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Nasdaq futures surge to 21,552 after 21,315 hold: Next upside targets at 21,611 and 21,682

Wednesday Mid-Session Update – Nasdaq-100 Futures (NQM2025), 5-Min Chart

1. Price action recap (London → US Open)

  • Early London Dip & Hold: Price briefly tested the 21,315 zone (61.8% Fib/POC/VWAP lower) but held, forming a sharp reversal wick.
  • Reclaim & Rally: A swift bounce from 21,315 carried NQ back above 21,405 (VWAP mid) and 21,463 (23.6% Fib/VAH).
  • US Open Spike: Volume surge into NY morning drove a clean breakout to 21,552.50 ( May 14 swing), marking Tuesday's high.
  • Current Trading Range: 21,552 – 21,463, as price digests that breakout into midday.

London session

US opening session

2. Levels tested & targets hit

21,315 - Tested & Held Demand base confirmed

21,405 - Reclaimed VWAP mid regained

21,463 - Cleared Fed into London supply zone

21,552.50 - Major target hit from the US opening trades, Tuesday's high; now near-term resistance

3. Updated targets and projections

Bullish Hold above 21,552.50 on 5-min close • 21,611 (H4 band) → 21,682 (50% Fib) → 21,753 (61.8%) → 21,806 (H4 high)

Bearish Failure back under 21,463 • 21,405 (VWAP mid) → 21,315 (POC/VWAP low) → 21,251 (78.6% Fib) → 21,169 (H4 VWAP)

4. Execution notes

  • Volume Confirmation: Look for strong green bars on retests above 21,552 and red spikes on drops under 21,463.
  • Alert Levels: 21,463 / 21,552.50 / 21,611 / 21,405 / 21,315.
  • Risk Management: Keep intraday stops tight (5–8 ticks) and trail as each target is hit.

Author

Denis Joeli Fatiaki

Denis Joeli Fatiaki

Independent Analyst

Denis Joeli Fatiaki possesses over a decade of extensive experience as a multi-asset trader and Market Strategist.

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