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Trading Recap Focus Video
It was a quiet open—but the opportunity was loud and clear.
In this video, I walk you through the trades we executed on QQQ this morning using volatility bands, pivot levels, and volume profile confluence. You’ll see how patience and a solid trading plan helped us catch multiple high-probability setups in the War Room.
🚀 What’s covered:
✔️ How we identified the volatility band entries and exits
✔️ Why confluence zones matter more than market noise
✔️ The specific price levels we targeted and why
✔️ How to use VWAP and pivot lines for consistent profit zones
✔️ Why setting and forgetting can be your best move
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Market Highlights
Today's Trading Recap
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, U.S. equity markets closed mixed amid ongoing concerns over fiscal policy, rising Treasury yields, and inflationary pressures.
📊 Market Performance
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S&P 500: Declined by 2.60 points (less than 0.1%) to 5,842.01
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Dow Jones Industrial Average: Decreased by 1.35 points to 41,859.09
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Nasdaq Composite: Rose by 53.09 points (0.3%) to 18,925.73
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Russell 2000: Fell by 0.99 points
For the week, all major indexes were down, with the S&P 500 dropping 2%, the Dow decreasing by 1.9%, the Nasdaq down 1.5%, and the Russell 2000 falling the most at 3.2%. AP News
🔍 Key Market Drivers
1. Fiscal Concerns and Treasury Yields
Investor sentiment was dampened by the U.S. House of Representatives’ approval of a significant tax and spending bill, projected to add $3.8 trillion to the national debt over the next decade. This development led to a sell-off in global bond markets, with the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield peaking at 5.13%, the highest since October 2023, before slightly retreating.
2. Inflationary Pressures
Data from S&P Global indicated that the overall rise in prices charged for goods and services in May was the steepest since August 2022, reflecting ongoing inflationary pressures in the economy.
3. Labor Market Stability
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting that companies are retaining workers despite economic uncertainties. Reuters
4. Earnings Reports
Several companies reported earnings that influenced market movements. For instance, Snowflake Inc. shares rose 10% after the company exceeded quarterly revenue and earnings expectations and projected strong full-year revenue.
5. Cryptocurrency Surge
Bitcoin reached a record $111,223.70, driven by increasing federal and institutional acceptance, boosting related cryptocurrency stocks.
Today's War Room Opportunities
May 23, 2025
| Plan | Symbol | Position | Entry | Stop | Target | Exit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAPL a Day | AAPL | Long | 193.68 | 193.10 | 195.80 | 195.80 | 2.12 |
| Manz 2SD Gapz | FRO | Short | 17.68 | 17.95 | 17.54 | 17.54 | 0.14 |
| Manz 2SD Gapz | DECK | Long | 98.48 | 96.80 | 99.23 | 99.23 | 0.75 |
| Manz 2SD Gapz | BAH | Long | 108.70 | 105.95 | 111.00 | 111.00 | 2.3 |
| Manz 2SD Gapz | INTU | Short | 724.07 | 730.07 | 719.42 | 719.42 | 4.65 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | AMZN | Short | 201.36 | 201.95 | 200.85 | 200.90 | 0.46 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | META | Short | 629.55 | 630.43 | 628.03 | 628.03 | 1.52 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | TSLA | Short | 337.85 | 338.90 | 337.00 | 337 | 0.85 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | TSLA | Short | 338.35 | 338.90 | 337.00 | 338.9 | -0.55 |
| Total Per Share Traded | 12.24 | ||||||
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