SP500FT trade ideas
YOU MAY LIVE TO SEE MANMADE HORRORS BEYOND YOUR COMPREHENSION :)"Beyond Technical Analysis" aka "Wave Analysis > Shingo Waves"
Some very notable calls in recent years:
SPREADEX:NIKKEI and TVC:DJI both to 40k (over 1y in advance)
CRYPTOCAP:BTC pico bottom at 15k and recent local top at 70k
FX:EURUSD pico bottom & TVC:DXY pico top at 115
TVC:USOIL pico bottom at 68
NASDAQ:SMCI mega breakout at 100
NASDAQ:NVDA mega support at 120
NASDAQ:TSLA pico bottom at 105
NASDAQ:NFLX pico bottom at 165
I've also absolutely NAILED _both_ OANDA:XAUUSD and OANDA:XAGUSD breakouts in their entirety (@ see history)
Most underrated chart?? /// S&P500 /// $7500 bull market targetMost underrated chart out there? We are on the end of raging bull run where we broke out in 2013 and been going higher and higher since then. We gone top out at around $7500. The two green circles is where the points on the ray line is and the two other ray lines is a clone of that bottom line. Hope the chart is helpful. The stage is set. Hope this chart is helpful.
Will the Stock Market Ever Top?When it does, how long will that top last?
The question on the minds of many is just how high this blow-off top in the stock market will go. The cyclical bull market is running a bit long in the tooth and, by every conceivable measure, should be due for a healthy correction at the very least.
No, we’re not talking about the bull market run from the Tariff Tantrum lows in April; we’re talking about a 16-year run-up from the 2009 lows of the Great Financial Crisis—a low, in my view, that was never allowed to clear adequately.
The chart below illustrates the short-term, quintessential V-shaped recovery rebound from the April lows this past spring. These instant recoveries to fresh all-time highs have been a hallmark since the COVID bottom in 2020.
The daily chart above shows five clear waves of advance within a larger broadening pattern. Though a top can form at a moment’s notice from this point forward, the daily chart indicates two outstanding upside price targets at 7,006.88 and 7,431.22, respectively—each a Fibonacci extension of previous wave relationships.
Near-term downside targets ripe for the taking amid any meaningful pullback are represented by the four open gaps listed in the daily chart.
Next, we’ll zoom in a bit closer, looking at a 3-hour chart just before today’s close, with the S&P down slightly, just over half of one percent.
The shaded box above the price action illustrates an upside target window ranging from 6,704.45 on the low end to 7,006.88 on the high side, with an additional target of 6,710.67—also near the lower end of the range. The session’s high earlier was 6,699.52, less than 5 points from the threshold of our standing target window.
I’ll close out this stock market update with our long-term trading chart, which tracks the S&P’s weekly bars from the COVID low.
Above, you can see the broadening pattern mentioned earlier, along with another upside Fibonacci extension target noted at 7,431.22 and an important weekly gap at the 5,720.10 level.
The long-term buy-and-sell indicators at the top and bottom of the chart are not designed to capture or pick tops and bottoms; rather, they aim to capture the lion’s share of a given long-term trend and help you avoid devastating crashes and extended bear markets.
The lower-panel histogram issues buy signals a bit earlier and sell signals a bit later, while the upper-panel crossover study tends to be more active, issuing sell signals earlier and buy signals later.
Regardless of where and when the market tops—if it ever does—at the rate we’re going, be mindful of the risks inherent in making assumptions and extrapolating past performance into future expectations. Why? Because amid the Fourth Turning, old rules may no longer apply, and market tops may last much longer than we have become accustomed to.
US 500 in a "melt-up" phaseOutlook
US 500 is currently in a "melt-up" phase, trading near record highs, with a positive bias for the short to medium term. The primary drivers are strong earnings, recent Federal Reserve rate cuts, and continued investment in the technology and AI sectors. While the market is showing some signs of consolidation and potential volatility, the overall trend remains bullish. Analysts are forecasting the possibility of the index reaching 7,000 by year-end, contingent on continued favorable macroeconomic data and a sustained dovish stance from the Fed. However, a degree of caution is warranted due to stretched valuations and geopolitical uncertainties.
Fundamental Analysis
The bullish sentiment is underpinned by solid fundamental support. Corporate earnings momentum is strong, with analysts forecasting a 9.4% growth in US 500 year end profits. This growth has surprisingly outpaced potential headwinds from trade tensions and economic slowdown risks. The market rally has been driven by a resilient corporate sector that has successfully expanded profit margins, even amid various economic challenges.
The market's performance is not solely based on a multiple expansion i.e., higher valuations, but is significantly supported by actual profit growth, which accounts for a substantial portion of the index's year to date return. This suggests that the rally is not a "bubble" but rather a reflection of genuine corporate strength. Furthermore, the market rally is beginning to broaden beyond the "mega-cap" tech stocks, with small-cap and value stocks showing renewed strength, a trend often associated with expectations of lower interest rates and a more robust, widespread economic expansion.
Technical Analysis
From a technical perspective, the US 500 is in an intermediate uptrend. The index is currently testing a key resistance zone between 6,675 and 6,700 points. The ability to break and hold above this range is crucial for a continued move higher toward the 7,000 target.
Resistance: The immediate resistance is in the 6,675 –6,700 range.
Support: Support to watch is 6,610 and a stronger support at 6,555. Holding above these levels is essential to maintain the current bullish trend. A break below 6,555 could signal a deeper correction.
Momentum: RSI suggests that while a period of consolidation or a minor pullback is possible, a major sell-off is not yet indicated by this metric alone.
Outlook: As long as the index holds above the stated support pivots, the technical outlook remains positive.
Analysis by Terence Hove, Senior Financial Markets Strategists at Exness
S&P500 push to another ATH?Momentum & Leadership:
The index hit another record high yesterday (+0.44%), with strength again concentrated in tech and the Magnificent 7. Nvidia’s AI-driven deal with OpenAI (+3.93%) fuelled risk appetite and extended the rally. YTD gains show a narrow breadth: S&P 500 +13.8% vs equal-weighted S&P +7.7%.
Macro Data Today:
PMIs (US, UK, Eurozone, Germany, France): Watch for signs of resilience in services vs persistent weakness in manufacturing. A softening read could weigh on cyclicals but leave tech defensives relatively insulated.
US regional activity (Philly Fed services, Richmond Fed manufacturing, business conditions): Key for growth sentiment after mixed signals in recent weeks.
Q2 current account balance: Low market impact.
Central Banks:
Fed Chair Powell, Bowman, Bostic: Powell’s remarks could influence rate cut expectations post-FOMC. A cautious tone might temper equity momentum, while dovish signals could extend the rally.
Trading Implications:
The S&P’s rally remains narrowly led by tech/AI, leaving breadth weak.
Today’s PMI prints and Powell’s speech are the main potential volatility drivers – stronger growth data may challenge Fed easing expectations (pressuring valuations), while softer data could reinforce rate-cut hopes and keep the rally alive.
Watch semiconductors and Mag-7 for leadership; broader market participation is still lagging.
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 6726
Resistance Level 2: 6747
Resistance Level 3: 6770
Support Level 1: 6655
Support Level 2: 6627
Support Level 3: 6605
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Could we see a bearish reversal?S&P500 (US500) is rising towards the pivot which acts as an overlap resistance and could reverse to the 1st support.
Pivot: 5,544.64
1st Support: 6,594.19
1st Resistance: 6,696.24
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Index Futures & Options1. Introduction to Index Derivatives
Financial markets thrive on two main goals: wealth creation and risk management. Investors, traders, and institutions constantly look for tools that can help them protect against uncertainties or magnify profits. One such set of tools are derivatives, financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset such as stocks, commodities, currencies, or indices.
Within the derivatives universe, Index Futures and Options are among the most widely traded instruments globally. They are not based on a single stock but on a basket of stocks represented by a market index like the S&P 500 (US), Nifty 50 (India), FTSE 100 (UK), or Nikkei 225 (Japan).
Why indices? Because they reflect the overall performance of a market segment or economy, making them powerful tools for broad-based speculation, hedging, and arbitrage.
2. What are Index Futures?
An Index Future is a standardized derivative contract traded on an exchange where two parties agree to buy or sell the value of an index at a future date for a pre-agreed price.
Unlike stock futures, index futures do not involve delivery of actual shares since an index itself cannot be delivered. Instead, they are cash-settled contracts.
For example:
Suppose the Nifty 50 index is at 20,000 points today.
You buy one Nifty Futures contract expiring next month at 20,100 points.
If, on expiry, Nifty closes at 20,500, you make a profit of 400 points × lot size.
If it closes at 19,800, you incur a loss of 300 points × lot size.
Key Features of Index Futures:
Underlying: A stock market index.
Lot Size: Fixed by the exchange (e.g., 50 units for Nifty in India).
Cash Settlement: No delivery of shares, only the difference in value.
Margin Requirement: Traders must deposit initial and maintenance margins.
Leverage: Small capital controls large exposure.
3. Mechanics of Index Futures Trading
Steps Involved:
Select Index Future (e.g., Nifty, S&P 500).
Choose Expiry (monthly, weekly in some markets).
Place Buy/Sell Order on exchange.
Margin Blocked: Initial margin required (5–12% typically).
Mark-to-Market (MTM) Settlement: Daily profits/losses adjusted in trader’s account.
Expiry Settlement: Final cash settlement at index closing price.
Example:
Trader A buys Nifty Futures at 20,000.
Next day Nifty closes at 20,200.
Profit = 200 × 50 (lot size) = ₹10,000 credited to Trader A.
This daily settlement ensures default risk is minimal.
4. What are Index Options?
An Index Option is a derivative contract that gives the buyer the right (but not obligation) to buy or sell an index at a pre-decided strike price before or on a specified expiry date.
Like futures, index options are cash-settled since indices cannot be delivered physically.
Types of Index Options:
Call Option (CE) – Right to buy index at strike price.
Put Option (PE) – Right to sell index at strike price.
The seller (writer) of the option, however, has the obligation to fulfill the contract if the buyer exercises it.
5. Types of Index Options (Call & Put)
Let’s simplify with an example using Nifty 50:
Call Option Example:
Nifty = 20,000.
You buy a Call Option (CE) with Strike = 20,100 at Premium = 150.
On expiry, if Nifty = 20,400 → Intrinsic value = 300; Profit = 150 (after premium).
If Nifty < 20,100 → Option expires worthless; Loss = Premium (150).
Put Option Example:
Nifty = 20,000.
You buy a Put Option (PE) with Strike = 19,800 at Premium = 120.
On expiry, if Nifty = 19,400 → Intrinsic value = 400; Profit = 280 (after premium).
If Nifty > 19,800 → Option expires worthless; Loss = Premium (120).
6. Pricing & Valuation Concepts
Index futures and options pricing depends on multiple factors:
Futures Pricing (Cost of Carry Model):
Futures Price = Spot Price × (1 + r – d)^t
Where,
r = Risk-free interest rate
d = Expected dividend yield
t = Time to expiry
Option Pricing (Black-Scholes Model):
Key Inputs:
Spot Index Level
Strike Price
Time to Expiry
Volatility
Risk-free Rate
Dividends
Options’ premiums consist of:
Intrinsic Value = Difference between spot and strike.
Time Value = Premium paid for future uncertainty.
7. Key Strategies using Index Futures & Options
Futures Strategies:
Directional Trading:
Buy futures if bullish on market.
Sell futures if bearish.
Hedging:
Long-term investors sell index futures to hedge portfolio risk.
Arbitrage:
Exploit mispricing between futures and spot market.
Options Strategies:
Protective Put: Buy puts to protect long portfolio.
Covered Call: Sell call against index holdings to earn premium.
Straddle: Buy call + put at same strike → profit from high volatility.
Strangle: Buy OTM call + OTM put → cheaper than straddle.
Iron Condor: Combination of spreads → profit in low volatility.
8. Role in Hedging & Speculation
Hedging:
Institutional investors with large portfolios use index derivatives to offset market-wide risks. Example: A mutual fund holding 500 crores worth of stocks may sell Nifty futures to hedge against a market fall.
Speculation:
Traders with directional views use leverage in index futures/options to profit from short-term moves.
Portfolio Insurance:
Buying index puts acts as insurance during market downturns.
9. Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages:
Efficient hedging tool.
High liquidity in major indices.
Cash settlement – no delivery hassle.
Lower cost compared to trading multiple individual stock options.
Good for expressing macro views.
Disadvantages:
Leverage magnifies losses.
Options can expire worthless.
Requires good understanding of pricing & volatility.
Market risks cannot be eliminated fully.
10. Risks & Challenges
Leverage Risk: Small move in index can wipe out margins.
Volatility Risk: Option buyers may lose premium if volatility drops.
Liquidity Risk: Smaller indices may have low volume.
Systemic Risk: Large index moves can create margin pressures across market.
11. Global Market Practices
US Markets: S&P 500 Futures & Options most traded globally (CME, CBOE).
India: Nifty 50, Bank Nifty dominate F&O segment (NSE).
Europe: FTSE, DAX index derivatives popular.
Asia: Nikkei 225, Hang Seng actively traded.
These instruments are also used by hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds to manage exposure.
12. Case Studies & Examples
2008 Financial Crisis:
Portfolio managers used index puts to hedge against market collapse.
Those without hedges faced catastrophic losses.
Indian Market Example:
During Budget announcements, traders use straddles/strangles on Nifty due to expected high volatility.
Global Funds:
US-based funds often use S&P 500 futures to hedge international equity exposure.
13. Conclusion
Index Futures & Options are powerful instruments that serve dual roles:
Risk Management (Hedging)
Profit Generation (Speculation & Arbitrage)
For institutions, they act as portfolio insurance. For traders, they provide opportunities to capitalize on short-term moves. However, they demand discipline, risk management, and understanding of market mechanics.
In a world where uncertainty is constant, index derivatives are no longer optional – they are essential for anyone engaged in serious investing or trading.
SPX Daily OutlookThe index continues to trade inside a well-defined rising channel. After setting a new ATH at point B, price retraced into a double bottom at C near the 6,600 support zone — aligning with the 0.328 retracement. The rebound from that level keeps the bullish structure intact.
⚡ Key Levels to Watch:
Support: 6,600 (double bottom / fib confluence)
Resistance: 6,670–6,700 (prior high & channel midline)
Upside target: 6,900 (channel top / point D projection)
As long as 6,600 holds, the path of least resistance favors a move toward 6,900. A decisive break below 6,600, however, would signal weakness and open the door to deeper downside.
US500 Post PCE OutlookThe short term outlook for the US 500 remains constructively bullish, with a bias towards further upside. The primary factor supporting this view is the recent in line Core PCE data 2.9% YoY, which matched expectations. This result has successfully alleviated fears of a more aggressive US Fed tightening path. The market interprets this steady inflation reading as giving the Fed "room to be patient" with future rate adjustments, thereby sustaining appetite for equities which are seen as risk assets. While the path forward may be choppy with volatility contained around current levels the overall momentum is positive and measured. Critical upcoming catalysts that could drive the next major move include future inflation prints, jobs data, and the start of the Q3 earnings season.
Fundamental Analysis
The market's resilience is built upon several key fundamental pillars:
Inflation Stability: The August Core PCE Index meeting expectations is the most significant fundamental driver, reducing the immediate risk of a growth stifling, aggressive Fed policy shift.
Corporate Strength: Underlying support continues to come from robust corporate earnings and sustained strong consumer spending. These elements suggest that the corporate sector can maintain profit growth even in the current economic environment.
Fed Clarity: Clear communication from the Fed regarding its path has reduced policy uncertainty, which generally supports higher equity valuations.
Sector Dynamics: There is evidence of defensive flows and sector rotation, indicating that investors are positioning for sustained but selective growth within the US economy, favoring both large caps and defensives in a measured approach.
Technical Analysis
The technical picture supports a consolidation phase near record highs, with momentum favoring a potential future breakout:
Resistance: The first resistance zone is identified between 6,675 and 6,700. A decisive, sustained break above this level would signal the next major rally attempt.
Support: Immediate support lies in the 6,605 - 6,570 zone. Maintaining price action above this band is crucial for keeping the constructive, short-term bullish trend intact.
Volatility: Volatility remains contained, reflecting the market's stability and lack of panic following the inflation data. Monitor technical indicators for overbought signals that might precede a pause or consolidation, but the sentiment remains constructive as long as key macroeconomic data remains steady.
Analysis by Terence Hove, Senior Financial Market Strategist at Exness
3 Dangers of Trading DOUBTDoubt.
It’s that little idiot in your head that whispers,
“What if you’re wrong?” or “Maybe this isn’t for you.”
It’s what stops you from achieving greatness.
It’s what keeps you in uncomfortable “comfort zones”
It’s what keeps you with the herd mentality of not doing anything.
And with trading, it’s the most dangerous trait to derail your hard earned work and progress.
Let’s stop the doubt and conquer those demons.
#1: DOUBT leads to Missed Opportunities
Have you ever hesitated on taking a trade?
Have you ever doubted your trading system?
Have you ever doubted your process?
Yep, that’s doubt working its dark magic.
Doubt makes you second-guess your analysis. It causes you to miss golden opportunities.
I am a big believer of risking money per trade in a way that it feels like pennies.
So whether it be 2%, 1% or even 0.5%.
Just think about this…
What do you have to lose? Very little right?
And whether you’re trading the JSE, Dow Futures or gold – you can manage your risk.
So, you might as well go ahead and risk little to make a little bit more.
The doubt might be there, but when you find that you’re taking the trades and winning and growing your portfolio more often than not – Doubt will disappear.
#2: DOUBT makes you Lose Confidence
Doubt and confidence are mortal enemies in life and with trading.
When doubt sets in, it gnaws away at your self-belief.
All of a sudden, you’re not just doubting your trades; you’re doubting yourself. And this destroys your integrity as a person.
And in trading, confidence is key.
Confidence is what will take you into battle with a plan and knowing how to protect yourself.
It allows you to execute trades with precision, even when there is a touch of uncertainty.
Doubt is like instead of grabbing a sword, you grab a feather duster.
So you need to learn how to build and maintain confidence in your trading.
How do you do that? Celebrate your performance, winning streaks, manage your losses and keep at it.
Doubt might try to shake your confidence, but resilience will keep you standing tall.
#3: DOUBT will lead you to change your System
Doubt doesn’t just mess with your mind; it messes with your system.
You start adding and removing elements.
You start changing and acting more on a discretionary manner.
When you start doubting your strategy, you’re tempted to tweak, tinker, and completely overhaul your approach.
These changes will make you feel like you’re back to the start of your journey.
And the inconsistency, doubt and confusion will manifest into another losing strategy.
Your trading system is your blueprint for success.
It’s built on research, experience, and fine-tuning.
But when doubt infiltrates, it can cause you to question the very foundation of your strategy.
Before you know it, you won’t even have a strategy anymore.
You’ll just act on impulsive trades. And this is one of the MAIN reasons traders blow their accounts.
Patience, Passion and Persistence are the keys to SUCCESS.
FINAL WORDS:
You now have the power to overcome doubt.
Save this article, print it and let’s stop doubting.
Missed Opportunities:
Doubt makes you hesitate and miss out on profitable trades.
Loss in Confidence:
Doubt erodes your self-belief, making you hesitant and indecisive.
Alter in Your Current Trading System:
Doubt leads to impulsive changes, disrupting your trading strategy.
Remember, every trader faces doubt.
It’s how you handle it that sets you apart.
Embrace confidence, trust your system, and watch your trading soar.
The Truth Behind Profitable TRADING ( must read)Please note : This post isn't meant to scare you away from trading. Quite the oposite. It's meant to show you what NO ONE TALKS ABOUT IT. Better to see it clearly now than learn it expensively later. This post comes from someone with more than 7 years of market experience
♾️How To Really Become Profitable?
Profitable trading is not about finding a magic holy grail, strategy, course or even mentor.
Of course, they can help you, but at the end of the day... You are the ONLY ONE behind the final click.
Profitable trading is all about you! but how?
Let’s get into it !
The average human is not wired to properly trade the financial markets...We are wired in the worst way to be a consistently profitable trader. Trading goes against the human psychology.
To all those learning to trade the financial markets, this game is not what you think it is.
Most books and courses simply do not paint an accurate picture of the reality. Most of traders think the only way to become profitable is focusing on the wrong things:
❌ WHAT WON'T MAKE YOU PROFITABLE
MORE INDICATORS
MORE HARD WORK
MORE TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
MORE WRONG EDUCATION
The truth is that all of these will never really bring you consistent results.
Here’s a list of 6 elements that from my experience are game changers. I will go deep in each element so that you can really understand. Do us a favor and please support and comment this IDEA so that we can reach more traders.
The first and most important element:
✅ PROPER RISK MANAGEMENT
That is the number one killer and doer.
For most traders, they open a position size much larger than they can mentally afford. The problem is that by over risking you automatically let emotions have control over you.
someone once told me:
When emotions increase, accuracy decrease.
Trading is a Game of probabilities you can do everything right and end up wrong and you can do everything wrong and end up winning. There is a random distribution of winning and losing trades. You must be ready to become confortable by losing. You must understand your degree of tolerance. Only you know your risk profile. Only you know what you can afford to lose
Only you know the weight of your current life situation. Only you know you risk apetite.
If you are having a bad situation with risk, just reduce your risk so you can get back the control. You must find the proper position size. This is not about the size of your account or the size of the position in dollars. It's about how confortable you are with proper position sizing.
PROPER POSITION SIZE IS ALSO MENTAL !
✅ PROPER PSYCHOLOGY
For most traders without seing consistent results, they believe their system needs some implementations or modifications, and they focus more on the “analysis” side by learning more stuff. They are in a infinite loop hoping to find that next holy grail. The truth is that you don't need more technical analysis indicators or course. You just need to sit in front of a mirror and understand how your bain acts when you trade.
You must understand how you are affected when trading.
There are many psychological aspects you should focus. We can talk years about it. I advise you to read Mark Douglas for that. One of the most important things is to Dissolve or reduce all your fears. You must learn to trade by dealing daily with your FEARS. You must understand and have a deep talk with yourself to see the way fear control your mind.
Here are 4 types of fears when it comes to trading:
Fear of being wrong
Losing money ,
Distribute profit
Missing out
By other side you must understand the neuro associative conditioning that created good trading habits and self-destructive habits.
Here are some examples of different neuro associative conditioning:
Pro trades see retracements as opportunity to add to their positions while newbies see retracements as threats and might close the trade in profit in a simple pullback.
Pro traders have hope when they have a winning trade and despair when they have a losing trade. While newbies have hope when they have a losing trade because they don't want to be proven wrong, they also have despair to distribute profits when they have a winning trade simply doing a pullback
there are infinite examples. EVERY TRADER HAS IT'S OWN neuro associative conditioning that make or break them.
✅ Healthy LIFE BALANCE
As Paul Sartre said, we are our choices.
What we do with our 24 hours will define the kind of person we are & we become. This is all about changing and adopting proper habits in your pro and personal life.
If you don't manage to balance your personal life... All those bad vibes will send resistive energy and when you get this energy you can either shut down or step through and doo exactly what you are supposed to do regardless. Take care of your personal habits and problems.
Avoid bad habits that drain your energy and focus on good habits that will make your BODY MIND perform well or at least well such as working out, sleeping well, eating clean etc...
Trading is not made for the undisciplined human being. Take care of your body & mind.
Before getting serious with trading, I I used to have a lot of bad habits that honestly, I’m not proud of it. But everything can change.
It’s all about building a proper internal well-being environment.
✅ THINK IN TERMS OF PROBABILITIES
Mismanaging risk is a bad habit. Most of traders have the worst trading habits because they asume the outcome and they don’t like to be wrong. They assume they know what the outcome will be, so they bail out of trades. They think it will make them more money, so they risk more in one single trade because they believe this trade is a high probability one that it will make them money. They have a trade by trade approach. they execute with a Can’t lose mentality
They assume that after a few wins the next trade is likely to be a winner, so they double up. They assume that after a few losses the next trade is likely to be a loss, so they do not execute or they reduce the risk.
It’s okay we all have been there.
By adopting simple proper” SERIES OF TRADE APPROACH” your outcome will change and you will become profitable in the long run. This is what we call think in terms of probabilities.
This is the approach that a few minorities of the traders use. This approach is not based on predicting anything; rather this is a precise pre-defined system of pulling the trigger when your system or edge presents itself, and the outcome of the trade is irrelevant. ALL YOU CARE IS about the outcome of a series of trades.
We take a series of trades, and we are entirely focused on the outcome of the series, and NOT the outcome of each individual trade. The outcome of each trade and attempting to predict the outcome of each and every trade is an uphill battle. You won't be able to predict the outcome of one single trade but yes you will be able to predict the outcome of a series of trades
✅ SOLID PREDEFINED EDGE
Mentors can transfer you knowledge but never experience. You need to use their experience to create your own plan make sure to set rules to find good trades execute those good trades and let those good trades play out. Trading is very personal. What might work for some might not work for you and that's okay. What might work for you might not work for someone else. Everyone is different.
✅ LASER FOCUS LEARNING CURVE
Those who make it in this business were laser-focused; they made a decision to either be right or wrong. A laser shines a coherent beam of light and is powerfully focused on a single point. That point will undergo immense heat or pressure. Same applies to learning to trade. It requires all your energy to be put forth on a single objective.
Compare this with a light bulb or the sun, which shines its rays outwardly with its energy distributed in all directions. You will barely feel the heat as the energy is unfocused and dissipates accordingly. This applies to those traders who have issues They doubt their decisions and jump from one strategy to another they chase the holy grail they change from system, they buy multiple courses, change of style etc….. There is million ways to make money in the markets but only you will make it with your own way. My advice if to become like a laser focus.
SOLID EDGE SOLID EXECUTION NOTHING ELSE.
Make a decision and instead become focused like the laser beam on what it is that you desire to develop, and you are more likely to achieve your target.
In order to keep in mind this, remember this quote of Bruce Lee “I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.”…
⚔️ Final Word
Trading can be simply if you focus on the right things and quit the wrong things.
US500 Remains in Bullish Trend. US500 remains in an overall bullish trend, recently reaching new record highs above 6,600, but market momentum is beginning to moderate as valuations stretch and profit-taking increases.
Fundamental Price Action Drivers
The main drivers are Fed rate cut optimism, strong earnings from big tech, and resilient consumer spending. These factors underpin risk appetite and support the rally.
Weak labor market and softer economic data are leading to expectations for ongoing monetary easing, keeping equities attractive despite elevated risks.
Rotation across sectors is visible, with technology and communication services acting as leaders while defensives and industrials lag.
Corporate earnings resilience and prospects of a "soft landing" continue to draw in buyers, but recent macro headwinds inflation, China trade are sparking caution and some volatility.
Technical Analysis
The index shows overbought technical signals, so any miss on earnings or hawkish surprise from the Fed could rapidly fuel a correction back to 6,490 or even 6,400.
While upward price targets 6,680 –6,725 remain feasible, consolidation or shallow pullbacks are likely in the near-term. Maintaining above 6,500 support for trend continuation is important, a break below increases risk for deeper downside toward 6,400.
Key Technical Levels
Support Zones: 6,610 (major) & 6,555 (pivot),
Resistance Zones: 6,680 & 6,725 (major target).
Analysis by Terence Hove, Senior Financial Markets Strategist at Exness
S&P 500 consolidated near a new high zoneThe S&P 500 consolidated near a new high zone of 6600 as markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s rate decision this week. Futures remain supported by expectations of a steady policy stance, while traders await Chair Powell’s commentary for guidance on inflation trends, labour market weakness, and trade risks.
Monday’s rally to record levels was fuelled by optimism surrounding U.S.–China trade talks and strong performance from the technology sector.
Technical Outlook
The Fed meeting and Powell’s tone remain the primary catalysts A decisive break above 6612 could open the way toward the next psychological resistance zone around 6720.
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US500 (S&P500) Projection📊 US500 (S&P500) Forecast | Intraday & Swing Outlook 🚀📉
Asset Class: US500 CFD (SPX, SPY, S&P500)
Current Closing Price: 6,661.8 (20th Sept 2025, 12:50 AM UTC+4)
🔎 Market Overview
The S&P500 remains highly volatile as it consolidates near all-time highs. Both bullish continuation and reversal traps are emerging.
We integrate Elliott Wave 🌊, Ichimoku ☁️, Gann 🔺, and VWAP 📏 tools to frame trade setups.
⚡ Intraday Technical Levels
Immediate Support: 6,635 – 6,610 🟢
Key Resistance: 6,690 – 6,725 🔴
VWAP Zones: Anchored support at 6,628 📏
RSI: Neutral (52) → room to swing both sides 📈📉
🎯 Intraday Trade Ideas
Buy (Scalp): 6,620 – 6,635 🛒
Target: 6,670 → 6,690 🚀
Stop Loss: Below 6,600 ❌
Sell (Scalp): 6,690 – 6,710 🛑
Target: 6,645 → 6,625 📉
Stop Loss: Above 6,730 ❌
⏳ Swing Trading Outlook
Swing Support: 6,580 – 6,520 📉
Major Resistance: 6,750 – 6,820 🚀
Ichimoku Cloud: Bullish bias (daily/weekly) ☁️
Wave Count: Elliott suggests Wave 4 consolidation before Wave 5 breakout 🌊
🎯 Swing Trade Ideas
Buy (Swing): 6,580 – 6,600 🛒
Target: 6,720 → 6,800 🚀
Stop Loss: 6,520 ❌
Sell (Swing): 6,750 – 6,820 🛑
Target: 6,640 → 6,600 📉
Stop Loss: 6,860 ❌
📐 Pattern Watchlist
⚠️ Potential Bull Trap: Above 6,725 – rejection zone
⚠️ Head & Shoulders risk: Breakdown below 6,580
📏 Gann Levels: Time cycle indicates critical reversal window next week
☁️ Ichimoku Twist: Signals momentum shift by month-end
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📈 Swing Bias: Bullish above 6,600, bearish below 6,580 🔑
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The US500 (S&P500) is at a make-or-break zone.
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