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United States Market Post-Market Review

April 20, 202604:30 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Gold (GC)
4,834
-0.49%
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
26,740
-0.32%
S&P 500 (ES)
7,146
-0.22%
Silver (SI)
79.82
-2.35%
Dollar Index (DX)
98.06
-0.04%
Dow Jones (DJI)
49,443
-0.01%
Crude Oil (CL)
86.96
+3.71%
Natural Gas (NG)
2.68
+0.34%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
18.9% Moderate
Gold (GC)
Bullish
4,834
-0.49%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (69.3)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Buyers defend the 20-day SMA at 4,665 β€” the near-term trend structure remains intact. The momentum gauge prints 69 β€” historically, readings above 65 precede short-term retracements in this name. Momentum confirmation from MACD β€” the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. Participation is heavy at 11.0x average volume β€” this is not a low-liquidity drift, but a committed directional push.
Support / Resistance
Support4,101
Resistance5,405
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,660
50-day SMA4,893
100-day SMA4,700
200-day SMA4,195
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 69.3 confirms strong buying momentum, with room to run before becoming extremely overbought.
MACD Analysis
MACD is expanding positively, highlighting that buyers are firmly in control of momentum.
Bollinger Bands
Price is trading comfortably within the Bollinger Bands, representing normal historical volatility levels.
Volume Analysis
Recent volume spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)5,405
23.6%5,097
38.2%4,907
50.0%4,753
61.8%4,599
78.6%4,380
Low (100.0%)4,101
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)5,575
Ext 1.272 (Up)5,760
Ext 1.618 (Up)6,211
Ext 1.13 (Dn)3,931
Ext 1.272 (Dn)3,746
Ext 1.618 (Dn)3,295
Trade Setup
Entry
4,834
Stop Loss
4,771
Take Profit
4,960
Risk / Reward
2.0
Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call55%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread55%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Short Put (Cash-Secured)52%
Sell OTM Put
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
Strong Bullish
26,740
-0.32%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (97.7)Overbought
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Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA (24,894) remains unbroken on the downside β€” bulls retain structural control of the near-term tape. RSI has climbed to 98, putting the tape in overbought territory. New directional longs carry elevated reversal risk. MACD histogram remains in positive territory, underpinning the current directional move. The scoring engine flags Long Call with a 72% conviction score β€” the strongest signal in today's scan.
Support / Resistance
Support22,962
Resistance26,885
Moving Averages
21-day SMA24,865
50-day SMA24,890
100-day SMA25,224
200-day SMA24,746
Moving Average Signals
Bullish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed above 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating upward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 97.7 (Overbought), indicating price is extended and a pullback is likely.
MACD Analysis
MACD is expanding positively, highlighting that buyers are firmly in control of momentum.
Bollinger Bands
Price is trading comfortably within the Bollinger Bands, representing normal historical volatility levels.
Volume Analysis
Recent volume is noticeably higher on up-days, signaling strong underlying buyer accumulation.
Chart Pattern
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)26,885
23.6%25,959
38.2%25,386
50.0%24,923
61.8%24,460
78.6%23,801
Low (100.0%)22,962
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)27,395
Ext 1.272 (Up)27,952
Ext 1.618 (Up)29,309
Ext 1.13 (Dn)22,451
Ext 1.272 (Dn)21,894
Ext 1.618 (Dn)20,537
Trade Setup
Entry
26,740
Stop Loss
26,435
Take Profit
27,349
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call72%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread72%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Short Put (Cash-Secured)69%
Sell OTM Put
S&P 500 (ES)
Strong Bullish
7,146
-0.22%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (97.1)Overbought
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Analyst Summary
Trading above the 20-day SMA (6,762), the asset maintains its bullish price structure β€” dip-buying remains the high-probability play. With RSI at 97, the risk/reward for new long entries deteriorates. Favour strategies that benefit from a pullback or consolidation. Momentum confirmation from MACD β€” the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. The scoring engine flags Long Call with a 72% conviction score β€” the strongest signal in today's scan.
Support / Resistance
Support6,353
Resistance7,186
Moving Averages
21-day SMA6,754
50-day SMA6,800
100-day SMA6,853
200-day SMA6,715
Moving Average Signals
Bullish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed above 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating upward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 97.1 (Overbought), indicating price is extended and a pullback is likely.
MACD Analysis
MACD is expanding positively, highlighting that buyers are firmly in control of momentum.
Bollinger Bands
Price is trading comfortably within the Bollinger Bands, representing normal historical volatility levels.
Volume Analysis
Recent volume is noticeably higher on up-days, signaling strong underlying buyer accumulation.
Chart Pattern
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)7,186
23.6%6,989
38.2%6,868
50.0%6,770
61.8%6,671
78.6%6,531
Low (100.0%)6,353
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)7,294
Ext 1.272 (Up)7,412
Ext 1.618 (Up)7,700
Ext 1.13 (Dn)6,245
Ext 1.272 (Dn)6,127
Ext 1.618 (Dn)5,839
Trade Setup
Entry
7,146
Stop Loss
7,080
Take Profit
7,277
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call72%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread72%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Short Put (Cash-Secured)69%
Sell OTM Put
Silver (SI)
Strong Bullish
79.82
-2.35%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (69.2)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price respects the 20-day average at 74.42 as a floor, offering a constructive base for directional longs. Momentum is overheated at 69. While trend can override oscillators, the statistical edge for fresh longs is diminished. The moving-average convergence divergence oscillator supports the bull case β€” histogram expanding above the zero line. At 18.2x normal volume, the flow data confirms institutional participation. This is a high-conviction move.
Support / Resistance
Support61.09
Resistance95.86
Moving Averages
21-day SMA74.18
50-day SMA78.81
100-day SMA77.00
200-day SMA60.10
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 69.2 confirms strong buying momentum, with room to run before becoming extremely overbought.
MACD Analysis
MACD is expanding positively, highlighting that buyers are firmly in control of momentum.
Bollinger Bands
Price is trading comfortably within the Bollinger Bands, representing normal historical volatility levels.
Volume Analysis
Recent volume spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)95.86
23.6%87.65
38.2%82.58
50.0%78.48
61.8%74.37
78.6%68.53
Low (100.0%)61.09
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)100
Ext 1.272 (Up)105
Ext 1.618 (Up)117
Ext 1.13 (Dn)56.57
Ext 1.272 (Dn)51.63
Ext 1.618 (Dn)39.60
Trade Setup
Entry
79.82
Stop Loss
77.99
Take Profit
83.47
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call72%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread72%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Short Put (Cash-Secured)69%
Sell OTM Put
Dollar Index (DX)
Strong Bearish
98.06
-0.04%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (15.3)Oversold
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Analyst Summary
Beneath the 20-day moving average (99.17), the tape is in distribution mode. Sellers control the structure. At 15, the momentum gauge is deeply oversold. Mean-reversion setups become statistically attractive, though confirmation is key. MACD histogram negative and deepening β€” the momentum profile reinforces the short-side thesis. Across the full 31-strategy universe, Long Put captures the highest score at 63%. Alignment across trend, momentum, and vol regime drives the ranking.
Support / Resistance
Support96.49
Resistance101
Moving Averages
21-day SMA99.19
50-day SMA98.69
100-day SMA98.56
200-day SMA98.50
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely low at 15.3 (Oversold), suggesting selling pressure may have exhausted and a bounce is possible.
MACD Analysis
MACD histogram is negative and expanding, indicating sellers hold a strong momentum advantage.
Bollinger Bands
Bollinger Bands are tightly squeezed, warning of an imminent explosive directional price move.
Volume Analysis
Volume trend is balanced, showing no decisive edge for either buyers or sellers.
Chart Pattern
Inverted V-Shape / Double Top Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)101
23.6%99.66
38.2%99.05
50.0%98.56
61.8%98.08
78.6%97.38
Low (100.0%)96.49
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)101
Ext 1.272 (Up)102
Ext 1.618 (Up)103
Ext 1.13 (Dn)95.95
Ext 1.272 (Dn)95.36
Ext 1.618 (Dn)93.93
Trade Setup
Entry
98.06
Stop Loss
98.43
Take Profit
97.33
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put63%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread63%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Call Spread60%
Sell Call + Buy higher Call
Dow Jones (DJI)
Strong Bullish
49,443
-0.01%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (90.5)Overbought
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The tape holds above the 20-day average (47,224), maintaining the positive short-term trend channel. Momentum oscillator at 91 enters overbought territory β€” the tape is stretched and vulnerable to profit-taking. On the MACD front, the histogram is positive and the fast line sits above the signal line β€” textbook bullish configuration. The structured approach identifies Long Call at 72% as the highest-probability play. Risk/reward and regime fit both favour this setup.
Support / Resistance
Support45,057
Resistance50,513
Moving Averages
21-day SMA47,145
50-day SMA47,952
100-day SMA48,247
200-day SMA46,989
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 90.5 (Overbought), indicating price is extended and a pullback is likely.
MACD Analysis
MACD is expanding positively, highlighting that buyers are firmly in control of momentum.
Bollinger Bands
Price is trading comfortably within the Bollinger Bands, representing normal historical volatility levels.
Volume Analysis
Recent volume is noticeably higher on up-days, signaling strong underlying buyer accumulation.
Chart Pattern
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)50,513
23.6%49,225
38.2%48,429
50.0%47,785
61.8%47,141
78.6%46,225
Low (100.0%)45,057
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)51,222
Ext 1.272 (Up)51,997
Ext 1.618 (Up)53,884
Ext 1.13 (Dn)44,348
Ext 1.272 (Dn)43,573
Ext 1.618 (Dn)41,686
Trade Setup
Entry
49,443
Stop Loss
49,053
Take Profit
50,221
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call72%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread72%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Short Put (Cash-Secured)69%
Sell OTM Put
Crude Oil (CL)
Strong Bearish
86.96
+3.71%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (38.0)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
With price beneath the 20-day moving average (97.11), the burden of proof shifts to the bulls. Rallies into the SMA are selling opportunities until reclaimed. Momentum at 38 reflects a tape under pressure. Bulls need to push the oscillator back above 50 to shift the narrative. MACD histogram turns negative, adding weight to the bearish thesis. The model's top pick is Long Put (61%) β€” the optimal structure given current trend, momentum, and volatility readings.
Support / Resistance
Support61.87
Resistance119
Moving Averages
21-day SMA97.17
50-day SMA84.94
100-day SMA72.13
200-day SMA67.58
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 38.0 confirms strong selling momentum, though nearing oversold territory.
MACD Analysis
MACD histogram is negative and expanding, indicating sellers hold a strong momentum advantage.
Bollinger Bands
Price is trading comfortably within the Bollinger Bands, representing normal historical volatility levels.
Volume Analysis
Volume trend is balanced, showing no decisive edge for either buyers or sellers.
Chart Pattern
Inverted V-Shape / Double Top Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)119
23.6%106
38.2%97.47
50.0%90.68
61.8%83.88
78.6%74.20
Low (100.0%)61.87
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)127
Ext 1.272 (Up)135
Ext 1.618 (Up)155
Ext 1.13 (Dn)54.38
Ext 1.272 (Dn)46.20
Ext 1.618 (Dn)26.27
Trade Setup
Entry
86.96
Stop Loss
92.48
Take Profit
75.91
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put61%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread61%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Call Spread58%
Sell Call + Buy higher Call
Natural Gas (NG)
Bearish
2.68
+0.34%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (30.1)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price has broken below the 20-day SMA (2.79), shifting short-term structure to defensive. With the RSI reading at 30, the tape is washed out. Watch for a divergence signal to confirm a base-building attempt. Momentum confirmation from MACD β€” the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. Across the full 31-strategy universe, Long Put captures the highest score at 47%. Alignment across trend, momentum, and vol regime drives the ranking.
Support / Resistance
Support2.56
Resistance3.66
Moving Averages
21-day SMA2.81
50-day SMA2.96
100-day SMA3.62
200-day SMA3.48
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 30.1 confirms strong selling momentum, though nearing oversold territory.
MACD Analysis
MACD is expanding positively, highlighting that buyers are firmly in control of momentum.
Bollinger Bands
Price is trading comfortably within the Bollinger Bands, representing normal historical volatility levels.
Volume Analysis
Recent volume spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)3.66
23.6%3.40
38.2%3.24
50.0%3.11
61.8%2.98
78.6%2.80
Low (100.0%)2.56
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)3.80
Ext 1.272 (Up)3.96
Ext 1.618 (Up)4.34
Ext 1.13 (Dn)2.42
Ext 1.272 (Dn)2.26
Ext 1.618 (Dn)1.88
Trade Setup
Entry
2.68
Stop Loss
2.75
Take Profit
2.56
Risk / Reward
2.0
Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put47%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread47%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Call Spread44%
Sell Call + Buy higher Call
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Key Takeaway
Watch pre-market futures gap for mean-reversion or continuation setups at the open.
⚠ Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Options trading involves significant risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.