FOMC Minutes + Energy Numbers + NVIDIA earnings tomorrow- Wednesday May 20th!
Add price confirmation workflow for signal-based intraday trading
Overview
Introduces a price confirmation concept for intraday/day trading workflows so signals are not acted on immediately.
The core behavior is to wait for the market to respect the signal before entering:
For a sell signal, confirm by breaking below the previous bar low.
For a buy signal, confirm by breaking above the previous bar high.
Helps filter out weak or premature signals and encourages more patient trade selection.
Demonstrates how the signal indicator can be paired with additional visual context, including:
Color Bars turning red/blue/black to help identify trend continuation or weakening momentum.
Trailing-stop management once the trend begins to fade or reverse.
Reinforces that the trader still needs to manage:
position size
stops
targets
trade exits
Includes a practical example on a 10-minute Nasdaq futures chart showing both a failed signal without confirmation and a successful trade after confirmation.
used as a discretionary visual aid and not as a hard entry/exit requirement.
This workflow is meant for educational or discretionary trading use and does not guarantee profitability.
The July KC – Chicago Wheat Spread activated downside PriceCounts on the correction and has completed the first target near 39. It would be normal to get a near term reaction in the form of a consolidation or corrective trade from this level. If the chart can sustain further weakness, the second count would project a possible slide to the 28 area. It would take a trade below the March reactionary low to formally negate the low percentage fourth upside target.
The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved.
It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk.
Trading in futures, options, securities, derivatives or OTC products entails significant risks which must be understood prior to trading and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot for May 20th
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At A Glance Levels
Instrument
S2
S1
Pivot
R1
R2
Gold (GC)
— June (#GC)
4419.80
4482.10
4576.10
4638.40
4732.40
Silver (SI)
— July. (#SI)
70.79
73.60
78.99
81.81
87.20
Crude Oil (CL)
— June. (#CL)
95.81
98.61
100.02
102.82
104.23
June Bonds (ZB)
— June. (#ZB)
109 17/32
110 3/32
111 4/32
111 22/32
112 23/32
What Futures Traders Should Watch This Week
By John Thorpe, Senior Broker
fomc
Risk-off? Nvidia earnings, FOMC Minutes and a few fed speakers.
This week we have seen new highs and lower lows as the roiling markets are speaking loudly about the world we are living in.
Risk-off psychology in futures and commodity markets usually lasts a few days to a few weeks however, it can stretch to months when the catalyst is macro-level like a growth scare, a dollar spike, a geopolitical shock or a central bank surprise. In 2026, the pattern looks similar: the initial selling can be sharp, however the psychology tends to fade once the market sees either some policy support, clearer demand/supply data or improving liquidity.
Typical Duration
· Initial Shock: 1-2 days for an event driven fear
· A macro reset: 2 weeks to 2 months when traders reprice inflation, rates and growth (fog clears)
· Extended risk-off: several months to multiple quarters if the shock changes the economic outlook or affects major supply chains.
Why Risk-off can persist
When CTA’s trend followers and managed money are forced to de-lever or the dollar and interest rate yields continue to rise, money managers liquidate positions, go into cash and wait for “quiet markets before they put risk back on.
The psychology usually turns when one or a few of these events happen:
· The dollar stabilizes
· Volatility stops rising
· Physical market data show tighter supply than feared
· A geopolitical or weather shock gets priced in fully
The safest assumption is that risk off in futures and commodities is usually temporary but can occur in waves rather than ending in one clean reversal.
Some markets in the commodity universe employ a daily price limit, today was had one in the cotton market.
As of March 2026, the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Futures U.S. Cotton No. 2 futures contract has a standard daily price limit of 4 cents per pound (400 points) above or below the previous day’s settlement price.
Here are the key details regarding ICE Cotton daily limits:
Standard Limit: The initial daily price limit is generally 4 cents per pound.
Expansion Mechanism: If any of the first five delivery months settle at the limit, the daily price limit for all contract months expands to 5 cents per pound (500 points) on the next business day.
Maximum Potential Limit: The daily price limit can expand up to a maximum of 7 cents per pound based on, and triggered by, previous days’ limit moves.
Covering your positions with stops ot options can help reduce risks in both bull and bear markets, even if they are short lived.
Is the smoke clearing in the Mid-East and the markets have a renewed sense of confidence?
The energy and metals are swirling in the uncertainty of a lack of resolution in the attempted unwinding of the Iranian nuclear program.
Don’t let your guard down just yet, the fog continues, tune into the Sunday evening markets to witness reactions to the weekend news streams, manufactured or true.
Plan your trade and trade your plan!
Earnings Next Week:
· Mon. Quiet
· Tue. Home Depot, Keysight technologies, Toll Brothers
· Wed. Nvidia, TJX, Analog Devices, Lowes, Intuit, Target
Every morning, the world’s biggest banks and macro strategists publish where markets are headed. The rest of the world waits for the headline.
That intelligence stays locked inside trading desks, institutional terminals, and private client portals — accessible only to the few who pay for the privilege, and even they only get what they pay for.
This briefing changes that ( 100% FREE on Cannon’s website!!). Every morning we scour the open web and aggregate everything that matters — pulling from publicly available sources so you never have to — and distill it into one clear, readable edition you can get through before your first coffee is finished.
No terminals. No subscriptions. No private portals. Just everything the market is saying, gathered in one place, every morning before the bell.
July Meal has extended its rally into a new recent high where the chart is completing it’s second upside PriceCount objective, consistent with a challenge of the November high. It would be normal to get a near term reaction from this level in the form of a consolidation or corrective trade. At this point, IF the chart can break out and sustain new highs, the third count would project a possible run to the $365 area.
The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved.
It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk.
Trading in futures, options, securities, derivatives or OTC products entails significant risks which must be understood prior to trading and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.
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On FOMC days, futures day traders should think less about predicting the announcement and more about protecting their capital and emotional bandwidth. Liquidity often thins out ahead of the release, which means even “normal” setups can behave erratically, so it’s usually wise to reduce size, avoid initiating new positions right before the statement, and stay away from revenge trades if the first move fakes you out.
The real edge comes from preparation: mark key levels, know your max loss for the day, and be ready for spreads to widen and volatility to spike. After the announcement, let the first wave of algorithmic whipsaws pass before stepping in — patience often pays more than bravado.
And above all, don’t treat FOMC like a lottery ticket; treat it like a risk event that rewards discipline, not prediction.
Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot for April 29th
Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time.
For the second consecutive meeting, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today and preserved a path to cutting rates this year. Fed officials voted 11-1 to hold the benchmark federal-funds rate in a range between 3.5% and 3.75%. Twelve of the nineteen meeting participants penciled in at least one cut this year, the same as in December.
The Fed’s post-meeting statement acknowledged uncertainty from the war in the Middle East as higher energy prices from the Iran war threaten to prolong their yearslong inflation fight.
Energy:
Israel struck Iran’s South Pars gas field, the largest such facility in the world, prompting immediate threats of retaliation from Iran. The Iran government’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that it considered refineries and other energy infrastructure across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to be “legitimate and prime targets.” Gulf oil officials said evacuations have already started for the sites on the list, as well as for other energy facilities in the region.
Oil:
Oil prices jumped on the news with Brent Crude oil on the ICE Exchange trading within pennies of $110/barrel intraday. West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures traded on CME Group’s NYMEX Exchange reached $99.41/barrel overnight last night (basis the April contract) as is poised to close at its second highest price level since the start of the Middle East conflict.
Heads up (reiterating from last week):
Keep in mind that day trading margins can change at your clearing firm / FCM – for certain markets, entire asset classes, i.e., energies, precious metals, stock indexes, etc., particular gateways, i.e., Rithmic, CQG, Sierra/Teton. They can also vary during overnight hours and prior to certain events, i.e., important economic report releases, scheduled statements by important people, agencies, etc. Contact your Cannon Trading Co. broker for specifics.
Plan your trades and trade your plans
Cannon Edge for March 19th
Introducing Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot Above
Cannon Edge is our new daily feature designed to give traders a fast, actionable overview of key futures markets. Each post delivers:
Current price and daily % change
30‑day and 52‑week highs/lows
PROPRIETARY Short‑term and long‑term trend signals
June US Dollar Index
The June US Dollar Index satisfied its first upside PriceCount objective early this month and corrected. The chart resumed its rally into a new high but faltered. If it can sustain further strength, the second count projects a possible run to the 100.83 area.
The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved.
It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk.
Trading in futures, options, securities, derivatives or OTC products entails significant risks which must be understood prior to trading and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Daily Levels for March 19th, 2026
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Don’t forget! June (M) is front month for stock index futures like MES, NQ and others. ESM26
The following are suggestions on trading during FOMC days:
· Reduce trading size
· Be extra picky = no trade is better than a bad trade
· Choose entry points wisely. Look at longer time frame support and resistance for entry. Take the approach of entering at points where you normally would have placed protective stops. Example, trader x looking to go long the mini SP at 6825.00 with a stop at 6815.00, instead “stretch the price bands” due to volatility and place an entry order to buy at 6810.00 and place a stop a few points below in this hypothetical example (consider current volatility along with support and resistance levels).
· Expect the higher volatility during and right after the announcement
· Expect to see some “vacuum” (low volume, big zigzags) right before the number.
· Consider using automated stops and limits attached to your entry order as the market can move very fast at times.
· Know what the market was expecting, learn what came out and observe market reaction for clues
· Be patient and be disciplined
· If in doubt, stay out!!
I am sharing a very important question I had with a prospective client recently.
He asked me, “How many day trades are too many with a $10,000.00 account valuation?”.
This question is more important than most think as we see too many accounts that overtrade leading to a kind of Hari Kari in this industry.
There isn’t a fixed “too many,” but with a 10,000‑dollar futures account you should anchor everything to risk per trade and max daily loss, not trade count.
Start from RISK PER TRADE
That means your stop distance and contract size must be chosen so a full stop‑out costs no more than that amount; if you can’t get the stop that tight, you must drop size ( e.g., use micros)
Common guideline is risking about 0.5–1% of the account per trade when you’re still building consistency, so roughly 50-100 dollars per trade in a $10,000.00 account.
Define a Hard Daily Loss Limit
A Typical daily loss limit for a 10,000 dollar account is 2-3% of equity. roughly 2-300 dollars per day.
What that implies for “How Many” day trades.
If you risk 15 per trade and cap a daily loss at 3%, then 3 full trades is your daily limit: you’re done for the day if you’re wrong 3 times.
If you risk .5% per trade, that’s 4-6 trades before you hit your max loss of 2-3% per day even if you haven’t used all the slots!
Why “Too Many” is dangerous for a small account
As the number of intraday trades rises, you will tend to: overtrade marginal set-ups, pay more in commissions/fees, and increase the chance of revenge trading.
A reasonable starting point for a $10,000.00 account might be something like 2-5 trades per day and a rule you live by that you also stop if you exceed a certain number of consecutive losers.
What to discuss with me, myself and I
Discipline is essential to success. Plan your trades and trade your plans.
Tell your Broker
If you tell your broker what market(s) you’re trading and your typical risk per trade in ticks or points, he or she can translate this into a concrete max contract(s) and a sensible max contracts per day given the avg. volatility for the contracts you like to trade (they may even suggest different contracts that may be more suitable given your style and account size)
Don’t forget! June (M) is front month for stock index futures like MES, NQ and others. ESM26
Cannon Edge for March 18th
Introducing Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot Above
Cannon Edge is our new daily feature designed to give traders a fast, actionable overview of key futures markets. Each post delivers:
Current price and daily % change
30‑day and 52‑week highs/lows
PROPRIETARY Short‑term and long‑term trend signals
May Cotton
May Cotton accelerated its rally to complete the third upside PriceCount objective. It would be normal to get a near term reaction from this level in the form of a consolidation or corrective trade, at least. IF the chart can sustain further strength, the low percentage fourth count would project a possible run to the 74. 34 area.
The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved.
It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk.
Trading in futures, options, securities, derivatives or OTC products entails significant risks which must be understood prior to trading and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Daily Levels for March 18th, 2026
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Please note that February 17–19 is a public holiday in Hong Kong and China in observance of the Lunar New Year.
We wish all our traders across the Far East a Happy Lunar New Year and a prosperous year ahead.
At-a-Glance Levels
Instrument
S2
S1
Pivot
R1
R2
Gold (GC)
— April (#GC)
4721.33
4808.67
4951.53
5028.87
5161.73
Silver (SI)
— Mar. (#SI)
67.88
70.55
74.49
77.16
81.09
Crude Oil (CL)
— Mar. (#CL)
60.43
61.31
62.63
63.51
64.83
Mar. Bonds (ZB)
— Mar. (#ZB)
117 9/32
117 19/32
118
118 10/32
118 23/32
FOMC Minutes Ahead!
By John Thorpe, Senior Broker
Tomorrow marks the first time this year investors receive the fed minutes from the January 26-27 meeting. Additional volatility could be the order of the final hours of trading tomorrow as these minutes included 2 dissenting opinions.
Based on FOMC press releases, the eight FOMC meetings in 2025 saw significant divisions, with nine total dissents among 95 votes cast, making unanimous decisions relatively rare. Dissenting votes occurred in multiple 2025 meetings, including two at the July meeting and two at the October meeting, reflecting high disagreement.
In July 2025, a rare dual dissent occurred with two governors opposing a rate decision.
It had been more than three decades since two Federal Reserve Board governors dissented on an interest-rate decision at the same Fed policy meeting for the same reason, two dissenters Bowman and Waller both supported a rate cut (October had 1 governor wanting a .50 point cut while the other dissenter opted for a remail policy what actually happened was a .25 point cut.) Investors treated this news with disappointment generating a nearly 400-point 3-week slide in the S&P 500 index.
That kind of internal division is rare, and markets pay attention to it.
Investors are watching for discussions on inflation, the labor market, and the “one-time” effect of tariffs, which may influence future policy decisions.
According to Mark Spitznagel, Founder and Chief investment officer at Universa Investments,
“The upward momentum in US Equities is likely to persist”
He suggested in an interview that investor exuberance could propel the S&P 500 to 8,000 or beyond before a sharp reversal occurs. As of Tuesday morning, the index was trading close to 6,800.
The Fed Minutes will be released @ 1:00pm CST.
He expressed concern that if the Fed keeps Interest Rates elevated for an extended period, companies may find it difficult to secure funding.
“With the Fed holding steady, markets are likely to anticipate further rate cuts as economic conditions gradually weaken”
Introducing Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot
Cannon Edge is our new daily feature designed to give traders a fast, actionable overview of key futures markets. Each post delivers:
Current price and daily % change
30‑day and 52‑week highs/lows
PROPRIETARY Short‑term and long‑term trend signals
Coverage across equity indices, metals, energies, currencies, and ags
Whether you’re scanning for breakout setups, trend reversals, or just staying informed — Cannon Edge puts the data in your hands before the open.
Built for speed. Backed by insight. Powered by CQQ.
Daily Levels for February 18th, 2026
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Chairman Powell is not the only one under pressure
By John Thorpe, Senior Broker
At-a-Glance Levels
Instrument
S2
S1
Pivot
R1
R2
Gold (GC)
— Feb(#GC)
4938.13
5054.47
5120.83
5237.17
5303.53
Silver (SI)
— Mar. (#SI)
98.80
105.34
109.45
115.99
120.10
Crude Oil (CL)
— Feb (#CL)
59.28
60.90
61.77
63.39
64.26
Mar. Bonds (ZB)
— Mar (#ZB)
114 28/32
115 4/32
115 15/32
115 23/32
116 2/32
Chairman Powell is not the only one under pressure – FOMC Tomorrow
The US Dollar is under pressure due to fading interest rate support. Geopolitical risks rising.
Markets expect the federal reserve to continue, or at a minimum, be in a cut cycle. Tomorrow’s Interest Rate decision is expected to be a no cut event for this meeting (according to the CME Fed watch tool).\
FOMC
The language of the meeting and the presser to follow is EXPECTED to tell the tale of continued, future reductions…if the language doesn’t echo expectations? Watch out.
Currency – Dollar, Euro, Yen
By cutting rates, models tie currency value to interest-rate differentials pointing to a weaker U.S. Dollar versus the Euro and Yen.
Trump threats and investigations into Chairman Powell in the open, (rather than other Presidents quietly going after fed chairs in the past) have a yet to be quantified, confidence undermining the fed’s independence. This also tends to be negative for the U.S. Dollar.
U.S. Naval assets in the middle east mobilizing, leads to additional speculation, increasing investor caution as geopolitical risks raise the aura if an Iran strike. Domestic political tension and unrest do very little to calm the dollar bears.
From a technical perspective, the dollar has broken key support levels and testing support in the 96 area.
The On again off again tariff edicts create less stability in the safe haven dollar asset and in some circles, it has been reported the US Government may” enjoy” a weaker dollar to stimulate exports and assist the strengthening of the yen. Japan is an important geopolitical partner in their area of the globe.
Introducing Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot
Cannon Edge is our new daily feature designed to give traders a fast, actionable overview of key futures markets. Each post delivers:
Current price and daily % change
30‑day and 52‑week highs/lows
PROPRIETARY Short‑term and long‑term trend signals
Coverage across equity indices, metals, energies, currencies, and ags
Whether you’re scanning for breakout setups, trend reversals, or just staying informed — Cannon Edge puts the data in your hands before the open.
Built for speed. Backed by insight. Powered by CQQ.
March – May Meal Spread
The March – May Meal Spread satisfied its third upside PriceCount objective where we are seeing a clear reaction with the potential for a key reversal out of a new high. At this point, IF the chart can resume its rally with new sustained highs, we are left with the low percentage fourth count to aim for at a 3.60 inverse.
The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved.
It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk.
Trading in futures, options, securities, derivatives or OTC products entails significant risks which must be understood prior to trading and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Daily Levels for January 28th, 2026
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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time.
Keep an eye out for tomorrow’s release of the Minutes of the Federal Reserve’s December FOMC meeting (1:00 P.M., Central Time).
Metals:
Gold and silver futures markets tumbled after touching record highs, bringing a parabolic move in the precious metals space to a screeching halt.
Gold
After touching Friday’s all-time intraday high of $4,584 per ounce, Feb gold futures tumbled more than $200 per ounce today – a $20,000 per contract move – to hover near $4,340 per ounce.
Gold All-Time Intraday High
As well, after trading up more than $5.00 per ounce from Friday’s close to its own intraday all-time high of $82.67 per ounce, March silver futures dropped more than $12.00 per ounce to near $70.00 per ounce – a whopping ~15% intraday decline and a $60,000 per contract move – and is currently trading slightly above $71.00 per ounce.
Silver
Traders were on edge going into Monday’s session after the Chicago Mercantile Exchange raised the initial margin requirement on the March 5,000-oz. silver futures contract to $22,000, forcing higher leveraged traders to either add cash to their accounts or reduce their positions.
Despite today’s sell-off, silver’s whopping +174% rise this year has turned the metal into the third most valuable asset in the world, trailing only gold and Nvidia and outstripping tech titans such as Apple, Alphabet (Google) and Microsoft.
Silver Market Cap
According to CompaniesMarketCap, silver’s market cap stands at $4.485 trillion dollars. Gold tops the list with a market cap of $31.719 trillion, followed by Nvidia at $4.638 trillion.
Daily Levels for Dec. 30th, 2025
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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time.
Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time.
The FOMC decision is behind us, with a rate cut that has impacted market sentiment. Meanwhile, silver and gold have reached new all-time highs, signaling strong demand and market shifts. This has contributed to increased volatility, as seen in the VIX index. For futures traders, managing risk is crucial, and keeping a trade journal can help track strategies and improve decision-making.
Staying informed about these market movements is key to navigating the current landscape. With the FOMC now behind us and the Fed signaling a cautious pivot in December, markets are recalibrating around a lower-for-longer rate path that has already shifted flows into commodities and risk assets.
That backdrop helped push silver and gold to fresh all‑time highs this month as investors chase safe havens and physical demand tightens—silver’s rally has been especially dramatic, doubling year‑to‑date in some feeds, while gold has repeatedly printed new records through 2025. Those moves have come with higher intraday volatility—options and VIX dynamics show spikes around policy events and rapid repricing as traders digest Fed language and macro headlines.
For futures traders that means wider ranges, faster margin signals, and more false breakouts; the best defense is disciplined position sizing and a simple, consistent trade journal: record your thesis, entries, exits, size, and the market context for every trade so you can separate skill from luck, refine setups, and survive the next volatility swing.
February Unleaded Gasoline
February unleaded gasoline has resumed its break into a new recent low where we satisfied the second downside PriceCount objective. From here, the chart has support against the fall low but if the break can be sustained, the third count projects a potential deeper slide to the 1.68 area.
The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved.
It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk. Learn more at www.qtchartoftheday.com
Trading in futures, options, securities, derivatives or OTC products entails significant risks which must be understood prior to trading and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Daily Levels for Dec. 12th, 2025
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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time.
RISK DISCLOSURE: Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results. The risk of loss in futures trading can be substantial, carefully consider the inherent risks of such an investment in light of your financial condition.
