{"id":22205,"date":"2025-09-18T13:31:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T20:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cannontrading.com\/tools\/support-resistance-levels\/?p=22205"},"modified":"2025-09-18T13:31:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T20:31:51","slug":"triple-witching-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cannontrading.com\/tools\/support-resistance-levels\/triple-witching-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Triple Witching – What You Need To Know and How to Prepare – December Mini S&P, Levels, Reports; Your 4 Important Must-Knows for Trading Futures on September 19th, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Triple Witching Tomorrow<\/h1>\n

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Triple Witching: What Futures Traders Need to Know for Tomorrow<\/h3>\n

What Is Triple Witching?<\/em><\/h4>\n

Triple witching occurs\u00a0four times a year\u2014on the third Friday of March, June, September, and December\u2014when\u00a0stock index futures, stock index options, and stock options all expire simultaneously. This convergence creates a unique trading environment that every futures trader should understand.<\/p>\n

What Happens During Triple Witching?<\/em><\/h4>\n
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  • Volume Surge: Trading activity can spike dramatically as institutions roll over or close positions.<\/li>\n
  • Increased Volatility: Price swings can be sharp and unpredictable, especially near the open and close.<\/li>\n
  • Institutional Flows Dominate: Market behavior often deviates from typical technical patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Implications for Futures Traders<\/em><\/h4>\n
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    • Liquidity is High\u2014but So Is Risk: While there\u2019s plenty of activity, slippage and wider spreads are common.<\/li>\n
    • Execution Challenges: Rapid price changes can make order fills tricky.<\/li>\n
    • Short-Term Noise: Expect unusual moves that may not align with your usual indicators.<\/li>\n
    • The September contracts i.e. ESU25, MNQU25 etc. will stop trading at 8:30 Am Central time and will cash settle based on a special settlement price that usually comes out closer to 9 AM Central. More on that here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.cmegroup.com\/trading\/equity-index\/settlement.html<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Trading Recommendations<\/em><\/h4>\n
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      • Stay Disciplined: Avoid chasing moves; stick to your plan.<\/li>\n
      • Use Limit Orders: Helps control slippage in fast markets.<\/li>\n
      • Reduce Position Size: Manage risk during volatile periods.<\/li>\n
      • Consider Scalping or Staying Flat: If you\u2019re experienced, short-term strategies can work. If not, sitting out is a valid choice.<\/li>\n
      • Risk: the last traded price or final traded price will rarely be the same as the Final settlement price. we do not recommend waiting for the final settlement. We recommend exiting any position you have in September prior to 8:30 a.m. Central tomorrow morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Bottom Line:\u00a0Triple witching can present opportunities\u2014but also significant risks. Preparation and discipline are key.<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n

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December Mini SP 500<\/h3>\n

The December Emini S&P is extending its rally with a fresh contract high. At this point, the chart is taking aim at its third upside PriceCount objective to the 7252 area.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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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 \u2018exact\u2019 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. <\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/em><\/p>\n

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Daily Levels for Sept. 19th, 2025<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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