QQQ – Another Channel in Play: Breakout or Breakdown?

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QQQ has been respecting a series of parallel channels since March of 2023, forming a classic stair-step bullish pattern. Each channel ended with a break below the 10-week SMA.

🔸 Strong Trend Structure
▪ The chart shows five clear ascending parallel channels, each followed by a corrective/downward or sideways phase.
▪ This stair-step structure is characteristic of bullish price action, followed by consolidations, which often signals a healthy uptrend.

🔸 Channel Integrity
▪ Each channel respects its upper and lower bounds well, showing consistent buying pressure and trend continuation.
▪ There are multiple touch points for each upper and lower band, showing price support and resistance levels.
▪ The last channel is slightly narrower than the previous ones, which could imply momentum compression before either:
• A breakout (continuation upward).
• A breakdown (channel failure and pullback).

🔸 Risk Zone
▪ If QQQ breaks below the channel support and the 10-week moving average, the next likely support zone is around $540–$550.

🔸 Key Levels
▪ Upside Target: If QQQ breaks above the channel, we could see $600+ based on the measured move of prior legs.
▪ Watch volume for confirmation on any breakout attempt.
▪ Support Zone: If the channel fails, $540–$550 is the first major demand area aligned with prior consolidation.

🔸 Trade Ideas
▪ Bullish Bias: Breakout with strong volume, stop below channel support.
▪ Bearish Bias: Breakdown on confirmed move below channel and moving average.

Note: This is not investment advice. Do your own research before making any trade decisions. Always conduct your own due diligence before investing.

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