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Russell 2000 ~ Breakout Confirmed 3,000 Target On TrackRussell 2000 Technical Update The Russell 2000 breakout from its multi year consolidation remains intact and is now confirmed by multiple monthly closes above former resistance. The anticipated pullback has played out as expected, providing validation of the breakout structure and keeping the measured move toward the 3,000 area firmly in play. This update reviews what has developed since the original breakout signal and why the next leg higher remains the dominant path. What Has Developed Since the Breakout In October, the Russell 2000 recorded a monthly close above the November 2021 highs near the 2,450 area. This marked a confirmed breakout from a five year consolidation range. At the time, a pullback to retest former resistance as support was expected. That scenario unfolded precisely. Price retraced into the 2,280 to 2,350 zone, aligning with the 0.5 to 0.618 Fibonacci retracement levels. Buyers stepped in at support, and November closed back above the breakout level. December has continued to hold above this zone, reinforcing the validity of the move. Two consecutive monthly closes above a five year resistance level typically signal institutional participation rather than a short term false breakout. Current Technical Structure Breakout Confirmation Monthly closes remain above former resistance near 2,350. This area now acts as structural support. Fibonacci Alignment The pullback tested the 0.236 retracement near 2,280 and held. Price is currently trading above the 0.236 retracement, reinforcing bullish structure. Trend Conditions Long term moving averages are rising beneath price. Higher lows continue to form on the monthly timeframe. Volume has expanded on advances, supporting the breakout. The initial breakout phase is complete. Price is now transitioning into the continuation phase. Why the 3,000 Target Remains Valid Measured Move Projection The five year range spans roughly 1,640 to 2,481. Projecting this range from the breakout level produces an upside target above 3,300. Conservative Targeting Using approximately 80 percent of the measured move yields a zone near 3,150. Rounding to 3,000 provides a conservative target that accounts for volatility and market noise. Fibonacci Extensions Higher timeframe Fibonacci extensions cluster between 3,200 and 3,300, reinforcing the broader target zone. From current levels near 2,400, the move to 3,000 represents approximately 25 percent upside. Review of the November Pullback Entry The outlined plan called for a pullback into the 2,280 to 2,350 area with invalidation below 2,150. Price reached 2,282 in November, directly into the projected support zone. Buyers defended the level, price rebounded, and structure remained intact. Risk to reward at entry was approximately 5 to 7 percent risk for 25 to 30 percent potential upside, producing a favorable asymmetric profile. Why This Move Is Still Early Cycle Timing The breakout occurred recently on a monthly timeframe. Large structural breakouts often take 12 to 18 months to reach measured targets. Institutional Rotation Small caps underperformed for several years. Capital rotation into this segment typically unfolds gradually, not in a single move. Participation Profile Retail participation remains focused on large cap technology. Breakouts that are not yet widely discussed often offer the best continuation potential. The breakout is confirmed, but it is not yet fully recognized. Macro Environment Interest Rate Outlook Falling or stabilizing rates tend to favor small caps due to their higher sensitivity to financing costs. Economic Backdrop The absence of recession supports domestically focused companies that dominate the Russell 2000. Valuation Context Small caps continue to trade at a valuation discount relative to large caps, creating room for multiple expansion. Technical structure and macro conditions are currently aligned. Risk On Correlation With Crypto Historically, sustained Russell 2000 breakouts coincide with improving liquidity conditions. These environments often support digital asset strength. Bitcoin has already advanced meaningfully since the Russell held its breakout. Continued small cap strength would support a broader risk on regime. This relationship is contextual rather than predictive and should be monitored rather than assumed. Positioning Framework Exposure Options IWM ETF, RTY futures, or structured options depending on experience and risk tolerance. Risk Management A monthly close below 2,280 would weaken the breakout thesis. The 3,000 area remains the primary target, with 3,200 as an extended objective. Time Horizon This structure favors a medium to long term outlook rather than short term trading. Monthly closes carry more weight than daily volatility. Invalidation Risks • Monthly close below 2,280 • Macro driven risk off events • Unexpected policy tightening • Broad market trend deterioration If invalidated, losses remain defined and manageable relative to upside potential. Psychology of Structural Breakouts Early stages feel uncertain. Confirmation feels uncomfortable. Obvious trends tend to appear near the latter stages of a move. This breakout is confirmed, but not yet crowded. Summary • Five year breakout confirmed with multiple monthly closes • Support held at the anticipated retracement zone • Measured move targets 3,000 to 3,200 • Upside approximately 25 to 30 percent from current levels • Risk remains defined below structural support The most difficult part of the trade was the breakout itself. The market is now in the follow through phase. Important Disclaimer This analysis is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. All markets involve risk, and technical patterns can fail. Always apply appropriate risk management, conduct independent research, and trade in alignment with your risk tolerance.
CME_MINI:RTY1!Long
by RB_T
Analysis for What’s Coming - AI Bubble Sentiment The US markets have been described as “on a rally” for quite some time. I would not agree if it is meant to describe the overall US market, but would agree if it refers specifically to AI or tech stocks. Why? Among the four major US indices, the Russell—representing a much broader base of US-listed companies—continues to struggle to break above its high from last year, even though the others have far surpassed it. In fact, it has since corrected by 9.5% since its all-time high just last month. After that, the other indices are also following suit only in the past few days, breaking below this uptrend that started in April. Micro E-mini Russell 2000 Index Ticker: M2K Minimum fluctuation: 0.10 index points = $0.50 Disclaimer: • What presented here is not a recommendation, please consult your licensed broker. • Our mission is to create lateral thinking skills for every investor and trader, knowing when to take a calculated risk with market uncertainty and a bolder risk when opportunity arises. CME Real-time Market Data help identify trading set-ups in real-time and express my market views. If you have futures in your trading portfolio, you can check out on CME Group data plans available that suit your trading needs www.tradingview.com
CME_MINI:M2K1!Short
by konhow
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RTY Box LevelsI've taken some time to chart the Russell 200, and I have to say the box is looking quite excellent. Nice and clean levels, makes a fella wanna put a bid in. I am not used to trading this name(literally traded it the first time on Monday), but it seems like a good time so far. I'll be on the look out for LBAFs and LAAFs, no directional bias just trading what is seen atm. If a look below and fail occurs and is sustained at the upper box, then it is objectively a long (especially if we trade lower first w/a failure to go lower), otherwise if we trade through the level w/ continuation or trade higher first and fail, then a LAAF would take us within the middle box's range. Trading higher first and failing is more bearish than trading lower first. Trading lower first and failing to go lower is more bullish than trading higher first. I like to keep these concepts in mind as I wait for the opening and initial balance ranges to form intraday, and from there, I can form an opinion and initiate a trade.
CME_MINI:RTY1!
by The_Villain_777
Zigzag Structure in Russell (RTY) Nears Resolution Around 2300The short-term Elliott Wave outlook for the Russell 2000 Index (RTY) indicates that the decline from the October 25, 2025 peak is unfolding as a zigzag corrective structure. From that high, wave 1 concluded at 2473.9, followed by a corrective rally in wave 2 that terminated at 2517.2. The Index then extended lower in wave 3, reaching 2419.6. A brief recovery in wave 4 ended at 2483.4, while the final leg, wave 5, completed at 2386.6. This sequence marked the completion of wave (A) at a higher degree. Subsequently, the Index corrected higher in wave (B), which concluded at 2486.67, as illustrated in the accompanying one-hour chart. From that point, the Index has resumed its descent in wave (C), which is unfolding internally as a five-wave diagonal. Within this structure, wave 1 ended at 2353.8, and the corrective rally in wave 2 peaked at 2409.1. Wave 3 then declined to 2321.9, followed by a modest rebound in wave 4 to 2371.6. The Index is expected to extend lower in wave 5, thereby completing wave (C) of ((4)). The projected downside target lies within the 100%–161.8% Fibonacci extension range from the October 27 peak, spanning 2316.3 to 2307.4. In the near term, as long as the pivot high at 2486.6 remains intact, any rally is anticipated to fail in three, seven, or eleven swings, paving the way for further downside pressure.
CME_MINI:RTY1!
by Elliottwave-Forecast