S&P500 Key support at 6600FOMC Takeaways
Fed cut rates 25bps to 4.00–4.25%, as expected.
Powell framed it as a “risk-management cut”, tempering hopes for an aggressive easing cycle.
Dot plot now signals 75bps total cuts in 2025 (vs. 50bps before), with softer growth/labour tone.
Markets saw a whipsaw: initial rally → Treasury selloff → equities flat by close.
Market Moves
Equities: S&P 500 closed -0.10%, after falling as much as -0.84% intraday.
Sector split: IT lagged (-0.70%), but financials (+0.96%) and consumer staples (+0.90%) outperformed.
Futures (Asia session): S&P +0.49%, Nasdaq +0.73% → rebound tone.
Rates: Yields higher post-FOMC (10yr +6bps to 4.09%) but down 2–2.5bps this morning.
FX: Dollar Index +0.18% overnight, extending gains despite initial dip.
Trading Implications
Market focus: Is the economy strong enough to sustain gains with only a gradual Fed cutting path?
Bull case: Rate-sensitive domestic sectors (financials, staples, housing-related) showing resilience; futures pointing higher.
Bear case: Transports lag industrials (Dow at records, transports weaker) – a potential warning sign for breadth of the rally.
Catalyst today: FedEx earnings – a key test for global trade/transport demand and market breadth confirmation.
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 6660
Resistance Level 2: 668
Resistance Level 3: 6700
Support Level 1: 6600
Support Level 2: 6570
Support Level 3: 6550
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S&P 500 (SPX500)
S&P 500 Outlook: Bearish Pullback While Under 6,634SPX500 – Technical Overview
The S&P 500 recorded a new all-time high at 6,633 as markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s rate decision later this week.
Futures remain supported by expectations of a 25 bps cut, while traders await Powell’s commentary for guidance on inflation, labor-market weakness, and tariff risks.
Monday’s rally to record highs was fueled by optimism around U.S.–China trade talks, strong tech performance, and fresh gains in gold and mining stocks.
Technical Outlook
📉 Bearish correction:
While price trades below 6,634, a near-term pullback is favored.
Downside targets: 6,605 → 6,590, with deeper support at 6,571 if selling pressure accelerates.
📈 Bullish continuation:
A confirmed 1H close above 6,634 would reassert bullish momentum.
Next upside targets: 6,662 → 6,700.
📌 Market Context:
The Fed’s meeting and Powell’s tone remain the primary catalysts. A dovish message or stronger-than-expected cut could fuel a breakout above 6,634 toward new highs, while a cautious or hawkish stance may encourage a deeper correction before the next bullish leg.
ES (SPX) Futures Analyses - Key Zones, Setups (Thur, Sep 17)Same map as last night.
Bias & structure
Price is pressing the box top 6,678–6,683 (1h AS.H 6,683.25) with a dense extension liquidity pocket above (D: 1.272 ≈ 6,763, 1.618 ≈ 6,856, 2.0 ≈ 6,959). We trade edge-only: fade a rejection at the top, or buy a sweep-and-reclaim at the control level.
Kill-zones (ET): London 02:00–05:00 (½–¾ size); NY AM 09:30–11:00; NY PM 13:30–16:00.
London (2 setups)
SHORT — Rejection Fade @ 6,678–6,683
15m tag → 15m close back ≤ 6,675 → 5m LH/re-close 6,672–6,674 → 1m LH entry 6,679–6,682.
Hard SL: above 15m rejection high +0.25–0.50.
TPs: 6,666–6,668 → 6,653–6,658 → 6,638–6,643.
Cancel if two 15m body-closes ≥ 6,685. Gate: TP1 ≥ 2.0R.
LONG — Sweep & Reclaim @ 6,653–6,658 (bias pivot)
Wick below LIS → 15m close back ≥ 6,658 → 5m re-close up 6,664–6,666 + HL → 1m HL entry 6,659–6,662.
Hard SL: below sweep low −0.25–0.50.
TPs: 6,678–6,683 → 6,703 → 6,720–6,724 (runner eyes 6,744–6,750).
U.S. (NY) (2 setups)
LONG — Acceptance Continuation > 6,683
Two 5m closes ≥ 6,685 (or one decisive 15m) → PB hold 6,679–6,683 flips to support → enter on 1m HL.
SL: under acceptance pivot −0.50–1.00.
TPs: 6,703 → 6,720–6,724 → 6,744–6,750 (→ 6,760–6,765).
Fail back below 6,679 on 5m = stand down.
SHORT — Breakdown & Failed Reclaim < 6,653
15m body close < 6,653 → retest fails (6,653–6,658 caps) → sell 6,651–6,654 on the fail.
SL: above fail-wick +0.50–1.00.
TPs: 6,638–6,643 → 6,624.75–6,627.25 → 6,611.5–6,618.
Back above 6,658 on 5m = invalidate.
Management (all plays)
First-touch priority; TP1 ≥ 2.0R gate using the 15m-anchored hard SL; no partials before TP1; at TP1 close 70% and set runner to BE; time-stop 45–60m if neither TP1 nor SL hits; max 2 attempts per level per session.
Fundamentals to respect (London → U.S. a.m.)
Bank of England MPC decision & minutes — Thu 12:00 BST (07:00 ET). High-impact for indices/GBP; often injects vol into London PM/NY open.
UK ONS releases — Thu 09:30 BST (04:30 ET) (e.g., housing affordability & Business Insights this week). Moderate.
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims — Thu 08:30 ET (every Thursday; schedule page).
• Philly Fed Manufacturing Survey — Thu 08:30 ET.
• EIA Natural Gas Storage — Thu 10:30 ET.
S&P 500 Index Holds Near Record High Ahead of Fed AnnouncementS&P 500 Index Holds Near Record High Ahead of Fed Announcement
At 21:00 GMT+3 today, the Federal Reserve will announce its interest rate decision, followed by Jerome Powell’s press conference. The rate is widely expected to be cut from 4.25%–4.50% to 4.00%–4.25%.
This will conclude a prolonged intrigue fuelled by President Trump:
→ his constant criticism of Powell for pursuing an “overly tight” policy;
→ the decision to dismiss Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook, which markets perceived as direct pressure on the regulator’s independence.
In anticipation of the outcome, traders are showing optimism. The S&P 500 index reached a new all-time high yesterday, climbing above 6,640 points. This morning the price pulled back slightly, which can be interpreted as a short-term correction ahead of a key event. Effectively, the market has already priced in the expected policy easing, viewing it as a catalyst for further growth.
Technical Analysis of the S&P 500 Chart
Six days ago, when analysing the 4-hour chart of the S&P 500 (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen), we noted that:
→ the price was oscillating within an upward channel (marked in blue);
→ in September, the index has been following a steep bullish trajectory (marked in orange), with its lower line showing signs of support.
Since then, favourable inflation data helped the bulls break above the channel’s upper boundary (highlighted with an arrow).
Possible scenarios:
Bullish perspective:
→ The breakout candle above the blue channel has a long body, signalling strong buying momentum – an imbalance, also known in Smart Money Concept (SMC) as a Fair Value Gap (FVG).
→ The local level of 6,600, once resistance, has now turned into support; the next target could be the psychological level of 6,700.
→ The price is consolidating above the blue channel’s upper boundary, indicating robust demand.
Bearish perspective:
→ The upper boundary of the orange channel may act as resistance.
→ The RSI indicator, although off overbought territory, remains close to it – potentially deterring buyers from entering at elevated prices.
Taking all of this into account, the current balance could easily be disrupted once the Fed announces its rate decision – arguably the most significant event of the month in the economic calendar. Be prepared for spikes in volatility, as sharp moves in either direction are possible.
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ES (SPX) Analyses for Wed, Sep 17 - FOMC - Key ZonesBias:
The weekly and daily trends are staying positive, with higher highs and higher lows. We're in an uptrend, but right now, we're hitting some resistance instead of pushing into new territory.
Price-wise, we’re stuck in a range between two key levels: there’s some overhead resistance at 6678–6683 (that's the top of yesterday’s range and where things first started to react) and 6703 (which is a key point to watch). On the flip side, the lower support level is at 6653–6658 (this was the high from last week, and often when we retest it, it leads to buying).
Here’s what it all means: If we can stay above 6653–6658 and get rejected around 6678–6683, it might be a good idea to take some short positions back down to that support level. If we do manage to reclaim the lower support after a dip or if we break above 6703, we could continue upward to around 6720–6724, then maybe 6744–6750, and even 6760–6765.
If the bias shifts, like if we see price acceptance below 6653, that could signal a sell-off targeting 6643, then 6627, and possibly down to 6611–6618. On the other hand, if we see acceptance above 6703, it could bring back some long momentum.
Setups (Level-KZ 15m→5m→1m)
LONG — Sweep & Reclaim at 6653–6658 (LIS)
Idea: Liquidity grab into LIS, then buyers step back in.
15m trigger: Wick through 6653–6658 that closes back ≥ 6658.
5m confirm: Re-close up through 6664–6666 with a higher low.
1m entry: First HL pullback that holds 6659–6662.
Hard SL: Below the 15m sweep wick ±0.25–0.50.
• Targets: TP1 6678–6683, TP2 6703, TP3 6720–6724 (leave runner for 6744–6750).
SHORT — Rejection Fade at 6678–6683 (overhead)
Idea: First test into the box top fails; sell the rally back inside.
15m trigger: Probe 6678–6683 that closes back ≤ 6675.
5m confirm: Lower high + re-close down through 6672–6674.
1m entry: First LH retest 6679–6682 that fails.
Hard SL: Above the 15m rejection wick ±0.25–0.50.
• Targets: TP1 6666–6668, TP2 6653–6658, TP3 6638–6643.
• Skip if TP1 < 2.0R versus your wick stop.
We might see some compression before the FOMC meeting, especially in the early afternoon. It’s probably best to just react to any trades at the edges. The real action usually kicks off between 2:00 and 2:35 pm when the statement comes out and the Q&A starts.
In the morning, there’ll be some mixed signals with housing data at 8:30, EIA at 10:30, and the VIX settling, which could cause some quick, random spikes. Just treat those as noise unless they really break through your levels.
And don’t forget, the flows leading into Friday’s OPEX can really amp up the swings after the FOMC. The gamma profile tends to reset after the press conference too.
S&P500 Key Trading levels Optimism on US-China relations drove markets higher after Trump’s positive Madrid meeting comments and Treasury Sec. Bessent’s note on a TikTok deal framework.
The NASDAQ Golden Dragon China index (+0.87%) outperformed as US-listed Chinese firms rallied.
This lifted global equities: S&P 500 +0.47% (new ATH), Stoxx 600 +0.42%, both near record highs.
Tech led gains: NASDAQ +0.94%, Magnificent 7 +1.95%. Alphabet hit $3trn valuation, Tesla +3.56% on Musk’s share purchase. Nvidia slipped (-0.04%) on China antitrust news.
Despite broad weakness under the surface, the S&P 500 is now +12.47% YTD and has risen in 6 of the past 7 weeks—its strongest stretch in 2025.
Conclusion for S&P 500 today:
With sentiment anchored by trade optimism and tech leadership, momentum remains upward, but concentration in a few mega-cap names alongside weaker breadth suggests potential for near-term consolidation even as the broader index holds bullish bias.
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 6640
Resistance Level 2: 6660
Resistance Level 3: 6680
Support Level 1: 6575
Support Level 2: 6550
Support Level 3: 6530
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QQQ : Stay heavy on positionsQQQ : Stay heavy on positions (QLD, TQQQ)
- Market slowly shifting from sidelines to risk-on.
In stay light on positions zones, I hold QQQ and reduce exposure.
In stay heavy on positions zones, I increase allocation using a mix of QLD and TQQQ.
** This analysis is based solely on the quantification of crowd psychology.
It does not incorporate price action, trading volume, or macroeconomic indicators.
ES (SPX) - Analyses - Key zones - Trade Setups for Tue, Sep 16Bias: BUY DIPS into 6653–6643. Continuation long on 15m acceptance ≥ 6722–6726 with a 5m hold. Counter-trend short only on a clean 15m rejection at 6722–6726 (2.0R gate).
Why bullish bias (even with short fade allowed)
So, here’s why I’m leaning bullish (but I’m cool with a short fade now and then):
First off, when you check out the higher time frame (HTF), the trend is up. It’s usually a better bet to buy when prices dip rather than trying to call the top.
Then there's the risk situation: if we look at support around 6638–6643 and resistance levels at 6678/6700, we can set up for a nice 2R–3R trade with tight stops based on the 15-minute chart.
As for shorts, we’re going against the trend here. The only reason to short would be if we hit major resistance around 6722–6726. But if we don’t see a proper rejection, I’m not going to push it—I’ll just stick to going long.
Setups:
Long — Dip Buy (primary)
• Zone: 6653–6658 (Support-Initial) → 6638–6643 (Support-Next).
• Trigger: 15m reclaims support (body back above) → 5m re-close up with HL → 1m HL entry.
• SL: under the 15m trigger-low −0.25/−0.50.
• TPs: 6678–6683 → 6700–6706 (then trail only after TP2).
Tomorrow’s key U.S. events (ET)
• Retail Sales & Core Retail Sales — 8:30 (consumer pulse; can move index futures).
• Industrial Production & Capacity Utilization — 9:15.
• NAHB Housing Market Index — 10:00.
• Import/Export Price Indexes — 8:30.
• Treasury bill auctions (4- & 8-week; supply headline).
• FOMC (two-day) begins Tue; decision & SEP/dot plot Wed.
• Monthlies/OPEX: Fri Sep 19 (flows can affect tape later in week).
Long — Acceptance Continuation (secondary)
• Flip condition: 15m full-body ≥ 6722–6726 and 5m holds ≥ 6720–6722.
• Entry: 6721–6723 HL retest.
• SL: under the 15m trigger-low −0.25/−0.50.
• TPs: 6760–6765 → 6804–6808.
Short — Rejection Fade (counter-trend, extremes only)
• Zone: Resistance — Major 6722–6726 (or 6700–6706 if Major remains untagged).
• Trigger: 15m sweep & body back inside → 5m LH re-close → 1m fail/reclaim sell.
• SL: 15m sweep-high +0.50.
• TPs: 6678–6683 → 6653–6658 → 6638–6643.
SPX500 Holds Below 6,590 Pivot – Key Breakout Levels AheadSPX500 – Overview
The S&P 500 is showing bullish momentum but remains sensitive to the 6,590 pivot for confirmation of the next move.
📉 Bearish scenario: As long as price trades below 6,590, momentum favors a drop toward 6,571. A confirmed break under 6,571 would open the way to 6,550 → 6,527.
📈 Bullish scenario: A 1H close above 6,590 would shift bias bullish, targeting 6,604 → 6,631.
Key Level
Pivot: 6,590
Resistance: 6,604 – 6,631
Support: 6,571 – 6,550 – 6,527
ES — Week Ahead (Sep 15–19) — Fundamentals & Key Risk WindowsMacro focus: FOMC (Wed 2:00/2:30 pm ET), plus Retail Sales, Industrial Production, Housing Starts, Jobless Claims, Philly Fed, and LEI.
Calendar (ET):
Tue 9/16
• Retail Sales (Aug) 8:30 — Census schedule confirms Sep 16, 8:30 am release.
• Industrial Production (Aug) 9:15 — G.17 release calendar shows Sep 16 at 9:15 am.
• NAHB Housing Market Index (Sep) 10:00 — NAHB schedule sets Sep 16, 10:00 am.
• FOMC (Day 1) begins — Fed calendar.
Wed 9/17
• Housing Starts/Permits (Aug) 8:30 — Census/HUD note next report Sep 17, 8:30 am.
• FOMC Statement 2:00 / Powell 2:30 — Fed event calendar.
Thu 9/18
• Initial Jobless Claims 8:30 — DOL weekly; last print 263k (spike tied to TX/fraud anomalies).
• Philly Fed (MBOS) 8:30 — 3rd Thu schedule.
• Conference Board LEI 10:00 — next release Sep 18, 10:00 am.
Fri 9/19
• State Employment (Aug) 10:00 — BLS schedule.
• (FYI for next week: Existing Home Sales (Aug) Tue Sep 23, 10:00 am.)
Context to watch:
• Markets widely expect a 25 bp cut at the Sep 16–17 FOMC; path/“dots” and Powell’s tone matter more than the cut size.
• Michigan sentiment (prelim) fell to 55.4 with inflation expectations elevated (1-yr 4.8%, 5-yr 3.9%).
Tomorrow (Mon 9/15) — Trade Plan
Kill-zones (ET): NY AM 09:30–11:00; NY PM 13:30–16:00.
News risk: NAHB 10:00 (size down or wait 2–3m around print)
Long from support 6586 → TP1 6600
• 15m trigger: Rejection at 6586 (close ≥ 6587 after testing ≤ 6585).
• 5m confirm: Higher-low + close ≥ 6588.
• 1m entry: First retest that closes back above 6587.
• Hard SL: 15m wick low − 0.25–0.50.
• TP1: 6600 (book 70%, runner 30% @ BE).
• TP2 (runner): 6606.25.
Short from resistance 6600 → TP1 6586
• 15m trigger: Rejection at 6600 (close < 6596.5 after probing ≥ 6598.5).
• 5m confirm: Lower-high + close < 6596.0.
• 1m entry: First retest that closes back below 6596.5.
• Hard SL: 15m wick high + 0.25–0.50.
• TP1: 6586 (book 70%, runner 30% @ BE).
• TP2 (runner): 6581.50.
Weekly plan—how fundamentals change our timing
• Tue AM (Retail Sales 8:30 / IP 9:15 / HMI 10:00): Expect a more directional NY AM; trade level→level but avoid first prints by ±3–5m.
• Wed (FOMC 2:00/2:30): Treat NY PM as the main event; no positions carried into 1:55–2:35 unless already at TP1 with runner @ BE.
• Thu (Claims/Philly/LEI): 8:30–10:00 stack can create a trend morning; trade acceptance if a 15m body prints through a level.
Weekly Market Update & Analysis - 14-September-2025Weekly Market Update & Analysis
Week Ending : September 14, 2025
Analysis Framework : Institutional Intelligence Dual Renko System
Executive Summary
The past week delivered exceptional validation of our institutional intelligence framework across equity indices while confirming the deteriorating conditions in commodity and currency markets. Our three primary equity opportunities (NQ, ES, YM) demonstrated the power of trading with institutional backing, while defensive positioning in overextended and institutionally-abandoned assets proved essential for capital preservation.
Portfolio performance reflects the strength of systematic institutional intelligence application , with equity allocations advancing while defensive positioning prevented significant losses in deteriorating sectors.
Primary Opportunities - Institutional Validation Continues
1. NASDAQ 100 (NQ) - EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE VALIDATION
Previous Week Assessment : 25-30% allocation with 26.8:1 institutional backing at 23,963
Current Status : 24,100 (+0.57% weekly advance)
Institutional Intelligence Confirmed :
Structure Chart Validation : Trading above Q3 institutional accumulation with volume support
Dashboard Metrics : ATR 166.71 (0.69%) confirms low volatility, optimal block sizing maintained
Risk Management : $5,000 per 100-point execution block = excellent position sizing precision
Technical Status : All momentum indicators supporting institutional positioning
Weekly Performance Analysis :
Price Action : Steady advance above institutional zones validates smart money accumulation
Volume Confirmation : Sustained institutional engagement throughout advance
Risk Control : Minimal drawdown with institutional support holding
Momentum Quality : Clean upward progression without excessive volatility
Coming Week Outlook :
Bullish Scenario (75%) : Continuation toward 24,500-25,000 resistance levels
Consolidation (20%) : Range trading 23,800-24,300 for momentum reset
Correction (5%) : Pullback to 23,500 institutional support for accumulation
Strategy : Maintain full 25-30% allocation, trail stops using 100-point swing lows
2. S&P 500 (ES) - SOLID INSTITUTIONAL FOUNDATION
ES Combined View:
Previous Week Assessment : 20-25% allocation with 5.21:1 institutional backing at 6,575
Current Status : 6,600 (+0.38% weekly advance)
Institutional Intelligence Confirmed :
Structure Chart : Maintaining position above Q3 POC institutional accumulation
Dashboard Metrics : ATR 37.37 (0.56%) supporting current 25-point execution blocks
Volume Profile : Sustained engagement above institutional zones
Risk Framework : $1,250 per 25-point block enabling precise risk management
Weekly Performance Analysis :
Steady Advance : Consistent progress above institutional support levels
Volume Quality : Professional participation supporting price advance
Technical Health : Momentum indicators maintaining bullish alignment
Volatility Control : Low ATR environment supporting systematic approach
Coming Week Outlook :
Bullish Scenario (70%) : Advance toward 6,700-6,750 resistance zone
Consolidation (25%) : Range development 6,550-6,650 for base building
Correction (5%) : Test of 6,500 institutional support
Strategy : Maintain 20-25% core allocation with systematic profit-taking above 6,700
3. DOW JONES (YM) - OPTIMAL RISK/REWARD POSITIONING
YM Combined View:
Previous Week Assessment : 25-30% allocation with perfect YTD POC alignment at 46,050
Current Status : 46,050 (unchanged, consolidating at optimal institutional level)
Institutional Intelligence Excellence :
YTD POC Validation : Trading precisely at institutional consensus level (45,150 area)
Dashboard Metrics : ATR 238.47 (0.52%) confirming 150-point execution blocks optimal
Risk Profile : $750 per 150-point block = superior risk management
Support Quality : Cross-timeframe institutional validation providing exceptional downside protection
Weekly Performance Analysis :
Consolidation Strength : Holding institutional consensus demonstrates smart money confidence
Volume Distribution : Balanced institutional participation during consolidation
Risk Management : Minimal downside exposure with institutional support
Setup Quality : Optimal positioning for next institutional advance
Coming Week Outlook :
Bullish Scenario (80%) : Breakout toward 46,800-47,200 levels with institutional support
Consolidation (15%) : Continued range at institutional consensus for accumulation
Correction (5%) : Brief test toward 45,500 for final institutional positioning
Strategy : Maintain maximum 25-30% allocation, add on any weakness toward 45,700
Secondary Holdings - Defensive Management Required
4. WTI CRUDE OIL (CL) - TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENT NOTED
CL Combined View:
Previous Week Assessment : 8-12% defensive allocation due to technical conflicts at 62.94
Current Status : 62.25 (-1.10% weekly decline)
Mixed Signal Assessment :
Institutional Support : Structure chart shows continued Q2/Q3 accumulation backing
Technical Challenges : Dashboard ATR 0.33 (0.53%) appropriate, but momentum concerns persist
Price Action : Testing lower end of institutional accumulation zone
Risk Management : $250 per 0.25 execution block maintaining precision
Weekly Performance Analysis :
Institutional Respect : Decline contained within smart money accumulation zones
Volume Behavior : Some institutional support visible near Q2 POC levels
Technical Status : DEMA maintaining bullish bias despite price weakness
Defensive Positioning : Lower allocation preventing significant capital impact
Coming Week Outlook :
Bullish Scenario (50%) : Recovery above 63.50 with institutional volume confirmation
Neutral Scenario (35%) : Range trading 62.00-64.00 within institutional zone
Bearish Scenario (15%) : Break below 61.50 requiring defensive exit protocols
Strategy : Maintain 8-12% defensive allocation, monitor for technical confirmation signals
High-Risk Positions - Defensive Protocols Validated
5. NATURAL GAS (NG) - INSTITUTIONAL ABANDONMENT ACCELERATING
NG Combined View:
Previous Week Assessment : 3-5% minimal allocation due to institutional disengagement at 2.950
Current Status : 2.960 (+0.34% minor recovery)
Deteriorating Fundamentals :
Institutional Intelligence : 65% volume decline from Q1 peaks continues
Dashboard Warning : ATR 0.04 (1.41%) suggesting continued volatility risk
Technical Status : Bearish momentum persisting despite minor recovery
Liquidity Concerns : /MNG volume insufficient for meaningful position sizing
Weekly Performance Analysis :
Minimal Recovery : Slight advance insufficient to reverse institutional disengagement
Volume Quality : Limited institutional participation in recovery attempt
Risk Limitation : 3-5% allocation preventing significant portfolio impact
Framework Validation : Defensive positioning justified by continued weakness
Coming Week Outlook :
Neutral Scenario (45%) : Range trading 2.90-3.10 with limited institutional interest
Bearish Scenario (40%) : Resumption of decline toward 2.70-2.80 levels
Bullish Scenario (15%) : Recovery above 3.20 requiring fresh institutional engagement
Strategy : Maintain minimal 3-5% allocation, avoid increases until institutional return
6. EURO FUTURES (6E) - EXTENSION CORRECTION ACCELERATING
6E Combined View:
Previous Week Assessment : 2-3% minimal allocation due to 12.9% dangerous extension at 1.1792
Current Status : 1.1800 (+0.07% minimal advance)
Dangerous Extension Persists :
YTD POC Distance : Still 12.1% above institutional consensus at 1.0525
Dashboard Metrics : ATR 0.0 (0.23%) showing compressed volatility before correction
Technical Deterioration : Extension beyond all institutional positioning zones
Risk Assessment : $1,250 per 0.002 block = high risk per unit exposure
Weekly Performance Analysis :
Consolidation Warning : Minimal movement often precedes major corrections
Institutional Void : Trading well beyond any smart money positioning
Defensive Success : 2-3% allocation limiting portfolio exposure
Correction Preparation : Framework positioning for mean reversion opportunity
Coming Week Outlook :
Bearish Scenario (65%) : Correction toward 1.1200-1.0800 institutional zones
Neutral Scenario (25%) : Continued consolidation at dangerous extension levels
Bullish Scenario (10%) : Further extension creating extreme correction risk
Strategy : Maintain minimal 2-3% defensive allocation, prepare for correction opportunity
7. GOLD FUTURES (GC) - VOID TERRITORY CORRECTION UNDERWAY
GC Combined View:
Previous Week Assessment : 0% allocation due to catastrophic void territory at 2,682
Current Status : 2,687 (+0.19% minor advance)
Catastrophic Risk Confirmed :
Institutional Void : Still 12.2%+ beyond all smart money positioning
Dashboard Alert : ATR 15.93 (0.59%) insufficient for current extension risk
Technical Status : Trading in complete institutional abandonment zone
Correction Vulnerability : $500 per 5-point block = extreme risk if positioned
Weekly Performance Analysis :
Void Persistence : Continued trading beyond institutional intelligence zones
Correction Preparation : Framework positioning for eventual return to smart money levels
Capital Preservation : 0% allocation preventing catastrophic losses during correction
Professional Discipline : Maintaining avoidance despite minor advances
Coming Week Outlook :
Bearish Scenario (70%) : Major correction toward 2,380-2,450 institutional zones
Neutral Scenario (20%) : Continued consolidation at void territory levels
Bullish Scenario (10%) : Further extension creating ultimate correction setup
Strategy : Maintain 0% allocation, prepare for institutional zone re-entry opportunity
Portfolio Management & Risk Assessment
Current Allocation Status
Equity Indices : 70-80% (NQ 25-30%, ES 20-25%, YM 25-30%)
Defensive Commodities : 10-15% (CL 8-12%, NG 3-5%)
High-Risk Positions : 2-3% (6E minimal allocation)
Avoided Assets : 0% (GC complete avoidance)
Cash/Opportunity : 10-15% (correction and opportunity preparation)
Risk Management Performance
Institutional Validation : Equity positions performing as expected with smart money backing
Defensive Success : Limited commodity exposure preventing significant losses
Framework Discipline : Systematic adherence to institutional intelligence preventing major errors
Professional Standards : Dashboard integration enabling precise risk control
ATR Monitoring & Block Size Validation
All Markets : ATR levels within acceptable ranges for current block sizing
Volatility Environment : Low volatility across indices supporting systematic approach
Risk Per Block : All position sizing maintaining 2% account risk parameters
Configuration Status : No block size adjustments required across tracked markets
Coming Week Strategic Framework
Primary Focus Areas
Equity Strength Continuation : Monitor institutional level respect and momentum sustainability
Commodity Stabilization : Watch for technical improvements and institutional re-engagement
Extension Corrections : Prepare for mean reversion opportunities in overextended assets
Risk Management : Maintain systematic discipline with institutional intelligence framework
Market Scenarios for Coming Week
Scenario A: Equity Momentum Continuation (70% probability)
Characteristics : Institutional accumulation continues supporting index advances
Winners : NQ, ES, YM maintain leadership with systematic advances
Strategy : Maintain high equity allocation, systematic profit-taking at resistance
Risk Management : Trail stops using institutional support levels
Scenario B: Market Consolidation (25% probability)
Characteristics : Range development around current institutional zones
Opportunity : Accumulate additional positions near institutional support
Management : Patience for breakout confirmation from consolidation
Defensive Positioning : Maintain current commodity allocations
Scenario C: Correction & Opportunity (5% probability)
Trigger : Break below institutional support requiring defensive protocols
Response : Systematic position reduction with cash accumulation
Opportunity : Preparation for institutional zone re-entry
Framework : Maintain institutional intelligence discipline during volatility
Trading Insights
Institutional Intelligence Validation
Framework Success : Systematic application preventing major allocation errors
Smart Money Alignment : Trading with institutional positioning generating consistent results
Risk Prevention : Defensive protocols successful in avoiding overextended assets
Professional Standards : Dashboard integration providing institutional-grade oversight
Technical Analysis Integration
Dual Chart Methodology : Structure/execution integration providing complete market intelligence
Enhanced Indicators : DMI, DEMA, stochastics optimization delivering precise signals
Block Size Efficiency : Renko configuration filtering noise while preserving institutional intelligence
Visual Framework : Professional chart standards enabling rapid decision-making
Risk Management Excellence
Systematic Position Sizing : 2% account risk framework maintaining capital preservation
Institutional Distance Monitoring : Extension risk assessment preventing dangerous allocations
Correlation Management : Cross-asset allocation preventing concentration risk
Professional Discipline : Adherence to framework over emotional decision-making
Key Success Factors for Coming Week
Maintain Framework Discipline
Institutional Intelligence Priority : Continue systematic application of smart money positioning
Technical Confirmation : Require execution chart validation for all allocation changes
Risk Management : Maintain systematic position sizing and stop placement protocols
Professional Standards : Use dashboard metrics for all risk assessment decisions
Monitor Key Developments
Equity Momentum : Watch for institutional level breaks requiring strategy adjustment
Commodity Recovery : Monitor for technical improvements enabling allocation increases
Extension Corrections : Prepare for mean reversion opportunities in overextended assets
Volume Profile Evolution : Track institutional engagement changes across all markets
Implementation Priorities
Daily Monitoring : Use combined charts for efficient institutional intelligence assessment
Weekly Reviews : Systematic evaluation of framework performance and market evolution
Monthly Calibration : Deep structure chart analysis and technical indicator validation
Quarterly Overhaul : Complete institutional intelligence framework reassessment
Market Outlook Summary : The institutional intelligence framework continues delivering exceptional results through systematic application of smart money positioning analysis. Equity markets demonstrate the power of trading with institutional backing, while defensive positioning in overextended and abandoned assets validates professional risk management protocols.
Strategic Positioning : Maintain high equity allocation (70-80%) with systematic profit-taking protocols, defensive commodity management, and complete avoidance of void territory assets. The framework's ability to identify optimal risk-adjusted opportunities while preventing catastrophic losses represents institutional-grade market intelligence application.
Professional Discipline : Continue systematic adherence to institutional intelligence over short-term market noise, maintain enhanced visual framework standards, and apply professional risk management protocols across all timeframes and market conditions.
Next Review : Weekly combined chart analysis scheduled for September 21, 2025, with continued focus on institutional intelligence validation and systematic framework application.
Risk Disclaimer : All trading involves substantial risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The institutional intelligence framework provides analytical tools for risk assessment but cannot eliminate market risk. Position sizing and risk management protocols must be adjusted based on individual account size, risk tolerance, and market conditions.
Professional Standards : This analysis represents systematic application of institutional intelligence methodology developed through extensive market research and validation. Continued framework discipline and professional risk management remain essential for sustainable trading success.
"US500 BREAKOUT – TIME TO LOAD LIMIT ORDERS FOR THE PUMP?"🔥🦹♂️ "SPX500 BANK HEIST – LAYERED BULL RAID IN PROGRESS!" 💰📈
(Thief Trader’s Multi-Limit Order Bullish Ambush – No Weak Hands Allowed)
📍 ASSET: US500 / SPX500 (S&P 500 INDEX)
🎯 HEIST PLAN: BULLISH BREAKOUT 6500.00
💣 ENTRY: ANY PRICE LEVEL (Thieves use Layered Limit Orders – adapt like a pro!)
🔫 SAMPLE LAYERS: (Scale in like a boss!)
BUY LIMIT LAYER 1: 6475.00
BUY LIMIT LAYER 2: 6460.00
BUY LIMIT LAYER 3: 6440.00
(Add more layers if needed – flexibility is key!)
🛑 STOP LOSS: 6400.00 (Thief’s Emergency Exit – adjust based on your risk!)
🎯 TARGET: 6600.00 (First profit zone – trail or take gains!)
🦹♂️ THIEF TRADER’S MASTER PLAN:
"We don’t ask for permission – we take profits."
🔹 ENTRY TACTICS:
Use multiple limit orders (LAYERED STRATEGY) – like planting timed explosives at key levels.
No panic entries – thieves strike with precision, not emotion.
DCA if needed – but keep bullets for the real move.
🔹 STOP LOSS RULES:
6400 = Danger Zone – if price breaks, abort mission & regroup.
SL too tight? You’ll get stopped out by market noise. SL too wide? You’ll bleed. Find balance.
🔹 TAKE PROFIT STRATEGY:
First TP @ 6600 – secure partial profits.
Let runners ride with trailing stop – or full exit if momentum fades.
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✅ Only LONG – no revenge shorts, no greed traps.
✅ Trade in SILENCE – avoid high-impact news (CPI, NFP, Fed).
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Crack-Up BOOM and BUSTHey everyone, Wave-Tech here. Join me on a historic journey as I reconstruct the Grand Super Cycle while diving into the historic and captivating world of Elliott Wave Theory!
This was to have been my maiden video cast—it didn't turn out as well as I hoped. Time got away from me, and the video ended abruptly before I could finish.
Rather than redoing it, I decided to keep the first and most authentic take intact for better or worse.
I made it private so that I could review it before publishing; however, I let too much time pass and was unable to change the setting back to public from private .
You can view the private video HERE :
The accompanying text is beneath the chart below:
In the simplest terms, Elliott Wave Theory is a measure of market psychology and sentiment coupled with Fibonnaci ratios designed to create a structural framework for determining at what stage of advance or decline a given market is in.
The basic premise for inherent advance and progress is three steps forward (impulse waves 1, 3, and 5) and two steps back (corrective waves 2 and 4).
According to Elliott, there are 9 degrees of trend, all of which are fractal in nature. The largest is the Grand Super Cycle, and the smallest is the Sub-Minuette.
Today, we’re exploring a yearly bar chart of the S&P, which covers trends at the Super Cycle and Cycle degree, revealing the pending culmination of a Grand Super Cycle—a colossal trend spanning centuries.
Buckle up as we unravel the rhythms of the stock market's epic ride!
The SUPER CYCLE:
Let’s start with the big picture: five waves of advance at the Super Cycle degree.
According to Ralph Nelson Elliott, with the sole exception of the GRAND SUPER CYCLE, the Super Cycle is the largest of all trends, a monumental set of impulsive and corrective waves that will set the tone and punctuate Grand Super Cycle terminals for Centuries to come—or at least through the fall of Empires or Civilizations.
Each of these waves tells a story of growth, correction, and renewal. The current Grand Super Cycle has been shaping markets and Nations for over a century. We can see this Grand Super Cycle unfolding in waves of Super Cycle dimension.
WAVE COUNTS:
The chart highlights five waves at Super Cycle degree: the first lasted 52 years with a gain of more than 1000%, the third stretched 68 years with a staggering 33,336% gain, and the fourth, a shorter 9-year span, saw a -57.06% loss, which marked the GFC low in 2009.
We are currently in the fifth Super Cycle wave, which is still unfolding and could mark the end of this Grand Super Cycle at any moment.
In contrast, the post-GFC "everything bubble" Crack-Up BOOM can persist to the upper trend channel boundaries noted near 18k and 35k.
Zooming in, we encounter the fractal Cycle degree waves comprising Super Cycle (III). Take Cycle Wave III and Cycle V, both 26 years long, delivering gains of 1,191% and 2,313% respectively.
And from the Super Cycle wave (IV) low in 2009, we are 16 years into Super Cycle Wave V, with an impressive 872% gain as of September 5, 2025.
This current wave could easily extend further, but its length is sufficient to suggest we may be nearing a pivotal turning point that might end the Grand Super Cycle with a sufficient black swan trigger.
The Fourth Turning:
Now, let’s touch briefly on the 85-year cycle, a rhythm that syncs beautifully with the concept of the "fourth turning"—a period of crisis and transformation.
The last one kicked off in 1945, post-World War II, ushering in the rules-based order that America and the West thrived in—an order that is arguably destined to end by 2030 if it hasn't already. This turning cycle hints at a historic shift on the horizon, or one that is currently already underway.
THE RSI:
Glance at the lower pane of the chart, where the Relative Strength Index (RSI) reveals a tale of caution. Since 1955, we’ve endured 16 long years of multiple bearish divergences—times when the market’s price and momentum didn’t align, signaling trouble ahead.
I like to call this the bearish divergences that cried wolf for nearly a generation! Note that it wasn't until the RSI closed beneath the mid-line that the sell-off into the 1974 low registered an oversold reading.
We saw the RSI fail again upon the new highs in 1993-94 following the highs in 1987.
1995 kicked off the infamous five years of irrational exuberance, which led to the tech bubble peak and subsequent crash into the 2002 low.
Not to be outdone by the 2000 blow-off top, the 2002 low ushered in yet another five years of irrational exuberance, culminating right in time for the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. This time, the RSI finally got it right on the first go round.
Currently, against the highs printed in 2021, the V-shaped snap-back rally following the mini bear market of 2022, the move to new highs in 2024 has flagged a bona fide bearish divergence. It will be interesting to see how the RSI looks after the close of 2025.
These divergences are like red flags, whispering that the party might not last forever, even though it may.
Price Targets:
So, where might this Super Cycle Wave V take us in terms of price? Let’s apply a Fibonacci projection—specifically, where Wave V equals 4.236 of Wave IV.
Doing the math, from the Wave IV base at 666.79, we’re looking at a target of around 7,226-7,233 on the S&P 500.
That’s only about 10% upside from recent highs—not quite the blow-off top of 18K or 35K, but a target to approach with eyes wide open.
Now, let’s consider a sobering scenario:
If Super Cycle Wave V ends here, or north of 7K, signaling the close of Grand Super Cycle ONE, history might repeat itself with a bear market akin to 1929’s four-year plunge.
An 86% decline could drop the S&P to around 917—still well above the Wave IV low of 666.79, another common target, but a stark reminder of the cycles’ power.
In Closing:
Thank you all for listening and reading if you've gotten this far. This was my first video. I got blindsided and cut off by the time constraint, so I apologize for the abrupt ending.
The market’s cycles and waves are a dance of numbers and human spirit, and we’ve only scratched the surface of their grandeur and implications.
Stay curious, stay informed, and keep your life vests on while riding these waves, okay!
S&P 500 Daily Chart Analysis For Week of Sep 12, 2025Technical Analysis and Outlook:
In the previous trading session, the S&P 500 Index exhibited a substantial upward movement, reaching and completing the Outer Index Rally 6543, and it is striding towards our current designated target: Outer Index Rally 6620, as detailed in the prior S&P 500 Daily Chart Analysis.
It is critical to recognize that upon reaching this momentous target, the resulting price action is anticipated to initiate a significant pullback targeting the Mean Support level of 6485. This pullback is likely to facilitate a considerable rebound, allowing for a subsequent retest of the Outer Index Rally level of 6620.
Weekly Insights EUR/USD - BTC - AUD/NZD - NVDA - MSFTThe weekly video, I share my thoughts for the next week. Next week we have a highly important event which is the Federal Reserve interest rate decision. It will strongly affect the EUR/USD, S&P500, and BTC.
The common theme is that most of the assets are in the 5th Elliott wave.
Good luck to all of us.
Markets Titan
SPX500 Holds Below 6,590 Pivot After Hitting 6,600 TargetSPX500 – Overview
The S&P 500 reached our 6,600 target following softer inflation data that reinforced Fed rate-cut expectations.
Price is now stabilizing below the 6,590 pivot, signaling the potential for a near-term pullback.
📉 Bearish scenario: While trading below 6,590, momentum favors a drop toward 6,571. A confirmed break under this level could extend the decline to 6,550 → 6,527.
📈 Bullish scenario: A 1H close above 6,590 would shift bias bullish, opening the way toward 6,604 → 6,631.
Key Levels
Pivot: 6,590
Resistance: 6,604 – 6,631
Support: 6,571 – 6,550 – 6,527
Bias: Bearish while below 6,590; bullish breakout confirmed only on a 1H close above this pivot.
SPX500USD – Important Levels Below (Watch for Next Week)The S&P 500 is holding near all-time highs. When markets sit at extremes, it’s useful to map out where the structure lives underneath. These are levels that:
Could act as strong support if price pulls back (buy interest).
Or, if broken, could accelerate downside momentum into deeper zones.
Here are some confluent areas to keep in mind for next week (as today is Friday):
6.525 – 6,534 → Weekly vWAP, weekly time POC, and a poor low.
6,495 - 6,506 → Naked weekly POC and naked daily POC.
6,455 – 6,479 → Naked daily, naked weekly, monthly vWAP, daily naked POC, weekly naked POC, current monthly POC, and weekly time naked POC. So clearly the biggest level to watch!
Why these matter: when multiple levels overlap (VWAP, POC, HTF highs/lows, etc, liquidity often pools there. That makes them “decision points” — either support for a bounce or, if broken, fuel for a larger move down.
If you’re new to terms like VWAP or POC, don’t worry — they can be confusing at first. Leave a comment and I’ll happily explain, or DM me if you prefer to ask privately.
This post is for educational purposes only. It is not financial advice or a trading signal.
ES (SPX) Futures Analyses for tomorrow Sep 12Overnight
Expect balance 6586–6596 with a modest bullish tilt. If ON accepts >6596.5, drift toward 6603–6606 is likely before NY.
Tomorrow (NY session)
Base case: Early range, then acceptance >6596.5 (close + clean retest) → expansion to 6606 → 6612 → 6616–6619 (HTF extension band).
Failure path: Rejection at 6596–6600 and acceptance <6586 → rotate 6581 → 6577; deeper only if 6577 fails (then 6566/6556).
Fundamentals (times ET)
10:00 — Univ. of Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Prelim, Sep). This is the only major macro print on deck; expect a 2–5m whipsaw around the release, then directional follow-through after displacement.
Today’s context: CPI (Aug) came in +0.4% m/m, +2.9% y/y; Core +0.3% m/m, +3.1% y/y, and Initial Jobless Claims rose to 263k (week ending Sep 6). Together: inflation still sticky but labor softening—into tomorrow this supports “range→up unless 6586 breaks.”
Melt-Up into FOMC - Post FED Expect CorrectionMore all-time highs
I shouldn't be upset (and I'm really not as the portfolio continues to make new YTD highs)
But technically, it is extremely frustrating to see nothing more than slow grind higher after slwo grind higher on the indexes - and also see blowout moves on individual stocks (ORCL, GOOGL, AVGO for example)
Rising Wedge still hasn't rolled over, resistance at 6500 hasn't been a wall yet
50 Day Moving Average is now over 90 bars from price. I could see price action melting up
into a crescendo or peak pre, during, or post FOMC and then fading lower after to find
some technical levels I've been eyeing for weeks
Enjoy the melt-up, just be ready for some action and volatility in the indexes, gold, silver,
bitcoin, and the bond/yield markets
I won't complain about YTD highs, but it's the caution ahead that I don't want to be
surprised by in the coming weeks
Plan accordingly - I'll continue to grind through it the best and safest way I know how
Thanks for watching!!!
Multi-Asset Execution Chart Analysis & TradesAnalysis Date : September 11, 2025
Trading Analyst : Institutional Intelligence Framework
Methodology : Enhanced Dual Renko Chart System with Optimized Technical Indicators
Executive Summary
Execution chart analysis validates the exceptional institutional opportunities identified in our structure analysis. All three primary equity indices show perfect technical confirmation of institutional positioning with strong momentum indicators. Commodity and currency markets reveal significant technical conflicts requiring defensive positioning adjustments.
Enhanced Indicator Configuration
DMI/ADX Visual Standards :
ADX (Green) : Trend strength indicator (>25 = strong trend)
+DI (Blue) : Bullish directional movement
-DI (Red) : Bearish directional movement
Line Weight : 3pt for enhanced visibility
Dual Stochastics Configuration :
Tactical (5,3,3) : %K (Dark Blue), %D (Teal) - Short-term momentum
Strategic (50,3,3) : %K (Black), %D (Red Circles) - Medium-term context
Primary Opportunities - Technical Validation (75-85% Total Allocation)
1. DOW JONES (YM) - 30-35% ALLOCATION
Classification : OPTIMAL RISK/REWARD - Superior Technical Confirmation
YM Execution View:
Execution Signal Analysis :
DEMA Status : Bullish alignment confirmed (black above orange)
ADX : 47.74 (highest trend strength among all indices)
+DI/-DI Ratio : 2.69:1 bullish dominance
Momentum Quality : Exceptional - strongest ADX with optimal positioning
Stochastics : Tactical 98.86/84.24, Strategic 98.86/84.02 (peak momentum)
Technical Trade Setup :
Bullish Scenario (80% probability) :
Entry : /MYM at current levels 46,050 (optimal positioning confirmed)
Technical Edge : Strongest ADX + minimal extension risk
Stop Loss : 45,000 (2.3% risk - best among indices)
Target 1 : 47,000 (+2.1% - close 40% position)
Target 2 : 48,000 (+4.2% - close 30% position)
Trail Strategy : 150-point swing lows on remaining 30%
Consolidation Scenario (15% probability) :
Range : 45,500-46,500 around YTD POC consensus
Strategy : Accumulate on any dips to 45,700
Advantage : Minimal downside to institutional support
Risk Management : Optimal positioning within institutional zone
Bearish Scenario (5% probability) :
Trigger : Break below 45,000 (institutional consensus violation)
Action : Reduce position by 50%
Probability : Very low given YTD POC validation and technical strength
Re-entry : Require fresh institutional accumulation evidence
2. NASDAQ 100 (NQ) - 25-30% ALLOCATION
Classification : EXCEPTIONAL MOMENTUM - Exceptional Institutional Backing
NQ Execution View:
Execution Signal Analysis :
DEMA Status : Strong bullish alignment (black above orange)
ADX : 44.91 (exceptional trend strength)
+DI/-DI Ratio : 2.90:1 bullish dominance (highest among indices)
Momentum Quality : Exceptional directional bias
Stochastics : Tactical 88.27/80.21, Strategic 88.27/80.21 (strong sustainable)
Technical Trade Setup :
Bullish Scenario (75% probability) :
Entry : /MNQ at current levels or pullback to 23,700-23,800
Technical Edge : Highest +DI/-DI ratio with institutional backing
Stop Loss : 23,000 (4.3% risk)
Target 1 : 25,000 (+4.3% - close 50% position)
Target 2 : 25,500 (+6.1% - close 25% position)
Trail Strategy : 100-point swing lows on remaining 25%
Consolidation Scenario (20% probability) :
Range : 23,500-24,500 above institutional accumulation
Strategy : Scale into weakness, maintain core position
Management : Use tactical stochastics for entry timing
Support : 26.8:1 institutional backing provides confidence
Bearish Scenario (5% probability) :
Trigger : Break below 23,000 (Q3 POC violation)
Action : Exit all positions immediately
Reassessment : Wait for institutional re-accumulation
Probability : Very low given exceptional institutional support
3. S&P 500 (ES) - 20-25% ALLOCATION
Classification : SOLID CONFIRMATION - Strong Institutional Support
ES Execution View:
Execution Signal Analysis :
DEMA Status : Bullish alignment maintained (black above orange)
ADX : 41.32 (strong trend strength)
+DI/-DI Ratio : 1.74:1 bullish dominance
Momentum Quality : Solid institutional validation
Stochastics : Tactical 34.44/93.30, Strategic 98.26/95.30 (extreme overbought)
Technical Trade Setup :
Bullish Scenario (70% probability) :
Entry : /MES on any pullback to 6,450-6,500
Current Caution : Strategic stochastics extremely overbought
Stop Loss : 6,300 (3.8% risk)
Target 1 : 6,700 (+2.8% - close 50% position)
Target 2 : 6,800 (+4.4% - close 25% position)
Profit Management : Take profits on strength given overbought conditions
Consolidation Scenario (25% probability) :
Range : 6,400-6,600 around institutional levels
Strategy : Wait for tactical stochastics to reset before adding
Management : Reduce position size until momentum cools
Context : Strategic overbought suggests pause needed
Bearish Scenario (5% probability) :
Trigger : Break below 6,300 (institutional support failure)
Action : Systematic position reduction
Management : Tight stops given overbought technical readings
Re-entry : Wait for technical reset and institutional validation
Secondary Opportunities - Mixed Technical Signals (10-15% Total Allocation)
4. WTI CRUDE OIL (CL) - 8-12% ALLOCATION
Classification : INSTITUTIONAL CONFLICT - Defensive Positioning Required
CL Execution View:
Execution Signal Analysis :
DEMA Status : Bullish alignment (black above orange)
ADX : 42.19 (strong trend strength)
+DI/-DI Ratio : BEARISH 2.44:1 (-DI 42.10 vs +DI 17.86)
Critical Conflict : DEMA bullish vs DMI strongly bearish
Stochastics : Tactical 9.26/27.64, Strategic 27.64/33.61 (oversold setup)
Technical Trade Setup :
Bullish Scenario (45% probability) :
Entry Criteria : WAIT for +DI to cross above -DI for confirmation
Current Action : Reduce position size due to momentum conflict
Stop Loss : 61.50 (tight due to bearish momentum)
Target : 65.50 if technical alignment achieved
Risk Management : Maximum 1.5% account risk due to signal conflict
Neutral Scenario (35% probability) :
Range : 62.00-64.00 within institutional accumulation
Strategy : Maintain minimal defensive position
Monitoring : Daily +DI/-DI relationship for momentum shift
Institutional Support : Strong Q2 accumulation provides floor
Bearish Scenario (20% probability) :
Trigger : Break below 61.00 (institutional support failure)
Action : Complete position liquidation
Reason : Bearish momentum confirming institutional breakdown
Re-entry : 58.00 area (Q2 POC support) with technical confirmation
High-Risk Positions - Technical Deterioration (0-8% Total Allocation)
5. NATURAL GAS (NG) - 3-5% ALLOCATION
Classification : HIGH RISK - Institutional Disengagement Confirmed
NG Execution View:
Execution Signal Analysis :
DEMA Status : Bearish alignment (black below orange)
ADX : 42.79 (strong trend - bearish direction)
+DI/-DI Ratio : EXTREME BEARISH 6.30:1 (-DI 53.25 vs +DI 8.45)
Technical Reality : All major indicators bearishly aligned
Stochastics : Tactical 0.00/6.70 (maximum oversold), Strategic 51.98/65.70
Technical Trade Setup :
Bullish Scenario (20% probability) :
Entry Criteria : AVOID - all technical signals bearish
Required Confirmation : DEMA bullish cross + DMI reversal + institutional re-engagement
Current Action : Complete avoidance recommended
Speculative Only : Maximum 1% account risk if attempting reversal play
Neutral Scenario (30% probability) :
Range : 2.80-3.20 with declining institutional participation
Strategy : Avoid new positions, monitor for institutional return
Risk : 65% volume decline from Q1 peak activity
Liquidity : /MNG insufficient volume (13,991) for meaningful sizing
Bearish Scenario (50% probability) :
Continuation : Further decline toward 2.50-2.70 historical lows
Institutional Reality : Smart money disengagement pattern
Technical Confirmation : 6.30:1 bearish momentum supports decline
Strategy : Complete avoidance until institutional re-engagement
6. EURO FUTURES (6E) - 2-3% ALLOCATION
Classification : DANGEROUS EXTENSION - Technical Breakdown Confirmed
6E Execution View:
Execution Signal Analysis :
DEMA Status : Bearish crossover (black below orange)
ADX : 29.21 (moderate trend strength)
+DI/-DI Ratio : BEARISH 1.19:1 (-DI 29.21 vs +DI 24.49)
Extension Risk : 12.1% above YTD POC institutional consensus
Stochastics : Tactical 23.24/66.57, Strategic 74.26/90.89 (extremely overbought)
Technical Trade Setup :
Bullish Scenario (15% probability) :
Entry : AVOID - dangerous extension with technical breakdown
Existing Positions : Immediate systematic profit-taking required
Risk : Overextension + bearish technical = correction imminent
Management : Emergency profit-taking protocols engaged
Neutral Scenario (25% probability) :
Range : 1.1650-1.1800 at dangerous extension levels
Strategy : Avoid range trading given extension risk
Risk Assessment : All signals point to mean reversion
Professional Response : Defensive positioning only
Bearish Scenario (60% probability) :
Target : Return to YTD POC 1.0525 (-12.1% correction)
Technical Trigger : DEMA bearish cross + momentum deterioration
Strategy : Short opportunities on any strength above 1.1780
Entry : /M6E shorts with tight stops above 1.1820
Risk Control : Maximum 1% account risk given extension
7. GOLD FUTURES (GC) - 0% ALLOCATION
Classification : LIQUIDATION - High Risk Territory
GC Execution View:
Execution Signal Analysis :
DEMA Status : Bearish crossover from distribution highs
ADX : 34.91 (declining trend strength)
+DI/-DI Ratio : BEARISH 1.31:1 (-DI 34.91 vs +DI 26.64)
Extension Risk : 12.2%+ beyond ALL institutional positioning
Stochastics : Tactical 11.25/30.89, Strategic 89.46/93.86 (maximum overbought)
Technical Trade Setup :
Emergency Liquidation Protocol :
Immediate Action : Complete liquidation using market orders if necessary
Rationale : Void territory + technical breakdown = catastrophic risk
No Stops : Emergency exit protocols - immediate execution required
Reallocation : Proceeds to YM, NQ, ES primary opportunities immediately
Short Opportunity (High Probability) :
Strategy : /MGC shorts on any rallies above 2,690
Target : 2,380-2,400 (return to institutional zones)
Stop : 2,720 (tight risk control)
Correction Magnitude : 12-15% decline expected
Risk : Maximum 1% account risk for speculative short
Portfolio Risk Management Protocols
Position Sizing Framework
Maximum Risk Per Trade : 2% account value (1.5% for conflicted signals)
Portfolio Heat Limit : 15% total risk across all positions
Correlation Controls : Maximum 85% equity exposure given technical alignment
Cash Management : 5-10% opportunity fund for technical setups
Technical Signal Hierarchy
Primary Confirmation : DEMA + DMI + ADX alignment required
Entry Timing : Stochastics for tactical positioning optimization
Risk Management : Institutional levels for strategic stop placement
Profit Taking : Systematic protocol at 2:1, 3:1, trail remainder
Market Scenario Analysis
Scenario A: Continued Equity Strength (70% probability)
Characteristics : Technical momentum sustains institutional accumulation
Winners : YM, NQ, ES (maximize allocation to 85%)
Losers : GC, 6E (extension corrections accelerate)
Strategy : Aggressive equity positioning, complete defensive liquidation
Technical Catalyst : ADX strength maintenance + DEMA alignment
Scenario B: Technical Consolidation (25% probability)
Characteristics : Momentum indicators cool, range-bound trading
Management : Reduce position sizes, use stochastics for timing
Opportunity : Accumulate on pullbacks to institutional levels
Risk Control : Tighter stops, faster profit-taking on strength
Technical Signal : ADX decline below 35, stochastics reset
Scenario C: Technical Breakdown (5% probability)
Trigger : DEMA bearish crosses on primary indices
Action : Emergency position reduction protocols
Management : Systematic liquidation, increase cash to 25%+
Re-entry : Wait for institutional level retests with technical confirmation
Probability : Very low given exceptional institutional backing
Weekly Monitoring Checklist
Daily Technical Assessment
DEMA relationship maintenance across all positions
DMI momentum quality and directional bias confirmation
Stochastics positioning for entry/exit timing optimization
ADX strength validation for trend continuation
Risk Management Verification
Position sizing within 2% account risk per trade
Portfolio heat below 15% total risk exposure
Stop loss proximity to institutional support levels
Profit-taking discipline at predetermined targets
Technical Signal Evolution
Cross-asset momentum convergence/divergence analysis
Stochastics reset opportunities for position optimization
DEMA separation quality for trend strength assessment
Institutional level respect vs violation monitoring
Key Success Factors
Technical Execution Excellence
Signal Clarity : Enhanced visual indicators enable precise timing
Risk Discipline : Systematic adherence to technical signal hierarchy
Momentum Quality : ADX + DMI confirmation prevents false signals
Entry Optimization : Dual stochastics for tactical timing precision
Institutional Integration
Strategic Context : Structure charts provide positioning intelligence
Tactical Timing : Execution charts optimize entry/exit precision
Risk Management : Institutional levels anchor stop placement
Professional Standards : Both frameworks align for optimal decisions
Framework Validation Results
Primary Opportunities : Perfect technical confirmation of institutional intelligence
Risk Identification : Technical signals validate structure chart warnings
Professional Execution : Enhanced indicators enable institutional-grade precision
Capital Preservation : Systematic risk management across all timeframes
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S&P500 reactsd to US Inflation dataUS CPI rose to 2.9% YoY in August (vs. 2.7%), showing inflation is re-accelerating.
Markets still expect a 25bp Fed cut next week, but scope for deeper easing is reduced.
For equities, this means headwinds for tech and other rate-sensitive growth stocks, while defensives and commodity-linked sectors may hold up better.
Overall, the print adds to volatility ahead of the Fed meeting, with equities likely to trade cautiously.
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 6590
Resistance Level 2: 6610
Resistance Level 3: 6630
Support Level 1: 6440
Support Level 2: 6410
Support Level 3: 6380
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