rePOST - SPX Weekly Technical Breakdown – Week of June 22, 2025
SPX
Weekly Technical Breakdown – Week of June 22, 2025
After consolidating in a tight range earlier this month,
SPX
printed a subtle but significant outside day on Friday — breaking Thursday’s high by just 0.01 and forming a broadening formation. Like
QQQ
, this pattern reflects indecision and a potential shift in structure as bulls and bears battle for control. The short-term range is wide, with support at 5963.21 and resistance near 6026.68. Holding above 5963 can keep buyers in and opens the door for a retest of the psychological 6000 level, followed by 6059.40 (all-time high). However, a close back below 5963.21 could open the path for a quick flush toward 5900. Key intraday levels to watch include 5929, 5940.03, 5954.06, 5974.86, 5989.43, 6002.32, 6012.94, 6026.68, 6044.56, and 6059.21.
Technical Summary
• Structure: Outside day Friday formed a broadening formation
• Event Note: Slight break of Thursday’s high by 0.01 confirms outside bar structure
• Daytrade Pivots: 5929, 5940.03, 5954.06, 5974.86, 5989.43, 6002.32, 6012.94, 6026.68
• Macro View: SPX improves technically above 6000; breakout confirmed over 6026.68
• Downside Risk: Failure to close above 5963.21 could trigger fast move toward 5900
• Momentum Bias: Neutral to bearish until 6000+ is reclaimed and defended
Key Levels to Watch
🟢 Upside Resistance: 5974.86, 5989.43, 6002.32, 6012.94, 6026.68, 6044.56, 6059.21, 6059.40 (ATH)
🔴 Downside Support: 5963.21 (must hold), 5954.06, 5940.03, 5929
Trade Plan
• Hold above 5963.21 keeps upside scenario intact — look for reclaim of 5974.86 and 6000+
• Close below 5963.21 flips structure and may accelerate toward 5929, possibly 5900
• Scalps remain viable near 5954–6002 using intraday reactions at key levels
Decision Map
🟩 IF SPX HOLDS ABOVE 5963.21 → reclaim 5974.86 → target 5989.43 → 6002.32 → breakout toward 6026.68 → 6059.40 (ATH)
🟥 IF SPX BREAKS BELOW 5963.21 → watch 5954.06 → 5940.03 → 5929 → 5900 possible flush
Primary Trade Zone: 5954–6002
Alert Levels
Set alerts above: 5974.86, 6002.32, 6026.68
Set alerts below: 5963.21, 5940.03, 5929
This Week’s Key Catalysts for
SPX
This week’s economic calendar is packed with market-moving data that will likely influence
SPX
and broader risk appetite.
• Tuesday, June 24: Fed Chair Powell testifies to the House Financial Services Committee. His tone and guidance on future policy will be a primary driver for market direction. The same day also includes Consumer Confidence (June) and Fed commentary from Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack — both potentially impactful.
• Thursday, June 26: Heavy data day with initial jobless claims, durable goods orders (May), core goods data, and the second revision of Q1 GDP. These reports will offer insight into both the labor market and the broader health of the U.S. economy.
• Friday, June 27: The most important inflation data of the week arrives with the PCE index and Core PCE (May). These are the Fed’s preferred inflation gauges and could shape expectations for a rate cut later this summer.
Overall, market participants will be closely watching Powell’s tone, inflation data, and any sign of slowing growth. Combined with Friday’s outside day and broadening structure,
SPX
is positioned for a move — the catalyst will determine the direction.
SPCUSD trade ideas
S&P500 1D Golden Cross, middle of 3y Channel, much upside to go!The S&P500 index (SPX) has been trading within a Channel Up since the final sell-off of the 2022 Inflation Crisis. The only time this pattern broke was for 4 days during the bottom formation (April 2025) of the recent Trade War.
Ahead of the first 1D Golden Cross since January 26 2023, the market looks more bullish than ever as it is trading within the 0.5 - 0.618 Fibonacci range of this Channel Up, suggesting that there is considerable upside before it tops.
The last Bullish Leg that started on the Channel Up bottom and peaked before a 1D MA50 (blue trend-line) test grew by +28.30%. Expecting a repeat of that, we may see the price targeting the 0.786 Fibonacci level at 6550 before the next 1D MA50 pull-back.
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SPX500 Short There are multiple patterns on M15 and H1
All timeframes up to H4 are overbought
There are multiple double tops with divergence
This is at the all-time high, suggesting there will be a lot of resistance
Markets look like they are due for a drop after such a sharp move up\
Stop loss above 6130
Double Top Or M Pattern On SPXTraders and Followers , we have another opportunity in SPX/USD .
2 hr chart shows me a M pattern or double top. Lot's of points can be made if one takes a short position if the break-line 6079.9 area gets taken out. I have a sell stop just below that area and looking for 6005.7 as a target area.
A good trader waits for price to setup before entering any trade .
Best of luck in all your trades $$$
S&P500: Channel Up targeting 6,170.S&P500 is bullish on its 1D technical outlook (RSI = 65.737, MACD = 75.400, ADX = 16.727), unfolding the new bullish wave of the 1 month Channel Up, after a bottom near the 4H MA200. The first bullish wave one reached +4.35%, we expect to repeat that so for a few more candles we will remain bullish, TP = 6,170.
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SPX/USD Has A Double Top Pattern On The 1Hr Hey Traders and following gang!
Hope all are raking in profits on all your trades.
I spotted this double top setup on the 1hr SPX/USD.
A break below 5980.6 triggers a short down to target-1 5926.3
A break below 5943.8 triggers a short down to target-2 5842.1
A little scuffle in the Mid East helps this market fall so, short the ticker .
Best of luck in all your trades my friends and stay profitable $$$
S&P 500 - Pay Attention All the world events going on right now has put the S&P in a very interesting position. Even on the brink of war we have seen the SPX pushing towards all time highs. Right now it is entering the major supply zone (where we have seen many tops form) between $6,090 and $6,150. This supply zone has been forming since Dec 2024 and is very important to keep and eye on. Either price will create a macro double top/M pattern and lead us back towards the lows, or we will break above this supply zone a start the expansion phase towards our 1.618 which is currently just slightly below $7k.
The macro looks amazing as our lower white line represents of 2021 previous ATH and during the tariff collapse perfectly got flipped into a new level of support which we represent as our 2025 Macro Low.
The short term is also looking decent. We have identified price is about to enter major resistance so if we do see a pullback we want to target that $5,800 level as the level buyers need to hold to continue momentum. If buyers can push price to new highs in the short term we expect to see that move towards $7k by the end of the year.
SPX short analysisLike I wrote in my EUR/USD analysis you never know what could happened.
USA bombed Iran!
This could have huge impact on the US market next week.
My guess is temporarily short... At least to close this gap in spot price of SPX.
Since we're still in bearish market, until we see new highs, and this could be catalyst for another sell off. So the jump could be even bigger and we could see new ATH this year.
For now, I'm seeking a position to short tomorrow after market is open.
This is my entry mark.
There will be higher volatility. However, I expect US market to open in the red, close the gap and to sell off again.
We shall see!
Trade safe this one :)
S&P 500 (SPX) 1M next week?The S&P 500 is pulling back from a key resistance after completing a bearish AB=CD pattern on the monthly chart. Price action suggests a potential correction toward the 4662–4700 zone, aligning with the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement level, which may serve as a key area for bullish reaccumulation. Momentum indicators show bearish divergence, hinting at a cooling rally.
Fundamentally, the index remains supported by strong earnings in tech and AI sectors, but risks persist from elevated interest rates, sticky inflation, and potential Fed policy shifts. A pullback into the 4662–4700 zone may offer a medium-term setup for continuation toward 5198 and potentially 5338. A breakdown below 4662 would invalidate the bullish structure and shift focus to lower Fibonacci levels.
Short SPX500Elite Live Analysis
Weekly Market Structure: Price tapped into a key structure level and showed clear rejection.
Daily Market Structure: Currently bearish, actively pulling price lower.
4H Market Structure: A new structure has just been confirmed, providing fresh short-term context.
Expectations:
Looking for a structure-to-structure move on the Daily timeframe, aligning with the broader bearish bias.
Targets:
Primary targets are areas of structured liquidity and liquidity pools resting below current price levels.
S&P500 Bullish breakout support at 5980A fragile ceasefire is in place between the U.S. and Iran, but both sides are still blaming each other for missile attacks. Tensions remain high, especially as Iran’s stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium is missing. Markets were shaken—stocks gave back some gains and oil prices dipped after Israel threatened to respond.
In business news, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang began selling shares as part of a plan worth up to $865 million. Starbucks denied it's selling its China business, and Northern Trust said it won’t merge with BNY Mellon.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell will speak to Congress today, likely defending the decision to keep interest rates steady until at least September, despite pressure from Trump for major cuts.
NATO leaders are meeting in the Netherlands, with talks focused on defense spending. Trump is expected to push allies to meet the 5% target.
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 6115
Resistance Level 2: 6147
Resistance Level 3: 6180
Support Level 1: 5980
Support Level 2: 5950
Support Level 3: 5910
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S&P 500 Futures Rise on Ceasefire Relief, Eyes on Fed PowellSPX500 OVERVIEW
U.S. Futures Rise as Ceasefire Eases Tensions, Focus Turns to Powell
U.S. stock futures climbed on Tuesday, with S&P 500 futures up 0.8%, extending gains from the previous session as Middle East tensions eased following a ceasefire announcement.
President Trump confirmed a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, which appears to be holding for now—though early signs of potential violations have already emerged.
Market attention is now firmly on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress today, where traders hope to gain more clarity on the Fed’s economic outlook and rate path.
TECHNICAL OUTLOOK – SPX500
The price touched resistance at 6,098 and is currently hovering near that level.
Failure to break above 6,098 may trigger a short-term correction toward 6,041, before another push higher.
A confirmed breakout above 6,098 would open the path toward the All-Time High (ATH) at 6,143, followed by extended targets.
Support Levels: 6041 → 6010 → 5966
Resistance Levels: 6143 → 6175 → 6225
Stability above 6,098 confirms bullish continuation, while failure to hold may suggest a temporary pullback before resuming the uptrend.
Risk and Probability in Trading — Why Risk Assessment MattersRisk and Probability in Trading — Why Risk Assessment Matters More Than Chasing the “Holy Grail”
In trading, most participants and analysts are focused on finding the so-called “Holy Grail” — the perfect entry point where the price moves in the desired direction and yields profit. However, few actually assess the risks involved, as if success is possible without factoring them in. Market reviews are often filled with levels, forecasts, and price directions, but rarely include probability estimates or potential losses.
In my view, the real Holy Grail isn't a guaranteed profitable entry, but a scenario where the market offers a position with minimal risk relative to historical context. To identify such setups, we need a risk scale based on historical data — how favorable the current risk-to-reward ratio is compared to the past.
It’s also crucial to understand that no one can predict price direction with certainty. The key to opening a position is not hope, but evaluating all possible scenarios — upward, downward, or sideways — and knowing the outcome in each case. Risk management is more than just placing a stop-loss; it’s a structured approach that should be central to any trading strategy.
What Are Minimal Risks?
“Minimal risk” is a relative concept — it only makes sense when measured against a defined scale. Building such a scale requires historical statistics: what were the maximum and minimum losses and profits for similar positions in the past?
Profit-to-Loss Ratio
The idea behind the search for the “Holy Grail” is to find moments when the market offers the best possible profit-to-risk ratio. For example, if the current ratio is 10, and historically it has ranged from 0 (low risk) to 100 (high risk), then 10 may be a good entry point. If the ratio approaches 80–90, it signals that the position is extremely risky.
Why Are Probability and Risk Assessment Important?
Market reviews often talk about resistance levels, volatility, and price direction — but rarely address the risks of different scenarios. No expert can predict market movements with certainty — if they could, they’d be billionaires. Opening positions without accounting for risks and scenario probabilities is extremely dangerous.
How to Factor in Risks When Entering a Position
The key question is: what will the profit-to-loss ratio be after entering a position, depending on whether the price goes up, down, or stays flat? It’s important to understand the consequences of each case and make decisions based on risk assessment.
Risk Management Must Account for the Inability to React Instantly
Conventional tools like stop-losses and limit orders often fail to protect capital effectively during sudden price spikes. These tools are particularly vulnerable when market makers or high-frequency algorithms trigger stop levels en masse.
This highlights the need for more resilient risk management instruments — ones that can respond to volatility instantly and automatically. Options are one such tool, capable of limiting losses regardless of market dynamics.
Without robust risk management, long-term profitability becomes statistically unlikely. Sooner or later, the market will present a scenario that can wipe out your capital — unless you’re properly protected.
Important note: this is not an endorsement of options or any specific broker. It’s simply a conclusion based on the logic of building effective capital protection. If a broker only provides access to linear instruments (futures, spot, stocks) without the ability to hedge, it will inevitably lead to capital erosion — even for systematic traders.
And if this article gets more than 100 rockets, I’ll continue sharing specific examples of low-risk trading assessments.
Stock Markets Rebound Following Trump’s Ceasefire AnnouncementStock Markets Rebound Following Trump’s Ceasefire Announcement
Last night, U.S. President Donald Trump made a social media post announcing a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. According to his own words, the ceasefire is set to last “forever.” This announcement triggered a sharp bullish impulse (indicated by the blue arrow) on the S&P 500 index chart (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen), pushing the price to a new high above the 6074 level.
Just yesterday, traders feared that the United States could be drawn into yet another costly war following bomber strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. However, today the stock markets are recovering, signalling growing optimism and a waning of fears over a major escalation of the conflict.
Technical Analysis of the S&P 500 Chart
When analysing the S&P 500 index chart (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen) seven days ago, we identified an ascending channel. The angle of the trend remains relevant, while the width of the channel has expanded due to the downward movement caused by tensions in the Middle East.
Notably:
→ the price marked the lower boundary of the channel as well as the internal lines (shown by black dots) dividing the channel into quarters;
→ the latest bullish impulse suggests that the upward trend is resuming after breaking out of the correction phase (indicated by red lines).
It is possible that in the near future, the S&P 500 index (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen) could reach the median line of the channel. There, the price may consolidate, reflecting a balance between buyers and sellers—particularly if the peace in the Middle East proves to be lasting.
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🇺🇸 America at the Crossroads: Golden Age or Great Reset? As the S&P 500 crosses 6,000 , investors celebrate yet another all-time high. But beneath the surface of this rally lies an uncomfortable truth: we are standing at a national and market inflection point.
This isn’t just another leg up. This is the top of a century-long trend channel, a moment where all prior historical peaks have led to sharp reversion . Will this time be different?
📉 Or are we heading into the final blow-off top of a fiat-fueled bull market ?
📈 Or is this the birth of a new nominal supercycle — a “Golden Age” driven by AI, deglobalization, and fiscal firehoses?
📊 The Chart That Frames the Future
This chart stretches back to 1926. Price now presses against the upper blue boundary , just like in:
1929 → Great Depression
2000 → Dot-com Crash
2021 → Post-COVID Inflation Panic
Every previous touch has ended in multi-year mean reversion . Will we now break out — or break down?
🕰️ The Fiat Currency Clock Is Ticking
“The average lifespan of a fiat currency is 80–100 years.”
The U.S. defaulted on gold bonds in 199 and the U.S. dollar was untethered from gold in 1971. We're many years into a fiat system. Every fiat regime in history has collapsed under debt, inflation, and loss of confidence .
📉 K-Shaped Economy and the Strained Consumer
Since 2008, monetary policy has disproportionately enriched capital holders. Asset owners got rich. Wage earners stagnated.
Now we see:
-Record-high credit card interest
-Rising consumer delinquencies
-Real wages trailing inflation
This is not a healthy economy — it’s a two-speed system with widening fractures.
📈 The Most Expensive Market in History?
CAPE Ratio : ~33x — rivaling 1929 and 2000
ZIRP is gone , yet valuations remain elevated
Investors are pushed out the risk curve by low real bond yields
This is the result of TINA (There Is No Alternative) — but that narrative is fragile.
🏦 Cracks in the Core: Treasuries and Liquidity
The U.S. Treasury market is flashing red:
Weakening auction demand
Foreign buyers (like China, Japan) stepping back
Bank of Japan may be forced to liquidate U.S. debt
Liquidity is thinning — just like in 2007
🤖 AI and the Accelerating Wealth Gap
AI is a double-edged sword:
It boosts productivity
But it eliminates mid-skill jobs
It consolidates wealth into a few mega-cap tech monopolies
And it strains an already outdated energy grid
AI could fuel inequality and fragility .
🌍 End of Globalization and Rise of BRICS
The BRICS alliance is actively challenging dollar hegemony
Trade is shifting to commodity-backed and bilateral settlement
U.S. foreign policy is being stress-tested on multiple fronts (Ukraine, Taiwan, Middle East)
The post-WWII order is unraveling. And America must adapt — or lose ground.
⚠️ Blow-Off Top Before the Storm?
This market feels like a blow-off top :
Narrow breadth
Retail mania
AI euphoria
Massive fiscal deficits
All-time high valuations
Next step? A potential deflationary bust , followed by a stimulus-fueled inflationary wave — especially in energy and commodities.
⚡ Power Grid Risk in an Electrified World
AI and EVs demand **enormous energy inputs**. But:
U.S. grid is **underdeveloped**
Transmission infrastructure is outdated
Blackouts are increasing
China, meanwhile, has been quietly building resilient grid systems for over a decade taking advantage of Nuclear, while The U.S. risks falling behind.
🌀 The Fourth Turning: Crisis as Catalyst
“History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” – Mark Twain
According to Fourth Turning theory, we are nearing the climax of a ~100-year generational cycle — a period marked by institutional breakdown, global conflict, and radical transformation. Each cycle contains four “turnings,” and we are now deep into the fourth: the Crisis phase.
The current Fourth Turning began in 2008 with the Global Financial Crisis. It is expected to resolve sometime between 2025 and the early 2030s — a period of upheaval that mirrors previous turning points such as:
The Great Depression & World War II (1929–1946)
The American Civil War (1861–1865)
The Revolutionary War (1775–1794)
As Neil Howe writes in The Fourth Turning Is Here (2023):
“Each Fourth Turning is a time of radical disruption — a time when an old order is replaced by a new one, often through war, collapse, or revolution. ”
Today, we face:
Political polarization at generational extremes
Sovereign debt levels previously only seen during world wars
Eroding trust in media, financial institutions, and government
Technological upheaval via AI and automation
Geopolitical flashpoints from Ukraine to Taiwan
The market, the dollar, and our political system are not outside this cycle — they are central to it.
The question is no longer whether we are in a transformation, but:
What kind of world will emerge on the other side?
🚧 The Fork in the Road: Two Futures
We stand at a fork in the road — not just for markets, but for **America’s future**:
🟢 Path 1: The Breakout – Golden Age
AI revolution supercharges GDP
Commodities rise but wages lag
Treasury/Fed normalize debt via inflation
S&P and assets soar in **nominal terms**, even if real value lags
🔴 Path 2: The Reversion – Great Reset
Credit cycle breaks
Liquidity vanishes
Markets mean revert 40–60%
Global capital flees to safety
🧠 Final Thought: Don’t Chase the Top
“At the top of a long-term channel, humility is a better strategy than hubris.”
Now is not the time to blindly chase momentum. Whether we break out or break down, the risks are rising — and history offers few second chances after peaks like this.
We stand not only at a technical inflection, but at a civilizational one.
The Fourth Turning is reaching its apex, and markets are reflecting that tension — between collapse and rebirth, between order and entropy.
📌 Hedge.
📌 Diversify.
📌 Prepare.
Because one way or another, America is crossing a threshold — and there’s no going back.
S&P 500 Wave Analysis – 23 June 2025- S&P 500 reversed from support area
- Likely to rise to resistance level 6065.00
S&P 500 index recently reversed from the support area between the support level 5930.00 (which reversed the price multiple times from the start of June) and the 50% Fibonacci correction of the sharp upward impulse 1 from last month.
The upward reversal from this support area stopped the previous minor ABC correction 2 from the start of June.
S&P 500 index can be expected to rise to the next resistance level 6065.00 (which stopped the previous minor impulse wave 1).
S&P500 calm reaction to geopolitical riskGeopolitics:
The US launched airstrikes on Iran, raising global tensions. Iran has vowed to retaliate, and Israel isn’t backing down. Trump warned of more action if Iran doesn’t make peace. The US issued a global travel alert, airlines are avoiding the Gulf, and Japanese banks may pull staff from the region. Oil is in focus, especially with tankers avoiding the Strait of Hormuz.
Markets:
Reactions were calm overall. The US dollar gained, oil prices rose briefly, and stock futures were mixed as investors waited to see what Iran does next.
Corporate News:
BNY Mellon is reportedly in talks to merge with Northern Trust, which could lead to a major deal in the banking sector.
Tesla launched its first robotaxi service in part of Austin, aiming to spark new growth after a sales slump.
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 6018
Resistance Level 2: 6043
Resistance Level 3: 6070
Support Level 1: 5910
Support Level 2: 5870
Support Level 3: 5845
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SPX500: Bearish Momentum Below 5966, Bullish Recovery Above 6010SPX500 – Technical Overview
SPX500 is currently exhibiting bearish momentum, largely driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, which are contributing to heightened market volatility.
At present, the price is approaching the pivot level at 5966. A confirmed 1-hour candle close below this level would likely reinforce the bearish bias, targeting 5938, and potentially extending the decline toward 5902 and 5858.
However, if the price stabilizes above 5990, we may see a retest of the 6010 resistance. A breakout above this level would shift the momentum toward the upside, with further targets at 6041 and 6098.
Key Levels
• Pivot: 5966
• Support: 5938, 5902, 5858
• Resistance: 6010, 6041, 6098
Weekly Red Candles Signal Potential PullbackOn the weekly chart, two clean red candles have formed. The price is struggling to move higher — every attempt to break above is being sold off.
An additional factor is geopolitical tension, which puts extra pressure on bullish momentum.
After such an exponential rally, I expect at least a pullback .
Could there be a new high and breakout above resistance? Yes, it's possible.
But the current setup offers a clear stop-loss just 1.60% below the current price — a small and comfortable risk.
This is not a quick trade. I plan to hold the position anywhere from 1 week to 1 month, depending on how the market develops. Therefore, I choose an optimal position size for my account, knowing that margin will be frozen.
SPX: geopolitics, Fed, inflationDuring the previous week the S&P 500 was moving in a mixed manner. The trading range was between levels 6.039 and 5.967 where the index is closing the week. Traders and investors had quite a lot of topics to cover in order to decide which side should be traded. The tensions in the Middle East were one of them, continuing for the second week in a row. The FOMC meeting was held, with the Fed holding interest rates steady, for another meeting. Still, the Fed continues to count with two rate cuts till the end of this year. The Fed expects that implemented trade tariffs by the US Administration might affect short term inflationary pressures, but it should be a one-off effect. Some positivity for markets came from the statement of the Fed Governor Waller, who noted that the Fed might make the first rate cut in July. On the opposite side was San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly, who noted that she would be more confident to cut rates, after she is certain that the trade tariffs would not make a significant impact on inflation.
Uncertainty still holds on markets, especially after news posted by the Wall Street Journal, noting that the U.S. might cancel technology waivers, impacting some chipmakers. The tech companies involved in the semiconducting business dropped in value. Friday's trading session Nvidia ended by 1,12% lower, AMZN also closed the week with a drop of 1,33%. This week on the opposite side was Apple, with a gain of 2,25%.
As long as uncertainty shapes investors sentiment, the market will lack optimism. The volatility on the US equity markets might continue, with possibly negative trends. The week ahead brings the PCE data as well as Fed Chair Powell`s testimony in front of the Congress, in which sense, the volatility will most certainly hold.