NQ: Weekly Prep 28/2025
Weekly briefing:
š Nasdaq Futures Report
š 27/2025:
š Analysis Window: 27/2025:Sunday-Friday
š Game Plan Window: 28/2025: Sunday-Friday
š” Focus: Order accumulation, intraday structure, and directional bias
š Narrative Summary
The Nasdaq futures traded within a volatile range last week as liquidity dried up ahead of the Independence Day holiday. Key accumulation surfaced between 22800ā22840 early in the week, acting as a springboard for a sharp rally into the 23060ā23090 zone. Notably, the rally lacked continuation, suggesting responsive selling near highs.
š Note: Last week (27) holidays (07/03 early close, 07/04 early closure ā Independence Day).
š Note: Next week (28) Red Folder Economic Events.
Event | Date | Time (ET) |
---|---|---|
FOMC Minutes | 07/09/2025 | 14:00 |
UC Claims | 07/10/2025 | 08:30 |
š® Next Week (28/2025) Game Plan
š Base Case ā Responsive Range
Open Inside 22900ā23060
ā Expect fades from 23060ā23090 into 22840ā22880
ā Price likely oscillates around 22965ā22980 (magnet zone)
š Breakdown Risk
Loss of 22800ā22820
ā Clears Demand/support
ā Exposes 22725 ā 22575 ā 22500 ā 22100
ā ļø 22575 (12H) = Trend demand zone or structural inflection
ā Watch for volume confirmation ā avoid chasing into low-liquidity zones
š Breakout Scenario
Sustained acceptance above 23090
ā Clears Supply/resistance
ā Opens path toward 23150 ā 23300 ā 23420 ā 23600
ā ļø 23090 (15m) = Trend supply zone or structural inflection
ā Watch for volume confirmation ā avoid chasing into low-liquidity zones
š§ Key Heatmap Observations
š¹ 22820 ā 110682 @ 06/30 09:00 ā Strong initiative drive launched from demand shelf
š¹ 22965 ā 40013 @ 07/03 09:30 ā Major responsive zone held as key balance area
š¹ 23060 ā 19811 @ 07/03 12:45 ā Absorption led to intraday reversal from supply
š¹ 23055 ā 36383 @ 07/03 10:00 ā Upthrust capped by seller aggression
š¹ 23070 ā 26619 @ 07/03 12:30 ā Liquidation began after this failed push
š¹ 23085 ā 23565 @ 07/03 12:00 ā Supply stack formed just above recent highs
š§ Price Clusters by Timeframe
Timeframe | Price Levels | Notes |
---|---|---|
15min | 23000, 22990, 23050, 23060 | Microstructure nodes from breakout/pullback phases |
30min | 22980, 22965, 23055, 23085 | Immediate auction edges, likely magnet levels |
1H | 22800, 22820, 22840, 23040, 23060 | HVNs and auction pivots across sessions |
4H | 22825, 22725, 22800 | Structural shelf and responsive demand zones |
1D | 22100, 22000, 22700 | Broader demand shelf + context from composite |
2D | 19200, 19800, 20100, 20400, 21600, 22050 | Long-term mean-reversion and major inflection levels |
š Stay objective. Trade your plan with context.