Nasdaq Futures (NQ) are trading at 19,222, down 1.21% from Friday’s close.
After a sharp move lower in early trading, price action is now approaching key technical zones where a bullish retracement could develop. Our Trade Compass provides the critical support and resistance levels, plus a clear trade plan for both bullish and bearish scenarios in today’s session.
🔥 Bullish Trade Plan for Nasdaq Futures
Bullish Threshold: 19,245
A sustained break above 19,245 will flip our intraday bias to bullish. This level is just above today’s VWAP and may signal a potential reversal of the early downside momentum. Additionally, our proprietary Order Flow Intel shows initial signs of buyer interest returning, supporting the bullish case.
🎯 Bullish Profit Targets
If the bullish breakout triggers, here are the key price levels to consider for partial profit-taking:
| Target | Level | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | 19,285 | Just below today’s first upper VWAP deviation |
| 2️⃣ | 19,317 | Near today’s POC and VAH |
| 3️⃣ | 19,354 | Key historic resistance level |
| 4️⃣ | 19,375 | Just below Friday’s VAL |
| 5️⃣ | 19,422 | Just below Friday’s POC |
| 6️⃣ | 19,641 | Near Friday’s VWAP |
| 7️⃣ | 19,835 | Extended bullish target |
| 8️⃣ | 20,073 | POC of March 27th |
Trade Management Tip:
If you’re trading Micro Nasdaq Futures (MNQ), scaling out at these levels is ideal. For example, you can exit 10% at Target 1, 15% at Target 2, and so on—allowing you to lock in profits while keeping part of your position open for extended moves.
⚠️ Bearish Trade Plan for Nasdaq Futures
Bearish Threshold: 19,198
If price breaks and holds below 19,198, the trade bias flips to bearish. A decisive move under this level would suggest that sellers remain in control, opening downside targets.
🎯 Bearish Profit Targets
If the bearish threshold is broken:
| Target | Level | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | 19,158 | Near 2nd lower VWAP deviation |
| 2️⃣ | 19,115 | Minor support level |
| 3️⃣ | 19,033 | Historic volume profile support |
| 4️⃣ | 18,937 | Key support from summer 2024 lows |
📌 Trade Compass Market Map – How to Use It
This Nasdaq Futures Analysis is your decision support tool for today’s session. Trade Compass highlights the key intraday price zones where professional traders and algorithms are likely to react.
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Bullish Scenario:
A break and sustained move above 19,245 shifts momentum upward. Watch for bullish follow-through toward the profit targets. -
Bearish Scenario:
A decisive break below 19,198 flips bias bearish. Expect further downside toward the profit zones outlined.
Monitor how price reacts at these levels. Rejections, breakouts, or absorption patterns at these junctions will offer valuable clues about the next move.
🚀 Order Flow Intel – Early Reversal Signal
While this Trade Compass report is technical-level focused, we are adding a bonus insight today:
Order Flow analysis shows early signs of potential bullish reversal.
Order flow data reveals that aggressive sellers have cooled down and buyers are starting to engage around current prices. This strengthens the case for a short-term bounce, but confirmation requires a sustained move above the bullish threshold at 19,245.
✅ Summary – Nasdaq Futures Trading Plan Today
| Bias | Threshold | Profit Targets |
|---|---|---|
| Bull | 19,245 | 19,285 → 19,317 → 19,354 → 19,375 → 19,422 → 19,641 → 19,835 → 20,073 |
| Bear | 19,198 | 19,158 → 19,115 → 19,033 → 18,937 |
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