S&P 500 futures slip to range lows, bulls must defend 6,822/6,761 or 6,695 in play

Denis Joeli Fatiaki Independent Analyst

Price is pressing the range floor on the intraday chart while the daily structure still leans lower. We outline the key levels that would confirm continuation or trigger a squeeze.

Context

ES has spent two+ weeks rotating inside 6,799–6,887. The latest move takes price back to the lower edge of that range, with momentum fading into support.
My framework: read structure → wait for confirmation → react to levels, not headlines.

Daily structure (Bias: Cautious)

The broader structure still suggests downside pressure while below recent range highs.
If sellers keep control at the range floor, 6,695–6,662 is the next high-probability destination in line with the daily map.

Daily chart: “S&P 500 Futures—price respects a two-week range; daily structure leans lower while below 6,887. Next pocket 6,695–6,662 if 6,761 fails.”

Intraday (15-minute)

Price is now just under Micro-1: 6,799 and testing the bottom cluster at 6,822/6,761.
Decision area:
- Hold and rotate higher → squeeze back toward 6,835 → 6,865 → 6,887.
- Lose 6,761 with momentum → continuation toward 6,695 → 6,662.

15-minute chart: “Intraday decision at 6,822/6,761. Acceptance below = continuation to 6,695/6,662; hold and rotate = squeeze toward 6,865/6,887.”

What flips the bias

A sustained reclaim above 6,887 (range high) with acceptance turns the near-term outlook neutral-to-constructive and exposes 6,915/6,940.

Invalidation and risk

Invalidation for downside continuation: clean acceptance above 6,887.
Invalidation for a bullish squeeze: impulsive break and hold below 6,761.

Trading note (Non-advice)

I treat range edges as areas, not lines. I look for reaction (rejection/acceptance) before committing.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Markets involve risk; past performance does not guarantee future results.

Author

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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