Nasdaq Futures tradeCompass Today: NQ Tests the 29300-29325 Decision Zone
Prediction Score: +2 / +10
Bias: Mildly bullish while above 29250, but not a clean chase-long unless NQ accepts above 29325
Nasdaq futures are repairing after the sharp drop and rebound seen on the 30-minute chart, but price is now testing a key resistance area near the 29300 round number. The 4-hour chart adds context: NQ has recovered from the recent selloff, but it is still dealing with overhead supply near the prior upper value and VWAP areas.
Key takeaway: NQ is constructive above 29250, but the cleaner bullish trigger is 29325. Below 29150, the repair starts to weaken and the bearish case improves.
NQ bullish above 29325
The bullish threshold is 29325.
This level is intentionally placed above the obvious 29300 round number and near the recent upper chart references around 29299-29300. A quick probe above 29300 alone is not enough. Bulls need acceptance above 29325 to show that price is clearing the round-number liquidity area rather than simply testing it.
Bullish partial profit targets
If NQ sustains above 29325, bullish partial profit targets to consider are:
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29375
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29425
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29475
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29525
If momentum expands beyond that, 29750 becomes the next broader upside magnet, followed by the larger psychological area near 30000.
NQ bearish below 29250
The first bearish warning is below 29250.
If NQ cannot hold above this area after testing 29300-29325, the move may become a failed upper-range repair rather than a clean continuation setup.
Stronger bearish below 29150
The bearish case becomes more serious below 29150.
That would show that the recent rebound is losing structure and that price may rotate back toward the deeper support clusters from the 30-minute and 4-hour charts.
Bearish partial profit targets
If NQ turns lower, downside partial profit targets to consider are:
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29175-29150
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29125-29075 support cluster
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28950
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28400, ahead of the 4-hour reference near 28375
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28225
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28100-28075 if selling pressure expands
Key support cluster: 29125-29075
The 29125-29075 zone is the most important near-term downside cluster.
It combines nearby VWAP references, prior support, and a high-volume area from the recent recovery structure. If NQ weakens, this area may attract both short-side profit-taking and buyer defense.
A clean break below it would reduce the quality of the current repair and open the door toward the deeper 4-hour levels.
4-hour context for Nasdaq futures
The 4-hour chart shows a wider recovery structure, but it also reminds traders that NQ is not far from resistance. The market has already bounced strongly from the lower support region, and now the key question is whether buyers can prove acceptance above 29325.
Important rounded 4-hour references below include:
Practical tradeCompass map
What many traders may get wrong
The obvious level is 29300, but that is exactly why it can be tricky. A fast move above 29300 can be a liquidity probe rather than real bullish acceptance. The better test is whether NQ can hold above 29325 after clearing that area.
How traders can use this Nasdaq futures map
This Nasdaq futures tradeCompass is a decision map, not a fixed prediction.
Above 29325, bulls have a cleaner case for continuation, with partial targets at 29375, 29425, 29475, and 29525.
Below 29250, traders should become more cautious on longs. Below 29150, the bearish case improves, with 29125-29075 as the first key downside magnet.
For swing traders, a deeper failure could eventually bring 28375 into play, followed by the broader 28200-28075 support cluster.
Trade at your own risk
