of the Pitchfork. This behavior aligns with the rule that the price tends to respect these boundaries, creating a foundation for a potential move back toward the Median Line.
Price Action Analysis:
The price recently tested the lower green circle and green arrows, bouncing off this support level, which is a typical reaction in a Pitchfork setup.
According to the Median Line theory , when the price moves too far away from the Median Line, it often returns toward it. Therefore, the bounce off the lower boundary suggests that price may now be setting up for a bullish reversal toward the RED Median Line .
Bottom Line:
The price action is following the general Pitchfork playbook . The bounce from the lower green circle suggests that the price is setting up for a potential bullish reversal toward the RED Median Line .
The next major test will be the upper resistance in the red Pitchfork , after the break of the Centerline. If the price can break through this resistance, a strong move higher is likely.
Keep an eye on this critical point!
NQ Power Range Report with FIB Ext - 4/4/2025 SessionCME_MINI:NQM2025
- PR High: 18698.00
- PR Low: 18588.25
- NZ Spread: 245.25
Key scheduled economic events:
08:30 | Average Hourly Earnings
- Nonfarm Payrolls
- Unemployment Rate
11:25 | Fed Chair Powell Speaks
AMP margins remains increased but lowered to 25%
- Value decline continues, dipping into 18400s inventory
- Auction holding just below previous session low
Session Open Stats (As of 12:55 AM 4/4)
- Session Open ATR: 482.31
- Volume: 48K
- Open Int: 261K
- Trend Grade: Bear
- From BA ATH: -18.2% (Rounded)
Key Levels (Rounded - Think of these as ranges)
- Long: 20954
- Mid: 19814
- Short: 18106
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
2025-04-03 - priceactiontds - daily update - nasdaqGood Evening and I hope you are well.
comment: 18200 is the next huge support and it’s likely that we get there tomorrow and there I would conclude my W3 thesis. Doing another red day into the weekend seems most reasonable because who the duck wants to hold on to longs in the current environment?
current market cycle: strong bear - W3 ongoing - target is 18200ish and W5 should get us to 17500ish
key levels: 18000 - 20100
bull case: Bulls can make money buying new lows on days like today but bears made sure to only print lower highs. For tomorrow bulls can’t expect something different to happen. Best they can hope for is to stay closer to 20000 but I highly doubt that.
Invalidation is below 18100.
bear case: Bears have the 2024-04 and 2024-08 lows in sight and could get there tomorrow. They are in full control if they continue to print lower lows and lower highs. Right now the 1h 20ema is holding like a champ but my drawn bear trend line will most likely have to be adjusted tomorrow before EU open. Every bear who sold the spike down yesterday is betting on a measured move down which is around 17600. Can we get there tomorrow? Very unlikely. This is most likely a spike & channel pattern that started Wednesday and given that tomorrow is the end of the week, I expect market to now go above 19000.
short term: Bearish for 18400 or even 18200. Lower highs have to hold, so no prices above 19000 or market turns a tad more neutral at least on lower time frames. Bulls can only hope for long scalps on new lows and going sideways.
medium-long term - Update from 2024-03-16: My most bearish target for 2025 was 17500ish, given in my year-end special. W3 underway, W5 should get us to my target. If we get there, no matter how dire, you just have to buy some very long term investments there. Odds that Nasdaq will stay below 20000 for the next 5 years are so abysmally low.
trade of the day: Sell anywhere and hold or look which bigger 20ema holds and look for shorts near it. Today it was once again the 1h 20ema.
NQ: 164th trading session - recapTook a loss today, I'm not discouraged or anything: Losses are a part of this game + it wasn't a picture perfect setup either. But I learned that I have to try new things and move on fast, and yes, try new things with my funded account. Yes, real money on the line. Because I know I won't learn otherwise.
If somebody is reading this (I highly doubt it) who hasn't started a funded account but has somewhat of a system: Buy your first funded, you might probably lose but then you'll learn from it. At least a little bit of money is on the line, and trust me - there will never be the perfect moment to start one, do it now.
NQ Short opportunity at the resistance level CME_MINI:MNQ1!
Currently looking at NQ shorting opportunity's once price completely breaks 18,888. Once it breaks i will wait for a retest at the prior support level that will be testing as resistance marked off around 18,888. i believe we have one more strong bearish push before the market consolidates next week and correct itself.
NASDAQ Analysis (Bearish)Nasdaq is repeating itself time and time again. I strongly believe we will have a great break and retest opportunity to short the market. once the move happens, we will most likely consolidate next week or break back above and retest the support level fur great buying opportunity. creating the correction. I am currently bearish on NQ. looking for short-term buying scalps.