S&P500 INTRADAY resistance retest US stock futures are pointing higher after Monday's sharp selloff. Despite the bounce, safe-haven demand remains strong — gold hit a new record, and the yen strengthened past 140/USD for the first time since September.
Donald Trump called for immediate Fed rate cuts, warning that the economy could slow without action. He argued inflation is not a concern, citing falling energy and food prices, and criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell once again.
The US reported “significant progress” on a trade deal with India after talks between VP JD Vance and PM Modi. The roadmap aims to ease trade tensions and potentially shield India from future US tariffs.
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 5509
Resistance Level 2: 5660
Resistance Level 3: 5787
Support Level 1: 5110
Support Level 2: 4947
Support Level 3: 4816
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S&P500: Bottomed on an Inverse Head and Shoulders.The S&P500 index is bearish on its 1D technical outlook (RSI = 36.973, MACD = -126.240, ADX = 31.007) but long term appears to have bottomed on an Inverse Head and Shoulders pattern. In fact, the Head made a low on the Double Bottom and the bearish outlook is currently due to the Right Shoulder formation. A crossing over the dashed LH trendline and even better the 4H MA200, would aim for the 2.0 Fibonacci extension (TP = 6,280).
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S&P500 - The Correction Is Over Now!S&P500 ( TVC:SPX ) is retesting massive support:
Click chart above to see the detailed analysis👆🏻
Over the past couple of days, we have been seeing a quite harsh stock market "crash" with an overall correction of about -20%. However, as we are speaking the S&P500 is already retesting a major confluence of support and if we see bullish confirmation, this drop might be over soon.
Levels to watch: $4.900
Keep your long term vision,
Philip (BasicTrading)
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After another rough start to the week, we have a bit of a crossroads ahead for the S&P
1) We revisit the April 7 lows and poke lower with bear trap opportunities
2) We hold Monday April 21 lows and grind back up to gap fill and revisit 5400-5500 resistance
3) We go nowhere with a lot of intraday volatility and noise (between the April 7 low and the April 9 high)
The markets are on high alert
DXY
Gold
Bitcoin
US Bonds vs Treasuries (yields rising)
Trump is more vocal about threatening the FED or firing Powell and the concern is truly unprecedented
Trade War pause is still ongoing, China is being vocal as well to make sure countries don't simply line up to support the US. For all of this to calm down, US and China have to play nice. China is likely able to hold the line longer than the US in the near-term
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S&P 500 Tests Key Zone Ahead of FOMCThe S&P 500 has reached the 5,700–5,800 zone after a nearly 18% rally in just half a month. This zone could determine whether the rally marks the end of the bearish trend or if more pain lies ahead for the stock market.
The 200-day simple moving average, several previous horizontal support levels, and the most recent top all converge in this area. The upward move has been driven by correction dynamics, optimism around potential trade deals, signs of de-escalation with China, and rising expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2025.
This week, the FOMC may either temper those optimistic rate cut expectations or hint at a more dovish tone. In either case, some profit-taking may occur ahead of the meeting, and the 5,700–5,800 zone is a strong candidate for that to happen.
SPX: Short term bearish to touch gap? And fill? Looking like there is apparently “no tariff talks” per China.
We’re still in such an uptrend, but looking for a short-term pull back on negative news. Also we have FOMC this week. Does Powell give what Trump and the people want, a rate cut?
I’m looking for 5678.33 to
- TP1: 5672.46
- TP2: 5635.06
Possible touch or fill gap of below 5603.21?
Let me know what you think. Do your DD, not FA. Let’s see what the week brings.
Week ahead analysis May 4th to 11th**Week Ahead Analysis (May 5 – May 11, 2025)**
### **Baseline: Market Expectations**
- **Tariffs & Fed Policy:** Trump's tariff announcement has heightened concerns about economic slowing, prompting bond markets to price in up to four Federal Reserve rate cuts this year.
- **Trade Talks & Sentiment Shift:** Reports suggest China may restart trade negotiations, boosting risk sentiment. However, China insists the U.S. must first remove all unilateral tariffs, adding uncertainty to the discussions.
- **Market Reaction:** Risk assets—equities and high-beta currencies like AUD, NZD, and CAD—are climbing as volatility cools. Meanwhile, safe havens such as JPY, CHF, and gold are facing selling pressure, though overall risk sentiment remains cautious.
### **Potential Surprise Scenarios**
- **Trade Deal Secured:** A deal would likely send equities higher, strengthen risk-sensitive currencies, and drive safe havens lower.
- **No Deal Reached:** In contrast, safe havens could gain while risk assets retreat.
### **Big Picture Outlook**
Regardless of the immediate outcome, the market's medium-term trajectory hinges on the broader effects of trade policy. If tariffs persist, economic uncertainty may sustain the Fed’s dovish stance. A successful trade deal, however, could restore confidence, shifting expectations back toward growth stabili
Chart Called It S&P 500 Bottom on April 7 Confirmed the March 27On March 27, 2025, I published an analysis identifying the potential for a major bottom forming in the S&P 500 near 4,790.57:
Original chart and analysis
At that time, the index was consolidating just above key support, with growing downside pressure ahead of major economic reports. Despite broad caution in the market, the technical setup signaled a potential reversal.
The first rising channel developed in March, helping to support the rebound but it later broke to the downside, leading to another test of support. That move did not invalidate the broader structure.
On April 7, the S&P 500 made its cycle low at 4,835.04, just shy of the target. Since then, a second rising channel has formed, with higher lows and momentum supported by volume.
The price is now approaching major resistance at 5,822.
If it gets rejected, a pullback toward the rising trendline or the 5,438 area is likely. As long as price holds above the April 7 low and respects trendline support, the bullish structure remains intact. A confirmed breakdown below that support would increase the risk of a deeper retracement.
This progression underscores the importance of trusting price structure over sentiment.
The market followed the chart.
The bottom was April 7.
The call was made March 27.
The chart led the move.
April 25 crypto and stock market results📈 April portfolio recap: $2,293 in profit despite market decline
Each month, I publish performance reports to stay accountable and track the real results of my trading strategies across both stock and crypto markets.
In this post, I’ll break down my April 2025 performance — where my portfolio grew, even as the broader market declined.
🏛️ Stock market results: $1,144 profit
Despite a red month for the broader market, my equity portfolio performed well:
• Monthly return: just above 1%
• S&P 500 performance: -44 basis points (−0.44%)
Outperforming the S&P 500 in a down month is never easy, but my holdings managed to stay in the green.
🪙 Crypto portfolio: $1,139 recovery
My crypto allocation also showed strength in April, largely thanks to my liquidity pool strategy, which is finally beginning to yield real results.
• Monthly crypto return: just over 6%
• By comparison, simply holding BTC would have yielded around 14%
While my strategy didn’t beat Bitcoin in raw percentage terms, it offered recovery after previous drawdowns.
📊 Portfolio Overview
• Cumulative profit: $10,000+
• Average portfolio return since inception: ~11.5%
I began investing in 2020, and have steadily built a portfolio that balances growth with risk control. My approach involves both active management (via options and selective equities) and passive yield strategies in DeFi.
🔍 What’s Next?
I’ll continue to post live trade updates, monthly recaps, and strategy breakdowns. If you’re interested in real portfolio transparency and real-time insights — follow along.
S&P500 INTRADAY ahead of NFP, resistance at 5670The bulls are firmly in control as the S&P 500 heads for its ninth straight daily gain—the longest winning streak since 2004. Optimism is fuelled by:
Expectations of Fed rate cuts due to soft economic data
Hopes for renewed US-China trade talks, easing geopolitical risk
Strong risk appetite, with Bitcoin nearing $100,000 and equity momentum building
Key Risk Today – US Jobs Report:
April Nonfarm Payrolls expected at +138K, down from March’s strong beat
This is the first major labor data since new US tariffs, and could shift market expectations for Fed policy
Conclusion for S&P 500 Traders:
Momentum is bullish, but today’s NFP report is a key risk event. A weaker-than-expected jobs number could reinforce rate cut bets and extend the rally. A surprise beat may trigger profit-taking.
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 5670
Resistance Level 2: 5740
Resistance Level 3: 5820
Support Level 1: 5440
Support Level 2: 5385
Support Level 3: 5316
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Bulls and Bears zone for 05-01-2025S&P 500 is going to have a gap up Open and finally closing gap from early last month.
Also traders could be taking profit after yesterday's big UP move.
Level to watch: 5643 ---5645
Reports to watch:
US : PMI Manufacturing Final 945am
US : ISM Manufacturing Index 1000am
US : Construction Spending 1000am
S&P500 INTRADAY resistance at 5670Tech Surge Lifts Markets:
Strong earnings from Microsoft (+7.8%) and Meta (+6.2%) are driving early market optimism. Both beat revenue expectations, easing concerns about trade war impacts.
→ S&P 500 futures up over 1%.
Trade Deal Hopes:
Sentiment is boosted by signs that President Trump may soon announce initial trade agreements, reducing geopolitical risk.
Bank of Japan Dovish Shift:
The BoJ cut its growth forecast and delayed its inflation target, signaling caution.
Yen fell as much as 1.2%.
US-Ukraine Investment Deal:
The US secured privileged access to Ukraine’s natural resources, potentially helping ease tensions as part of broader efforts to end the war.
Earnings Watch:
Before Open: Mastercard, Estee Lauder, Eli Lilly, Moderna, McDonald’s
After Close: Apple, Amazon, Amgen, Airbnb, Reddit
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 5670
Resistance Level 2: 5740
Resistance Level 3: 5820
Support Level 1: 5440
Support Level 2: 5385
Support Level 3: 5316
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SPX Play-by-Play: From Trap to Trend and Back AgainJust price, structure, and volume — tracked in real time.
🧠 Chart Breakdown:
✅ Early Short Trap / Failed Breakdown — Sellers tried to press lower early, but price held key levels and reversed. That shift became the foundation for the entire move that followed.
✅ Breakout Long Trigger — After reclaiming structure, price drove into new highs with strong follow-through. Volume confirmed the breakout.
⛔ Top Rejection — Price pushed into resistance but couldn’t hold. Momentum faded, candles hesitated, and sellers stepped in.
✅ Fib-Based Bounce — After the pullback, price responded cleanly off fib-based support. The bounce was sharp, and volume backed it.
✅ Steady Uptrend Structure — Price moved in an orderly fashion. Small pullbacks held structure, and volume stayed supportive — a textbook controlled climb.
⛔ Range Resistance — Price returned to a previously rejected zone. Wicks and hesitation reappeared.
👀 Current Breakout Watch — Price is testing that resistance again. A reclaim with strength signals continuation. Another fade? Let it go.
Always happy to be helpful.
SPX ready for the correctionhi traders,
This is probably not what most traders want to see but we must be realistic.
The monthly close is upon us and it's not gonna be a bullish close.
A lot of selling pressure and it may be just the beginning.
A 13 % correction on SPX is more than likely in my opinion.
If the price loses the upsloping support, we will see the mark-down pretty soon.
Stoch RSI suggests that the bears are taking control.
My target for SPX is between 5200 and 5000.
Get ready to buy cheap stocks and cheap crypto!
Please criticise on this strategy using SPXI have not backtested this strategy and to use the "REPLAY" button would costs me some money so you can say, it is biased since the candles were already formed ahead.
Strategy -
Time frame - 1H
Risk/Reward - Keep to 1:2 strictly
Example : Trade Setup 1
11 Apr 25 candles closed above 10 Apr 25 - LONG
SL at closing of 10 Apr
Profit target - 1 : 2
You can see that you are stopped out AFTER you set up Trade set up 2 (21 Apr red candle), ie 10 days later , you are in a LOSS position.
Trade setup 2 -
Long on 17 Apr
got stopped out on 21 Apr when it gapped down. See the power of having a SL else your losses will magnified overnight!!!!
So in this chart, there were 5 trades, 3 in profits and 2 in losses. Overall, you gained because your rewards are 2x so in this case you won 3 multiply by 2x = 6x but your losses are 1x or 3 multiply by 1x= 3x so nett off you gained 3x
I would avoid using leverage to trade and keep to the strict rules of 1- 2 trades per week and strictly 1:2 risk/reward ratio. Of course , if you manually watch the chart live (meaning you need to stay awake to glue on the computer)
you might gained more than 1:2 risk/reward but that is not the essence of this strategy.
Keeping the frequency low tame your emotions (greed) of increasing your position size and risk/reward. What you want is CONSISTENCY not huge spike up and down. Don't think you can make 5x in a day and go on holidays for the next few days. You gotta put in the work (sufficient charting skills allow you to be more nimble and confident but not to inflate your ego by excessive trading).
I suggest paper trade for a good 1-2 months and see the results yourself BEFORE you say it work or doesn't. Paper trade is good especially for beginners but once you surpassed this stage, I think using your own money to trade is the real game. Staring at 10% loss is very real and some can take it well while others can't handle it and will manually adjust the SL or PT to modify the strategy. Keep it simple until you gained consistent profits.
As usual, please DYODD
S&P500 INTRADAY resistance at 5510A wave of earnings reports is due today, with Microsoft and Meta in focus. The tech sector remains under pressure, highlighted by a 15% drop in Super Micro Computer after disappointing results.
In Europe, banks are seeing strong revenue growth, benefiting from recent market volatility linked to Trump’s trade policies. However, Mercedes and Stellantis have joined the list of companies withdrawing guidance due to uncertainty.
Donald Trump has again criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell and defended his tariff strategy during an event marking his 100th day in office. Investors are now awaiting key US data, including inflation and GDP figures.
Meanwhile, China’s factory activity has contracted to its lowest level since December 2023, signaling the early impact of US tariffs and increasing pressure for government stimulus.
US consumer companies are also sounding cautious, pointing to a weaker economic outlook ahead.
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 5670
Resistance Level 2: 5740
Resistance Level 3: 5820
Support Level 1: 5380
Support Level 2: 5310
Support Level 3: 5236
This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as any form of recommendation as to a particular course of action or as investment advice. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction. Opinions, estimates and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change without notice. This communication has been prepared based upon information, including market prices, data and other information, believed to be reliable; however, Trade Nation does not warrant its completeness or accuracy. All market prices and market data contained in or attached to this communication are indicative and subject to change without notice.
Will April Close with a Bang?You ever get that feeling the market’s just waiting for a reason to move?
That’s where we are.
It’s been a quiet start to the week – barely a pulse.
And Tuesday? One signal. Just one.
But it was a bullish pulse bar, and it paid.
Price is still coiling, compressing tighter, and Bollinger Bands are pinching harder than a crab on Red Bull.
We’re seeing the classic signs of range contraction – which usually means a range expansion is coming.
So what’s the move?
Stay bullish.
Stay patient.
And be ready to pounce the moment price breaks free.
Today’s calendar gives us a few nudges – ADP, GDP, ECI, PCE – nothing major, but enough to cause a wobble or spark.
The bias is bullish.
The system’s ready.
And if we break out of this pinch, I’m looking at 6106 on the swing.
Even a dip to 5400 wouldn’t change the structure – just another spot to reload the bulls.
Let’s finish April strong.
Let’s grab another one by the horns.
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SPX Market View
Let’s call it like it is – the market’s been locked in a deep freeze.
Monday and Tuesday barely moved.
Why?
No real news. Month-end positioning. And a crowd of big players too busy doing their internal accounting gymnastics to push buttons.
But while it looked like nothing happened, Tuesday’s single bullish pulse bar delivered the goods.
One bar. One setup. One result: Profit.
Now as we roll into Wednesday, things get spicy – not because the economic data is explosive… but because compression like this doesn’t last.
The Bollinger Band width is pinched tighter than a tax refund cheque.
And we know what that means:
Tight range = pressure building.
Breakout = opportunity waiting.
So today’s plan?
Stay bullish until proven otherwise.
Use the pulse bar system to play range edges or trigger entries.
Look for breakout confirmation to ride it toward 6106.
Remain calm if we dip toward 5400 – structure still holds.
Economic data today (ADP Jobs, GDP, Employment Costs, and Core PCE) might trigger volatility, but it’s not about reacting to the numbers…
It’s about watching how price responds.
We’re not forecasting.
We’re not feeling.
We’re waiting for the setup – then pulling the trigger.
Price is whispering right now.
Soon, it’ll yell.
Be ready.
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Expert Insights:
Mistake #1: Assuming news equals movement.
Just because data drops doesn’t mean price pops.
Fix: Always wait for price confirmation. Pulse bars > economic guesses.
Mistake #2: Ditching the bias at the first wobble.
A dip isn’t a collapse.
Fix: Know your structure. Dips to 5400 are still within a bullish regime.
Mistake #3: Forgetting the role of compression.
Tight ranges often precede big shifts.
Fix: Don’t ignore the squeeze. Bollinger Band pinch = breakout fuel.
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Rumour Has It…
In a desperate bid to solve market stagnation, Wall Street has reportedly hired a motivational speaker named Terry the Turnaround Candle.
His credentials?
He once convinced a doji to become a dragonfly.
Sources say he opens every session with, “Are you going to let that Bollinger Band define you?!”
Meanwhile, the Fed is beta-testing new AI price models based on squirrel hoarding patterns in Central Park.
Traders remain cautiously optimistic.
Squirrels remain heavily long acorns.
This section is entirely made-up satire. Probably.
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Fun Fact
Did You Know?
The term “month-end rebalancing” sounds official… but it’s really just fund managers shuffling things around so their spreadsheets look prettier.
They often trim winners, pad laggards, and balance sector weights.
But in low-volume markets like this week, even tiny shifts can cause weird little waves that trigger setups.
So when price “randomly” spikes or dips late in the session on month’s end?
It’s often not news – it’s bookkeeping chaos in disguise.
Which is why we trust setups, not headlines.