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Nasdaq ETF Short Setup — 1H Chart
Published 19 Oct 2026 13:30 UTC · QQQ · source: XenosFinance MKO
ShortScore 10/10 · STRONG CONVICTION
Setup levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry (price at publication) | 719.25 | |
| Stop / invalidation | 731.64 | risk 12.39 |
| Target | 696.96 | reward 22.29 |
| Risk / reward | 1:1.8 |
Market state
| Factor | Reading |
|---|---|
| Trend | Bearish Continuation |
| Momentum | Declining |
| Volatility | Low |
| Sentiment | Neutral |
Analysis
Price at 719.25 sits 0.6 ATR below EMA20 (722.08) with all major EMAs in downtrend alignment, while trading below the POC at 728.06 and outside the value area, supporting the short setup. The trade requires a break below the swing low of 715.43 to confirm momentum toward Target 1 at 696.96. A close above 731.64 invalidates the idea, as this reclaims the stop level and risks mean reversion into the upper band at 735.14.
Chart
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