The venerable S&P 500 (ES) futures market is tumbling again today as the new month gets underway.
So far, the bulls are nowhere to be found, and that potentially sets up the ES for more downside.
However, with the market at a short term low, there may be better entry opportunities for short ideas ahead.
So, let’s take a look at the chart and the bearish trade idea that could be setting up.
More Downside for the S&P 500 Index?
Here’s how we see the market for the S&P 500 Index futures contract developing…
The S&P 500 (ES) one hour time frame is in a down channel, with the market making lower lows and lower highs.
The market hit the bottom of the channel and is starting to push bullish towards the top of the channel.
Entry: Counter trend line break bearish near the top of the channel.
Stop: In the buy zone above the entry.
Limit: 3,749.75.
Once or if the market gives the entry, and as long as the market stays below the top of the channel, it will be a good idea to turn to the five minute time frame and to look for Tunnel Trader / Destination Trader / Chandelier Trader short ideas towards the daily support price point 3,749.75.
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