NASDAQ Technical Analysis

Trade Setup Overview

Entry Price: 21,530.33
Target Price: 22,232.41
Stop Loss: 21,297.97
Risk-Reward Ratio: 1:3
Trade Type: Long Position
Suggested Position Size: 0.25-0.5% of capital
Timeframe: 1-Hour Chart

Position Sizing and Risk Analysis

Conservative position sizing (0.25-0.5%) indicates proper risk management
Total Risk per Position: 232.36 points (Entry - Stop Loss)
Potential Reward: 702.08 points (Target - Entry)
Maximum capital risk at 0.5% position size provides buffer for market volatility

Technical Timeframe Considerations

4-Hour chart setup suggests a swing trading approach
Longer timeframe reduces noise and false signals
Allows for proper development of price action and trend confirmation
Consider holding position through multiple sessions if needed

Catalyst Analysis
Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) Impact Scenarios

Positive NFP Scenario:

Strong jobs data could accelerate upward momentum
Consider trailing stop adjustment on strong move
Watch for potential extension beyond initial target

Negative NFP Scenario:

Have preset stop loss in place
No emotional attachment to position
Accept defined risk and move on to next opportunity

Trade Management Strategy

Entry Execution

Enter at specified price of 21,530.33
Consider scaling in if market provides opportunity
Maintain discipline on entry price

Position Management

Initial stop loss at 21,297.97 (non-negotiable)
Consider partial profit taking at 1:1 risk-reward
Trail stop loss after significant movement in favor
Maximum hold time based on 4H chart context: 5-7 trading days

Exit Strategy

Primary target: 22,232.41
Consider market context at target approach
Use price action at target level for exit timing
Don't force trades beyond technical invalidation

Risk Management Rules

Strict adherence to position sizing (0.25-0.5%)
No averaging down on losing positions
Respect stop loss level - no exceptions
Consider market hours volatility
Account for pre/post market gaps

Technical Price Levels

Entry Zone: 21,530.33
Critical Support: 21,297.97

Psychological Levels:

21,500
22,000
22,200

Target Zone: 22,232.41

Session Considerations

Monitor pre-market sentiment
Watch correlated markets (S&P 500, DOW)
Consider reduced position size during high-impact news
Be aware of market hours volatility spikes

Trade Invalidation

Clear invalidation below 21,297.97
Technical structure breaks
Significant shift in market sentiment
Unexpected negative catalyst impac

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Key Reminders

"Live to trade another day" - maintain emotional discipline
NFP is a known catalyst - plan accordingly
4H timeframe requires patience
Stick to planned position size
Monitor correlated tech sectors for confirmation

Remember: Trading success comes from consistent execution of a well-defined plan, not from any single trade outcome.

Trade closed: target reached

Target reached.

Textbook performance.

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