πŸ“Œ Originally published at shunya.trade β€” View with interactive charts & tools.
Shunya.Trade Options Engine

United States Market Pre-Market Analysis

June 29, 202609:00 AM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Gold (GC)
4,059
-0.49%
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
29,669
+1.02%
S&P 500 (ES)
7,459
+0.77%
Silver (SI)
58.85
-0.63%
Dollar Index (DX)
101
-0.09%
Dow Jones (DJI)
51,876
-0.09%
Crude Oil (CL)
70.00
+1.11%
Natural Gas (NG)
3.21
-0.59%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
18.4% Moderate
Gold (GC)
Strong Bearish
4,059
-0.49%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (36.0)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Loss of the 20-day SMA (4,247) flips the near-term structure bearish β€” the moving average now acts as a ceiling rather than a floor. At 36, the momentum oscillator reinforces the bearish lean. Sellers have the edge in the near-term. MACD validates the bearish lean: histogram below zero and expanding in negative territory. The impulse leg is to the downside. Volume surges to 13.7x the 20-day mean β€” the tape is moving with purpose and broad participation.
Support / Resistance
Support3,963
Resistance4,880
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,262
50-day SMA4,474
100-day SMA4,684
200-day SMA4,450
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 36.0 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
Recent volume spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern / Signal
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)4,880
23.6%4,663
38.2%4,530
50.0%4,422
61.8%4,313
78.6%4,159
Low (100.0%)3,963
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)4,999
Ext 1.272 (Up)5,129
Ext 1.618 (Up)5,446
Ext 1.13 (Dn)3,844
Ext 1.272 (Dn)3,714
Ext 1.618 (Dn)3,397
Trade Setup
Entry
4,059
Stop Loss
4,121
Take Profit
3,934
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put86%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread86%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread83%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
Bearish
29,669
+1.02%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bearish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (51.6)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price has broken below the 20-day SMA (29,839), shifting short-term structure to defensive. Momentum holds constructive at 52 β€” firmly in bullish territory with room to run before the tape gets stretched. The convergence-divergence oscillator is in bearish mode. Histogram expansion below zero signals sustained selling pressure. Thin participation (0.2x average) suggests the tape may be drifting rather than trending. Treat breakouts with scepticism.
Support / Resistance
Support26,440
Resistance30,968
Moving Averages
21-day SMA29,866
50-day SMA29,054
100-day SMA26,933
200-day SMA26,121
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 51.6 is well within the neutral zone, showing balanced momentum without extreme conditions.
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 / Signal
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)30,968
23.6%29,899
38.2%29,238
50.0%28,704
61.8%28,170
78.6%27,409
Low (100.0%)26,440
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)31,557
Ext 1.272 (Up)32,200
Ext 1.618 (Up)33,766
Ext 1.13 (Dn)25,851
Ext 1.272 (Dn)25,208
Ext 1.618 (Dn)23,642
Trade Setup
Entry
29,669
Stop Loss
30,187
Take Profit
28,634
Risk / Reward
2.0
Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put70%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread70%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread67%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
S&P 500 (ES)
Bearish
7,459
+0.77%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bearish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (52.5)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The break below the 20-day SMA at 7,472 opens the door to further downside probing. Momentum holds constructive at 52 β€” firmly in bullish territory with room to run before the tape gets stretched. MACD validates the bearish lean: histogram below zero and expanding in negative territory. The impulse leg is to the downside. Volume is running cold at 0.1x the norm. Without broader participation, the current directional bias is vulnerable.
Support / Resistance
Support7,075
Resistance7,632
Moving Averages
21-day SMA7,478
50-day SMA7,397
100-day SMA7,092
200-day SMA6,956
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 52.5 is well within the neutral zone, showing balanced momentum without extreme conditions.
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
Recent volume spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern / Signal
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)7,632
23.6%7,501
38.2%7,419
50.0%7,354
61.8%7,288
78.6%7,194
Low (100.0%)7,075
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)7,705
Ext 1.272 (Up)7,784
Ext 1.618 (Up)7,976
Ext 1.13 (Dn)7,003
Ext 1.272 (Dn)6,924
Ext 1.618 (Dn)6,731
Trade Setup
Entry
7,459
Stop Loss
7,532
Take Profit
7,312
Risk / Reward
2.0
Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Strangle66%
Buy OTM Call + Buy OTM Put
Long Straddle66%
Buy ATM Call + Buy ATM Put
Long Put64%
Buy OTM Put
Silver (SI)
Strong Bearish
58.85
-0.63%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (31.5)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Beneath the 20-day moving average (66.77), the tape is in distribution mode. Sellers control the structure. With the RSI reading at 31, the tape is washed out. Watch for a divergence signal to confirm a base-building attempt. MACD validates the bearish lean: histogram below zero and expanding in negative territory. The impulse leg is to the downside. Volume surges to 18.9x the 20-day mean β€” the tape is moving with purpose and broad participation.
Support / Resistance
Support57.25
Resistance88.89
Moving Averages
21-day SMA67.19
50-day SMA73.19
100-day SMA75.99
200-day SMA68.35
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 31.5 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
Recent volume spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern / Signal
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)88.89
23.6%81.42
38.2%76.80
50.0%73.07
61.8%69.34
78.6%64.02
Low (100.0%)57.25
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)93.00
Ext 1.272 (Up)97.49
Ext 1.618 (Up)108
Ext 1.13 (Dn)53.14
Ext 1.272 (Dn)48.64
Ext 1.618 (Dn)37.70
Trade Setup
Entry
58.85
Stop Loss
60.19
Take Profit
56.15
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put86%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread86%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread83%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
Dollar Index (DX)
Strong Bullish
101
-0.09%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (70.3)Overbought
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The tape holds above the 20-day average (100), maintaining the positive short-term trend channel. Momentum oscillator at 70 enters overbought territory β€” the tape is stretched and vulnerable to profit-taking. The convergence-divergence oscillator prints a bullish signal. Histogram expansion above zero validates the upside move. Strategy selection converges on Long Call (77%) β€” the quantitative factors align across direction, momentum, and implied volatility.
Support / Resistance
Support97.63
Resistance102
Moving Averages
21-day SMA100
50-day SMA99.28
100-day SMA98.98
200-day SMA98.79
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 70.3 (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
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 / Signal
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)102
23.6%101
38.2%100
50.0%99.72
61.8%99.22
78.6%98.52
Low (100.0%)97.63
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)102
Ext 1.272 (Up)103
Ext 1.618 (Up)104
Ext 1.13 (Dn)97.09
Ext 1.272 (Dn)96.50
Ext 1.618 (Dn)95.05
Trade Setup
Entry
101
Stop Loss
101
Take Profit
102
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call77%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread77%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread74%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Dow Jones (DJI)
Strong Bullish
51,876
-0.09%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (61.8)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA (51,296) remains unbroken on the downside β€” bulls retain structural control of the near-term tape. With RSI at 62, the momentum profile supports continued upside. The oscillator has headroom before overbought levels trigger caution. MACD confirms the directional momentum: histogram above zero and widening. The impulse leg has room to extend. Volume prints 2.1x above the 20-day average β€” institutional conviction backs the move.
Support / Resistance
Support48,337
Resistance52,656
Moving Averages
21-day SMA51,266
50-day SMA50,294
100-day SMA49,125
200-day SMA48,311
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 61.8 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
Bollinger Bands are tightly squeezed, warning of an imminent explosive directional price move.
Volume Analysis
Recent volume is noticeably higher on up-days, signaling strong underlying buyer accumulation.
Chart Pattern / Signal
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)52,656
23.6%51,637
38.2%51,006
50.0%50,497
61.8%49,987
78.6%49,261
Low (100.0%)48,337
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)53,217
Ext 1.272 (Up)53,830
Ext 1.618 (Up)55,324
Ext 1.13 (Dn)47,776
Ext 1.272 (Dn)47,163
Ext 1.618 (Dn)45,669
Trade Setup
Entry
51,876
Stop Loss
51,462
Take Profit
52,704
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call77%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread77%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread74%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Crude Oil (CL)
Strong Bearish
70.00
+1.11%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (15.8)Oversold
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Short-term trend damage is confirmed below the 20-day SMA (82.37). The path of least resistance points lower until this level is recovered. With the RSI reading at 16, the tape is washed out. Watch for a divergence signal to confirm a base-building attempt. On the MACD, the fast line has crossed below the signal line with a negative histogram β€” confirming the bearish momentum shift. Volume registers below average β€” the move lacks broad participation and is susceptible to reversal.
Support / Resistance
Support68.56
Resistance111
Moving Averages
21-day SMA82.61
50-day SMA91.49
100-day SMA87.79
200-day SMA73.93
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely low at 15.8 (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
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 / Signal
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)111
23.6%101
38.2%94.74
50.0%89.74
61.8%84.75
78.6%77.63
Low (100.0%)68.56
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)116
Ext 1.272 (Up)122
Ext 1.618 (Up)137
Ext 1.13 (Dn)63.05
Ext 1.272 (Dn)57.04
Ext 1.618 (Dn)42.38
Trade Setup
Entry
70.00
Stop Loss
72.64
Take Profit
64.71
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put86%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread86%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread83%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
Natural Gas (NG)
Bullish
3.21
-0.59%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (53.5)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price holds above the 20-day moving average at 3.20, preserving the near-term bullish structure. Momentum at 53 is in the sweet spot: bullish enough to confirm direction, not so extended as to warrant caution. Momentum confirmation is bearish β€” MACD histogram negative and signal-line crossover pointing lower. Thin participation (0.3x average) suggests the tape may be drifting rather than trending. Treat breakouts with scepticism.
Support / Resistance
Support2.48
Resistance3.44
Moving Averages
21-day SMA3.20
50-day SMA2.98
100-day SMA2.99
200-day SMA3.46
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 53.5 is well within the neutral zone, showing balanced momentum without extreme conditions.
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
Recent volume is noticeably higher on up-days, signaling strong underlying buyer accumulation.
Chart Pattern / Signal
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)3.44
23.6%3.21
38.2%3.08
50.0%2.96
61.8%2.85
78.6%2.69
Low (100.0%)2.48
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)3.57
Ext 1.272 (Up)3.70
Ext 1.618 (Up)4.03
Ext 1.13 (Dn)2.36
Ext 1.272 (Dn)2.22
Ext 1.618 (Dn)1.89
Trade Setup
Entry
3.21
Stop Loss
3.13
Take Profit
3.38
Risk / Reward
2.0
Buy
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread64%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Put60%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread60%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Market Search Previews
Key Takeaway
Watch pre-market futures gap for mean-reversion or continuation setups at the open.
Free Daily Analysis
Get Pre-Market & Post-Market Setups Every Day
Options Engine signals for NIFTY, S&P 500, DAX, Forex & 10+ global markets β€” completely free.
Explore Shunya.Trade →
⚠ 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.