USNAS100 | THE PSYCHOLOGY OF A MARKET THAT REFUSED TO CORRECT FOR 34%
1. Introduction
Since the March 31st low near 22,920, the Nasdaq has experienced an extraordinary rally, climbing approximately 34% and reaching a new all-time high around 30,770.
What's fascinating about this move is not the gain itself.
It's the fact that the market achieved this advance without experiencing a meaningful correction.
For more than two months, every dip was bought, every pullback was viewed as an opportunity, and every bearish signal was quickly absorbed by aggressive buying pressure.
As traders, we often focus on price action and technical levels.
But sometimes the most important thing to analyze is market psychology.
And right now, Nasdaq may be entering one of the most important psychological phases of its entire rally.
2. Why Markets Need Corrections
• One of the biggest misconceptions among traders is that a correction is something negative.
In reality, corrections are a natural and necessary component of every healthy trend.
• Without corrections, markets become crowded.
• Late buyers continue entering positions at increasingly higher prices.
• Profits become concentrated among early participants.
• Risk perception disappears.
• Eventually, the market reaches a point where there are simply fewer buyers left to push prices higher.
• This is often when the first meaningful correction begins.
• Not because the trend is weak.
• But because the trend became too strong for too long.
3. The Problem With Vertical Rallies
• The Nasdaq rally from 22,920 to 30,770 resembles what traders often call a "one-sided market."
• Throughout the rally, sellers repeatedly attempted to regain control.
• Yet each attempt failed.
• As a result, market participants gradually became conditioned to believe that every decline would immediately recover.
• This creates a dangerous psychological environment.
• The longer a market refuses to correct, the more investors begin to believe that it cannot correct.
• History repeatedly shows that this is often when risk becomes greatest.
• Not at the bottom.
• But near the top.
4. Has Sentiment Started To Change?
Friday's sharp decline may represent the first meaningful challenge to bullish confidence since the rally began.
For the first time in weeks, sellers managed to create a significant rejection from all-time highs.
While one bearish session alone does not confirm a major trend reversal, it does introduce something that has been missing for months:
• Uncertainty.
• And uncertainty is often the first ingredient of a correction phase.
The market is beginning to ask a question it has not needed to ask for a long time:
• "What if the next dip is not immediately bought?"
5. How Deep Could The Correction Be?
Not all corrections are equal.
Historically, strong bull markets often experience several types of pullbacks before the broader trend resumes.
Tier 1: Minor Pullback (-3% to -5%)
• This is the most common scenario and usually represents profit-taking after an extended rally.
• A correction of this size would place Nasdaq near the 28,490 demand zone, allowing the market to cool down while maintaining a strong bullish structure.
Tier 2: Standard Retest (-7% to -10%)
• This type of correction typically occurs when investors begin reducing risk exposure after a prolonged advance.
• Such a move would bring price toward the 27,000 demand zone, where buyers may attempt to rebuild momentum.
Tier 3: The Flush (-12% to -15%)
• This is the scenario that most traders do not expect during a bull market.
• Flush corrections often occur when market participants become overly confident after a long rally and positioning becomes crowded.
• A decline of this magnitude could drive the Nasdaq toward the 26,200 major demand zone, where long-term buyers may begin accumulating again.
CORRECTION SCENARIOS
Tier 1: Minor Pullback
(-3% to -5%)
Target: 28,490
Tier 2: Standard Retest
(-7% to -10%)
Target: 27,000
Tier 3: The Flush
(-12% to -15%)
Target: 26,200
6. Technical Structure
The rejection occurred directly from the major supply zone between 29,610 and 30,720.
This area has now become the most important resistance region on the chart.
As long as the index remains below this zone, the probability of additional downside pressure remains elevated.
The first significant demand area can be found near 28,490.
A break below this level would likely increase the probability of a deeper correction toward 27,000.
If selling pressure accelerates further, the market could eventually seek liquidity within the major demand zone around 26,200.
From a broader perspective, even a decline toward 26,200 would still represent a normal correction within the larger bullish structure that began from the March low.
7. Final Thoughts
• The most interesting question facing Nasdaq traders today is not whether the market can reach another all-time high.
• Eventually, it probably can.
• The more important question is whether the market first needs to reset expectations after a historic 34% advance.
• Strong trends require strong corrections.
• The longer a correction is delayed, the more significant it often becomes once it finally arrives.
• After months of relentless buying, Friday's selloff may be the market's first signal that a long-awaited rebalancing phase has begun.
• The coming weeks will reveal whether this is merely profit-taking—or the beginning of the first real correction after one of the strongest rallies of the year.
Sincerely, Srosh Mayi
1. Introduction
Since the March 31st low near 22,920, the Nasdaq has experienced an extraordinary rally, climbing approximately 34% and reaching a new all-time high around 30,770.
What's fascinating about this move is not the gain itself.
It's the fact that the market achieved this advance without experiencing a meaningful correction.
For more than two months, every dip was bought, every pullback was viewed as an opportunity, and every bearish signal was quickly absorbed by aggressive buying pressure.
As traders, we often focus on price action and technical levels.
But sometimes the most important thing to analyze is market psychology.
And right now, Nasdaq may be entering one of the most important psychological phases of its entire rally.
2. Why Markets Need Corrections
• One of the biggest misconceptions among traders is that a correction is something negative.
In reality, corrections are a natural and necessary component of every healthy trend.
• Without corrections, markets become crowded.
• Late buyers continue entering positions at increasingly higher prices.
• Profits become concentrated among early participants.
• Risk perception disappears.
• Eventually, the market reaches a point where there are simply fewer buyers left to push prices higher.
• This is often when the first meaningful correction begins.
• Not because the trend is weak.
• But because the trend became too strong for too long.
3. The Problem With Vertical Rallies
• The Nasdaq rally from 22,920 to 30,770 resembles what traders often call a "one-sided market."
• Throughout the rally, sellers repeatedly attempted to regain control.
• Yet each attempt failed.
• As a result, market participants gradually became conditioned to believe that every decline would immediately recover.
• This creates a dangerous psychological environment.
• The longer a market refuses to correct, the more investors begin to believe that it cannot correct.
• History repeatedly shows that this is often when risk becomes greatest.
• Not at the bottom.
• But near the top.
4. Has Sentiment Started To Change?
Friday's sharp decline may represent the first meaningful challenge to bullish confidence since the rally began.
For the first time in weeks, sellers managed to create a significant rejection from all-time highs.
While one bearish session alone does not confirm a major trend reversal, it does introduce something that has been missing for months:
• Uncertainty.
• And uncertainty is often the first ingredient of a correction phase.
The market is beginning to ask a question it has not needed to ask for a long time:
• "What if the next dip is not immediately bought?"
5. How Deep Could The Correction Be?
Not all corrections are equal.
Historically, strong bull markets often experience several types of pullbacks before the broader trend resumes.
Tier 1: Minor Pullback (-3% to -5%)
• This is the most common scenario and usually represents profit-taking after an extended rally.
• A correction of this size would place Nasdaq near the 28,490 demand zone, allowing the market to cool down while maintaining a strong bullish structure.
Tier 2: Standard Retest (-7% to -10%)
• This type of correction typically occurs when investors begin reducing risk exposure after a prolonged advance.
• Such a move would bring price toward the 27,000 demand zone, where buyers may attempt to rebuild momentum.
Tier 3: The Flush (-12% to -15%)
• This is the scenario that most traders do not expect during a bull market.
• Flush corrections often occur when market participants become overly confident after a long rally and positioning becomes crowded.
• A decline of this magnitude could drive the Nasdaq toward the 26,200 major demand zone, where long-term buyers may begin accumulating again.
CORRECTION SCENARIOS
Tier 1: Minor Pullback
(-3% to -5%)
Target: 28,490
Tier 2: Standard Retest
(-7% to -10%)
Target: 27,000
Tier 3: The Flush
(-12% to -15%)
Target: 26,200
6. Technical Structure
The rejection occurred directly from the major supply zone between 29,610 and 30,720.
This area has now become the most important resistance region on the chart.
As long as the index remains below this zone, the probability of additional downside pressure remains elevated.
The first significant demand area can be found near 28,490.
A break below this level would likely increase the probability of a deeper correction toward 27,000.
If selling pressure accelerates further, the market could eventually seek liquidity within the major demand zone around 26,200.
From a broader perspective, even a decline toward 26,200 would still represent a normal correction within the larger bullish structure that began from the March low.
7. Final Thoughts
• The most interesting question facing Nasdaq traders today is not whether the market can reach another all-time high.
• Eventually, it probably can.
• The more important question is whether the market first needs to reset expectations after a historic 34% advance.
• Strong trends require strong corrections.
• The longer a correction is delayed, the more significant it often becomes once it finally arrives.
• After months of relentless buying, Friday's selloff may be the market's first signal that a long-awaited rebalancing phase has begun.
• The coming weeks will reveal whether this is merely profit-taking—or the beginning of the first real correction after one of the strongest rallies of the year.
Sincerely, Srosh Mayi
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USNAS100 | Can AI Optimism Overcome the Bearish Structure?⚠️ Fundamental:
Wall Street managed to recover modestly on Monday, driven mainly by technology megacaps and continued enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence.
🟠 The rebound was helped by strong performance in AI-related stocks, including Marvell Technology, which surged after joining the S&P 500. Investors are also closely watching the upcoming SpaceX IPO, adding further excitement to the AI and technology sector.
🟠 Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions eased slightly after both Iran and Israel indicated that the latest exchange of strikes had stopped for now. The de-escalation helped oil prices retreat from their intraday highs and reduced some concerns about inflation and future Fed rate hikes.
➡️ However, despite the rebound, the broader market remains cautious as most stocks in the S&P 500 continued to decline, suggesting that the recovery remains concentrated in a small group of technology leaders.
📊 Technically:
➡️ Below 29,720 → bearish toward 29,375 – 28,820
➡️ Above 29,720→ bullish toward 29,920 – 30,290
• Pivot: 29,720
• Support: 29,375 – 28,820 – 28,475
• Resistance: 29,920 – 30,290
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Continue ahead of CPI!USNAS100 | Market Update 📉
🟠 Today, the market is expected to be highly volatile due to escalating geopolitical tensions and the release of key U.S. inflation data, both of which could significantly impact risk sentiment.
🟠 The CPI data is forecast at 4.2%. A reading above expectations would likely strengthen concerns over further Fed rate hikes and support additional downside pressure on U.S. indices.
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Providing regular updates with structure, entry/exit clarity, and real-time outlooks.
More at:
• t.me/SM_News_24h
• t.me/Srosh_signals
Providing regular updates with structure, entry/exit clarity, and real-time outlooks.
More at:
• t.me/SM_News_24h
• t.me/Srosh_signals
Related publications
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