FTSE100 Breakout supported at previous consolidation zoneThe FTSE remains in a bullish trend, with recent price action showing signs of a breakout within the broader uptrend.
Support Zone: 10340 – a key level from previous consolidation. Price is currently testing or approaching this level.
A bullish rebound from 9490 would confirm ongoing upside momentum, with potential targets at:
10450 – initial resistance
10490 – psychological and structural level
10550 – extended resistance on the longer-term chart
Bearish Scenario:
A confirmed break and daily close below 10340 would weaken the bullish outlook and suggest deeper downside risk toward:
10307 – minor support
10250 – stronger support and potential demand zone
Outlook:
Bullish bias remains intact while the FTSE holds above 10340. A sustained break below this level could shift momentum to the downside in the short term.
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FTSE100 higher highs higher lows supported at 10336The FTSE remains in a bullish trend, with recent price action showing signs of a corrective pullback within the broader uptrend.
Support Zone: 10336 – a key level from previous consolidation. Price is currently testing or approaching this level.
A bullish rebound from 10336 would confirm ongoing upside momentum, with potential targets at:
10560 – initial resistance
10610 – psychological and structural level
10700 – extended resistance on the longer-term chart
Bearish Scenario:
A confirmed break and daily close below 10336 would weaken the bullish outlook and suggest deeper downside risk toward:
10295 – minor support
10250 – stronger support and potential demand zone
Outlook:
Bullish bias remains intact while the FTSE holds above 10336. A sustained break below this level could shift momentum to the downside in the short term.
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FTSE100 corrective pullback support at 10336The FTSE remains in a bullish trend, with recent price action showing signs of a corrective pullback within the broader uptrend.
Support Zone: 10336 – a key level from previous consolidation. Price is currently testing or approaching this level.
A bullish rebound from 10336 would confirm ongoing upside momentum, with potential targets at:
10560 – initial resistance
10610 – psychological and structural level
10700 – extended resistance on the longer-term chart
Bearish Scenario:
A confirmed break and daily close below 10336 would weaken the bullish outlook and suggest deeper downside risk toward:
10295 – minor support
10250 – stronger support and potential demand zone
Outlook:
Bullish bias remains intact while the FTSE holds above 10336. A sustained break below this level could shift momentum to the downside in the short term.
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FTSE 100 Index Climbs to a Record HighFTSE 100 Index Climbs to a Record High
The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released today showed a slowdown in inflation. According to Forex Factory, the annual figure came in at 3.0%, compared with 3.4% the previous month.
Media reports note that:
→ this marks the lowest level since March 2025;
→ the easing in inflation was driven by lower prices for petrol, air fares, food and education.
As a result, optimism prevails in the equity market, with expectations of monetary policy easing gaining traction. According to Trading Economics, the bullish trend is particularly evident in defence and mining stocks.
The chart of the UK’s FTSE 100 index shows the market in a clear uptrend, with a sequence of higher highs and higher lows allowing an ascending channel to be drawn.
Technical Analysis of the FTSE 100 Chart
Bullish strength is highlighted by:
→ the price’s decisive break above the 10,600 level and its ability to hold above it this week;
→ the behaviour of the line dividing the upper half of the channel into two quarters. This line acted as resistance throughout February but was broken to the upside today — and may now serve as support.
The RSI indicator has moved into overbought territory. However, given the strength of the fundamental driver, any pullbacks are unlikely to be deep.
It is reasonable to assume that bullish sentiment will continue to dominate the FTSE 100, with 10,750 — near the upper boundary of the long-term channel — potentially serving as a target for profit-taking.
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UK100 - TIME TO SWTICH TO KILLER MODETeam, We’ve been killing UK100 over and over — both sides, long and short. This is another premium setup.
SHORT ENTRY ZONES
Primary Short 10582–10593
Add‑On Zone- 10615–10625
Stop Loss 10665
TARGETS
Target 1: 10558–10542
Target 2: 10535–10506
Target 3: 10496–10482
Market Context
UK economic conditions are still in a hole — unemployment keeps rising month after month.
The only reason this index keeps pumping is because defense and tobacco companies are holding it up.
SWITCH TO KILLER MODE
LETS GO.
UK100 - Team Update – UK100 Short PlanWe’ve successfully shorted UK100 many times, and last night it pushed to a new high at 10520.
This is the zone we’ve been waiting for.
SHORT ENTRY PLAN
Primary Short Zone
10510–10535 STOP LOSS 10585
Risk Management
Once the price drops back below 10500, set a TRAIL stop loss at 10555 to protect capital.
Target 1: 10465–10435
Target 2: 10415–10385
Negative political news is circulating, and conditions could deteriorate further.
If sentiment turns risk‑off, UK100 is positioned for a clean pullback.
LETS GO
UK 100 Index – Recent Record High Still Within ReachThe UK 100 index posted a small gain yesterday to close at 10463 which is less than 1% from its most recent record high of 10543 seen on February 12th. The UK 100 is an index with a very limited technology weighting, packed full of ‘old world’ multi-national companies that generate well over 60% of their revenue from outside of the UK.
This composition has helped to insulate the index from the heavy selling pressure that has sporadically hit US and European indices during February, due to their heavier weighting towards businesses with AI exposure. After opening the month at 10230 on February 2nd, and briefly falling to a low at 10121, the UK 100 has moved steadily higher to register a monthly gain of 2.2% at current levels (10455, 0630 GMT).
However, the current UK 100 uptrend (more on this in technical section below) could face a stern test across the remainder of this week due to the release of some key UK economic data and earnings from Europe’s four largest mining companies all listed in the index.
In terms of economic data, traders will first have to negotiate today’s UK employment release at 0700 GMT, and then the latest CPI update which is due tomorrow at 0700 GMT. After the recent knife edge 5 to 4 vote by Bank of England (BoE) officials to keep interest rates unchanged earlier in February, traders may well be looking at these updates to confirm whether an interest rate cut will happen at their next meeting on March 19th.
Perhaps more important for the direction of the UK 100 could be the release of the earnings from Antofagasta (today, before open), Glencore (Wednesday, before open), Rio Tinto (Thursday, before open) and Anglo American (Friday, before open). These companies have seen their value surge $65 billion during 2026 according to Reuters, and whether that positivity continues both for the individual companies and the UK 100 could be heavily dependent on finding out if the surge in metals prices has translated into upbeat earnings and future revenue forecasts.
UK 100 Index Technical Update: Is the Trend Still Your Friend?
Since the UK 100 index recorded its first-ever close above the psychological 10,000 level on January 5th 2026, price action has remained positive, with a new all‑time high of 10,543 posted on Thursday last week. The move has formed a near‑classic uptrend, with buyers stepping in at progressively higher levels and each setback establishing support above the previous recovery high.
While traders may be looking for this positive pattern to extend in the coming sessions, the current move offers no guarantee of further price strength. Continued buying sponsorship is still required to drive prices higher and maintain the uptrend.
With that in mind, it remains prudent to monitor key support and resistance levels closely. This could help determine whether the recent price action reflects a continuation of upside momentum capable of producing new highs, or whether that momentum is beginning to fade and could lead to a period of price weakness.
Potential Resistance Levels:
If the current trend remains intact, the first resistance focus is the most recent recovery high at 10543. With Friday’s and Monday’s rally lifting prices back toward this area, 10543 now becomes a key level to watch in determining the possibility of further upside momentum. Closing breaks above this point may be needed to signal continued strength.
If confirmed, closing breaks above 10543 could signal a resumption of price strength, opening the way for a move toward 10634, which is the 138.2% Fibonacci extension. Sustained closes above 10634 could then open scope for further gains toward 10754, the 161.8% extension.
Potential Support Levels:
The Fibonacci retracements of the latest advance from the January 20th low to the 10543 all‑time high can be used to help highlight potential support levels to monitor across the remainder of this week. The 38.2% retracement at 10356 could mark the first key support zone should a correction in the UK 100 begin to develop.
As the chart above highlights, closing breaks below 10356 could expose further downside risks toward 10297, which is the 50% retracement. If that level also gives way, weakness may extend toward 10238, the 61.8% retracement.
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UK100 Selling signals- SHORTHello fellow traders,
Here is my idea on another index which is UK100- Check out this daily red candle and the volume, plus the divergency which can be seen on RSI, I am hoping to grab the profit with tp close to 9,900 checking the signals close to 9920. SL as indicated above the last daily candle (red)
Dont copy check as this is not a trading advise just my idea of the trade. Always protect your capital and don't go above 2% of the investment capital, good luck!
FTSE 100 Channel Up topped. Short-term sell opportunity.FTSE 100 (UK100) has been trading within a Channel Up since the November 21 2025 Low. The price hit yesterday the top (Higher Highs trend-line) of the pattern, completing a +3.56% rise since the last contact with the 4H MA100 (green trend-line). At the same time, the 4H MACD just formed a Bearish Cross.
These are the exact set of conditions on all previous Higher Highs tops for the Channel Up, so w expect a short-term correction targeting the 4H MA100 once more at 10240.
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UK100/FTSE100 - YOU BULLISH AGAIN, TIME TO KILLI’ve been waiting for the bullish fake‑out, and this is the zone we’ve been targeting.
Time to SHORT UK100 at 10400-10405
I will add more at 10480-10515 - STOP LOSS AT 10545
Target 1 at 10350-25
Target 2 at 10315-10295
Market Expectation
I expect the drop before US market open and during US market open.
DOW pumped hard last week — this is the perfect area for profit‑taking and a clean pullback.
UK100 is stretched, liquidity is thin, and this is where the market usually punishes late buyers.
LETS GO
FTSE100 bullish resistance retest at 10412The FTSE remains in a bullish trend, with recent price action showing signs of a corrective pullback within the broader uptrend.
Support Zone: 10246 – a key level from previous consolidation. Price is currently testing or approaching this level.
A bullish rebound from 10246 would confirm ongoing upside momentum, with potential targets at:
10412 – initial resistance
10490 – psychological and structural level
10555 – extended resistance on the longer-term chart
Bearish Scenario:
A confirmed break and daily close below 10246 would weaken the bullish outlook and suggest deeper downside risk toward:
10200 – minor support
10124 – stronger support and potential demand zone
Outlook:
Bullish bias remains intact while the FTSE holds above 10246. A sustained break below this level could shift momentum to the downside in the short term.
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UK100 H1 | Falling Towards 50% Fib SupportBased on the H1 chart analysis, we could see the price fall towards our buy entry level at 10,371.86, which is a pullback support that aligns with the 50% Fibonacci retracement.
Our stop loss is set at 10,308.08, which is a pullback support that aligns with the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement.
Our take profit is set at 10,473.07, which is a swing high resistance.
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FTSE 100 Index Wave Analysis – 18 February 2026- FTSE 100 Index broke the resistance area
- Likely to rise to resistance level 10800.00
FTSE 100 Index recently broke the resistance area between the resistance level 10500.00 and the two daily up channels from November and June of 2025.
The breakout of this resistance area accelerated the active intermediate impulse wave (3).
Given the overriding daily uptrend, FTSE 100 Index can be expected to rise to the next resistance level 10800.00.
FTSE 100 pressing record highs as momentum builds above 10,400:Current Price: 10446.4 (Analysis was generated on Monday Morning)
Direction: LONG
Confidence level: 62%(Several professional traders highlighted ongoing strength and repeated tests of the 10,500 zone, supported by positive momentum indicators, though confidence is moderated by limited social data.)
Targets
Target 1: 10520
Target 2: 10560
Stop Levels
Stop 1: 10390
Stop 2: 10360
Key Insights:
Here’s what’s driving this setup. Across multiple professional trader reviews, the FTSE 100 was repeatedly described as holding up well while US indices corrected. Traders emphasized the index’s ability to grind higher despite political noise and global volatility, which tells me buyers are still in control. The real story is relative strength — while other markets hesitate, the FTSE keeps pushing toward fresh highs.
What caught my attention is how often traders referenced the 10,500–10,535 area. This zone keeps coming up as the next decision point, and price is already pressing just below it. When an index keeps leaning on resistance without pulling back meaningfully, that usually increases the odds of a break rather than a rejection.
Recent Performance:
You can see this confidence directly in the tape. The FTSE 100 climbed again last week, adding roughly 0.7% and holding comfortably above the 20‑day and 50‑day averages. Pullbacks have been shallow, and buyers have consistently stepped in around the 10,380–10,400 zone. That behavior supports a continuation move rather than a rollover this week.
Expert Analysis:
Several professional traders pointed out that momentum indicators remain constructive. RSI is sitting in the high‑50s, which shows strength without overheating, and MACD has already flipped positive on the daily chart. A few traders explicitly mentioned that as long as price holds above 10,380, they prefer staying on the long side and letting the market prove them wrong.
From a positioning perspective, the FTSE is benefiting from its heavy weighting in energy, mining, and financials — sectors traders see as resilient in the current macro backdrop. That sector mix is one reason many traders are more comfortable buying dips here than chasing US tech at stretched levels.
News Impact:
Recent UK retail sales beating expectations gave the index another push, and upcoming UK inflation data is the next near‑term catalyst. If CPI doesn’t surprise to the upside, traders expect risk appetite to stay intact. Global inflation headlines still matter, but so far they haven’t been enough to knock this index off its upward path.
Trading Recommendation:
Putting it all together, I’m sticking with a LONG bias on the FTSE 100 for this week. I like entries around current levels or on shallow dips, targeting 10,520 first and 10,560 if momentum follows through. I’m keeping risk tight with a stop below 10,390, because a break back into that zone would signal the upside thesis is weakening. This isn’t a high‑conviction breakout trade, but it’s a solid continuation setup with defined risk while the trend is still pointing higher.
FTSE100 another day, another breakout!The FTSE remains in a bullish trend, with recent price action showing signs of a breakout within the broader uptrend.
Support Zone: 10520 – a key level from previous consolidation. Price is currently testing or approaching this level.
A bullish rebound from 10520 would confirm ongoing upside momentum, with potential targets at:
10700 – initial resistance
10750 – psychological and structural level
10790 – extended resistance on the longer-term chart
Bearish Scenario:
A confirmed break and daily close below 10520 would weaken the bullish outlook and suggest deeper downside risk toward:
10480 – minor support
10435 – stronger support and potential demand zone
Outlook:
Bullish bias remains intact while the FTSE holds above 10520. A sustained break below this level could shift momentum to the downside in the short term.
This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as any form of recommendation as to a particular course of action or as investment advice. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction. Opinions, estimates and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change without notice. This communication has been prepared based upon information, including market prices, data and other information, believed to be reliable; however, Trade Nation does not warrant its completeness or accuracy. All market prices and market data contained in or attached to this communication are indicative and subject to change without notice.
FTSE100 uptrend support at 10250The FTSE remains in a bullish trend, with recent price action showing signs of a breakout within the broader uptrend.
Support Zone: 10250 – a key level from previous consolidation. Price is currently testing or approaching this level.
A bullish rebound from 10250 would confirm ongoing upside momentum, with potential targets at:
10500 – initial resistance
10550 – psychological and structural level
10600 – extended resistance on the longer-term chart
Bearish Scenario:
A confirmed break and daily close below 10250 would weaken the bullish outlook and suggest deeper downside risk toward:
10220 – minor support
10190 – stronger support and potential demand zone
Outlook:
Bullish bias remains intact while the FTSE holds above 10250. A sustained break below this level could shift momentum to the downside in the short term.
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FTSE100 oversold bounce back supported at 10246The FTSE remains in a bullish trend, with recent price action showing signs of a corrective pullback within the broader uptrend.
Support Zone: 10246 – a key level from previous consolidation. Price is currently testing or approaching this level.
A bullish rebound from 10246 would confirm ongoing upside momentum, with potential targets at:
10412 – initial resistance
10490 – psychological and structural level
10555 – extended resistance on the longer-term chart
Bearish Scenario:
A confirmed break and daily close below 10246 would weaken the bullish outlook and suggest deeper downside risk toward:
10200 – minor support
10124 – stronger support and potential demand zone
Outlook:
Bullish bias remains intact while the FTSE holds above 10246. A sustained break below this level could shift momentum to the downside in the short term.
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UK100 - FTSE100 Trade Plan PREPARATION Team, yesterday we hit our UK100 target.
Today price has pushed back into the 10304 range, giving us another opportunity.
Add‑On Entries
Small volume: 10304–10315
Main add‑on short: 10356–10365
Stop loss: 10415
Tomorrow’s interest rate decision is expected to show NO change.
Based on current structure, I expect a sell‑off within the next 1–2 days.
Target 1: 10296–10287
Take partial profit here
Target 2: 10265–10235
Extended support zone: 10185–10140
If momentum accelerates, we may revisit this zone
We’re shorting at premium levels with clear structure, clean risk, and strong probability ahead of the rate decision.
LETS GO
Falling towards pullback support?UK100 is falling towards the pivot, which has been identified as a pullback support that aligns with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement and could bounce to the pullback resistance.
Pivot: 10,215.19
1st Support: 10,126.30
1st Resistance: 10,340.39
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