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Wheat futures rally from blue box zone

Wheat Futures (ZW_F) have been trending higher since the June 2026 low, unfolding a bullish impulse that supports further upside. The sequence of higher highs and higher lows continues to favor buying dips in 3, 7, or 11 swing sequences at defined blue box areas, rather than selling against the trend.

June 30, 2026 (One‑hour chart update)

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Rally from the August 6 low ended wave 3 at $795’0.

The pullback in wave 4 unfolded as a zigzag correction:

((a)) ended at $730’4.

((b)) bounced to $763’0.

((c)) reached the blue box zone658’7.

This zone provided a low‑risk buying opportunity, where buyers were expected to step in for new highs or at least a 3‑wave bounce.

October 7, 2026 (One‑hour chart update)

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Wheat Futures reacted higher after completing the correction in the blue box.

Members are managing positions with the goal of securing risk‑free status, aiming for742’0.

A decisive break above $795’0 is required to confirm the next leg higher, with upside targets around

871’6 before another corrective pullback in 3 or 7 swings.

Trade Plan and Risk Management

Entry: Buy dips into the blue box using 3, 7, or 11 swing sequences.

Stops: Place stop‑losses below the blue box to define invalidation and protect capital.

Targets: Scale out into the742’0 zone, with extended targets toward871’6.

Timeframe: Favor tactical short‑ to medium‑term trades; avoid passive long exposure without active risk controls.

Position sizing: Adjust size conservatively to account for futures volatility.

Why This Setup Works

The blue‑box framework blends Elliott Wave structure with measured risk zones, enabling traders to:

Enter with defined risk and clear invalidation levels.

Convert positions to risk‑free quickly after confirmation.

Capture high‑probability moves while limiting downside exposure.

Discipline in risk and money management, combined with Elliott Wave and cycle analysis, is essential to execute this plan consistently.

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