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Day 24 — Trading Only S&P Futures | +$264 Overnight WinWelcome to Day 24 of Trading Only S&P Futures! Today was all about patience and levels. I noticed the market had already made a huge move yesterday, so I bet it couldn’t push much further overnight. I shorted at 6525 and woke up to a $250+ profit by market open. That was enough for me — the plan worked perfectly, so I stayed mostly on the sidelines for the rest of the day. Both our overnight level and yesterday’s level played out exactly as expected, which made this a clean session. Closed the day at +264.83. 📰 News Highlights U.S. ADDS FEWER-THAN-EXPECTED 22,000 JOBS IN AUGUST, BOOSTING ODDS OF 50BPS CUT 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6470 = Remain Bullish Below 6450 = Flip Bearish
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Day 23 — Trading Only S&P Futures | +$200 & New Daily RuleWelcome to Day 23 of Trading Only S&P Futures! I locked in +200.45 on my competition account by shorting the MOB overnight and walking away once my target was hit. Later in the day, I came back to watch and ended up losing on other accounts — which sparked an important realization. From now on, I’m considering a rule: cap daily gains at 10% of account balance. For example, with a $2,000 account, my daily target should be $200 max. Anything more means overtrading, staying in the market too long, and risking unnecessary drawdowns. This might be the structure I need to keep consistent results. 📰 News Highlights U.S. JOB CUTS TOTAL 85,979 IN AUGUST, HIGHEST FOR THAT MONTH SINCE 2020 — CHALLENGER 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6470 = Remain Bullish Below 6450 = Flip Bearish
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Day 22 — Trading Only S&P Futures & Market analysisWelcome to Day 22 of Trading Only S&P Futures! Today I kept things simple — waited for the 10am JOLTS report to set direction and only got long after we held the 1-min MOB. Even then, I stayed cautious since price was still under 6465 resistance. I focused on gamma levels, which played out clean on both the buy and sell side. The only real slip-up was a FOMO long, and that reminded me of an important rule: I should only size up when I’ve got 2+ confirmations. If I take a trade with less, it needs to be 1 contract only — risk management first. Closed the session with +256.25, ending the day disciplined and green. 📰 News Highlights U.S. JULY JOLTS JOB OPENINGS FALL TO 7.181M (EST. 7.380M, PREV. 7.357M) — LOWEST SINCE MARCH 2021 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6470 = Flip Bullish Below 6450 = Remain Bearish
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by DiYWALLST
Day 21 — Trading Only S&P Futures | -$417 Tilted LossDay 21 — Trading Only S&P Futures | -$417 Tilted LosWelcome to Day 21 of Trading Only S&P Futures! Today was a tough one — I turned a positive morning into a -417.18 loss. I started the day green, up about +150, but made the mistake of assuming the market had already bottomed at 6384. When it broke lower to 6374, I got stopped out at the true bottom of the day. Frustration set in, and I tilted. I put on a 10-contract short at the MOB, expecting a rejection, but the EOD MOC imbalance and strong news from Google pushed the market higher, blowing past my stop. The lesson today? Don’t fight the market, and never size up when you’re on tilt. 📰 News Highlights DOW ENDS DOWN 250 POINTS, VIX JUMPS AS STOCKS DROP TO KICK OFF SEPTEMBER 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6465 = Flip Bullish Below 6450 = Remain Bearish
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Day 20 — Trading Only S&P Futures + Monthly resultsWelcome to Day 20 of Trading Only S&P Futures! Today’s session was all about patience and letting levels do the work. I started with the X3DD sell signal, but the move was too fast to size in big. Instead, I waited for price to break under 6485 (yesterday’s level) and added a couple of short positions. Later, I shifted focus to the 6463 bottom support — went long there a few times and those trades worked out great. By holding discipline and repeatedly trading around these levels, I closed the day with +365.28. 📌 This video is going up a little late — I’ve also asked ChatGPT to analyze my last month of trading data to highlight win rates, patterns, and improvements. That deeper analysis is also in the video. Here's the prompt "I have trade data from the last month that I’d like you to analyze. Please perform a detailed data analysis and highlight interesting insights, such as patterns, strengths, weaknesses, and potential improvements in my trading approach. A few important notes about my strategy and data: Risk/Reward: I typically trade using a 2x risk to 1x reward setup. This gives me more flexibility to turn trades into winners and avoid stop-loss hunts. Please calculate the win rate I need to achieve to be profitable with this risk/reward ratio. Trade Grouping: My trade count may appear higher than it actually is because sometimes I enter with multiple contracts and scale out at different price levels. If you see trades with the same entry or exit prices, please group them as a single trade. Analysis Goals: Show win rate, average profit/loss, risk-adjusted return, and drawdowns. Identify what worked well and what didn’t. Highlight any tendencies or biases (e.g., time of day, entry type, asset type). Suggest improvements based on the data. Please make the analysis as practical and data-driven as possible." 📈 Key Levels for Tomorrow: Above 6480 = Flip Bullish Below 6460 = Flip Bearish
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Day 19 — Trading Only S&P Futures | Lessons From a Red DayWelcome to Day 19 of Trading Only S&P Futures! Not every day is green — today I finished -630. I’ve realized something important: my trading performance may be tied directly to my routine and supplements. Since I injured my back, I’ve been on painkillers and haven’t taken my usual supplement stack. Today I felt distracted, unfocused, and off my game — even though the setups were there, I just couldn’t execute with clarity. It’s a reminder that trading isn’t just charts and signals — your health, focus, and routines matter just as much as strategy. 📰 News Highlights U.S. Q2 GDP RISES +3.3%, EST. +3.0%; PREV. -0.5% 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6485 = Remain Bullish Below 6460 = Flip Bearish
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Day 18 — Trading Only S&P Futures | NVDA Miss, Market DropsWelcome to Day 18 of Trading Only S&P Futures! Today started with heavy sell signals — we had X10 chip stock sell signals and NVDA X7 sell signal right at the open. I leaned short early but got stopped out around 10:20 as the market squeezed higher. Instead of chasing longs into bullish structure, I waited for a cleaner level. When price tapped 6495 max resistance (gamma wall), I reloaded shorts. That patience paid off, and by the EU close I was sitting on +416.75 for the day. The key lesson here? Even when structure flips bullish, respecting higher-level resistance zones can deliver high-reward trades. 📰 News Highlights NVIDIA STOCK FALLS 3% AFTER DATA-CENTER SALES MISS FORECASTS, LACKLUSTER GUIDANCE 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6445 = Remain Bullish Below 6435 = Flip Bearish
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Day 17 — Trading Only S&P Futures | A+ Setup, Done by 10AMWelcome to Day 17 of Trading Only S&P Futures! Today was all about conviction. I spotted a rare A+ setup: X7 ES buy signals, bullish market structure, and a buy right at MOB support. That kind of alignment doesn’t happen often — so I sized up 3x my usual and went long. The trade worked perfectly, and I wrapped up the day by 10AM with +295.37, making this the fastest finish to a session I’ve ever had in this challenge. 📰 News Highlights STOCKS CLOSE HIGHER, VIX DIPS AS NVIDIA NASDAQ:NVDA EARNINGS LOOM 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6450 = Remain Bullish Below 6435 = Flip Bearish
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Day 16 — Trading Only S&P Futures | Rocky Start, Strong FinishWelcome to Day 16 of Trading Only S&P Futures! Started the session following bullish structure while the market whipped up and down, which made it tricky to hold conviction early. Toward the end of the day, a short at 6482 finally gave clean follow-through, helping me turn a rocky start into a solid +296.25 finish. The price action was choppy at times but still provided opportunities if you stayed patient. 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6415 = Remain Bullish Below 6405 = Flip Bearish
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Day 15 — Trading Only S&P Futures | +$121 Rate Cut RallyWelcome to Day 15 of Trading Only S&P Futures! Running on only 3 hours of sleep, I knew today wasn’t the day to overtrade. With two major events at 10am and 12pm, I kept it simple — placed my basket orders, let the setups work, and went 2-for-2 green. Locked in +121.69 and wrapped it up by noon. Sometimes the best edge is knowing when not to force trades. 📰 News Highlights STOCKS SURGE TO END THE WEEK, VIX PLUNGES AFTER POWELL OPENS DOOR TO RATE CUT IN JACKSON HOLE 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6415 = Remain Bullish Below 6405 = Flip Bearish
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Day 14 — Trading Only S&P Futures | Powell Speech CautionWelcome to Day 14 of Trading Only S&P Futures! Today was a major event day with Powell’s speech on deck, so I played it cautious. With the market under my posted levels and a lot of quick signal flips, I avoided rushing in. Instead, I waited for high-probability setups at major moving average levels and focused only on clean entries. That patience paid off, wrapped up the day with +187.94 while avoiding traps in choppy conditions. 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6435 = Flip Bullish Below 6420 = Remain Bearish
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Day 13 — Trading Only S&P Futures | +$131 Relief BounceWelcome to Day 13 of Trading Only S&P Futures! Today I thought we might get a relief rally after the market bounced off 6410. I took the 9:30 long signal but got stopped out as the market broke down further. Instead of forcing trades, I waited for cleaner setups and caught small bounces off 6388 and 6374. When my second attempt at 6374 failed, I stayed patient. By 11:20 we finally got buy signals, plus confirmation with doji and BFC candles. That’s when I went long, rode the bounce, and wrapped up the day with +131.49. Overall, a solid day where patience paid off. 📰 News Highlights S&P 500 FALLS FOR A FOURTH DAY, NASDAQ POSTS BACK-TO-BACK LOSSES AS TECH SHARES EXTEND SLIDE 🔔 VX Algo Signals (9:30am – 2pm EST) 8:00 AM Market Structure flipped bearish on VX Algo X3! 9:30 AM VXAlgo NQ X3 Buy Signal 9:32 AM VXAlgo ES X3 Sell Signal 11:00 AM VXAlgo ES X1 Buy signal (double signal) 12:00 PM VXAlgo NQ X1DD Sell Signal 12:16 PM Market Structure flipped bullish on VX Algo X3! 1:40 PM VXAlgo NQ X1DD Buy Signal 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6445 = Flip Bullish Below 6430 = Remain Bearish
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Day 12 — Trading Only S&P Futures | Big Loss LessonWelcome to Day 12 of Trading Only S&P Futures! Today was a tough one. I started off leaning bearish after NVDA flashed a strong sell signal — chips usually lead the market — so I went in heavy shorting 6461. Got stopped out at 6471 for a big hit, and of course right after, the market flushed under 6450. Tried again, but with poor entries, I was quickly down -592 on the day. At that point, I reminded myself of one thing: live to fight another day. Instead of forcing it, I scaled back, waited for cleaner setups, and clawed some of it back to finish at -295. 🔔 VX Algo Signals (9:30am – 2pm EST) 9:30 AM Market Structure flipped bearish on VX Algo X3! 9:42 AM VXAlgo NVDA X7 Sell Signal 10:30 AM Market Structure flipped bullish on VX Algo X3! 11:00 AM Market Structure flipped bearish on VX Algo X3! 11:20 AM VXAlgo ES X1 Buy signal 12:10 PM VXAlgo NQ X1DD Sell Signal 1:20 PM VXAlgo ES X1 Buy signal (double buy) 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6465 = Flip Bullish Below 6455 = Remain Bearish
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Day 11 — Trading Only S&P Futures — Mixed Signals, +$199Welcome to Day 11 of Trading Only S&P Futures! Today was all about adapting and not forcing trades. I’ve noticed I usually perform best later in the day, so I’ve been starting with smaller contracts to warm up. Profits started rolling in, but things felt different — market makers kept flipping structure and trying to trap traders. I was expecting more downside, but once I saw the MM games, I decided to protect profits and lock in +$199.20 instead of being greedy. 📰 News Highlights STOCKS END MOSTLY FLAT TO START THE WEEK AS INVESTORS LOOK AHEAD TO POWELL SPEECH, RETAIL EARNINGS 🔔 VX Algo Signals (9:30am – 2pm EST) 7:01 AM Market Structure flipped bullish on VX Algo X3! 9:58 AM Market Structure flipped bearish on VX Algo X3! 9:58 AM VXAlgo ES X3DD Sell Signal 11:30 AM VXAlgo NQ X1DD Sell Signal 12:30 PM Market Structure flipped bullish on VX Algo X3! 12:50 PM VXAlgo NQ X1DD Sell Signal 2:00 PM Market Structure flipped bullish on VX Algo X3! 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6460 = Remain Bullish Below 6450 = Bearish
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Day 10 — Trading Only S&P Futures | $200+ Goal HitWelcome to Day 10 of Trading Only S&P Futures! After waking up super early and not getting back to sleep, I spent most of my morning going through 13F filings to see where hedge funds are putting their money. The trading day started strong — market structure flipped bearish and price action followed perfectly. I missed the exact market bottom by just 2 points, but patience paid off. I eventually caught the reversal back to the 5-min MOB and closed the day with a +212.54 gain — hitting the $200 daily goal I’ve been aiming for all week. 📈 What you’ll learn How to stay patient after missing a perfect entry Using market structure & MOB zones together Why having a daily profit target helps discipline Combining trading with ongoing market research ⏰ Timestamps 0:00 — Intro & Day 10 Recap 0:50 — Early Start & Hedge Fund 13F Research 1:40 — Market Structure Sets the Tone 2:10 — Missing the Bottom by 2 Points 3:00 — Catching the Reversal at 5-min MOB 4:00 — Key Levels for Tomorrow 4:30 — Closing Thoughts 📰 News Highlights FED CHAIR CANDIDATE MARC SUMERLIN SUPPORTS 50BPS RATE CUT DUE TO INVERSION OF CURVE 🔔 VX Algo Signals (9:30am – 2pm EST) 8:30 AM Market Structure flipped bearish on VX Algo X3! 9:39 AM VXAlgo Market Structure flipped bearish - 9:31 9:40 AM VXAlgo NQ X1DD Sell Signal 11:00 AM VXAlgo NQ X1DD Sell Signal 12:40 PM VXAlgo NQ X1DD Sell Signal 12:50 PM VXAlgo NQ X3 Buy Signal 1:30 PM Market Structure flipped bullish on VX Algo X3! 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6460 = Remain Bullish Below 6440 = Bearish
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Day 9 — Trading Only S&P Futures — Small Win, Staying DisciplineWelcome to Day 9 of Trading Only S&P Futures! Today was a slower day for me. I had a meeting in the morning, didn’t start trading until after 11, and took a loss right away on my first trade. Instead of forcing trades, I decided to step back, protect my gains from the week, and focus on other projects. I still managed to close the day +93.03, keeping my consistency goal intact. The endgame here is to build a system where I can copy trade 10 accounts at once, making $100–$200 per day. 📈 What you’ll learn Why stepping away can be a winning move Importance of avoiding revenge trading after a loss Long-term consistency over short-term action Vision for scaling to multiple accounts ⏰ Timestamps 0:00 — Intro & Day 9 Recap 0:40 — Why I Started Late Today 1:20 — First Loss & Market Read 2:00 — Decision to Step Back Early 3:00 — Consistency Over Aggression 3:30 — Key Levels for Tomorrow 📰 News Highlights Traders are still pricing in a 90% likelihood that the Fed will cut rates by 25bps next month despite the hottest PPI reading in three years. 🔔 VX Algo Signals (9:30am – 2pm EST) 8:32 AM Market Structure flipped bearish on VX Algo X3! 10:30 AM Market Structure flipped bullish on VX Algo X3! 10:57 AM VXAlgo NQ X1 Sell Signal 11:30 AM Market Structure flipped bearish on VX Algo X3! 11:50 AM VXAlgo NQ X1 Buy Signal (double signal) 12:30 PM VXAlgo ES X3DD Sell Signal 1:30 PM Market Structure flipped bullish on VX Algo X3! 1:40 PM VXAlgo NQ X1 Sell Signal 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6460 = Remain Bullish Below 6440 = Bearish
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Day 8 — Trading Only S&P Futures — From -400 to +155Welcome to Day 8 of Trading Only S&P Futures! Today was a battle of patience and discipline. I started the day with a -400 loss from an overnight short order that got stopped out before the market even opened. It was tempting to close up shop, but I traded small, stayed disciplined, and waited for the right setup. Once I saw the X7 Sell Signal align with X3 Bearish Structure, I sized up — turning the day from deep red to +155 before fees. 📈 What you’ll learn How to manage a big overnight loss without spiraling The importance of sizing down until confidence returns Using structure + signal alignment for A+ setups Patience in clawing back losses ⏰ Timestamps 0:00 — Intro & Day 8 Recap 0:40 — The Overnight Loss & Mindset Shift 1:40 — Clawing Back With Small Trades 2:20 — The X7 + X3 Bearish Alignment Trade 3:00 — Market News & Impact 3:30 — Key Levels for Tomorrow 📰 News Highlights DOW jumps over 400 points, VIX falls as stocks end higher on rate cut bets. 🔔 VX Algo Signals (9:30am – 2pm EST) 3:00 AM Market Structure flipped bullish on VX Algo X3! 9:30 AM VXAlgo ES X1 Sell Signal 9:42 AM VXAlgo NQ X1 Sell Signal 10:00 AM VXAlgo ES X1 Sell Signal 10:26 AM VXAlgo ES X7 Sell signal 10:30 AM Market Structure flipped bearish on VX Algo X3! 11:20 AM VXAlgo ES X1 Buy signal (double buy) 1:25 PM VXAlgo NQ X3 Buy Signal 2:13 PM Market Structure flipped bullish on VX Algo X3! 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6440 = Remain Bullish Below 6410 = Bearish
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Day 7 Trading Only S&P Futures — Trusting Structure Over GreedWelcome to Day 7 of Trading Only S&P Futures! Today was a mixed day with a small loss of -$16.65. I started strong, up $133 early on, but after a big push up, I expected the market structure to flip bearish and missed a key long entry. Later, I shorted the 6451 resistance but let greed get the best of me, holding too long and turning a winner into a loss. The key lesson? Trust the market structure and the double down (DD) signals — don’t fight the system. 📈 What you’ll learn Why trusting structure and signals beats guessing the market How greed can sabotage even well-planned trades The importance of taking profits on key moves Reading VX Algo signals for better trade timing ⏰ Timestamps 0:00 — Intro & Day 7 Recap 0:30 — Trading Wins & Mistakes 1:30 — VX Algo Signal Review 2:30 — Market News & Impact 3:30 — Key Levels for Tomorrow 🔔 VX Algo Signals (9:30am – 2pm EST) 8:29 AM Market Structure flipped bullish on VX Algo X3! 10:10 AM VXAlgo NQ X1 Buy Signal 10:20 AM VXAlgo NQ X1DD Buy Signal (double buy) 11:30 AM VXAlgo ES X1 Sell Signal 11:50 AM VXAlgo ES X1 Sell Signal 12:10 PM VXAlgo NQ X1 Sell Signal (double sell) 12:40 PM VXAlgo NQ X1 Sell Signal 📰 News Highlights S&P 500 closes at a new record high. 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6410 = Remain Bullish Below 6390 = Bearish
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Day 4 — Trading Only S&P Futures — +$207, Patience Pays OffWelcome to Day 4 of Trading Only S&P Futures! After two tough losing days, I took a morning yoga session to clear my mind and approach the market calmly. I started trading late but found a strong A+ setup near 6355, aligned with a major gamma zone and RSI signals, which led to a $200+ profit. 📈 What you’ll learn The importance of mindset and mental clarity in trading How to identify strong setups using market structure and gamma zones Reading RSI on multiple timeframes for confirmation Managing risk and knowing when to call it a day ⏰ Timestamps 0:00 — Intro & Day 4 Overview 0:30 — Mindset Reset & Trade Recap 1:30 — VX Algo Signal Recap & Setup Breakdown 3:00 — Market News & Impact 3:30 — Key Levels for Tomorrow 4:00 — Closing Thoughts & Next Steps 🔔 VX Algo Signals (9:30am – 2pm EST) 9:39 AM Market Structure flipped bullish on VX Algo X3! 11:20 AM VXAlgo ES X1 Buy signal (triple buy) 11:52 AM VXAlgo ES X1 Buy signal 12:40 PM VXAlgo ES X1 Sell signal 📰 News Highlights U.S. jobless claims rose to 226,000 vs. estimate 221,000, signaling increased layoffs. 🔑 Key Levels for Tomorrow Above 6332 = Remain Bullish Below 6315 = Bearish
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Day 3 — Trading Only S&P 500 FuturesDay 3 — Trading Only S&P Futures Daily P/L: -142.87 Sleep: 7 hours Emotions: Headache & stress from the morning :thought_balloon: Today’s Trade thoughts: I made a typo when i was putting some orders in from last night that triggered and started the day -300 so I spent most of today just grinding it back again. I think going forward, I am going to make a rule to limit myself of only doing 2 MES MAX during night time if i plan to put orders in because it really sadden the mood when you start the day negative. Overall, today's trading day wasn't that bad, we had bullish structure and AAPL event that carried the market up. I took some shorts at 6355 that didn't work out but eventually made money at the end of the day as i shorted 6375 zones. I have noticed that** max Gamma levels don't truly settle until 11am. ** :bell:News Highlights: *TRUMP TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL 25% TARIFF ON GOODS FROM INDIA :bar_chart: VX Algo Signals (9:30am – 2pm EST): 9:30 AM Market Structure flipped bullish on VX Algo X3! @everyone* 10:20 AM VXAlgo NQ X1 Sell Signal 11:00 AM Market Structure flipped bullish on VX Algo X3! 11:40 AM VXAlgo ES X1 Sell Signal 12:20 PM VXAlgo ES X1 Sell Signal (double sell) 1:40 PM VXAlgo NQ X1DD Buy Signal (double buy) :chart_with_upwards_trend: Key Levels for Tomorrow: Above 6332 = Remain Bullish Below 6315 = Bearish
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Day 2 — Trading Only S&P Futures — -$100, Grinding Back from Los Day 2 — Trading Only S&P Futures Daily P/L: -100 Sleep: 8 hours Emotions: Good :thought_balloon: Today’s Trade thoughts: I rushed into a trade thinking 6330 was going to be a good area of support to buy and oversized my position going 5 mes deep in my first trade and adding 5 more at the 48 min MOB at 6325 and got stopped out at the bottom down -400 and pretty much spent the rest of the day grinding back up. Overall market seem to have rejected the higher timeframe resistance and deciding which direction to go. :bell:News Highlights: U.S. STOCKS END LOWER, VIX JUMPS AFTER WEAK ISM SERVICES DATA :bar_chart: VX Algo Signals (9:30am – 2pm EST): — 9:30 AM VXAlgo ES X1 Buy signal — 9:40 AM VXAlgo NQ X1 Buy Signal — 9:48 AM Market Structure flipped bullish on VX Algo X3! — 11:00 AM VXAlgo ES X1 Buy signal (triple buy signal) — 12:50 PM VXAlgo NQ X1DD Sell Signal — 1:00 PM Market Structure flipped bullish on VX Algo X3! — 1:30 PM VXAlgo NQ X1DD Buy Signal** :chart_with_upwards_trend: Key Levels for Tomorrow: Above 6332 = Bullish Below 6310 = Bearish
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