NAS100 Intraday Market Structure Assessment

Actionable Trading Framework

Bullish Scenario (Probability: 60%)

Entry: 24,595-24,620 (consolidation breach confirmation)
Target 1:24,680 (+$62 risk/reward)
Target 2: 24,750 (+$132 profit extension)
Stop Loss: 24,550 (-$45)
Trigger: Break above 24,650 with volume confirmation on 5/15-min charts

Bearish Scenario (Probability: 40%)

Entry: 24,680-24,710 (rejection candle formation)
Target 1: 24,600 (-$80 to +$30 range)
Target 2: 24,520 (-$160 reversal)
Stop Loss: 24,760 (+$50)
Trigger: Failed breakout attempt + RSI divergence on 1-hour chart
Key Technical Confluences

✓ EMA 20/50 Crossover Zone → Dynamic support (1-hour timeframe)
✓ VWAP Alignment → Acts as pivot point at 24,635
✓ Harmonic Pattern → Potential bullish AB=CD completion near current zone
✓ Ichimoku Tenkan-sen → Resistance pressure at 24,705

Execution Rules

1. Entry Confirmation: Engulfing or Pin Bar + Volume Spike on 5-min chart
2. Risk Management: Maximum risk per trade = 1% account size
3. Time Window: Optimal trading 08:00-15:00 UTC+4 (high liquidity period)
4. Exit Protocol: Trail stop at 15-pips after Target 1 achievement