SPY Eyeing Breakout — Trump Buzz & Options Walls Fuel Fire I'm breaking down SPY here the way I process it while flipping between daily and 1-hour charts.
Daily Timeframe:
The price action is flirting right at the top of this falling wedge pattern. What catches my attention is the strength in MACD and Stoch RSI—they're both pushing hard to the upside. This isn't a weak bounce. Momentum looks real, and we're sitting just under the 555–560 resistance range, which also happens to line up with a key structure break. If we can close above this upper wedge line, bulls might get the weekly breakout confirmation.
1-Hour Chart + GEX:
Now on the hourly, SPY already broke through the 550 level and hovered at 559 into the close. There’s some strong intraday buying volume confirming that breakout. But what's even more important to me is what GEX is showing—there’s a massive cluster of call walls stacked at 555 and 560. Today, the gamma flipped from neutral to green, and GEX data confirmed there's strong call exposure at 560. Meanwhile, the highest negative NETGEX put support sits deep at 545. This creates a strong upward magnet as long as we stay above 547.
Also, there’s buzz from today’s Trump investor roundtable. Headlines from that are already driving bullish sentiment, especially with tech and AI names in the mix. That political tailwind could be the final push that launches SPY through the wedge ceiling.
My Trade Plan:
* If price holds above 552, I’m watching 560+ as the upside magnet.
* Break and retest 555, I’ll consider a long scalp or debit spread targeting 560–563.
* If 547 breaks, that would be a red flag—puts might activate again and drag us toward 540.
Option Bias:
With IV low and GEX sentiment flipping bullish, I prefer buying calls or verticals over selling premium. But the 560 call wall is heavy, so I’m not chasing—wait for confirmation.
This analysis is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and manage risk accordingly.
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QQQ Rallying Into ResistanceQQQ Rallying Into Resistance — What’s Next After the Trump Roundtable?
I’ve been going through QQQ charts tonight and comparing the Daily and 1H timeframes side by side to map out what might come next — especially after the afternoon rally that aligned with headlines from Trump’s investor roundtable. It definitely caught attention.
Daily Chart Thoughts:
QQQ has been trending upward within a falling wedge since early April, and today’s candle closed just under the wedge resistance zone around 475–476. That level lines up with previous support-turned-resistance from March. The MACD is still pushing bullish momentum, and the Stoch RSI is cruising near overbought — signaling strength but caution at this zone. If we break above and hold, the next level I’m eyeing is the 493.50 zone. That would officially flip structure bullish.
1H + GEX Layer:
On the intraday side, today’s session really ramped after 2PM — notably when headlines about Trump’s meeting with tech and AI executives hit the wires. That sharp spike landed QQQ right into the GEX7 and GEX9 clusters, just under the 482.50 high. The Options GEX chart shows the 482 area also has 80%+ call resistance and clustering near key Gamma Walls.
Also worth noting: the options positioning is still heavy on puts (64.2%), which tells me this could be a squeeze if bulls defend the breakout above 473–475. If bulls can flip that gamma resistance at 482, we may start working toward 493 or even 500 this week — especially if the macro or political narrative continues to drive risk-on.
How I'm Thinking About the Trade:
I’m personally watching for a pullback retest of 475 or even 472. If we hold VWAP and start climbing back into the GEX zone, I’ll look to enter calls with tight stops. If this stalls under 482 and IV spikes, I’d consider selling premium or waiting for a deeper dip to reload.
Big Picture Forecast:
The Trump meeting gave bulls a jolt today, but whether that sticks will depend on follow-through volume tomorrow. If this is more than a headline pop, the Daily breakout could legitimize a broader tech rally — especially with Apple and NVDA also pushing.
Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Just my personal market notes and trade planning shared for educational purposes.
AAPL Compression Before the Break? 🔥Alright, here’s my breakdown on AAPL as I walk through the chart from the daily timeframe, zoom into the hourly, and then connect it with the GEX map for a directional play this week — especially with macro eyes watching SPY and the Trump/investor meeting narrative floating around.
🟩 Daily Timeframe – Holding Uptrend but Needs a Spark
On the daily chart, AAPL is still holding above the trendline and stacking candles inside a minor consolidation. The MACD is trying to curl back up and Stoch RSI looks like it’s reloading after last week’s overbought run. This type of compression right under resistance often leads to breakout setups if buyers step in — especially if SPY keeps grinding up like it did into close today. I’m keeping $215 and $220 in sight as those are the first higher timeframe targets if bulls really get control.
⏱ 1H Timeframe – Clean Structure, But Rejected at Resistance
Zooming into the hourly, you can see how clean AAPL has been. The recent move up tapped the GEX9 and GEX10 zones around $213–$215 before sellers pushed price down hard into the $209–$210 region. That rejection was healthy, volume surged, but now price is hovering near HVL ($205), which is the GEX-projected short-term support. If bulls defend $205 and reclaim $210 tomorrow morning, we could be in for a squeeze toward $213.50–$215 again.
📈 GEX + Options Data – A Battle Near GEX Walls
GEX levels are dense here. That $213.53–$215 band is the highest positive NET GEX wall — a heavy resistance area based on call positioning. Below, PUT walls are stacked at $205 and $200, with the -48% support at $200 acting like a trapdoor if bears take control.
But here’s what’s interesting:
* IVR is low (40.1), IV is steady, and the Options Oscillator shows some mixed interest.
* If the market mood improves (and SPY breaks out), this could become a gamma squeeze magnet toward $220.
* On the flip side, if AAPL can’t reclaim $210 early tomorrow, we may drift to retest $205 or even get a nasty flush to $200, especially with earnings risk nearby.
💡 What I’m Thinking:
This looks like a coiled spring. If SPY continues to rise and the Trump/investor meeting adds positive sentiment, AAPL might ride the flow toward $213–$215 and beyond. I’m watching the $210 reclaim as a trigger — no entry unless that happens. Options-wise, calls above $215 are aggressive but could pay off on momentum. Safer trades lie near the money for weekly scalps.
If AAPL fails $205, I might flip bias for a quick PUT scalp down to $200.
🛠 Suggested Trade Setups:
Bullish: If price breaks and holds above $210, look to long toward $213.50–$215 with stop under $207.
Bearish: If $205 fails, PUTs targeting $200 with a stop over $208 could work. Ideal setup would be a fake push toward $210 that gets rejected.
Disclaimer:
This analysis is for educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Always do your own due diligence and manage risk accordingly.
Nightly $SPY / $SPX Scenarios for May 1, 2025 🔮 Nightly AMEX:SPY / SP:SPX Scenarios for May 1, 2025 🔮
🌍 Market-Moving News 🌍
🇺🇸 Q1 GDP Contraction Raises Recession Fears
The U.S. economy shrank for the first time in three years, down 0.3% in Q1. Weaker government spending and a rise in imports ahead of Trump’s tariff policies are weighing on growth outlook.
📈 Big Tech Lifts the Market
Strong earnings from Microsoft ( NASDAQ:MSFT ) and Meta ( NASDAQ:META ) have boosted sentiment. Meta’s revenue guidance and capex surge point to aggressive growth positioning in AI and infrastructure.
🏛️ Treasury Refunding Outlook in Focus
Markets are watching the quarterly refunding announcement for clues on upcoming bond issuance. This could influence rate volatility as the Treasury balances deficits and market demand.
🌐 Risk-On Mood Despite Macro Headwinds
Global stocks notched a 4-week high as traders bet on resilient earnings and central bank policy steadiness, even as U.S. macro data softens.
📊 Key Data Releases 📊
📅 Thursday, May 1:
📈 Initial Jobless Claims (8:30 AM ET)
Tracks new unemployment filings – a key gauge of near-term labor market stress.
📈 Continuing Jobless Claims (8:30 AM ET)
Measures ongoing unemployment benefit recipients, reflecting persistent joblessness.
🏗️ Construction Spending (10:00 AM ET)
Reports monthly change in total construction outlays — a direct measure of real economy investment.
🏭 ISM Manufacturing PMI (10:00 AM ET)
Provides a snapshot of U.S. factory activity. Readings below 50 suggest contraction.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This information is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Always consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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SPY - 700 is not impossibleA sneaky expanding diagonal for cycle wave 5 with a blow off extended 5th primary wave (final wave) makes the most sense to me. If that's what we are seeing right now, SPY might possibly hit low 700s in the next couple of years. Gold might pull back to low 200s in the meantime for a choppy wave 4. My plan is to switch from equities to gold at spy 700. Not a financial advice. This post is for educational purpose only
V-shaped Recovery SPY to 570-580 We formed a diamond bottom last week and had a false breakout to the downside that quickly turned bullish after it was revealed that Trump was just "trolling" when he mentioned wanting to fire Powell. Once we broke the soft 536 resistance we moved right to the downward trendline (drawn in yellow) hovered there briefly and then cracked through it.
We ended last week with a bullish engulfing on the weekly chart and spent these first 3 days at the high.
Good earnings kept the market bullish and in the last hour a mineral deal was signed with Ukraine.
The bears have little left in the tank, Tariffs look like they are going to be solved in the near future and fear is decreasing. Promising news on Ukraine is turning the wall of worry into a wall of excitement.
This is not feeling like a bear market rally, this is looking like the next phase of a bull market.
The decline trendline from march can be flipped to bullish and we are climbing steadily on that new line, this recovery is V shaped.
I expect resistance in the 570-580 range.
SPY/QQQ Plan Your Trade Update For 4-30 : Moving Into FlaggingThis quick update video should help you understand how my May 2-5 Major Bottom pattern could represent a move into FLAGGING within an inverted EPP pattern.
If my research is correct, the next move for the market will be a moderate downward price trend that will represent the FLAGGING portion of the inverted EPP pattern.
You've all see how bullish EPP patterns play out over the past 3 to 5+ months. Now we get to see how this recent SPY low near 480 turns into an inverted EPP pattern. This is basically the same pattern - but forming in an inverted mode.
As we transition through this inverted EPP pattern, what I'm looking for is a breakdown move to create the new FLAGGING formation. This move aligns perfectly with my May 2-5 Major Bottom pattern and could be a perfect setup for the attempted "breaking of the Flag High" in late May 2025.
I'm watching Gold and Silver stay relatively strong today. So I'm seeing today's market move as a "reversion move" - not really a breakdown move (yet).
It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
If the markets move into Flagging, as I expect, the big opportunities will be to ride the Flagging & Breakdown patterns over the next 30+ days before we move into either an INVALIDATION or CONTINUATION phase of the inverted EPP pattern.
Price is the ultimate indicator - you just need to know what to look for.
Get some.
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SPY QQQ NQ/ES 30 De Abril 2025SPY/ES Gamma Chart Analysis – April 30, 2025
Key Insights Based on SpotGamma Levels, Volume Profile & Option Walls:
🔴 Market Context:
SPY at 544.52, showing a significant drop of -1.78%.
The price has broken down from the upper gamma range and is now testing key support zones.
Heavy Put Walls and Call Walls are defining psychological and gamma-driven price magnets.
🔵 Zones & Price Targets:
Zone Type Level Description / Reaction Expectation
🔺 Resistance 550 Strong Call Wall & Put Wall, likely a ceiling. Reversal or rejection expected.
🟨 Sell Zone 545 Marked as "Possible Sell Zone", coincides with Put Wall (1) / Call Wall (4) – watch for short entries.
🟩 Buy/Sell Zone 543.70 Neutral area, can serve as battle zone for bulls/bears. Volume shelf area.
🔻 Support 540 Converging Put Wall (3) / Call Wall (5) – strong gamma support, watch for bounce or breakdown.
🎯 Target Levels (Bearish Plan):
Target # Level Description
1️⃣ 545 Minor drop target, near-term scalp if price rejects from above.
2️⃣ 543 Medium target if selling pressure continues.
3️⃣ 540 Major target, strong support – key test for further downside continuation.
📈 Bullish Scenario (Lesser Probability Today):
Reclaim of 548–550 zone may trigger long setups with potential targets:
548 ES
550 ES
🧠 Strategic Takeaways:
"Options positioning is pointing to downside pressure unless bulls reclaim 545-548 area quickly."
Ideal setup: Short bounces into 545 with stops above 548.
Targets staggered from 543 to 540 based on gamma support layers.
Vol Trigger: 550, showing the zone where volatility starts increasing – another bearish sign.
SPY - support & resistant areas for today April 30 2025These are Support and Resistance lines for today, April 30, 2025, and will not be valid for the next day. Mark these in your chart by clicking grab this below.
Yellow Lines: Heavily S/R areas, price action will start when closing in on these.
White Lines: Are SL, TP or Mid Level Support and Resistance Areas, these are traded if consolidation take place on them.
Sub R/S: An Area where price action could happen.
Don't be terrified/tarrified !!! It's time to go LONG not SHORT9th April is a crucial day , imo of viewing this chart.
He was not bluffing the people as it turns out. However, after a week, the market got terrified and heads south but noticed it did not formed a lower low from 9th April candle.
25th April candle tells us it has breaks out from the resistance level and the last two days have been pretty bullish as well.
I believe the media is getting fatigue of the tariffs matter and we can see that US and China are behind the curtains "negotiating" while leaving the market guessing who really called who. That was the decoy and it is not important other than face saving. More importantly, the chart has once again convinced us that the buyers are encouraged and prove their actions by longing the market.
So whose buying ? Cathy Woods
Could the price action reverse ? Of course, though I think the probability is not high. Hedge funds are already queuing to buy bank shares based on favourable Q1 results , a positive sign.
As usual, please DYODD
SPY – April 29, 2025 – Where to Next After This Push?Looking at SPY on the daily chart, it’s been riding a solid recovery wave from that sharp drop in early April. The last seven sessions have all printed green candles, showing persistent demand — but now we’re pressing right into the resistance zone around $554–$555, which aligns with the top of a previous range before that breakdown. The MACD histogram is still rising, showing bullish momentum, and the Stoch RSI is curled up in overbought territory. That’s not a sell signal on its own — it just means we’re extended and probably due for a cooldown.
When I zoom into the 1-hour chart, I notice something more subtle — SPY has been grinding up within a rising wedge. The candles are getting tighter near the top channel line, and volume is starting to fade a bit. That tells me we’re at a spot where either momentum explodes higher... or this move starts to stall out.
Now, overlay that with the GEX map, and here’s what jumps out:
* $555 is a thick cluster of Call Wall and Net GEX resistance — 44.9% of second-tier call positioning is stacked there.
* Above that, $557–$560 also has GEX walls, so upside beyond $555 could get sold into unless we see strong breakout volume.
* On the flip side, $547 and $545 remain the nearest areas of downside gamma support — price tends to bounce off these zones if tested.
My Thoughts: We’re reaching a point where the path of least resistance might shift. If bulls can decisively break above $555, especially with volume and a GEX unwind, there’s room toward $557–$560. But if we get stuck here and break below $552, I’d expect some profit-taking down toward $547–$545.
Trade Setups I’d Consider:
* Bullish Breakout Trade:
Above $555 with volume
Entry: $556
Target: $559–$560
Stop: $553.50
(Ideal with IV still relatively low and GEX unwinding from that zone)
* Fade Rejection Play (If SPY can’t clear $555):
Entry: ~$554 with reversal candle
Target: $547
Stop: $556
(Volume weakness + rising wedge breakdown would support this)
Options Thoughts:
* IVR is at 29, with IVx lower than the average — premium is relatively cheap.
* GEX shows 89% PUTs, which might seem bearish, but it also suggests market makers could support pullbacks for now.
* A $555C or $560C for this week is a high-risk chase — I’d only grab it if SPY breaks and holds above $555.
* Safer might be a put debit spread targeting $547 if the rising wedge breaks down.
This week could be pivotal. SPY has had a strong run, but now it’s flirting with a crowded options zone. Watch the $555 level closely — that’s where the real decision likely gets made.
Nightly $SPY / $SPX Scenarios for April 30, 2025 🔮
🌍 Market-Moving News 🌍
🇺🇸 Bessent's Trade Remarks Stir Markets
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the U.S.'s readiness for a significant trade deal with China, suggesting potential easing of the ongoing tariff war. His comments have heightened investor anticipation for developments in U.S.-China trade relations.
📉 China's Factory Activity Contracts
China's April manufacturing PMI is projected to fall below 50, indicating contraction, as recent U.S. tariffs impact production. This downturn raises concerns about global supply chain disruptions and economic slowdown.
💼 Major Earnings Reports on Deck
Investors await earnings from key companies including Apple ( NASDAQ:AAPL ), Alphabet ( NASDAQ:GOOGL ), Meta Platforms ( NASDAQ:META ), Microsoft ( NASDAQ:MSFT ), and Amazon ( NASDAQ:AMZN ). These reports will provide insights into how tech giants are navigating current economic challenges.
🏛️ Treasury's Borrowing Plans Under Scrutiny
The U.S. Treasury is set to release its quarterly refunding announcement, detailing borrowing plans amid economic uncertainties and the impact of recent tariffs. Market participants will closely analyze the guidance for implications on interest rates and fiscal policy.
📊 Key Data Releases 📊
📅 Wednesday, April 30:
📈 Q1 GDP (8:30 AM ET)
Forecast: 0.3% QoQ
Previous: 2.4%
Initial estimate of U.S. economic growth for Q1, reflecting the early impact of new trade policies.
📈 ADP Employment Report (8:15 AM ET)
Measures private sector employment changes, offering a preview of the official jobs report.
📈 Chicago PMI (9:45 AM ET)
Assesses business conditions in the Chicago area, serving as an indicator of regional economic health.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Always consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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SPXL – Bullish Structure Reclaim in ProgressNice setup right here — this multi-timeframe view of SPXL (S&P 500 3x Bull ETF) paints a compelling story, especially with how clean that 0.382 level at $126.23 is holding across multiple frames.
⚡SPXL – Bullish Structure Reclaim in Progress
Don’t miss what’s happening on this chart.
📍Price just reclaimed the 0.382 Fib level ($126.23) and is now flirting with resistance at $128.01, right under the 0.5 zone ($138.27) on the higher time frame.
👁 Here’s what I’m watching:
4H shows bullish continuation and stair-stepping toward the diagonal resistance.
15D and 4D show clean higher lows forming.
Macro support is locked in between $115.84–$122.02, giving us a nice demand zone.
⚠️ $138.27–$150.30 is the next key region — and if this momentum holds, we may see a full retrace back to the previous high ($189.26) long-term.
🎯 Trade plan:
Holding above $126.23 keeps this bullish.
If we retest $122–$115 and bounce, it could offer a high-R setup.
📚 Remember: zooming out brings clarity. Structure leads, candles follow.
XLV Stock Chart Fibonacci Analysis 042925Trading Idea
1) Find a FIBO slingshot
2) Check FIBO 61.80% level
3) Entry Point > 135/61.80%
Chart time frame: C
A) 15 min(1W-3M)
B) 1 hr(3M-6M)
C) 4 hr(6M-1year)
D) 1 day(1-3years)
Stock progress: A
A) Keep rising over 61.80% resistance
B) 61.80% resistance
C) 61.80% support
D) Hit the bottom
E) Hit the top
Stocks rise as they rise from support and fall from resistance. Our goal is to find a low support point and enter. It can be referred to as buying at the pullback point. The pullback point can be found with a Fibonacci extension of 61.80%. This is a step to find entry level. 1) Find a triangle (Fibonacci Speed Fan Line) that connects the high (resistance) and low (support) points of the stock in progress, where it is continuously expressed as a Slingshot, 2) and create a Fibonacci extension level for the first rising wave from the start point of slingshot pattern.
When the current price goes over 61.80% level , that can be a good entry point, especially if the SMA 100 and 200 curves are gathered together at 61.80%, it is a very good entry point.
As a great help, tradingview provides these Fibonacci speed fan lines and extension levels with ease. So if you use the Fibonacci fan line, the extension level, and the SMA 100/200 curve well, you can find an entry point for the stock market. At least you have to enter at this low point to avoid trading failure, and if you are skilled at entering this low point, with fibonacci6180 technique, your reading skill to chart will be greatly improved.
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$QQQ Inverse H&S ready to GO!NASDAQ:QQQ
We’ve spotted an Inverse Head & Shoulders breakout on the 1-hour chart, and we’re currently in the retest phase.
- Measured Move (MM): $483.55
- Measured Timeframe (MT): May 1st @ 7 PM
Let’s see if we can maintain momentum tomorrow and steer clear of any unexpected news or market shocks tonight.
Not financial advice