Nasdaq: Time to Take Profits?

In my years of trading and investing, I’ve learned one hard rule: take profit when you can—then it’s your money.

Let’s discuss the Nasdaq (NASDAQ 100).

Has it broken to new highs? Yes, the price is indeed bullish. However, technically, the price is nearing the top of an equidistant channel, which often represents a supply or resistance area.

While the overall trend remains up, the first critical “danger point” to watch is 20,650.

This was the previous all-time high, and price must stay above this level; otherwise, it could be deemed a “wash and rinse” (also known as a fake move).

A break below 20,650 would close the first gap (shown in green). There are two gaps in the Nasdaq—green and orange—created when Trump won the presidential election, causing the market to enter a state of euphoria.

“Closing the gap”

Means that the price moves back to fill this difference, trading at levels that cover the gap entirely. This can indicate:

• Market Sentiment Reversal: Initial enthusiasm may have subsided.

• Support or Resistance Levels: Gaps often serve as key levels attracting buying or selling activity.

• Potential Price Stabilization: It can suggest that the price has returned to a more balanced state.

Thus, closing the “green” gap (around 20,850) while staying above 20,650 is technically positive and healthy for the Nasdaq.

However, trading below 20,650 and closing the “orange” gap would not be viewed as healthy. Such a move could imply that buyer enthusiasm is waning and further corrections may follow.

Keep an eye on 20,650 and how prices react around these two gaps.

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