Dow Jones Futures Analysis for Today – YM Contract – April 28, 2025
Current Price of Dow Jones Futures at the Time of This Analysis: 40,289 (YM Futures)
Market Context and Key Levels:
Dow Jones futures (ticker: YM) are currently trading at 40,289, closely aligned with Friday’s closing price. Today’s price action indicates YM futures are gradually moving towards a significant magnet at 40,350—the Value Area High (VAH) from April 24.
Key bullish targets identified for today’s session include:
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40,350 – Immediate magnet level (VAH of April 24)
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40,399 – Point of Control (POC) of April 16 (next critical resistance)
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40,600 – Near VAH of April 16; strategic bullish target
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40,747 – Just below VWAP of April 15; extended bullish target
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40,930 – Just below VAH of April 14; further bullish target
Bullish Scenario for Dow Jones Futures Today:
A bullish stance remains valid as long as YM futures hold above 40,260, yesterday’s POC. Sustaining above this level signals bullish strength, supporting further upside moves towards the targets listed above.
Bearish Scenario for Dow Jones Futures Today:
Bearish conditions could develop if the futures price breaks below the critical level of 40,138 (below today’s Value Area Low and April 23 VAH). Traders should confirm a bearish stance by observing two consecutive 30-minute candle closes below this threshold.
Key profit targets for short positions include:
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40,050 – Near VWAP of April 23; initial bearish target
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40,021 – Just above POC of April 24
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39,895 – Just above VWAP of April 24
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39,835 – Slightly above the POC of April 23
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39,670 – Just above the Value Area Low of April 24 (extended bearish target)
Using tradeCompass Effectively:
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Today’s price action, despite being muted near Friday’s close, subtly favors bulls. Earlier protection of VWAP and Friday’s VWAP about two to two-and-a-half hours prior to this analysis further reinforces bullish sentiment.
However, market conditions can rapidly shift. The tradeCompass map offers specific and actionable price levels to quickly adapt your trading strategy if momentum turns bearish.
Summary for Dow Jones Futures Traders:
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Bullish above 40,260 with clear upward targets.
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Bearish below 40,138, confirmed by sustained trading below this key threshold.
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Precise profit targets provided by tradeCompass help navigate both bullish and bearish scenarios effectively.
Trade at your own risk. This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice
