Catalysts & Headlines (CT)
NQ holds above pivot as risk sentiment stays mixed amid choppy session
Price action remains rangebound with light participation, keeping intraday bias modest and balanced between buyers and sellers.
12:30
Economic Calendar (CT)
Key Levels — NQ
| Level | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 29560 | Resistance |
| R2 | 29520 | Resistance |
| R1 | 29480 | Resistance |
| POC | 29450 | POC |
| Pivot | 29400 | Pivot |
| S1 | 29360 | Support |
| S2 | 29320 | Support |
| S3 | 29280 | Support |
Overnight Session
NQ Globex
29529.75
1753.75
ES Globex
7432.00
31.50
VIX
18.59
-2.92
10Y Yield
4.556
0.020
DXY
99.97
-0.10
Crude
91.31
0.77
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.
VXN27.17
Options put/call balance (0–100). Higher = more puts, more hedging/fear. Lower = complacency. Green = low hedging. Red = heavy protection. Amber = balanced.
Put-Call0.72
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 Structure1.00
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 Momentumflat
Market breadth (0–100). Higher = broad participation, healthy rally. Lower = narrow leadership, rotation risk. Green = strong breadth. Red = weak breadth. Amber = mixed.
Breadthneutral
Session Playbook
Bull Case
| Order | Buy Stop |
| Entry | 29480-29500 |
| Stop | 29430 |
| TP1 | 29520 |
| TP2 | 29560 |
Pivot break to R1 with stop below S1.
Bear Case
| Order | Sell Stop |
| Entry | 29460-29480 |
| Stop | 29520 |
| TP1 | 29420 |
| TP2 | 29380 |
Fade rally near Pivot into S1 support region.
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