Catalysts & Headlines (CT)
Housing sentiment sets the early macro tone
A soft reading reinforces growth concerns, while an upside surprise can pressure rate-sensitive tech through yields.
09:00
Fed commentary can reset rate expectations
Policy tone matters because elevated volatility leaves Nasdaq 100 duration exposure sensitive to yield swings.
14:35
Foreign capital flows shape dollar and yield tone
Stronger inflows can steady the dollar and rates, while weakness may add cross-asset volatility.
15:00
Economic Calendar (CT)
Key Levels — NQ
| Level | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 29420 | Resistance |
| R2 | 29258 | Resistance |
| R1 | 29150 | Resistance |
| POC | 29072 | POC |
| Pivot | 29030 | Pivot |
| S1 | 28930 | Support |
| S2 | 28800 | Support |
| S3 | 28702 | Support |
Overnight Session
NQ Globex
29027.00
3030.25
ES Globex
7412.75
-19.50
VIX
18.48
0.05
10Y Yield
4.603
0.008
DXY
99.01
-0.27
Crude
102.46
1.44
Market Context
NDX implied volatility score (0–100). Computed from VXN level: VXN<=15 -> ~100 (calm); VXN>=30 -> ~0 (stress). Green = calm/risk-on, supports bullish bias. Red = stressed, bearish for tech. Amber = mid.
VXN28
Options put/call balance (0–100). Higher = more puts, more hedging/fear. Lower = complacency. Green = low hedging. Red = heavy protection. Amber = balanced.
Put-Call45
VIX futures curve shape (0–100). Higher = steeper contango, calmer outlook. Lower = flatter or backwardated, stress rising. Green = calm. Red = elevated hedging demand. Amber = neutral.
VIX Term Structure40
NDX leadership momentum score (0–100). Derived from semis (SMH) day change + NQ momentum. Green = semis confirming risk-on (mag-7 bid). Red = semis weakening (warning for NDX). Amber = mixed.
Tech Momentum46
Market breadth (0–100). Higher = broad participation, healthy rally. Lower = narrow leadership, rotation risk. Green = strong breadth. Red = weak breadth. Amber = mixed.
Breadth38
Session Playbook
Bull Case
| Order | Buy Limit |
| Entry | 29016-29044 |
| Stop | 28916 |
| TP1 | 29150 |
| TP2 | 29258 |
Pivot defense keeps dip buyers in control; risk is defined below S1 while first target is capped at nearby R1.
Bear Case
| Order | Sell Stop |
| Entry | 28916-28944 |
| Stop | 29044 |
| TP1 | 28800 |
| TP2 | 28702 |
Failure at S1 opens room into lower supports; stop sits back above the broken pivot to avoid noise.
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