Jacob's LadderAn Amped Up Pawn for a King. Are you ready for some more?
-1 MNQ @ 24999.50; Position: -1
+2 MNQ @ 25000.00; Position: +1
+2 MNQ @ 25110.00; Position: +3
-2 MNQ @ 25015.00; Position: +1; Profit: +28.18
+2 MNQ @ 25120.00; Position: +3
-2 MNQ @ 25025.00; Position: +1; Profit: +28.18
+2 MNQ @ 25130.00; Position: +3
-2 MNQ @ 25035.00; Position: +1; Profit: +28.18
+2 MNQ @ 25140.00; Position: +3
-2 MNQ @ 25045.00; Position: +1; Profit: +28.18
-1 MNQ @ 25050.00; Position: 00; Profit: +08.18
Total Profit: $120.90
From the above table our average Long Position was +2. We just traded a span of 50 points and made $120.90. And we have a Pawn we sold @ 24999.50. For now, that Pawn is a drag on profits. We all know that PX doesn't go straight up. Pullbacks are part of the PX action. At some time, we will be able to buy back that Pawn for a profit. If the PX never pulls back to 24999.50 that's OK. We will pick up other Pawns along the way and we will redeem them for profit. I typically redeem them for 200 points.
The typical way of trading +2 MNQ would look like this: qty 2 x 50 points - 1.82 commission = $98.18. Don't forget the stop loss. You must have a stop loss. Or so they say. End of story.
Compare that with our profit of $120.90
120.90 - 98.18/98.18 x 100% = 23.14116%
We made an extra 23.14116%. That adds up to real $$$. Add to that some Pawns you buy back along the way and we're flush. But that is not the end of the story. We did not use any stops. Not one.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Trade ideas
NQ range levelsWe have a clearly defined range to now buy low and sell high, then pray for the breakout in your favor.
The Peak Vol and S/R levels are my areas to trade reactions. Not looking for anything long over Peak Vol unless very strong buying comes in.
The hopium trade for the day is to get short at the local GP at Peak Vol and break the lows.
NQ & ES After Hours Comment Thursday 16-10-2025Observing the recent price action, it’s clear that price failed to find meaningful support within those blue zones — however, the sensitivity and reaction around these levels were evident.
The main mistake today was overlooking the fact that, just above the previous day’s highs — which the NQ managed to take out while the ES didn’t — there was a Fair Value Gap (FVG) on the daily timeframe. This area could easily have acted as a resistance zone and triggered a full reversal.
At the same time, the YM had two equal lows sitting just beneath current price, marking a strong liquidity pool.
Overall, it was a poor analysis day on my part — I was off, even though I did mention there would be short setups emerging. Hopefully, you recognized along the way that there was no valid long confirmation, and managed to stay out of losing trades.
Back here tomorrow at 08:45 AM NY time (45 minutes ahead of the market open).
PF
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NASDAQ 100 - US100 // Short Setup Macro Overview
After the daily structure break, the market retraced into the origin supply zone, confirming the redistribution phase.
Today, price re-entered the macro Value Area and is now approaching the VAH, where institutional activity may lead to a new redistribution cycle toward the lower value edge (VAL).
The medium-term bias remains bearish — the short-term structure has realigned with it.
Context Summary
– Daily: confirmed bearish structure after origin breakdown.
– Re-entry into macro VA after short-term extension.
– VAH at 25,130–25,227 aligns with supply + negative delta clusters.
– Fibonacci 0.75 level (25,228.50) marks the center of premium liquidity.
– Bias remains short below VAH.
Execution Plan
Bias: Short
Entry Zone: 25,087.50 → 25,228.50 (Supply + VAH + 0.75 Fib)
Stop Loss: 25,370
TP1: 24,800.00
TP2: 24,650.50 (VAL)
Trigger: Redistribution on negative delta cluster near VAH.
A trade I could've took, but wanted YOU to take instead! Im 5 years in this trading game, I see the market so vividly now. I thank God for everything. Through the struggles, losses and wins. I can see me quitting my 9 to 5 very soon. This is to show you guys that i eat between the lines on the 1minute timeframe. I really do this. I might start going live , I'll think about it. It might be too much pressure.
NQ Power Range Report with FIB Ext - 10/16/2025 SessionCME_MINI:NQZ2025
- PR High: 24992.25
- PR Low: 24936.50
- NZ Spread: 124.75
Key scheduled economic events:
08:30 | Initial Jobless Claims
- Retail Sales (Core|MoM)
- Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index
- PPI
AMP margins temp raised for pre-RTH expected economic volatility
Session Open Stats (As of 12:55 AM)
- Session Open ATR: 379.49
- Volume: 30K
- Open Int: 281K
- Trend Grade: Long
- From BA ATH: -1.8% (Rounded)
Key Levels (Rounded - Think of these as ranges)
- Long: 26020
- Mid: 23571
- Short: 21939
Keep in mind this is not speculation or a prediction. Only a report of the Power Range with Fib extensions for target hunting. Do your DD! You determine your risk tolerance. You are fully capable of making your own decisions.
BA: Back Adjusted
BuZ/BeZ: Bull Zone / Bear Zone
NZ: Neutral Zone
NASDAQ 100 E-mini Futures (NQ1!) – 4H OutlookPrice action has shown a strong recovery from recent lows, breaking above the previous structure and retesting key support. I’ll be looking for a buy opportunity on a clean break and retest of the red resistance zone (around 25,150–25,270).
If the level holds as new support, the next bullish target lies at the black resistance level near 26,100–26,200, which aligns with the higher-timeframe supply zone.
A failure to hold the red zone could invalidate the setup and shift focus back toward the lower liquidity area near 24,700.
Bias: Bullish continuation on confirmed retest
Entry: Break and retest of 25,150–25,270
Target: 26,100–26,200
Invalidation: Below 25,000
Powell Signals the End of QT — Relief Rally or the Calm Before?First, let’s look at the key points from Powell’s remarks at the 67th Annual Meeting of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE):
* The future path of monetary policy will depend on the assessment of data and risks.
* The balance sheet remains a vital tool of monetary policy.
* Fed officials will discuss the composition of the balance sheet.
* Balance sheet reduction (QT) could come to an end in the coming months.
* Inflation remains on an upward trajectory.
* The labor market shows signs of notable downside risks.
From this set of statements, my conclusion is that if the Fed and Powell start speaking more decisively about ending QT and halting balance sheet reduction, it would be highly significant.
It would indicate that the Fed is becoming increasingly concerned about the future of the labor market — and likely signals more aggressive and deeper rate cuts ahead.
Halting the balance sheet reduction while simultaneously cutting rates could provide some support to the U.S. economy and ease pressure on equities and financial markets.
However, if QT is paused but unemployment continues to rise, we should expect a sharp downturn in financial and equity markets.
Overall, given Powell’s dovish tone, my trading bias remains bearish, unless a strong technical reversal emerges.
That said, the U.S.–China trade tensions currently carry even greater importance in shaping market direction.
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NASDAQ 100 (NQ1!): Still Bullish! Wait For Valid Buys!Welcome back to the Weekly Forex Forecast for the week of Oct. 13 - 17th.
In this video, we will analyze the following FX market: NASDAQ (NQ1!) NAS100
The NASDAQ dumped last Friday with the Trump tariffs on China announcement. His latest tweet seems to have lowered the temperature on the tension. The markets have opened with a gap up.
The plan: look for valid buy setups, and stay with the overall trend. Avoid selling this market.
Simple.
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NQ Range (10-06-25, Week 2)Churning in the Churn Zone, back at Mid Level (ML) of range. Watch the 2 yellow dash levels, break to upper/lower churn range is redirect or counter move. Example, White arrow range play stall at 425 should reject to start or lower yellow arrow. Reverse that should NAZ drop to the start or yellow arrow (unless it is the big one). Still favoring the SHORT side and not chasing any upward moves. Go Fed, Tweets, Next Stimulus, Wash ST Capital Management & Margin Services, etc. Just seems like the lift on fumes is good set up for the counter move (if you can play that, example Wash St Hedge Fund). Ya think? No, why not?
Back to ATHs? Inverse Head & Shoulders Imminent!I’m starting to get a strong sense that price won’t fill the new week opening imbalance at 24,336. The Inverse Head & Shoulders pattern I’ve been anticipating all week looks ready to form — and if it does, I believe it’ll propel us right back toward all-time highs.
If price rips through 24,724, this idea becomes invalid, and I’ll reassess the chart for the next trade opportunity.
Lets see how this plays out!