Target areas - NQ price for Market open.10/8/25 - These are the target areas - NQ price for Market open depending if price moves up or down. Will look for trades into these areas.
Trade ideas
idea on a chartWe have a great set up here a flag pattern.US stock futures marched higher on Wednesday as Wall Street waited for the latest Federal Reserve minutes to provide hints to future policy amid a shutdown-driven dearth of data.
Trading Secrets of the Global Market1. The Power of Liquidity: The Secret Pulse of Global Markets
Liquidity is the heartbeat of global trading. It determines how easily assets can be bought or sold without affecting prices dramatically. But here’s the secret — liquidity is often manufactured and manipulated by major institutions to create traps for smaller traders.
Large institutional players — like central banks, sovereign funds, and hedge funds — know that market liquidity hides in plain sight. They place massive orders in specific price zones to lure retail traders into believing that demand or supply is surging. Once small traders jump in, these giants reverse their positions, triggering stop losses and creating price whipsaws.
In forex and commodity markets, liquidity pockets are created intentionally to hunt for stop orders. The secret for smart traders? Follow liquidity, not emotions. Watch where volumes cluster, study order books, and track institutional footprints — not just price movements.
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Volume Profile is one of the most underrated tools used by professional traders. It reveals where the most trading activity occurs — the zones where institutional traders are accumulating or distributing assets quietly.
Here’s the trick: price shows you what happened; volume shows you why it happened.
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The foreign exchange market (Forex) is the largest and most liquid market on the planet, with over $7.5 trillion traded daily. What few realize is that forex dictates the rhythm of global finance — from stock valuations to commodity prices and even real estate trends.
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In the 21st century, the real battle in trading is fought by machines. Over 70% of trades in developed markets are now executed by algorithms — automated systems that analyze data, detect inefficiencies, and act in microseconds.
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Institutional players use high-frequency trading (HFT) to manipulate spreads, trigger retail orders, and profit from market micro-movements invisible to the naked eye.
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While retail traders obsess over short-term charts, the world’s top hedge funds — like Bridgewater Associates or Renaissance Technologies — think macroeconomically.
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Interest rate policies by central banks.
Commodity cycles tied to inflation.
Debt-to-GDP ratios of major economies.
Trade wars and sanctions impacting global supply chains.
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Rising U.S. interest rates strengthen the dollar but hurt emerging market equities.
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Here’s one of the most guarded truths of trading — markets move on emotion, not logic.
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Global trading floors call this the contrarian principle — “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.”
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No entity influences global markets more than central banks. Institutions like the U.S. Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank (ECB), and the Bank of Japan control liquidity flows, interest rates, and currency valuations.
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While most retail traders operate on public exchanges, big institutions trade in dark pools — private markets where large transactions occur anonymously to avoid price shocks.
These dark pools allow hedge funds to buy or sell billions worth of shares without alerting the public. It’s where real price discovery happens, long before retail traders see the effects on charts.
The secret? Volume anomalies on public exchanges often reflect dark pool activity. When prices move strongly without clear news or retail volume, it’s usually institutional repositioning behind the scenes.
9. Global Intermarket Relationships: The Secret of Smart Correlations
Global markets are deeply interconnected. A secret weapon for top traders is intermarket analysis — understanding how different asset classes influence each other.
Here’s how professionals decode these links:
Bonds vs. Equities: Rising bond yields usually mean falling stock prices.
Commodities vs. Currencies: Gold and oil tend to move opposite to the U.S. dollar.
Equities vs. VIX Index: When the volatility index (VIX) rises, stocks often drop.
By reading these relationships, global traders anticipate shifts before they appear on individual charts.
It’s not about predicting one market — it’s about seeing the ecosystem of money flow between them.
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Every successful trader — from George Soros to Ray Dalio — agrees on one truth: risk management is the foundation of all trading success.
You can have the best analysis, perfect timing, and deep market insight, but without proper risk control, one wrong move can wipe you out.
Global trading pros follow strict rules:
Never risk more than 1-2% of total capital per trade.
Use stop-loss orders religiously.
Diversify across asset classes and regions.
Measure correlation exposure — don’t be overexposed to one trend.
The secret to surviving in global markets isn’t making the biggest profits — it’s avoiding catastrophic losses.
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War, elections, sanctions, and trade deals — these political moves shape global capital flows.
Savvy traders watch geopolitical triggers like hawks.
Examples:
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Sent energy prices soaring.
U.S.-China trade tensions: Moved technology and semiconductor stocks.
Middle East instability: Affects crude oil, defense stocks, and gold.
The secret is not reacting emotionally to political news — but identifying who benefits and who loses economically from these events.
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The biggest myth in global trading is that success comes from fast trades. In reality, the most profitable traders think in years, not minutes.
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Global wealth is built through strategic accumulation, not impulsive speculation.
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The global market is a living organism — complex, unpredictable, and endlessly fascinating.
The secrets of successful trading aren’t mystical formulas or insider tips — they are disciplined habits, macro understanding, and emotional control.
To thrive, you must:
Follow liquidity and volume, not just price.
Think globally, not locally.
Manage risk like a professional.
Learn how economies, currencies, and emotions intertwine.
In a world where data moves faster than thought and algorithms trade faster than humans blink, the real edge lies in wisdom — understanding the forces beneath the surface.
Master these secrets, and you won’t just trade in the global market — you’ll understand its rhythm, predict its mood, and profit from its every pulse.
NQ Power Range Report with FIB Ext - 10/8/2025 SessionCME_MINI:NQZ2025
- PR High: 25083.25
- PR Low: 25054.50
- NZ Spread: 64.25
Key scheduled economic events:
13:00 | 10-Year Note Auction
15:00 | FOMC Meeting Minutes
Session Open Stats (As of 12:45 AM)
- Session Open ATR: 263.72
- Volume: 21K
- Open Int: 287K
- Trend Grade: Long
- From BA ATH: -0.9% (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
Another update NQUpdating this trade to replace MNQ trade as well. Same trade but on NQ instead> Updated the other trade
MNQ1! Shorts to RTH Range for Monday 10-6-25This is my idea for Monday Oct 6 2025 that MNQ1! can be a bearish day looking for levels 24,980.
NQ Open Gap UpdateStrange day, did not expect the premarket pump, otherwise I would have bought the puts this morning instead of yesterday afternoon. No big deal, I made money today.
I closed my puts at the top of the gap, and noticed that the gap didn't completely fill. (QQQ did, but I looked at other Nas futures, they didn't fill either.)
Does it matter? Just a couple of points? Looks like it does because futures are red. I did not re-enter into puts because sometimes the gap will fill overnight, then they can pump in the morning. However, I think RSI is gonna head to oversold, not going long until then.
ANyways, futures gap almost always fill. I think there was one this spring that did not fill. I was busy moving, so I didn't update that post.
Also, my MFI indicator doesn't seem to be working right now, or there's no money flowing into futures. That's bearish.
NQ Open GapFutures gapped up on election results in Japan (see Nikkei, wow), expecting gap to fill sooner than later. Guessing it's gonna be a whipsaw next day or two.
MFI almost oversold as well.
NQ: 266th trading session - recapDidn't trade loong today - got some health issues rn and I just CANNOT focus. Not ideal but well what can I do. Won't be here tomorrow, school...
Target areas - NQ price for Market open.10/7/25 - These are the target areas - NQ price for Market open depending if price moves up or down. Will look for trades into these areas.
7 oct looks short to melooking at the market today.
usa players have shown great strenght to short the markert.
so as seen on the video .
entry in blue 25248
target in 25028
stop in red 25291
have fun
Elektra
NASDAQ Future long: after resitance broken, new support formed Current Analysis: Nasdaq futures are currently facing a critical support at 22100
I see the chance of a Bullish rebound:
Support Strength: This support was a resistance in past weeks, then it was broken on Feb 14th and act as support in last 3 days.
Additionally, from Dec. 17th to February 12th, price formed a triangle that was broken up on Feb.13th.
Expected Movement: If the price successfully breaks above 22100, I expect it to rally towards the $22400 area.
Action Plan:
Entry Point: entered long with limit order at 22100
Target: Set a target in the $22425 (high of December 17th)
Stop Loss: Place a stop loss at 21937.75, below minimum of Feb.20th and with Risk/Reward Ratio of 2.
NQ Power Range Report with FIB Ext - 10/7/2025 SessionCME_MINI:NQZ2025
- PR High: 25197.00
- PR Low: 25135.25
- NZ Spread: 138.25
No key scheduled economic events
Session Open Stats (As of 12:25 AM)
- Session Open ATR: 263.48
- Volume: 20K
- Open Int: 288K
- Trend Grade: Long
- From BA ATH: -0.4% (Rounded)
Key Levels (Rounded - Think of these as ranges)
- Long: 25204
- 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
NQ: 265th trading session - recapGood session today - and long. Almost exactly an hour. I'm just trying out something to expand my system rn, that's why the red arrow.
NQ - Week 41Weekly candle was boxed and dragged the right until next week.
Dropped down 1 timeframe to the Day and marked the BackSide (BS) & FrontSide (FS) of the nearest range - A range for me is 2 or more of the same color candle so Accumulation ranges and Distribution ranges..
I went down 1 timeframe to the 4hr and marked nearest candles to price - a FS candle and 2 ranges all with the same wicked level with label BS / FS
I went down to the 1hr timeframe and did the same but notice the Inv. BS level is a solid color. Inverse levels, when dashed are usually resistance unless solid.
I see a lot of support under price nearest the orange 4 hr accumulation trend and hourly inv. BS at $24,995.
NQ - SHORT SETUP [Trade of Risk – Counter-Trend Setup]Description:
Market retraced into a supply zone aligned with the 75% premium line after a clean breakdown.
This setup represents a counter-trend trade, with limited statistical edge but potential short-term opportunity if rejection confirms at supply.
Risk is defined above the inefficiency gap.
🔹 Bias: Short (counter-trend)
🔹 Zone: 25,095 – 25,125
🔹 Invalidation: Acceptance above 25,210
🔹 Comment: I don’t like retracement trades — winrate is lower, but R:R remains favorable.
NQ 30-Min: Heavy Volume Zone Support at 24,680At 24,680, there’s a key support where buyers aggressively stepped in after sellers failed to push lower. This heavy volume zone marks the start of a new uptrend, and if price pulls back, I expect buyers to defend this area again with a strong reaction upward.
Week 2 OctoberAnalysis of my levels from End of September into upcoming week 2 of October. These are the areas and levels I am looking into.
NQ Power Range Report with FIB Ext - 10/6/2025 SessionCME_MINI:NQZ2025
- PR High: 25058.50
- PR Low: 24995.00
- NZ Spread: 142.0
Session Open Stats (As of 12:15 AM)
- Session Open ATR: 267.04
- Volume: 21K
- Open Int: 280K
- Trend Grade: Long
- From BA ATH: -0.3% (Rounded)
No key scheduled economic events
Open weekend gap up: +0.07%
Key Levels (Rounded - Think of these as ranges)
- Long: 25204
- 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
NQ FUTURES IDEA 10/06We are looking to re test the top of 25,196 NQ but first we will drop to 24,975 NQ. I think we trade around this 24,975 range and then start pushing back up to re test 25,196 NQ.
NQ TradesB wave is in. Currently within 1st minutte wave of the intermediate C wave down, of the current 4th wave. Entry of the 382 retracement of the most recent 3rd wave, SL coveres upto 618. Looking for just 161.8% trend based fib of the 1-2 waves. Effectively predicting the terminus of the 3rd wave, we then allow a 4th to occur, then 5 to complete the first wave down of the C wave. Bosch.
NQ: 264th trading session - recapNot a great session for the bears - but it was a great learning experience. I'm starting to get the hang of ranging price action, I will use this to my advantage in future sessions...
Nasdaq-100 | Textbook OB Rejection SSL Target Hit.Price swept the internal liquidity (TS 🐢) and tapped into a premium Order Block (OB), showing clear signs of rejection. This confirms a potential shift in market structure with bearish momentum building up. Alhumdulillah Target Hit✅️
🔹 Key Points:
Buy-side liquidity (BSL) taken before OB mitigation
Strong rejection from OB + Breaker Block (BB) zone
Market structure shift confirmed on 15m
Targeting sell-side liquidity (SSL) below recent swing lows
As long as price remains below the OB, bearish continuation is expected. Watch for short setups aligned with internal structure breaks.
