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Contract Specs 15 Minute Daily (D) Weekly (W) Opinion
ES SP 500 ES 12/42 ES 12/42 ES 10/40 Opinion
NQ NASDAQ 100 NQ 9/36 NQ 9/36 NQ 8/32 Opinion
YM Dow Jones YM 10/40 YM 10/40 YM 12/48 Opinion
QR Russell 2000 QR 12/48 QR 12/48 QR 10/50 Opinion
FX Euro Stoxx 50 FX 10/50 FX 10/50 FX 12/60 Opinion
SZ Swiss Index SZ 9/36 SZ 9/36 SZ 10/40 Opinion
MX CAC 40 MX 8/32 MX 8/32 MX 8/40 Opinion
AE AEX AE 10/40 AE 10/40 AE 10/40 Opinion
NY Nikkei NY 9/45 NY 9/45 NIY 8/48 Opinion
HS Hang Seng HS 12/45 HS 12/45 HSI 12/36 Opinion
Metals  15 Minute  Daily (D) Weekly (W) Opinion 
GC Gold 100 GC 5/25 GC 5/25 GC 10/40 Opinion
SI Silver 5000 SI 9/36 SI 9/36 SI 10/40 Opinion
HG Copper 25K HG 9/36 HG 9/36 HG 8/35 Opinion
PL Platinum 50 PL 5/25 PL 5/25 PL12/36 Opinion
Energy 15 Minute Daily (D) Weekly (W) Opinion
CL Crude Oil CL 8/32 CL 8/32 CL 8/32 Opinion
NG Natural Gas NG 8/32 NG 8/32 NG 10/40 Opinion
RB Gasoline RB 9/36 RB 9/36 RB 10/40 Opinion
HO Heating Oil HO 10/40 HO 10/40 HO 12/48 Opinion
Currencies 15 Minute Daily (D) Weekly (W) Opinion
A6 100,000 AUD A6 8/32 A6 8/32 A6 8/32 Opinion
D6 100,000 CAD D6 10/40 D6 10/40 D6 10/50 Opinion
S6 125,000 CHF S6 9/36 S6 9/36 S6 12/36 Opinion
E6 125,000 EUR E6 10/40 E6 10/40 E6 10/40 Opinion
B6 62,500 GBP B6 12/42 B6 12/42 B6 12/48 Opinion
J6 12.5 M JPY J6 8/32 J6 8/32 J6 12/60 Opinion
DX 100,000 USD DX 9/36 DX 9/36 DX 10/40 Opinion
Crypto 15 Minute Daily (D) Weekly (W) Opinion
BT 0.10 Bitcoin BTC 5/25 BTC 5/25 BTC 4/20 Opinion
TAM 0.10 Ether  ETH 6/30 ETH 6/30 ETH 6/24 Opinion
Interest Rates 15 Minute Daily (D) Weekly (W) Opinion
SQ 3-Month SQ 10/40 SQ 10/40 SQ 12/48 Opinion
ZT 2-Year T-Note ZT 12/48 ZT 12/48 ZT 12/48 Opinion
ZF 5-Year T-Note ZF 10/50 ZF 10/50 ZF 12/60 Opinion
ZN 10-Year  ZN 12/60 ZN 12/60 ZN 12/72 Opinion 
ZB 30-Year  ZB 12/72 ZB 12/72 ZB 12/84 Opinion
Agricultural  15 Minute Daily (D) Weekly (W) Opinion
ZC Corn  ZC 8/32 ZC 8/32 ZC 8/32 Opinion
ZW Wheat ZW 9/36 ZW 9/36 ZW 10/40 Opinion
ZS Soybeans  ZS 10/40 ZS 10/40 ZS 12/36 Opinion
CT Cotton CT 10/50 CT 10/50 CT 10/50 Opinion
KC Coffee KC 12/42 KC 12/42 KC 12/48 Opinion
CC Coco CC 10/40 CC 10/40 CC 12/48 Opinion
OJ Orange Juice OJ 9/36 OJ 9/36 OJ 10/40 Opinion
LB Lumber LB 8/32 LB 8/32 LB 8/32 Opinion
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Realistically accessing risk and maintaining objective, discipline is essential to success. As important as trading discipline is having a defined exit strategy in place in the event of a program failure. Our operational framework utilizes a Structured Risk Tolerance (SRT) model. This is a hard-wired exit protocol that is defined on every allocation before the first trade takes place,

    • Risk Tolerance:175% of previous maximum drawdown measured from highest settlement value high to lowest settlement value low, marked-to-the-market daily. 
    • Margin requirement: maximum exchange margin for all contracts in an allocation for the previous 24 months. 
    • Maintenance Balance: Liquidating value stop, If a daily settlement liquidation value breaches this floor, the protocol triggers a total liquidation of all positions on or before the next settlement.
    • Trailing Maintenance Balance: This floor is dynamic. As the account appreciates, the Maintenance Balance can be adjusted upward to lock in gains (this works just like a trailing stop loss order on a trade) 

4) Formula for recommended minimum capitalization 

    • Margin: Maximum margin requirement for the allocation over the previous 24 months
    • Add Risk Tolerance: 175% of maximum HH to LL historical drawdown. 
    • Equals Recommended Minimum Capitalization

Example 
Maximum Margin Requirement for the previous 24-months: $200,000
Maximum Historical Drawdown: $100,000
Risk Tolerance: (175% of Maximum Drawdown):$175,000
Margin $200,000 + Risk Tolerance $175,000  = Recommended capitalization $375,000

5) The Treasury Bill Yield Policy = Capital Efficiency.

The majority of the exchange members we work with maintain a liberal Treasury Bill Policy, allowing up to 80% of your account liquidation value to be held in U.S. Government securities.

Because the CME Group accepts short-term Treasuries as the functional equivalent of cash for collateralizing margin requirements, your principal remains a yielding asset. This enables you to capture current market interest rates on the majority of your balance 100% of the time.

6) Safety of Funds (this applies only to CME clearing firms) 

Since 1848, no customer of a CME clearing firm has ever suffered a permanent loss of principal in a properly segregated account due to an insolvency. 

When your account is held directly at a CME member firm it’s protected by the CME Financial Safeguard System (FSS). In the event of a CME member firm insolvency for any reason—including fraud (e.g., Refco or Lehman Brothers)—the system transfers all customer accounts, positions and segregated funds to a CME member firm in good standing, If there is a shortfall in customer funds (generally there is) the FSS restores the balance from the guarantee account typically within 24 to 48 hours. There was one exception that took longer, the 2011 MF Global liquidation, but all customers in properly segregated accounts were ultimately made whole, receiving 100 cents on the dollar. 
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7) The Clearing Member Advantage:

    • Unlimited Scope of Protection: Unlike the SIPC, which is capped at $500,000, the CME’s Financial Safeguard System has no fixed dollar limit per account. Whether an account holds $50K or $50M, the protocol ensures the full protection and transfer of all segregated assets.
    • The Default Waterfall: This multi-layered safety net utilizes the clearinghouse’s own capital and a dedicated guaranty fund to protect the market and its customers from systemic failure.
    • Stringent Oversight: Clearing members must meet elevated capital requirements and undergo continuous, real-time monitoring by CME Clearing.

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What Moved the Market 260506

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Wednesday’s session delivered a powerful “risk-on” trifecta: a breakthrough in Middle East peace negotiations, the temporary halt of “Project Freedom” military operations, and a surprisingly robust private employment report. Markets reacted with an aggressive rotation out of “crisis hedges” and into growth assets, propelling the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 to fresh record close
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THE “PROJECT FREEDOM” PAUSE
The day’s dominant driver was President Trump’s announcement of a temporary halt to “Project Freedom”—the military operation launched to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. This de-escalation, coupled with reports of a preliminary deal to end the U.S.-Iran conflict, sent Crude Oil plunging over 7% to settle near $96. The market is now pricing in a reopening of global shipping lanes and a significant reduction in the “inflationary tax” on the global economy.
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LABOR MARKET RESILIENCE
Complementing the geopolitical relief, the ADP National Employment Report revealed that private payrolls jumped by 109,000 in April, the largest increase in 15 months and well above analyst expectations. This “Goldilocks” data suggests the labor market is stabilizing without overheating, providing a critical buffer against stagflation fears and reinforcing the “soft-landing” narrative that had been questioned earlier in the week. 
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EQUITY & METALS ROTATION
As oil dived, equity markets burst higher worldwide. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added over 600 points, officially exiting correction territory as blue-chip industrials and transport stocks cheered the drop in energy costs. Interestingly, while safe-haven flows exited the Dollar, Gold surged over 3% to reach $4,700, likely driven by the retreating Greenback and long-term positioning for a lower interest rate environment in 2027.
INDICES
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ES S&P 500
    • Record Territory: The index climbed to a fresh record close of 7,365.12, led by a massive 2.2% surge in technology shares.
    • Breadth Expansion: Ten of the eleven benchmark sectors ended in positive territory, signaling a broad-based move beyond just AI leaders.
    • Yield Tailwind: A drop in the 10-year Treasury yield to 4.35% provided additional valuation support for broader equity multiples.

NQ NASDAQ 100
    • AI Dominance: The Nasdaq surged to a record 25,838.94, fueled by explosive gains in AMD and Super Micro following rosy guidance.
    • Supply Chain Relief: Tech names with global exposure benefited heavily from the reported progress in Strait of Hormuz negotiations.
    • Duration Bid: Falling yields provided a direct catalyst for high-growth tech leaders to recapture recent losses.

YM Dow Jones
    • Correction Exit: The Dow climbed 612 points to close at 49,910.59, officially ending its brief stint in correction territory.
    • Fuel Savings: Blue-chip industrials and transports led the charge as oil dived below $100 for the first time this week.
    • Blue-Chip Rotation: Institutional money moved aggressively back into Dow staples as geopolitical noise shifted toward a peace framework.

QR Russell 2000
    • Small-Cap Record: The Russell 2000 jumped to a new record of 2,886.77, thriving on lower yields and strong labor data.
    • Employment Boost: Smaller firms, which fueled much of the April job growth, are seeing improved sentiment as credit pressures ease.
    • Domestic Sanctuary: The index remains the primary vehicle for investors betting on internal U.S. growth over global volatility.

FX Euro Stoxx 50
    • Energy Cost Relief: European blue-chips surged as the threat of an energy blockade—the region’s primary risk—was significantly downgraded.
    • Manufacturing Rally: German and French industrials saw an aggressive “buy-the-dip” reaction as energy input projections collapsed.
    • Currency Support: The Euro’s stability against a retreating Dollar provided an additional floor for regional valuations.

SZ Swiss Index
    • Stability vs. Growth: While the index ended higher, it slightly lagged high-beta peers as capital rotated from “safe” pharma into “growth” tech.
    • Export Margin Relief: A cooling Swiss Franc is providing much-needed breathing room for Switzerland’s global manufacturing giants.
    • Quality Retention: Institutional holders are maintaining core Swiss positions as a diversified hedge despite the risk-on move.

MX CAC 40
    • Luxury Demand Confidence: Stronger global growth data and lower energy costs are boosting the outlook for French luxury exports.
    • Logistics Normalization: French transport and logistics firms rallied on news that Mediterranean shipping lanes may see lower insurance premiums.
    • Financial Strength: French banking stocks benefited from the stabilizing yield curve and improved Eurozone growth projections.

AE AEX
    • Semiconductor Surge: The Dutch index tracked the Nasdaq’s record move, anchored by its high concentration in chip-equipment leaders.
    • Port Activity Outlook: Rotterdam-linked shipping and storage firms saw a significant boost in projected Q3 volumes.
    • Dividend Attraction: The AEX continues to attract income-seeking capital as the “energy-driven” inflation threat moderates.

NY Nikkei
    • Import Burden Lifted: As a major energy importer, the Japanese market caught a massive “relief bid” as crude oil prices plummeted.
    • Yen Stabilization: The pause in the Dollar’s surge is helping to moderate the “import-cost” inflation currently hitting Japanese consumers.
    • Trade Balance Optimism: Improving U.S. labor data reinforces the outlook for Japan’s heavy export machine.

HS Hang Seng
    • Supply Chain De-bottlenecking: Signs of peace in the Middle East are dampening fears of export delays for Asian manufacturing hubs.
    • Fiscal Breathing Room: Lower energy prices provide the mainland with more flexibility to support the domestic property and tech sectors.
    • Momentum Build: The index is seeing increased volume as global funds rotate back into discounted Asian valuations.
METALS
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GC Gold 100
    • Dollar Retreat: Gold futures advanced 3% to $4,708, catching a major tailwind as the U.S. Dollar Index dropped.
    • Safety Rotation: Investors are maintaining bullion as a hedge against potential “peace-driven” inflation later in the year.
    • Mining Margin Expansion: Gold miner stocks surged as metal prices rose while their largest input cost—energy—plummeted.

SI Silver 5000
    • Industrial Convergence: Silver participated in the broad metals rally, benefiting from the same “yield-down, growth-up” narrative.
    • Relative Value: The silver/gold ratio is being watched closely as silver begins to outperform in this risk-on environment.
    • Electronic Demand: Improving tech earnings are boosting the long-term industrial demand outlook for silver components.

HG Copper 25K
    • Growth Acceleration: Copper prices rallied as the market shifted focus to the massive infrastructure demand tied to a global recovery.
    • Supply Deficit Fear: Ongoing mining disruptions in South America remain a permanent floor, keeping the market tight.
    • Electrification Bid: The “Green Energy” trade caught a second wind today as borrowing costs for major projects began to stabilize.

PL Platinum 50
    • Automotive Optimism: Stabilizing energy costs are seen as a net positive for global auto production, supporting platinum demand.
    • Industrial Substitution: The metal continues to benefit from its role as a cheaper alternative to palladium in industrial applications.
    • South African Floor: Persistent production risks in the world’s largest mining hub are preventing any significant price pullback.
ENERGY
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CL Crude Oil
    • Physical Sell-Off: WTI plunged 7% to settle near $95, wiping out the “war premium” as the Hormuz military offensive paused.
    • Hormuz Reopening: Reports that safe transit through the Strait is becoming possible triggered immediate institutional liquidation of long positions.
    • OPEC Strategy: The market is now watching for any signals that OPEC+ may adjust production to counter the price slide.

NG Natural Gas
    • Weather and Supply Balance: Natural gas prices remained relatively stable as traders weighed mild weather against the massive crude move.
    • Export Hub Potential: The de-escalation of shipping lane fears is boosting the outlook for U.S. LNG exports to Europe and Asia.
    • Substitution Reversal: Some of the “panic bid” from generators moving into gas to avoid high oil costs moderated today.

RB Gasoline
    • Rapid Retraction: Gasoline futures tracked the crude slide, reflecting expectations for lower pump prices in the coming weeks.
    • Logistics Relief: The potential reopening of key transit routes is expected to lower the transport premium for refined products.
    • Demand Sensitivity: Lower prices are expected to support driving volumes as the summer travel season approaches.

HO Heating Oil
    • Distillate Correction: Heating oil prices fell sharply as the “military consumption” premium began to evaporate with the ceasefire news.
    • Maritime Fuel Squeeze Easing: Rerouted shipping concerns are moderating, lowering the competition for diesel and heating oil pools.
    • Inventory Focus: Despite the price drop, global distillate stocks remain at multi-year lows, providing an eventual floor.
CURRENCIES
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DX 100,000 USD
    • Safety Exit: The Dollar Index fell as the “Project Freedom” pause signaled a massive reduction in global geopolitical risk.
    • Yield Pressure: The drop in 10-year Treasury yields reduced the Greenback’s attractiveness relative to high-yielding growth peers.
    • Liquidity Normalization: As “panic” cash leaves the Dollar, it is rotating back into international equity markets.

A6 100,000 AUD
    • Risk Appetite Surge: The Aussie Dollar was a primary beneficiary of the global equity record, acting as a high-beta growth proxy.
    • Commodity Divergence: AUD held steady despite the oil crash, supported by strong iron ore and agricultural export projections.
    • Yield Comparison: The RBA’s relatively hawkish stance is making the AUD more attractive as other central banks mull cuts.

D6 100,000 CAD
    • Oil Sensitivity: The Loonie faced headwinds as the 7% crude oil crash stripped away much of its energy-linked premium.
    • Economic Buffering: Robust U.S. employment data is a net positive for Canada’s primary trading relationship, limiting CAD losses.
    • BoC Caution: Traders expect the Bank of Canada to remain data-dependent as energy-driven inflation cools.

S6 125,000 CHF
    • Safe-Haven Liquidation: The Franc saw significant outflows as capital moved from “neutral safety” into “growth tech.”
    • SNB Breath of Relief: A weaker Franc is a major win for the Swiss National Bank’s efforts to support regional exporters.
    • Current Account Stability: Fundamental trade strength remains the core anchor for the CHF despite the daily rotation.

E6 125,000 EUR
    • Growth Re-pricing: The Euro rallied as the “energy tax” on the Eurozone manufacturing core was significantly reduced today.
    • ECB Policy Shift: Stabilizing energy costs are giving the ECB more flexibility to focus on growth rather than fighting a supply shock.
    • Regional Resilience: Stronger global trade data is boosting confidence in the Eurozone’s export-led recovery.

B6 62,500 GBP
    • Consumer Confidence: Lower projected energy costs are a massive win for the UK consumer, supporting the Pound’s recovery.
    • Hawkish BoE: Persistent services inflation means the BoE is likely to keep rates higher for longer, attracting yield-seekers.
    • Trade Normalization: Improving geopolitical outlooks are lowering the “logistics tax” on UK imports and exports.

J6 12.5 M JPY
    • Import Relief Bid: The Yen rallied as the drop in crude prices significantly lowered Japan’s projected energy import bill.
    • Yield Gap Narrowing: The move down in U.S. Treasury yields helped take the pressure off the Yen-Dollar exchange rate.
    • Intervention Ease: The “natural” recovery in the Yen is removing the immediate pressure on the BoJ to step into the market.
CRYPTO
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BT 0.10 Bitcoin
    • Digital Sanctuary: Bitcoin maintained its $81,500 handle, showing it can hold value even as traditional “crisis” hedges like oil collapse.
    • Institutional Bid: Ongoing spot ETF inflows are providing a massive liquidity floor for the leading digital asset.
    • Network Hashrate: Continuous growth in mining power is reinforcing the long-term security and value proposition of the network.

TAM 0.10 Ether
    • Tech Ecosystem Bid: Ether tracked the Nasdaq to new records, benefiting from its role as the backbone of decentralized finance.
    • Institutional Yield: Staking remains a primary draw for large funds seeking yield in a cooling rate environment.
    • Deflationary Pressure: Increased network activity during the record-setting day is accelerating the “burn” of ETH supply.
INTEREST RATES
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SQ 3-Month
    • Rate Cut Repricing: Short-term futures are now pricing in a higher probability of a Fed cut later this year as oil-driven inflation cools.
    • Liquidity Inflow: The need for “emergency” short-term cash softened as geopolitical tensions subsided.
    • SOFR Adjustment: Benchmark funding rates are stabilizing as the “war-driven” credit stress evaporates.

ZT 2-Year T-Note
    • Yield Pullback: 2-year yields dropped as the energy-driven inflation threat—the primary driver of the “higher for longer” narrative—moderated.
    • Labor Market Balance: Strong ADP data suggests the economy is robust enough to handle current rates, but the oil drop allows for future flexibility.
    • Front-End Demand: Buyers returned to the short end of the curve as the “inflation spike” scenario was downgraded.

ZF 5-Year T-Note
    • Intermediate Recovery: The 5-year note saw healthy buying as institutional portfolios rebalanced toward duration.
    • Manufacturing Benchmark: Stabilizing mid-term rates are a win for industrial firms looking to finance capital projects.
    • Inflation Protection Shift: Traders are rotating out of TIPS and back into nominal 5-year notes as price fears ease.

ZN 10-Year
    • Benchmark Yield Compression: The 10-year yield fell to 4.35%, reflecting a massive reduction in the global “war risk” premium.
    • Duration Re-entry: Large-scale funds moved back into the benchmark note as the stagflation threat was significantly reduced.
    • Growth Anchor: The 10-year is now acting as a pure growth barometer as the geopolitical “noise” clears.

ZB 30-Year
    • Long-Term Inflation Anchoring: The long bond rallied (yields down) as terminal inflation expectations moderated with the energy crash.
    • Pension Allocation: Institutional buyers took advantage of the higher rates to match long-term liabilities as volatility eased.
    • Deficit Scrutiny: While the bond rallied, long-term concerns regarding U.S. government spending remain a background headwind.
AGRICULTURAL
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ZC Corn
    • Ethanol Impact: Corn tracked the crude slide, reflecting a lower valuation for the energy-linked ethanol complex.
    • Logistics Relief: The potential reopening of key global shipping lanes is seen as a major win for U.S. export volumes.
    • Midwest Weather: Ideal spring conditions are accelerating planting, suggesting a massive supply is on the horizon.

ZW Wheat
    • War Premium Evaporation: As a crop highly sensitive to Black Sea and Middle East logistics, wheat prices fell with the ceasefire news.
    • Export Availability: Improving trade outlooks are lowering the “scarcity premium” that had been building this week.
    • Seasonal Pressure: Northern hemisphere winter wheat is entering a key development phase under generally favorable conditions.

ZS Soybeans
    • Bio-Diesel Sensitivity: Like corn, soybeans felt the pressure of lower energy prices impacting the vegetable oil complex.
    • Chinese Buying: Traders are watching for any uptick in mainland Chinese purchases as global logistics normalize.
    • Harvest Pressure: Record South American supplies continue to weigh on the long-term price outlook for beans.

CT Cotton
    • Textile Optimism: Lower transport costs and higher consumer confidence (from the stock record) are boosting the cotton outlook.
    • Supply Logistics: Normalizing shipping lanes are expected to lower the cost of delivering U.S. cotton to Asian mills.
    • Acreage Shift: Markets are weighing if low grain prices will push more farmers toward cotton planting this spring.

KC Coffee
    • Freight Normalization: Lower fuel costs and safer shipping lanes are lowering the projected cost of international Arabica transport.
    • Brazilian Weather: While energy cooled, persistent dry concerns in Brazil’s coffee belt are preventing a larger sell-off.
    • Supply Chain Efficiency: Normalizing port operations are expected to ease the recent “spot market” squeeze.

CC Cocoa
    • Structural Deficit Dominance: Cocoa remains largely immune to the energy crash, driven by permanent supply shortages in West Africa.
    • Institutional Bull Run: Funds continue to buy dips in cocoa, viewing the supply crisis as a multi-year fundamental force.
    • Chocolate Margin Pressure: Record high bean prices are forcing manufacturers to adjust retail pricing despite lower energy costs.

OJ Orange Juice
    • Supply Constraints: Like cocoa, OJ is driven by historic production lows in Florida and Brazil, ignoring the broader macro moves.
    • Demand Resilience: Despite record high retail prices, consumer demand for orange juice has remained surprisingly sticky.
    • Inventory Scarcity: Global stocks of frozen concentrate remain at levels that keep the market in a permanent squeeze.

LB Lumber
    • Housing Bid: Lumber caught a “relief bid” as the move down in yields boosted the outlook for the spring building season.
    • Production Cost Relief: Lower diesel and transport costs are improving margins for North American timber mills.
    • Inventory Discipline: Major producers have successfully managed supply levels to keep prices stable amid fluctuating demand.x
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JUN26 MINI SP 500       1849 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file ESN011.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 7389.5000

Current V value is 258.250000 (1033 ticks)  K1 value is 0.41
V*K1 for tomorrow is 105.882500 (424 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 7495.5000  SellStop is 7283.5000

Protective stop price is 6389.5000
Profit objective price is 7596.7500

V is less than high filter value of 1750
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 7284.7500
Open trade equity is 5237.50

From 190102 total profit is 315175.00
            current drawdown is -15325.00
            maximum drawdown was -31150.00
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JUN26 MICRO SP 500       1849 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file ESM004.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 7389.5000

Current V value is 258.250000 (1033 ticks)  K1 value is 0.41
V*K1 for tomorrow is 105.882500 (424 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 7495.5000  SellStop is 7283.5000

Protective stop price is 0.0000
Profit objective price is 7596.7500

V is less than high filter value of 1750
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 7284.7500
Open trade equity is 523.75

From 190102 total profit is 16982.50
            current drawdown is -1806.25
            maximum drawdown was -4791.25
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JUN26 MINI NASDAQ 100       1849 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file NQN002.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 28716.7500

Current V value is 1808.000000 (7232 ticks)  K1 value is 0.43
V*K1 for tomorrow is 777.440000 (3110 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 29364.0000  SellStop is 27809.2500

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 5300
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 443925.00
            current drawdown is -20610.00
            maximum drawdown was -41970.00
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JUN26 MICRO NASDAQ 100       1849 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file NQM008.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 28716.7500

Current V value is 1808.000000 (7232 ticks)  K1 value is 0.43
V*K1 for tomorrow is 777.440000 (3110 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 29364.0000  SellStop is 27809.2500

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 5300
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 37687.50
            current drawdown is -2241.00
            maximum drawdown was -4332.00
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JUN26 DOW FUTURES       1849 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file YMN016.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 50034.0000

Current V value is 1656.000000 (1656 ticks)  K1 value is 0.26
V*K1 for tomorrow is 430.560000 (431 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 50298.0000  SellStop is 49437.0000

Protective stop price is 40034.0000
Profit objective price is 54058.0000

V is less than high filter value of 9999
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 49798.0000
Open trade equity is 1180.00

From 190102 total profit is 251580.00
            current drawdown is -7415.00
            maximum drawdown was -18315.00
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JUN26 MICRO DOW FUTURES       1849 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file YMM015.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 50034.0000

Current V value is 1794.000000 (1794 ticks)  K1 value is 0.27
V*K1 for tomorrow is 484.380000 (484 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 50324.0000  SellStop is 49355.0000

Protective stop price is 46784.0000
Profit objective price is 54620.0000

V is less than high filter value of 6440
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 50020.0000
Open trade equity is 7.00

From 190102 total profit is 18067.00
            current drawdown is -948.50
            maximum drawdown was -2361.50
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JUN26 GOLD 100       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file GC1005.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 4694.2998

Current V value is 178.500000 (17850 ticks)  K1 value is 0.80
V*K1 for tomorrow is 142.800000 (14280 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 4788.1500  SellStop is 4502.5500

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 8350
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 297612.00
            current drawdown is -9516.00
            maximum drawdown was -27150.00
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JUN26 MINI GOLD 50       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file GC2014.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 4694.2998

Current V value is 112.945969 (11295 ticks)  K1 value is 0.86
V*K1 for tomorrow is 97.133533 (9713 ticks)

BuyStop and SellStop computation requires tomorrow's Open

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 8550
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 156606.50
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -14128.00
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JUL26 MICRO GOLD 10       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file GC3010.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 4694.2998

Current V value is 178.500000 (17850 ticks)  K1 value is 0.63
V*K1 for tomorrow is 112.455000 (11246 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 4774.1200  SellStop is 4549.2100

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 8925
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 21058.60
            current drawdown is -789.70
            maximum drawdown was -2478.50
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JUL26 5000 COMEX SILVER       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file SI1005.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 77.3030

Current V value is 5.284996 (5285 ticks)  K1 value is 0.51
V*K1 for tomorrow is 2.695348 (2695 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 79.9980  SellStop is 74.6080

Protective stop price is 59.3030
Profit objective price is 87.9590

V is less than high filter value of 6775
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 74.5190
Open trade equity is 13920.01

From 190102 total profit is 814195.02
            current drawdown is -34324.99
            maximum drawdown was -43100.00
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JUL26 2500 COMEX SILVER       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file SI2005.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 77.3030

Current V value is 5.284996 (5285 ticks)  K1 value is 0.51
V*K1 for tomorrow is 2.695348 (2695 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 79.9980  SellStop is 74.6080

Protective stop price is 57.3030
Profit objective price is 87.9590

V is less than high filter value of 6775
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 74.5190
Open trade equity is 6960.00

From 190102 total profit is 386072.51
            current drawdown is -17412.49
            maximum drawdown was -21625.00
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MAY26 1000 COMEX SILVER       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file SI3005.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 77.3030

Current V value is 5.284996 (5285 ticks)  K1 value is 0.51
V*K1 for tomorrow is 2.695348 (2695 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 79.9980  SellStop is 74.6080

Protective stop price is 27.3030
Profit objective price is 87.7190

V is less than high filter value of 6775
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 74.5190
Open trade equity is 2784.00

From 190102 total profit is 127999.00
            current drawdown is -7265.00
            maximum drawdown was -8740.00
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JUL26 COPPER 25000       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file HG1005.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 6.1865

Current V value is 0.370500 (7410 ticks)  K1 value is 0.30
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.111150 (2223 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 6.2976  SellStop is 6.0754

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 4525
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 142802.50
            current drawdown is -3722.50
            maximum drawdown was -14852.50
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JUL26 MINI COPPER 12500       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file HG2001.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 6.1865

Current V value is 0.370500 (7410 ticks)  K1 value is 0.30
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.111150 (2223 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 6.2976  SellStop is 6.0754

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 4525
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 61614.37
            current drawdown is -3448.75
            maximum drawdown was -7941.25
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OCT26 PLATINUM 50       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file PLA008.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 2082.3999

Current V value is 114.800049 (11480 ticks)  K1 value is 0.46
V*K1 for tomorrow is 52.808022 (5281 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 2107.6700  SellStop is 2002.0600

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 3850
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 112061.50
            current drawdown is -807.50
            maximum drawdown was -10832.00
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JUN26 1000 CRUDE OIL       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file CL1012.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 95.0800

Current V value is 14.039993 (1404 ticks)  K1 value is 0.50
V*K1 for tomorrow is 7.019997 (702 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 102.1000  SellStop is 88.0600

Protective stop price is 145.0800
Profit objective price is 81.2800

V is less than high filter value of 1500
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 96.3800
Open trade equity is 1300.00

From 190102 total profit is 225810.01
            current drawdown is -9490.00
            maximum drawdown was -16990.00
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JUN26 500 CRUDE OIL       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file CL2010.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 95.0800

Current V value is 14.039993 (1404 ticks)  K1 value is 0.50
V*K1 for tomorrow is 7.019997 (702 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 102.1000  SellStop is 88.0600

Protective stop price is 195.0800
Profit objective price is 81.2800

V is less than high filter value of 1500
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 96.3800
Open trade equity is 650.00

From 190102 total profit is 106980.00
            current drawdown is -4770.00
            maximum drawdown was -8700.00
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OCT26 42000 GASLOINE       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file RBN005.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 2.7283

Current V value is 0.225800 (2258 ticks)  K1 value is 0.50
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.112900 (1129 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 2.8412  SellStop is 2.6154

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 1700
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 222859.21
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -14938.40
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MAY26 MICRO BITCOIN       1849 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file BTC022.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 81735.0000

Current V value is 3175.000000 (3175 ticks)  K1 value is 0.56
V*K1 for tomorrow is 1778.000000 (1778 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 83701.0000  SellStop is 80145.0000

Protective stop price is 70195.0000
Profit objective price is 107681.0000

V is less than high filter value of 7210
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 77681.0000
Open trade equity is 405.40

From 190102 total profit is 24749.20
            current drawdown is -1969.60
            maximum drawdown was -3038.00
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JUN26 1250000 YEN       1849 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file J6N012.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 0.6416

Current V value is 0.020900 (209 ticks)  K1 value is 0.69
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.014421 (144 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 0.6560  SellStop is 0.6271

Protective stop price is 0.6182
Profit objective price is 0.6545

V is less than high filter value of 9999
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 0.6329
Open trade equity is 1081.25

From 190102 total profit is 64949.99
            current drawdown is -2431.25
            maximum drawdown was -9943.74
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JUN26 100000 DOLLAR INDEX       1884 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file DXX016.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 97.8750

Current V value is 0.839996 (8400 ticks)  K1 value is 0.42
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.352798 (3528 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 98.2278  SellStop is 97.5222

Protective stop price is 99.4000
Profit objective price is 94.5944

V is less than high filter value of 8750
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 98.4944
Open trade equity is 619.40

From 190102 total profit is 29641.59
            current drawdown is -1322.01
            maximum drawdown was -5535.50
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JUN26 125000 EURO FX       1849 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file E6N015.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 1.1772

Current V value is 0.012600 (126 ticks)  K1 value is 0.42
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.005292 (53 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 1.1824  SellStop is 1.1719

Protective stop price is 1.1556
Profit objective price is 1.1972

V is less than high filter value of 225
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 1.1596
Open trade equity is 2193.75

From 190102 total profit is 72868.75
            current drawdown is -2018.74
            maximum drawdown was -7062.50
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JUN26 62500 EUR0 FX MINI       1849 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file E7M008.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 1.1772

Current V value is 0.012600 (126 ticks)  K1 value is 0.42
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.005292 (53 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 1.1824  SellStop is 1.1719

Protective stop price is 1.1554
Profit objective price is 1.1972

V is less than high filter value of 225
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 1.1596
Open trade equity is 1096.88

From 190102 total profit is 33759.38
            current drawdown is -1034.37
            maximum drawdown was -3881.25
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JUN26 125000 SWISS FRANC       1849 Trading days from 190102 to 260506

Running .DAT file S6N003.DAT

Last trading day was 260506   Closing price was 1.2898

Current V value is 0.009667 (97 ticks)  K1 value is 1.25
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.012083 (121 ticks)

BuyStop and SellStop computation requires tomorrow's Open

Protective stop price is 0.8918
Profit objective price is 1.3250

V is less than high filter value of 125
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 1.2714
Open trade equity is 2306.25

From 190102 total profit is 92456.25
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -9587.51
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The Hormuz De-escalation

The primary driver for today’s recovery was a shift in tone regarding the Middle East. After Monday’s tanker strike, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clarified that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire remains in place, easing fears of an immediate regional war. This “breathing room” led Brent crude to drop roughly 4%, settling near $110, while WTI fell to $102.27, removing the immediate “geopolitical noise” that had stifled market appetite. 
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The Earnings Catalyst
With the oil spike taking a back seat, Wall Street turned its focus toward big profits. Strong reports from companies like DuPont and Pfizer, alongside a 10% surge in Intel following manufacturing partnership rumors, fueled a “risk-on” rotation. The Dow Jones snapped its two-day losing streak, jumping over 350 points to reclaim much of Monday’s lost ground as institutional money returned to the industrial and tech sectors. [1, 2, 3]
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Rate and Crypto Resilience
Despite the volatility in commodities, Bitcoin surged back over $81,000, hitting its highest level since January as digital assets decoupled from the energy shock. In fixed income, the 10-year Treasury yield eased slightly to 4.415%. While yields remain elevated, the stabilization provided a favorable floor for the small-cap Russell 2000, which led all major indices today with a nearly 1.8% gain to reach a new record high.
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INDICES
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ES S&P 500
    • Record High: The index climbed to a new all-time closing high of 7,259.22 as tech behemoths powered a broader rally.
    • Energy Relief: Easing oil prices allowed non-energy sectors to recover from Monday’s nearly universal retreat.
    • Earnings Weight: Robust profit growth from 60% of reporting companies is exceeding analyst expectations for the quarter.

NQ NASDAQ 100
    • Tech Dominance: The Nasdaq 100 set its own record, rallying over 1% to reach 25,326.13 as AI-related stocks surged.
    • Growth Valuation: A slight dip in Treasury yields provided a momentary tailwind for high-duration tech multiples.
    • Chip Momentum: Rumors of new manufacturing partnerships served as the primary engine for semiconductor outperformance.

YM Dow Jones
    • Reclamation: The Dow added 356 points, closing at 49,298.25 and snapping a painful two-day slide.
    • Industrial Bid: Heavy manufacturing components led the 30-stock average as cost-push inflation fears moderated.
    • Value Rotation: Investors moved back into construction and aerospace after Monday’s “over-sold” conditions.

QR Russell 2000
    • Small-Cap Leadership: The Russell 2000 was today’s standout performer, surging 1.8% to log a fresh record close at 2,845.
    • Rate Respite: Small caps were the primary beneficiaries of stabilizing yields and a stronger-than-expected ISM Services report.
    • Domestic Strength: Positive domestic economic data reinforced the case for U.S. resilience over global uncertainty.

FX Euro Stoxx 50
    • Energy Import Sensitivity: European blue-chips recovered as the immediate threat to Middle East energy routes was downgraded.
    • Manufacturing Relief: Heavy industrial firms in Germany and France saw a “relief bid” as input cost projections cooled.
    • ECB Outlook: Investors are betting the ECB may still have room to support growth if energy prices remain stable.

SZ Swiss Index
    • Stability Premium: Global capital remains anchored in Swiss pharma and staples despite the broader return to “risk-on” assets.
    • Franc Intervention: Speculation regarding Swiss National Bank intervention is keeping the currency from further stifling exporter margins.
    • Quality Rotation: Defensive Swiss blue-chips are being held as “core insurance” against further geopolitical flares.

MX CAC 40
    • Luxury Sector Rebound: French luxury giants saw renewed interest as global inflation fears moderated from Monday’s highs.
    • Input Relief: French industrial firms are reacting positively to the stabilization of regional electricity and fuel costs.
    • Margin Confidence: Improved trade data is boosting confidence that French manufacturers can maintain margins.

AE AEX
    • Semiconductor Anchor: Strong concentration in chip-making equipment firms allowed the Dutch index to track the Nasdaq record.
    • Logistics Hub Bid: As shipping lane fears eased, Amsterdam-based transport and logistics firms saw a recovery in volume projections.
    • Income Seekers: High-dividend Dutch stocks continue to attract institutional flows seeking a balance of growth and yield.

NY Nikkei
    • Import Relief: As a major energy importer, the Japanese market caught a significant “relief bid” as oil prices pulled back.
    • Yen Stabilization: A pause in the Yen’s decline is helping to moderate Crippling domestic inflation concerns.
    • Export Earnings: Japanese exporters are benefiting from a “goldilocks” zone of high global demand and a competitive currency.

HS Hang Seng
    • Supply Chain Optimism: Signs of diplomatic cooling in the Middle East are dampening fears of global manufacturing export delays.
    • Energy Drag Mitigation: Lower oil prices provide the mainland with more fiscal room to support the property sector.
    • Value Bottoming: Institutional value-seekers are increasingly identifying the Hang Seng as a long-term valuation play.
METALS
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GC Gold 100
    • Yield Opportunity Cost: Gold is losing to the Dollar as bullion pays no interest while yields remain at multi-year highs.
    • War Premium Exhaustion: Failure to rally on the tanker strike suggests war risk is fully priced into the precious metal complex.
    • Liquidity Drain: Institutional funds are liquidating gold positions to re-enter the record-setting equity markets.

SI Silver 5000
    • Industrial Demand Balance: Silver is tracking the recovery in the Russell 2000 as industrial demand projections stabilize.
    • Speculative Reset: Long-side speculators are cautiously re-entering as the Dollar’s upward momentum paused today.
    • Technical Consolidation: The metal is finding support near its 50-day moving average after the recent geopolitical washout.

HG Copper 25K
    • Growth Re-pricing: Copper is recovering as the market shifts from “recession fear” back to a global growth narrative.
    • Supply Constraints: Persistent mining disruptions in South America are preventing any significant price collapse.
    • Electrification Demand: Long-term infrastructure projects in the U.S. and China continue to provide a structural bid.

PL Platinum 50
    • Automotive Recovery: Hopes for stabilized vehicle production are supporting platinum demand over its more expensive peers.
    • Scarcity Premium: Ongoing energy and labor constraints in South African hubs remain a permanent fundamental pillar.
    • Sympathy Bid: Platinum is catching a bid as institutional investors rotate back into industrial “hard assets.”
ENERGY
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CL Crude Oil
    • Strike Premium Unwind: WTI lost nearly 4% as the “Strait of Hormuz” fear was downgraded to an isolated event.
    • Reserve buffer: Despite lower prices, the market remains wary of depleted global reserves and zero margin for future error.
    • Military Escorts: The continued presence of U.S. military escorts for tankers is providing a “forced stability” to the region.

NG Natural Gas
    • Power Grid Demand: Natural gas is seeing increased demand from utilities as a cheaper, more stable alternative to petroleum.
    • Export Expansion: New LNG infrastructure is successfully linking domestic production to higher-priced European and Asian markets.
    • Seasonal Transition: Markets are shifting focus to summer cooling demand, providing a secondary fundamental floor.

RB Gasoline
    • Supply Lag: While crude prices fell, gasoline futures are lagging as regional logistical disruptions persist.
    • Driving Volume: Early data suggests that current pump prices have not yet hit the threshold for mass demand destruction.
    • Summer Blend Transition: The seasonal shift in refining requirements is keeping supplies tight despite the crude pullback.

HO Heating Oil
    • Distillate Scarcity: Global diesel inventories remain at critical lows, leaving no buffer for any further shipping delays.
    • Maritime Fuel Demand: Increased military and rerouted commercial shipping is competing for the same distillate pool.
    • Logistics Premium: The added cost of rerouting around conflict zones remains a fixed “tax” on all waterborne heating oil.

CURRENCIES
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DX 100,000 USD
    • Safe-Haven Pause: The Dollar’s rally took a breather as the “immediate war” trade faded into a relief rally for equities.
    • Yield Dominance: Even with the pause, the greenback remains the world’s yield leader as rate cut hopes remain deferred.
    • Liquidity Magnet: The U.S. capital markets continue to suck in global liquidity as the only source of “growth with safety.”
A6 100,000 AUD
    • Risk-On Proxy: The Aussie Dollar caught a bid as global equity markets hit records, signaling a return to pro-growth sentiment.
    • Commodity Resilience: While oil prices fell, steady demand for iron ore and coal from Asian trading partners supported the currency floor.
    • Yield Spread: AUD is benefiting from a hawkish RBA stance relative to other G10 peers who are facing sharper growth slowdowns.

D6 100,000 CAD
    • Crude Correlation: The Loonie faced minor headwinds as WTI Crude dropped 4%, paring some of the “energy premium” gained on Monday.
    • Safe-Neighbor Status: Demand for CAD remains supported by its profile as a secure, North American-based resource alternative.
    • Interest Rate Outlook: Domestic inflation data suggests the Bank of Canada will maintain elevated rates, keeping the CAD competitive against the Euro and Yen.

S6 125,000 CHF
    • Safe-Haven Outflow: The Franc saw a modest exit of capital as the “immediate war” trade in the Middle East cooled.
    • Neutrality Premium: Despite the risk-on move, institutional funds are maintaining Swiss positions as a hedge against a potential secondary shock.
    • Export Competitive Zone: The Swiss National Bank is reportedly comfortable with current levels as it balances inflation and export competitiveness.

E6 125,000 EUR
    • Energy Relief Bid: The Euro recovered slightly as the threat of an immediate energy blockade in the Strait of Hormuz diminished.
    • German Industrial Sentiment: A slight pullback in energy input costs is providing a “relief rally” for the Eurozone’s manufacturing core.
    • ECB Policy Weight: Traders remain cautious as the ECB struggles to find a balance between tepid growth and sticky imported inflation.

B6 62,500 GBP
    • Growth Outlook Recovery: Sterling caught a bid following the de-escalation of Middle East tensions, which lowered the UK’s projected energy import bill.
    • Services Inflation: Persistent strength in UK services data is keeping the Bank of England in a hawkish posture relative to the Fed.
    • Trade Balance Support: Recent data showing improved UK export volumes to the U.S. and EU is providing a structural floor for the Pound.

J6 12.5 M JPY
    • Import Relief: The Yen found support as the drop in crude oil prices eased fears of an explosive expansion in Japan’s trade deficit.
    • Yield Gap Ceiling: Despite the relief bid, the massive interest rate differential with the U.S. prevents any significant Yen recovery.
    • Intervention Watch: Markets remain on high alert for BoJ “verbal intervention” as the currency hovers near multi-decade psychological lows.
CRYPTO
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BT 0.10 Bitcoin
    • Decoupling Event: Bitcoin surged to $81,000, hitting its highest level since January as it increasingly acts as a “digital gold” alternative.
    • Institutional Adoption: Rumors of a sovereign wealth fund adding BTC to its reserves provided a major catalyst for today’s price breakout.
    • Liquidity Magnet: As global risk appetite returned, Bitcoin served as the primary destination for high-beta digital asset capital.

TAM 0.10 Ether
    • Nasdaq Correlation: Ether tracked the record highs in the Nasdaq, benefiting from the broader surge in high-growth technology and AI themes.
    • Staking Utility: Increased network participation and attractive staking yields are providing a structural floor for ETH.
    • L2 Expansion: Positive updates regarding Layer 2 scalability are boosting long-term sentiment for the Ethereum ecosystem.
INTEREST RATES
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SQ 3-Month
    • Pivot Repricing: Short-term futures are tentatively pricing back in the possibility of a late-2026 Fed cut as energy-driven inflation fears moderate.
    • Liquidity Normalization: The “panic bid” for cash seen on Monday eased as global shipping lane fears subsided.
    • SOFR Stability: Immediate funding costs for the banking sector stabilized as the “Hormuz shock” was downgraded to an isolated event.

ZT 2-Year T-Note
    • Yield Stabilization: 2-year yields cooled from their recent spikes as the market digested the de-escalation of regional Middle East conflict.
    • Inflation Breather: A 4% drop in WTI crude oil prices lowered the immediate “inflationary tax” projection at the front end of the curve.
    • Fed Sentiment: Fixed-income traders are shifting back to a “wait and see” mode ahead of upcoming U.S. labor data.

ZF 5-Year T-Note
    • Intermediate Relief: The 5-year note saw a “relief rally” (yields down) as the risk of a sustained energy-driven stagflationary cycle diminished.
    • Corporate Borrowing Floor: Stabilizing 5-year rates are providing a much-needed benchmark for manufacturing and industrial refinancing.
    • Supply Digestion: The market successfully absorbed current Treasury auctions, reflecting healthy institutional demand for mid-term debt.

ZN 10-Year
    • Yield Reversal: The 10-year yield eased toward 4.415% as investors moved capital back from “cash” into benchmark duration.
    • Real Yield Balance: Inflation-protected bonds saw a slight easing as current-day energy costs pulled back from Monday’s panic highs.
    • Economic Pivot: The shift from “war panic” back to “corporate earnings” is allowing the 10-year to act as a growth barometer once again.

ZB 30-Year
    • Duration Demand: The long bond caught a bid as pension funds and institutional buyers took advantage of the recent yield spike to lock in rates.
    • Terminal Inflation Anchor: Long-term inflation expectations moderated slightly as the immediate threat to global oil supply was downgraded.
    • Fiscal Scrutiny: Despite today’s bid, the 30-year remains sensitive to long-term U.S. deficit and spending projections.
AGRICULTURAL
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ZC Corn
    • Bio-Fuel Sympathy: Corn followed the crude oil slide, as lower energy prices briefly dampened the immediate demand outlook for ethanol.
    • Planting Progress: Ideal weather conditions across the U.S. Midwest are boosting expectations for a record domestic crop.
    • Export Competition: Rising export competition from Brazil is keeping a lid on any sustained rallies in the corn complex.

ZW Wheat
    • Supply Chain Relief: Fears of a prolonged blockade in the Strait of Hormuz—a key route for Black Sea grain—moderated today.
    • Global Weather Outlook: Improved rainfall in key growing regions of Europe and Australia is boosting the global production forecast.
    • Sovereign Procurement: Major importers like Egypt are seeing a “breathing room” to negotiate lower prices following the energy pullback.

ZS Soybeans
    • Energy Drag: Soybeans tracked the sell-off in the energy sector due to their heavy link to the bio-diesel and vegetable oil markets.
    • Chinese Demand: Mixed data regarding Chinese crush margins is keeping bean traders in a “wait and see” posture.
    • South American Harvest: Record harvest progress in South America continues to provide a massive physical supply buffer for the market.

CT Cotton
    • Textile Cost Relief: Lower fuel and transport costs are improving the margin outlook for global textile manufacturers.
    • Consumer Sentiment: The record highs in U.S. equities are boosting expectations for resilient consumer spending on apparel.
    • Logistics Normalization: As shipping lane fears ease, the “logistics tax” on cotton deliveries is beginning to unwind.

KC Coffee
    • Freight Premium Easing: The drop in oil prices is lowering the projected cost of international container shipping for coffee beans.
    • Brazilian Crop Watch: Despite the energy move, concerns over a smaller-than-expected Brazilian Arabica harvest remain the dominant fundamental floor.
    • Inventory Scarcity: Certified exchange stocks remain near historic lows, making coffee hypersensitive to any supply-side news.

CC Cocoa
    • Deficit Reality: Cocoa remains largely decoupled from the broader energy move as structural supply deficits in West Africa continue.
    • Inelastic Demand: Chocolate manufacturers are aggressively competing for limited physical supplies, ignoring the “risk-off” energy trade.
    • Weather Volatility: Early reports of suboptimal rainfall in Côte d’Ivoire are keeping the bulls in control of the cocoa complex.

OJ Orange Juice
    • Supply Crunch: Historic lows in Florida and Brazilian production remain the primary driver, overriding any daily moves in energy or currencies.
    • Inventory Drain: Global stockpiles of frozen concentrated orange juice are at critical levels, leaving the market in a permanent “squeeze.”
    • Retail Inflation: Record high wholesale prices are beginning to meet consumer resistance at the grocery store level.

LB Lumber
    • Housing Outlook: Lumber caught a bid as stabilizing yields boosted expectations for a resilient spring homebuilding season.
    • Cost of Production Relief: Lower fuel costs for logging and transportation are providing some margin relief for North American mills.
    • Supply Discipline: Producers have successfully maintained disciplined production levels, preventing any significant inventory glut.
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260505 positions, 260506 stops, reversals & objectives

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How to track trades
Performance Historical Trade Reports
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JUN26 MINI SP 500       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file ESN011.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 7287.2500

Current V value is 156.000000 (624 ticks)  K1 value is 0.41
V*K1 for tomorrow is 63.960000 (256 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 7351.2500  SellStop is 7223.2500

Protective stop price is 6287.2500
Profit objective price is 7596.7500

V is less than high filter value of 1750
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 7284.7500
Open trade equity is 125.00

From 190102 total profit is 310062.50
            current drawdown is -15325.00
            maximum drawdown was -31150.00
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JUN26 MICRO SP 500       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file ESM004.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 7287.2500

Current V value is 156.000000 (624 ticks)  K1 value is 0.41
V*K1 for tomorrow is 63.960000 (256 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 7351.2500  SellStop is 7223.2500

Protective stop price is 0.0000
Profit objective price is 7596.7500

V is less than high filter value of 1750
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 7284.7500
Open trade equity is 12.50

From 190102 total profit is 16471.25
            current drawdown is -1806.25
            maximum drawdown was -4791.25
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JUN26 MINI NASDAQ 100       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file NQN002.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 28136.0000

Current V value is 1565.250000 (6261 ticks)  K1 value is 0.43
V*K1 for tomorrow is 673.057500 (2692 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 28711.2500  SellStop is 27365.2500

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 5300
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 443925.00
            current drawdown is -20610.00
            maximum drawdown was -41970.00
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JUN26 MICRO NASDAQ 100       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file NQM008.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 28136.0000

Current V value is 1565.250000 (6261 ticks)  K1 value is 0.43
V*K1 for tomorrow is 673.057500 (2692 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 28711.2500  SellStop is 27365.2500

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 5300
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 37687.50
            current drawdown is -2241.00
            maximum drawdown was -4332.00
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JUN26 DOW FUTURES       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file YMN016.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 49415.0000

Current V value is 1794.000000 (1794 ticks)  K1 value is 0.26
V*K1 for tomorrow is 466.440000 (466 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 49798.0000  SellStop is 48865.0000

Protective stop price is 59079.0000
Profit objective price is 44825.0000

V is less than high filter value of 9999
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 49085.0000
Open trade equity is -1650.00

From 190102 total profit is 252365.00
            current drawdown is -3800.00
            maximum drawdown was -18315.00
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JUN26 MICRO DOW FUTURES       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file YMM015.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 49415.0000

Current V value is 2604.000000 (2604 ticks)  K1 value is 0.27
V*K1 for tomorrow is 703.080000 (703 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 50020.0000  SellStop is 48614.0000

Protective stop price is 52329.0000
Profit objective price is 44479.0000

V is less than high filter value of 6440
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 49079.0000
Open trade equity is -168.00

From 190102 total profit is 18412.50
            current drawdown is -428.00
            maximum drawdown was -2361.50
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JUN26 GOLD 100       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file GC1005.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 4568.5000

Current V value is 140.500000 (14050 ticks)  K1 value is 0.80
V*K1 for tomorrow is 112.400000 (11240 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 4672.5000  SellStop is 4447.7000

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 8350
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 297612.00
            current drawdown is -9516.00
            maximum drawdown was -27150.00
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JUN26 MINI GOLD 50       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file GC2014.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 4568.5000

Current V value is 109.353683 (10935 ticks)  K1 value is 0.86
V*K1 for tomorrow is 94.044168 (9404 ticks)

BuyStop and SellStop computation requires tomorrow's Open

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 8550
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 156606.50
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -14128.00
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JUL26 MICRO GOLD 10       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file GC3010.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 4568.5000

Current V value is 169.000000 (16900 ticks)  K1 value is 0.63
V*K1 for tomorrow is 106.470000 (10647 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 4669.3700  SellStop is 4456.4300

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 8925
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 21058.60
            current drawdown is -789.70
            maximum drawdown was -2478.50
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JUL26 5000 COMEX SILVER       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file SI1005.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 73.5810

Current V value is 1.839996 (1840 ticks)  K1 value is 0.51
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.938398 (938 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 74.5190  SellStop is 72.6430

Protective stop price is 91.5220
Profit objective price is 60.9050

V is less than high filter value of 6775
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 74.3450
Open trade equity is 3819.99

From 190102 total profit is 805015.01
            current drawdown is -33404.99
            maximum drawdown was -43100.00
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JUL26 2500 COMEX SILVER       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file SI2005.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 73.5810

Current V value is 1.839996 (1840 ticks)  K1 value is 0.51
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.938398 (938 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 74.5190  SellStop is 72.6430

Protective stop price is 93.5220
Profit objective price is 60.9050

V is less than high filter value of 6775
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 74.3450
Open trade equity is 1910.00

From 190102 total profit is 381507.51
            current drawdown is -16927.49
            maximum drawdown was -21625.00
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MAY26 1000 COMEX SILVER       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file SI3005.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 73.5810

Current V value is 1.839996 (1840 ticks)  K1 value is 0.51
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.938398 (938 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 74.5190  SellStop is 72.6430

Protective stop price is 123.5220
Profit objective price is 61.1450

V is less than high filter value of 6775
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 74.3450
Open trade equity is 764.00

From 190102 total profit is 126203.00
            current drawdown is -7041.00
            maximum drawdown was -8740.00
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JUL26 COPPER 25000       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file HG1005.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 5.9930

Current V value is 0.290500 (5810 ticks)  K1 value is 0.30
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.087150 (1743 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 6.0802  SellStop is 5.9059

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 4525
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 142802.50
            current drawdown is -3722.50
            maximum drawdown was -14852.50
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JUL26 MINI COPPER 12500       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file HG2001.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 5.9930

Current V value is 0.290500 (5810 ticks)  K1 value is 0.30
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.087150 (1743 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 6.0802  SellStop is 5.9059

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 4525
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 61614.37
            current drawdown is -3448.75
            maximum drawdown was -7941.25
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OCT26 PLATINUM 50       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file PLA008.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 1995.6000

Current V value is 84.900024 (8490 ticks)  K1 value is 0.46
V*K1 for tomorrow is 39.054011 (3905 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 2039.1200  SellStop is 1961.0100

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 3850
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 112061.50
            current drawdown is -807.50
            maximum drawdown was -10832.00
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JUN26 1000 CRUDE OIL       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file CL1012.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 102.2700

Current V value is 11.779999 (1178 ticks)  K1 value is 0.50
V*K1 for tomorrow is 5.889999 (589 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 108.1600  SellStop is 96.3800

Protective stop price is 56.8800
Profit objective price is 120.9200

V is less than high filter value of 1500
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 105.8200
Open trade equity is -3550.00

From 190102 total profit is 230450.01
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -16990.00
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JUN26 500 CRUDE OIL       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file CL2010.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 102.2700

Current V value is 11.779999 (1178 ticks)  K1 value is 0.50
V*K1 for tomorrow is 5.889999 (589 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 108.1600  SellStop is 96.3800

Protective stop price is 6.8800
Profit objective price is 120.9200

V is less than high filter value of 1500
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 105.8200
Open trade equity is -1775.00

From 190102 total profit is 109325.00
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -8700.00
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OCT26 42000 GASLOINE       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file RBN005.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 2.8627

Current V value is 0.183400 (1834 ticks)  K1 value is 0.50
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.091700 (917 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 2.9544  SellStop is 2.7710

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 1700
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 222859.21
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -14938.40
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MAY26 MICRO BITCOIN       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file BTC022.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 81945.0000

Current V value is 3175.000000 (3175 ticks)  K1 value is 0.56
V*K1 for tomorrow is 1778.000000 (1778 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 83296.0000  SellStop is 79740.0000

Protective stop price is 70195.0000
Profit objective price is 107681.0000

V is less than high filter value of 7210
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 77681.0000
Open trade equity is 426.40

From 190102 total profit is 24770.20
            current drawdown is -1969.60
            maximum drawdown was -3038.00
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JUN26 1250000 YEN       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file J6N012.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 0.6356

Current V value is 0.020900 (209 ticks)  K1 value is 0.69
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.014421 (144 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 0.6500  SellStop is 0.6211

Protective stop price is 0.6182
Profit objective price is 0.6545

V is less than high filter value of 9999
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 0.6329
Open trade equity is 331.25

From 190102 total profit is 64200.00
            current drawdown is -2431.25
            maximum drawdown was -9943.74
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JUN26 100000 DOLLAR INDEX       1883 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file DXX016.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 98.3100

Current V value is 1.045998 (10460 ticks)  K1 value is 0.42
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.439319 (4393 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 98.7493  SellStop is 97.8707

Protective stop price is 99.4440
Profit objective price is 94.5944

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 8750
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 98.4944
Open trade equity is 184.40

From 190102 total profit is 29206.59
            current drawdown is -1322.01
            maximum drawdown was -5535.50
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JUN26 125000 EURO FX       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file E6N015.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 1.1722

Current V value is 0.013350 (134 ticks)  K1 value is 0.42
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.005607 (56 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 1.1778  SellStop is 1.1666

Protective stop price is 1.1556
Profit objective price is 1.1972

V is less than high filter value of 225
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 1.1596
Open trade equity is 1575.00

From 190102 total profit is 72250.00
            current drawdown is -2018.74
            maximum drawdown was -7062.50
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JUN26 62500 EUR0 FX MINI       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file E7M008.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 1.1722

Current V value is 0.013350 (134 ticks)  K1 value is 0.42
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.005607 (56 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 1.1778  SellStop is 1.1666

Protective stop price is 1.1554
Profit objective price is 1.1972

V is less than high filter value of 225
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 1.1596
Open trade equity is 787.50

From 190102 total profit is 33450.00
            current drawdown is -1034.37
            maximum drawdown was -3881.25
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JUN26 125000 SWISS FRANC       1848 Trading days from 190102 to 260505

Running .DAT file S6N003.DAT

Last trading day was 260505   Closing price was 1.2831

Current V value is 0.009633 (96 ticks)  K1 value is 1.25
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.012042 (120 ticks)

260506 Open 1.2824		
V*K1 = 0.0120		
BuyStop for tomorrow is 1.2944 SellStop is 1.2704

Protective stop price is 0.8918
Profit objective price is 1.3250

V is less than high filter value of 125
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 1.2714
Open trade equity is 1468.74

From 190102 total profit is 91618.75
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -9587.51
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Disclosure

What Moved the Market 260504

The Strait of Hormuz Shock
The market’s primary driver today was the confirmed projectile strike on a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. This transformed “geopolitical noise” into a “physical supply event.” With Crude settling above $106, the market is now pricing in a direct “inflationary tax” that threatens to derail the soft-landing narrative.
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The Equity Reversal
Equities, specifically the Dow, are reacting to the “higher-for-longer” reality. While tech has an AI-driven moat, the broader industrial and transport sectors are being hit by rising input costs. The failure to hold 50,000 on the Dow is a major psychological blow, signaling that institutional money is moving toward the sidelines (and the Greenback) until the shipping lanes are secured.
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Fixed Income & Metals Divergence
The most telling move today was Gold’s inability to rally on war news. This confirms that the market is currently more afraid of the Fed’s response to energy inflation than the geopolitical risk itself. As yields spike across the curve, the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets is simply too high, leaving the U.S. Dollar as the only “true” safe haven.
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INDICES
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ES S&P 500
      • Stagflation Signal: Rising manufacturing costs are forcing a rejection of the 7,200 level.
      • Yield Curve Pressure: The spike in intermediate yields is devaluing broader equity multiples.
NQ NASDAQ 100
      • Duration Sensitivity: Higher-for-longer rate expectations are stalling growth valuations.
      • AI Safe Haven: Capital is huddling in mega-cap tech as a growth sanctuary.
YM Dow Jones
      • Industrial Cost-Push: Heavy manufacturing is reacting to the spike in fuel and raw material costs.
      • Psychological Breakdown: The failure to hold 50,000 has triggered an institutional exit.
QR Russell 2000
      • Credit Squeeze: Rising yields increase the debt-servicing burden for small, floating-rate firms.
      • Margin Compression: Small businesses lack the pricing power to absorb the energy shock.
FX Euro Stoxx 50
      • Energy dependency: Extreme vulnerability to Middle East energy routes is causing an aggressive sell-off.
      • Industrial Drag: German manufacturing is bracing for a “double whammy” of slowing growth and rising costs.
SZ Swiss Index
      • Stability Premium: Global capital is rotating into Swiss pharma and staples for safety.
      • Franc Strength: The surging CHF is beginning to threaten the margins of Swiss exporters.
MX CAC 40
      • Luxury Disruption: Investors are questioning if luxury demand can withstand a global energy shock.
      • Input Stress: French industrial firms are bracing for prolonged elevated electricity costs.
AE AEX
      • Tech Anchor: High concentration in chip-making equipment firms is providing a partial floor.
      • Logistics Volatility: Amsterdam’s role as a shipping hub makes it hypersensitive to insurance spikes.
NY Nikkei
      • Import Trap: Japan’s trade deficit is expanding as energy import costs skyrocket.
      • Yen Devaluation: The weak Yen is now a primary driver of crippling domestic inflation.
HS Hang Seng
      • Supply Chain Fragility: Stalled peace talks are dampening hopes for manufacturing export recovery.
      • Stimulus Skepticism: Rising oil prices limit the mainland’s ability to provide fiscal support.
METALS
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GC Gold 100
      • Yield Opportunity Cost: Gold is losing to the Dollar as bullion pays no interest while yields spike.
      • War Premium Exhaustion: Failure to rally on the tanker strike suggests war risk is fully priced.
SI Silver 5000
      • Industrial Demand Destruction: Fears of a stalling industrial cycle are outweighing precious metal status.
      • Speculative Washout: Leveraged longs are being forced out as the Dollar surges.
HG Copper 25K
      • Manufacturing Warning: Copper is pricing in a global manufacturing contraction led by energy costs.
      • Infrastructure Delay: Rising borrowing costs are pausing capital-intensive green energy projects.
PL Platinum 50
      • Automotive Headwinds: Concerns over a slowdown in vehicle production are outweighing substitution narratives.
      • Liquidation Correlation: Platinum is falling in sympathy with the broader industrial metals complex.
ENERGY
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CL Crude Oil
      • Hormuz Strike Premium: The transition to a physical strike has introduced a permanent war risk premium.
      • Reserve Fatigue: Depleted global reserves leave the market with no buffer against a blockade.
NG Natural Gas
      • Fuel Substitution: Generators are eyeing gas as a cheaper alternative to petroleum-based fuels.
      • Storage Anxiety: Rerouted shipping raises fears that European winter refill cycles will be delayed.
RB Gasoline
      • Refining Bottleneck: Logistical disruptions are preventing crude from reaching refineries efficiently.
      • Demand Destruction: The market is testing the pain threshold where high pump prices kill driving volume.
HO Heating Oil
      • Distillate Scarcity: Global diesel inventories remain at multi-decade lows with zero margin for error.
      • Military Consumption: Escalating tensions raise expectations for increased government fuel usage.
CURRENCIES
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A6 100,000 AUD
      • Commodity vs. Risk: AUD is trapped between high resource prices and a bearish liquidation of risk assets.
      • China Pulse: Aussie remains sensitive to shifting industrial data from major Asian trade partners.
D6 100,000 CAD
      • Energy Powerhouse Status: CAD is serving as a primary beneficiary of the crude oil surge.
      • Safe-Neighbor Premium: CAD is seeing demand as a proxy for secure, North American-based resources.
S6 125,000 CHF
      • The Absolute Safe Haven: Capital is fleeing the Euro in favor of the Franc for geopolitical protection.
      • Yield Indifference: Safety flows into the Franc are overriding traditional interest rate differentials.
E6 125,000 EUR
      • Energy-Led Devaluation: The Euro is being punished as the region most vulnerable to Middle East shocks.
      • Policy Stalemate: Fears the ECB must choose between fighting inflation and supporting growth.
B6 62,500 GBP
      • Imported Inflation: The energy jump keeps UK inflation sticky, complicating the Bank of England’s path.
      • Growth Downgrade: Stalled peace talks fuel concerns about the UK’s industrial and service outlook.
J6 12.5 M JPY
      • Import Profile Trap: Japan’s energy dependency makes the Yen a net loser in the current crisis.
      • Yield Gap: The significant rate differential between the U.S. and Japan remains a dominant headwind.
DX 100,000 USD
      • Global Vacuum: The Dollar is sucking in liquidity as the only source of yield and safety.
      • War Hedge: The greenback is the most liquid hedge against global shipping lane disruptions.
CRYPTO
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BT 0.10 Bitcoin
      • Liquidity Drain: Bitcoin is trading as a high-beta tech proxy, falling as global liquidity tightens.
      • Safe-Haven Test: Price action is struggling to decouple from the broader risk-off equity move.
TAM 0.10 Ether
      • Nasdaq Correlation: Ether is feeling the pressure of the tech sell-off impacting digital asset valuations.
      • Staking Yields: Attractive institutional yields are providing a minor buffer against speculative selling.
INTEREST RATES
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SQ 3-Month
      • Fed Pivot Delay: Short-term futures are pricing out near-term cuts due to energy-driven inflation.
      • Liquidity Floor: Rates are anchored by the need for cash during heightened geopolitical volatility.
ZT 2-Year T-Note
      • Yield Spike: 2-year yields are jumping as inflation fears resurface with the crude oil spike.
      • Front-End Pressure: Aggressive repricing is occurring to account for a more hawkish Fed stance.
ZF 5-Year T-Note
      • Inflationary Repricing: The intermediate curve is shifting to account for a prolonged inflation fight.
      • Corporate Cost: Rising 5-year yields are increasing borrowing costs for industrial manufacturing.
ZN 10-Year
      • Benchmark Sell-Off: Investors are exiting long-term debt in favor of hard assets and the Dollar.
      • Real Yield Shift: Inflation-adjusted yields are rising as the market digests supply chain shocks.
ZB 30-Year
      • Duration Stress: Bonds face intense pressure as terminal inflation expectations are reset higher.
      • Pension De-risking: Institutional buyers are utilizing current levels to match long-term liabilities.
AGRICULTURAL
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ZC Corn
      • Ethanol Connection: Corn tracks the crude surge as ethanol becomes critical to the fuel supply.
      • Cost-Floor: Rising fertilizer and fuel costs are creating a permanent floor for grain production.
ZW Wheat
      • War Premium Spike: Wheat is reacting sharply to peace talk collapse and regional shipping blockades.
      • Sovereign Stockpiling: Major importers are accelerating purchases to secure physical food supplies.
ZS Soybeans
      • Bio-Fuel Demand: Surging petroleum costs are driving record interest in bio-diesel feedstocks.
      • Logistics Risk: Shipping lane disruptions are complicating international oilseed trade routes.
CT Cotton
      • Cost-Push Inflation: Rising transport costs are increasing raw cotton delivery expenses for mills.
      • Manufacturing Drag: High fuel costs threaten to slow global textile manufacturing activity.
KC Coffee
      • Logistics Premiums: The crude surge adds hidden freight costs from major South American hubs.
      • Shipping Disruption: Blockades are tightening supplies by increasing global maritime rates.
CC Coco
      • Structural Shortage: Ongoing production deficits in West Africa remain the dominant market driver.
      • Hard-Asset Rotation: Cocoa is benefiting from a general rotation into physical commodity hedges.
OJ Orange Juice
      • Supply Tightness: Historic lows in regional production are providing a solid floor for futures.
      • Transportation Costs: Surging fuel costs increase the retail price pressure on juice products.
LB Lumber
      • Rate Sensitivity: The rally in mortgage yields remains a massive headwind for new housing demand.
      • Input Costs: Surging energy prices are increasing production costs at mills and transport hubs.
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260504 positions, 260505 stops, reversals & objectives

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Performance Historical Trade Reports
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JUN26 MINI SP 500       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file ESN011.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 7230.2500

Current V value is 132.750000 (531 ticks)  K1 value is 0.41
V*K1 for tomorrow is 54.427500 (218 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 7284.7500  SellStop is 7175.7500

Protective stop price is 8203.5000
Profit objective price is 6891.5000

V is less than high filter value of 1750
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 7203.5000
Open trade equity is -1337.50

From 190102 total profit is 312712.50
            current drawdown is -11212.50
            maximum drawdown was -31150.00
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JUN26 MICRO SP 500       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file ESM004.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 7230.2500

Current V value is 132.750000 (531 ticks)  K1 value is 0.41
V*K1 for tomorrow is 54.427500 (218 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 7284.7500  SellStop is 7175.7500

Protective stop price is 17203.5000
Profit objective price is 6891.5000

V is less than high filter value of 1750
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 7203.5000
Open trade equity is -133.75

From 190102 total profit is 16781.25
            current drawdown is -1350.00
            maximum drawdown was -4791.25
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JUN26 MINI NASDAQ 100       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file NQN002.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 27776.0000

Current V value is 1284.000000 (5136 ticks)  K1 value is 0.43
V*K1 for tomorrow is 552.120000 (2208 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 28337.0000  SellStop is 27232.7500

V is less than high filter value of 5300
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 443925.00
            current drawdown is -20610.00
            maximum drawdown was -41970.00
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JUN26 MICRO NASDAQ 100       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file NQM008.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 27776.0000

Current V value is 1284.000000 (5136 ticks)  K1 value is 0.43
V*K1 for tomorrow is 552.120000 (2208 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 28337.0000  SellStop is 27232.7500

V is less than high filter value of 5300
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 37687.50
            current drawdown is -2241.00
            maximum drawdown was -4332.00
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JUN26 DOW FUTURES       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file YMN016.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 49079.0000

Current V value is 2604.000000 (2604 ticks)  K1 value is 0.26
V*K1 for tomorrow is 677.040000 (677 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 49945.0000  SellStop is 48591.0000

Protective stop price is 59079.0000
Profit objective price is 44825.0000

V is less than high filter value of 9999
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 49085.0000
Open trade equity is 30.00

From 190102 total profit is 254045.00
            current drawdown is -3800.00
            maximum drawdown was -18315.00
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JUN26 MICRO DOW FUTURES       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file YMM015.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 49079.0000

Current V value is 2604.000000 (2604 ticks)  K1 value is 0.27
V*K1 for tomorrow is 703.080000 (703 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 50003.0000  SellStop is 48597.0000

Protective stop price is 52329.0000
Profit objective price is 44479.0000

V is less than high filter value of 6440
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 49079.0000
Open trade equity is 0.00

From 190102 total profit is 18580.50
            current drawdown is -428.00
            maximum drawdown was -2361.50
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JUN26 GOLD 100       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file GC1005.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 4533.2998

Current V value is 140.500000 (14050 ticks)  K1 value is 0.80
V*K1 for tomorrow is 112.400000 (11240 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 4692.7500  SellStop is 4467.9500

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 8350
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 297612.00
            current drawdown is -9516.00
            maximum drawdown was -27150.00
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JUN26 MINI GOLD 50       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file GC2014.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 4533.2998

Current V value is 108.922905 (10892 ticks)  K1 value is 0.86
V*K1 for tomorrow is 93.673698 (9367 ticks)

BuyStop and SellStop computation requires tomorrow's Open

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 8550
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 156606.50
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -14128.00
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JUL26 MICRO GOLD 10       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file GC3010.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 4533.2998

Current V value is 169.000000 (16900 ticks)  K1 value is 0.63
V*K1 for tomorrow is 106.470000 (10647 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 4671.1400  SellStop is 4458.2000

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 8925
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 21058.60
            current drawdown is -789.70
            maximum drawdown was -2478.50
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JUL26 5000 COMEX SILVER       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file SI1005.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 73.5220

Current V value is 3.930000 (3930 ticks)  K1 value is 0.51
V*K1 for tomorrow is 2.004300 (2004 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 75.5260  SellStop is 71.5180

Protective stop price is 91.5220
Profit objective price is 60.9050

V is less than high filter value of 6775
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 74.3450
Open trade equity is 4114.98

From 190102 total profit is 805310.00
            current drawdown is -33404.99
            maximum drawdown was -43100.00
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JUL26 2500 COMEX SILVER       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file SI2005.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 73.5220

Current V value is 3.930000 (3930 ticks)  K1 value is 0.51
V*K1 for tomorrow is 2.004300 (2004 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 75.5260  SellStop is 71.5180

Protective stop price is 93.5220
Profit objective price is 60.9050

V is less than high filter value of 6775
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 74.3450
Open trade equity is 2057.49

From 190102 total profit is 381655.00
            current drawdown is -16927.49
            maximum drawdown was -21625.00
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MAY26 1000 COMEX SILVER       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file SI3005.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 73.5220

Current V value is 3.930000 (3930 ticks)  K1 value is 0.51
V*K1 for tomorrow is 2.004300 (2004 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 75.5260  SellStop is 71.5180

Protective stop price is 123.5220
Profit objective price is 61.1450

V is less than high filter value of 6775
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 74.3450
Open trade equity is 823.00

From 190102 total profit is 126262.00
            current drawdown is -7041.00
            maximum drawdown was -8740.00
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JUL26 COPPER 25000       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file HG1005.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 5.8465

Current V value is 0.362000 (7240 ticks)  K1 value is 0.30
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.108600 (2172 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 5.9551  SellStop is 5.7379

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 4525
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 142802.50
            current drawdown is -3722.50
            maximum drawdown was -14852.50
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JUL26 MINI COPPER 12500       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file HG2001.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 5.8465

Current V value is 0.362000 (7240 ticks)  K1 value is 0.30
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.108600 (2172 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 5.9551  SellStop is 5.7379

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 4525
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 61614.37
            current drawdown is -3448.75
            maximum drawdown was -7941.25
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OCT26 PLATINUM 50       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file PLA008.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 1981.7000

Current V value is 83.600098 (8360 ticks)  K1 value is 0.46
V*K1 for tomorrow is 38.456045 (3846 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 2034.6900  SellStop is 1957.7800

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 3850
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 112061.50
            current drawdown is -807.50
            maximum drawdown was -10832.00
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JUN26 1000 CRUDE OIL       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file CL1012.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 106.4200

Current V value is 11.779999 (1178 ticks)  K1 value is 0.50
V*K1 for tomorrow is 5.889999 (589 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 112.3100  SellStop is 100.5300

Protective stop price is 56.8800
Profit objective price is 120.9200

V is less than high filter value of 1500
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 105.8200
Open trade equity is 600.00

From 190102 total profit is 234600.01
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -16990.00
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JUN26 500 CRUDE OIL       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file CL2010.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 106.4200

Current V value is 11.779999 (1178 ticks)  K1 value is 0.50
V*K1 for tomorrow is 5.889999 (589 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 112.3100  SellStop is 100.5300

Protective stop price is 6.8800
Profit objective price is 120.9200

V is less than high filter value of 1500
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 105.8200
Open trade equity is 300.00

From 190102 total profit is 111400.00
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -8700.00
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OCT26 42000 GASLOINE       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file RBN005.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 2.9085

Current V value is 0.183400 (1834 ticks)  K1 value is 0.50
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.091700 (917 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 3.0002  SellStop is 2.8168

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 1700
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 222859.21
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -14938.40
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MAY26 MICRO BITCOIN       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file BTC022.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 80390.0000

Current V value is 3175.000000 (3175 ticks)  K1 value is 0.56
V*K1 for tomorrow is 1778.000000 (1778 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 81891.0000  SellStop is 78335.0000

Protective stop price is 68640.0000
Profit objective price is 107681.0000

V is less than high filter value of 7210
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 77681.0000
Open trade equity is 270.90

From 190102 total profit is 24614.70
            current drawdown is -1969.60
            maximum drawdown was -3038.00
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JUN26 1250000 YEN       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file J6N012.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 0.6400

Current V value is 0.020900 (209 ticks)  K1 value is 0.69
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.014421 (144 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 0.6544  SellStop is 0.6256

Protective stop price is 0.6182
Profit objective price is 0.6545

V is less than high filter value of 9999
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 0.6329
Open trade equity is 887.50

From 190102 total profit is 64756.24
            current drawdown is -2431.25
            maximum drawdown was -9943.74
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JUN26 100000 DOLLAR INDEX       1882 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file DXX016.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 98.2620

Current V value is 1.257004 (12570 ticks)  K1 value is 0.42
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.527942 (5279 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 98.7899  SellStop is 97.7341

Protective stop price is 99.4440
Profit objective price is 94.5944

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 8750
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 98.4944
Open trade equity is 232.40

From 190102 total profit is 29254.59
            current drawdown is -1322.01
            maximum drawdown was -5535.50
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JUN26 125000 EURO FX       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file E6N015.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 1.1719

Current V value is 0.018600 (186 ticks)  K1 value is 0.42
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.007812 (78 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 1.1798  SellStop is 1.1641

Protective stop price is 1.1556
Profit objective price is 1.1972

V is less than high filter value of 225
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 1.1596
Open trade equity is 1543.75

From 190102 total profit is 72218.75
            current drawdown is -2018.74
            maximum drawdown was -7062.50
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JUN26 62500 EUR0 FX MINI       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file E7M008.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 1.1719

Current V value is 0.018600 (186 ticks)  K1 value is 0.42
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.007812 (78 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 1.1798  SellStop is 1.1641

Protective stop price is 1.1554
Profit objective price is 1.1972

V is less than high filter value of 225
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 1.1596
Open trade equity is 771.87

From 190102 total profit is 33434.37
            current drawdown is -1034.37
            maximum drawdown was -3881.25
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JUN26 125000 SWISS FRANC       1847 Trading days from 190102 to 260504

Running .DAT file S6N003.DAT

Last trading day was 260504   Closing price was 1.2824

Current V value is 0.009642 (96 ticks)  K1 value is 1.25
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.012052 (121 ticks)

BuyStop and SellStop computation requires tomorrow's Open

Protective stop price is 0.8918
Profit objective price is 1.3250

V is less than high filter value of 125
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 1.2714
Open trade equity is 1375.00

From 190102 total profit is 91525.01
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -9587.51
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Disclosure

Top 50 Update April

These 50 allocations utilize up to 24 automated programs executing long/short momentum strategies across four asset classes. Each of the 24 models employs a disciplined exit protocol: if volatility spikes or momentum stalls, the system shifts to cash until market noise clears and a trend re-emerges.

Track trades as they occur onsite, track them on X,  order history, closing commentary 

1) Top 50 allocations, minimums $25,000 to $500,000 USD or major equivalent.

Web-Page Minimum Net Profit Per Unit Last 12 Months R/R Max-Draw
0159 $25,000 $159,942 $30,920 28.64 -$5,585
0204 $25,000 $208,169 $38,109 29.67 -$7,017
0216 $30,000 $232,979 $48,097 30.29 -$7,692
0233 $30,000 $234,185 $40,007 31.39 -$7,462
0261 $30,000 $266,106 $49,661 31.33 -$8,493
0269 $35,000 $273,504 $42,905 36.87 -$7,419
0303 $35,000 $323,363 $64,686 35.40 -$9,135
0344 $35,000 $361,070 $66,706 35.21 -$10,255
0361 $40,000 $378,236 $68,077 37.06 -$10,206
0377 $40,000 $397,244 $73,154 38.22 -$10,394
0386 $40,000 $406,428 $76,320 34.84 -$11,665
0406 $50,000 $412,064 $65,016 42.77 -$9,635
0458 $50,000 $478,190 $90,957 40.97 -$11,671
0492 $50,000 $519,641 $94,214 37.95 -$13,692
0509 $75,000 $520,709 $141,457 32.65 -$15,946
0651 $75,000 $670,389 $154,437 46.17 -$14,521
0719 $75,000 $749,611 $179,415 44.69 -$16,775
0797 $100,000 $832,911 $190,991 48.12 -$17,309
0845 $100,000 $884,466 $192,906 48.72 -$18,153
0867 $100,000 $906,982 $194,778 52.59 -$17,246
0902 $100,000 $936,473 $202,468 52.50 -$17,839
0946 $100,000 $987,557 $221,068 48.03 -$20,561
1140 $125,000 $1,197,759 $244,172 53.50 -$22,387
1186 $125,000 $1,252,225 $254,158 49.95 -$25,069
1264 $125,000 $1,333,548 $270,385 47.82 -$27,885
1286 $150,000 $1,353,697 $270,735 52.67 -$25,699
1371 $150,000 $1,438,793 $352,289 61.41 -$23,430
1408 $150,000 $1,467,219 $294,030 53.08 -$27,642
1587 $200,000 $1,648,937 $434,702 49.87 -$33,066
1673 $200,000 $1,768,767 $368,885 70.28 -$25,167
1791 $200,000 $1,900,535 $386,262 70.38 -$27,004
1844 $200,000 $1,920,174 $392,286 66.63 -$28,820
1957 $250,000 $2,029,768 $499,155 57.33 -$35,403
2083 $250,000 $2,252,197 $534,881 71.71 -$31,408
2207 $250,000 $2,298,153 $544,681 63.07 -$36,437
2399 $250,000 $2,490,271 $574,989 68.89 -$36,150
2510 $300,000 $2,578,815 $586,730 72.98 -$35,335
2684 $300,000 $2,787,698 $685,032 73.00 -$38,187
2763 $300,000 $2,871,612 $713,745 77.83 -$36,898
3104 $300,000 $3,174,579 $644,542 73.04 -$43,461
3254 $350,000 $3,492,787 $858,251 79.21 -$44,094
3529 $350,000 $3,767,304 $901,767 78.78 -$47,820
3658 $350,000 $3,919,841 $960,571 79.45 -$49,339
3747 $400,000 $3,947,043 $949,765 80.44 -$49,067
4048 $400,000 $4,213,847 $990,477 81.34 -$51,807
4135 $400,000 $4,350,430 $959,317 74.00 -$58,790
4349 $450,000 $4,550,049 $1,199,433 76.35 -$59,595
4649 $450,000 $4,714,594 $1,132,270 75.25 -$62,651
4573 $450,000 $4,876,757 $1,167,332 79.28 -$61,509
4744 $500,000 $4,962,944 $1,186,442 82.00 -$60,526
4909 $500,000 $5,076,532 $1,188,677 82.82 -$61,296
5220 $500,000 $5,536,003 $1,269,880 78.79 -$70,265
Net profit = Trading one unit net of all brokerage and fees, withdrawing all profit annually
Maximum drawdown = Highest daily high to lowest daily low prior to recovery to a new high
R/R Ratio = Cumulative net profit per unit divided by maximum highest high to lowest low drawdown
Disclosure

2) Track trades in any allocation as they occur

2.1) Current positions, today’s stops, reversals and profit objectives
2.2) 2019-2025 monthly & annual performance trading all 24 active VBO models 
2.3) Disclosure of strategy by market & model, all data, orders & trades 2019-2026 
2.4) Top 100,000 allocation summaries
2.5) How to create your own allocation
2.6) Register  for information on other top programs

3) Structure and Account Opening Procedure

3.1) ATA Fee Structure
3.2 Defining Overall Risk For Your Account
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3.5) How To Open An Account

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Disclosure

Settlement Commentary 260501

Following a highly volatile week, U.S. markets began the month with a dramatic intraday reversal. While the morning was fueled by a “Goldilocks” reaction to the Non-Farm Payrolls miss—which initially sent yields lower and pushed the Dow within 12 points of the historic 50,000 mark—the rally ultimately failed. Sellers aggressively took control in the afternoon as investors digested the “rot” beneath the jobs report, specifically the 400,000-person exit from the workforce and a disappointing Manufacturing PMI. With the Strait of Hormuz blockade remaining a persistent “war premium” over the weekend, capital rotated into defensive cash and the Dollar Index, leaving indices in a precarious double-top formation heading into Monday.   
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STOCK INDICES
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ES S&P 500
      • Intraday Reversal: The index surrendered morning gains as the “bad news is good news” jobs reaction soured into broader concerns about labor force participation.
      • Tech Divergence: While Alphabet and Amazon provided a structural floor, the broader index was dragged down by industrial and energy components sensitive to the 50,000 Dow rejection.
      • Weekend De-risking: Institutional traders favored liquidating long positions ahead of the weekend to hedge against potential geopolitical escalations in the Middle East.

Technicals
      • Today: 88% Buy
      • Yesterday: 88% Buy
      • Last Week: 72% Buy
      • Last Month: 72% Sell

NQ NASDAQ 100
      • Growth Outperformance: The Nasdaq remained the relative winner today, as the 175k jobs print (below expectations) eased the immediate pressure on long-term Treasury yields.
      • AI Infrastructure Bid: High-conviction buying remains concentrated in the “AI physical layer”—Intel, Apple, and Tesla—despite the broader market’s afternoon stumble.
      • Yield Sensitivity: The tech benchmark is tracking the 10-year yield closely, finding a tactical floor as the market reprices the Fed’s 2026 terminal rate.

Technicals
      • Today: 80% Buy
      • Yesterday: 72% Buy
      • Last Week: 40% Buy
      • Last Month: 88% Buy

YM Dow Jones
      • Psychological Rejection: The Dow failed at 49,988—just 12 points shy of 50,000—forming a sharp intraday double-top that signaled a total exhaustion of buyers.
      • Manufacturing PMI Miss: A disappointing manufacturing print reinforced fears of a domestic industrial slowdown, weighing heavily on the 30-stock average.
      • Labor Force Rot: Market participants focused on the 400,000-person workforce exit, viewing the lower unemployment rate as a “false positive” for economic health.

Technicals
      • Today: 72% Buy
      • Yesterday: 40% Buy
      • Last Week: 100% Sell
      • Last Month: 100% Sell

QR Russell 2000
      • Rate-Cut Repricing: Small-caps initially surged on the weak jobs data but faded as the market realized a slowing economy hits smaller firms’ bottom lines first.
      • Regional Bank Jitters: Easing yields provided some relief, but the Russell remains pinned by the high cost of refinancing for debt-heavy small businesses.
      • Volatility Proxy: The index is currently serving as the “canary in the coal mine” for a potential second-half domestic recession.

Technicals
      • Today: 40% Buy
      • Yesterday: 8% Sell
      • Last Week: 100% Sell
      • Last Month: 8% Buy
METALS
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GC Gold 100
      • NFP Tailwind: Gold reclaimed the $4,600 level as the weaker jobs data and falling yields revived the metal’s appeal as a non-yielding safe haven.
      • Weekend Hedge: Traders are layering into gold as the primary insurance policy against a “Saturday Surprise” in the Strait of Hormuz conflict.
      • Dollar Inverse: The late-day slide in the DX provided the necessary currency tailwind for gold to finish the week in a position of strength.

Technicals
      • Today: 72% Sell
      • Yesterday: 100% Sell
      • Last Week: 100% Buy
      • Last Month: 100% Buy

SI Silver 5000
      • High-Beta Recovery: Silver outperformed gold on the bounce, tracking the recovery in industrial sentiment following the initial yield drop.
      • Solar Demand Anchor: Structural demand for silver in renewable energy infrastructure remains a persistent long-term bid regardless of weekly jobs prints.
      • Relative Value Play: Speculators are moving back into silver as the gold-to-silver ratio suggests the white metal is “undervalued” at current conflict premiums.

Technicals
      • Today: 56% Sell
      • Yesterday: 88% Sell
      • Last Week: 100% Buy
      • Last Month: 100% Buy

HG Copper 25K
      • Infrastructure Resilience: Despite the manufacturing PMI miss, copper is holding steady due to the massive supply deficit in the electrification sector.
      • Logistics Premium: Potential blockades in shipping lanes are keeping physical copper stockpiles at multi-year lows in major LME warehouses.
      • China Demand Proxy: Traders are looking through U.S. data toward the continued industrial profit growth in China as the primary copper floor.

Technicals
      • Today: 100% Buy
      • Yesterday: 100% Buy
      • Last Week: 100% Buy
      • Last Month: 100% Buy
ENERGY
x
CL Crude Oil
      • Strait Blockade Floor: Crude remains pegged above $103 as the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to keep 10 million barrels a day at risk.
      • Supply Chain Stress: While the afternoon rally in stocks failed, oil held its “war premium” as physical shortages begin to manifest in Asian markets.
      • SPR Refill Narrative: Intentions to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve are providing a “soft floor” for WTI near the $95-$100 level.

Technicals
      • Today: 100% Buy
      • Yesterday: 100% Buy
      • Last Week: 100% Buy
      • Last Month: 48% Buy

NG Natural Gas
      • Power Gen Demand: Increased demand for gas in electricity generation is offsetting the mild weather patterns seen across the U.S.
      • Export Expansion: New LNG terminals are successfully integrating domestic gas with higher-priced global markets, stabilizing the price floor.
      • Producer Discipline: Major drillers have successfully signaled a reduction in capital expenditure, curbing the oversupply fears from earlier this year.

Technicals
      • Today: 56% Buy
      • Yesterday: 40% Buy
      • Last Week: 72% Sell
      • Last Month: 100% Sell
CURRENCIES
x
DX 100,000 USD
      • Safe-Haven Pivot: The Dollar Index saw a late-day bounce as the rally in indices failed, re-establishing the greenback as the “safety trade” for the weekend.
      • Yield Divergence: Despite the NFP miss, U.S. real yields remain significantly higher than European and Japanese counterparts, supporting the DX floor.
      • Reserve Liquidity: The USD remains the only liquid option for global traders hedging against a potential total closure of Middle East shipping lanes.

Technicals
      • Today: 100% Buy
      • Yesterday: 100% Buy
      • Last Week: 100% Buy
      • Last Month: 100% Buy

J6 12.5 M JPY
      • Intervention Fallout: The Yen remains highly volatile following Japan’s massive intervention at the 160 level; traders are wary of further BOJ moves.
      • Carry Trade Risk: Lower U.S. yields today are making the JPY carry trade less attractive, sparking a minor tactical short-squeeze.
      • Energy Deficit: High oil prices remain the primary fundamental drag on the Yen, as Japan’s energy import costs continue to balloon.

Technicals
      • Today: 100% Sell
      • Yesterday: 100% Sell
      • Last Week: 100% Sell
      • Last Month: 100% Sell
INTEREST RATES
x
ZT 2-Year T-Note
      • NFP Correction: 2-year yields fell sharply as the “cooler” jobs print caused the market to re-price a more patient Federal Reserve.
      • Employment Rot: Fixed-income traders are focusing on the shrinking workforce as a sign that the Fed’s “higher for longer” policy is finally breaking the labor market.
      • Liquidity Inflow: Short-term debt is seeing a “flight to quality” as equity market volatility spikes.

Technicals
      • Today: 100% Sell
      • Yesterday: 100% Sell
      • Last Week: 100% Sell
      • Last Month: 100% Sell
AGRICULTURAL
x
ZC Corn
      • Ethanol Bid: Surging crude prices are keeping ethanol blending highly profitable, providing a structural bid for domestic corn.
      • Planting Progress: Favorable weather across the corn belt is allowing for a smooth start to the season, capping some of the supply-side upside.
      • Export Sentiment: A weaker dollar mid-day helped spur some international corn interest from Latin American and Asian buyers.

Technicals
      • Today: 100% Buy
      • Yesterday: 100% Buy
      • Last Week: 100% Buy
      • Last Month: 100% Buy

KC Coffee
      • Supply Chain Risk: High transport and fuel costs are being passed through to the retail level, keeping coffee prices in a bullish corridor.
      • Brazil Harvest Fears: Continued downward revisions in Brazilian yield forecasts are maintaining the scarcity premium for high-end beans.
      • Inelastic Demand: Despite the macro slowdown, coffee remains a resilient daily necessity for global consumers.

Technicals
    • Today: 100% Buy
    • Yesterday: 100% Buy
    • Last Week: 100% Buy
    • Last Month: 100% Buy
CC Cocoa
      • Structural Deficits: Chronic production shortfalls in West Africa remain the primary driver of cocoa’s historic multi-year rally.
      • Inventory Scarcity: Global cocoa stockpiles are at multi-decade lows, leaving the market extremely sensitive to even minor logistical disruptions.
      • Price Pass-Through: Industrial chocolate manufacturers are continuing to pay record premiums to secure limited physical supplies for processing.

Technicals
      • Today: 100% Buy
      • Yesterday: 100% Buy
      • Last Week: 100% Buy
      • Last Month: 100% Buy

OJ Orange Juice
      • Florida Yield Crisis: Continued downward revisions in regional orange production estimates are keeping the market in a deep structural deficit.
      • Logistical Squeeze: Surging transportation costs and fuel surcharges are pushing retail orange juice prices to new 2026 highs.
      • Substitution Limits: High prices have yet to trigger significant “demand destruction,” as consumers view OJ as a morning staple.

Technicals
      • Today: 100% Buy
      • Yesterday: 100% Buy
      • Last Week: 100% Buy
      • Last Month: 100% Buy

LB Lumber
      • Housing Resilience Proxy: Lumber is tracking the surprising resilience in new home starts, despite the “higher-for-longer” interest rate environment.
      • Cost-Push Pressure: Rising energy and labor costs are increasing the minimum production cost for major mills, preventing a price collapse.
      • Rate Headwinds: The late-day spike in bond market volatility remains a headwind for lumber, as mortgage rates threaten to slow long-term housing momentum.

Technicals
      • Today: 100% Sell
      • Yesterday: 100% Sell
      • Last Week: 100% Sell
      • Last Month: 24% Buy

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260501 positions, 260504 stops, reversals & objectives

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Swiss Euro  Dollar Yen
How to track trades
Performance Historical Trade Reports
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JUN26 MINI SP 500       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file ESN011.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 7258.0000

Current V value is 132.750000 (531 ticks)  K1 value is 0.41
V*K1 for tomorrow is 54.427500 (218 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 7312.5000  SellStop is 7203.5000

Protective stop price is 6258.0000
Profit objective price is 7532.0000

V is less than high filter value of 1750
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 7220.0000
Open trade equity is 1900.00

From 190102 total profit is 316825.00
            current drawdown is -10337.50
            maximum drawdown was -31150.00
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JUN26 MICRO SP 500       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file ESM004.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 7258.0000

Current V value is 132.750000 (531 ticks)  K1 value is 0.41
V*K1 for tomorrow is 54.427500 (218 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 7312.5000  SellStop is 7203.5000

Protective stop price is 0.0000
Profit objective price is 7532.0000

V is less than high filter value of 1750
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 7220.0000
Open trade equity is 190.00

From 190102 total profit is 17237.50
            current drawdown is -1217.50
            maximum drawdown was -4791.25
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JUN26 MINI NASDAQ 100       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file NQN002.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 27835.7500

Current V value is 1365.250000 (5461 ticks)  K1 value is 0.43
V*K1 for tomorrow is 587.057500 (2348 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 28350.0000  SellStop is 27176.0000

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 5300
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 443925.00
            current drawdown is -20610.00
            maximum drawdown was -41970.00
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JUN26 MICRO NASDAQ 100       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file NQM008.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 27835.7500

Current V value is 1365.250000 (5461 ticks)  K1 value is 0.43
V*K1 for tomorrow is 587.057500 (2348 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 28350.0000  SellStop is 27176.0000

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 5300
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 37687.50
            current drawdown is -2241.00
            maximum drawdown was -4332.00
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JUN26 DOW FUTURES       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file YMN016.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 49646.0000

Current V value is 2604.000000 (2604 ticks)  K1 value is 0.26
V*K1 for tomorrow is 677.040000 (677 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 50439.0000  SellStop is 49085.0000

Protective stop price is 39835.0000
Profit objective price is 50656.0000

V is less than high filter value of 9999
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 46396.0000
Open trade equity is 16250.00

From 190102 total profit is 256870.00
            current drawdown is -4940.00
            maximum drawdown was -18315.00
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JUN26 MICRO DOW FUTURES       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file YMM015.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 49646.0000

Current V value is 2604.000000 (2604 ticks)  K1 value is 0.27
V*K1 for tomorrow is 703.080000 (703 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 50485.0000  SellStop is 49079.0000

Protective stop price is 46585.0000
Profit objective price is 51033.0000

V is less than high filter value of 6440
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 46433.0000
Open trade equity is 1606.50

From 190102 total profit is 18914.00
            current drawdown is -187.00
            maximum drawdown was -2361.50
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JUN26 GOLD 100       1845 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file GC1005.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 4644.5000

Current V value is 108.000000 (10800 ticks)  K1 value is 0.80
V*K1 for tomorrow is 86.400000 (8640 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 4707.9000  SellStop is 4535.1000

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 8350
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 297612.00
            current drawdown is -9516.00
            maximum drawdown was -27150.00
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JUN26 MINI GOLD 50       1845 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file GC2014.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 4644.5000

Current V value is 104.845985 (10485 ticks)  K1 value is 0.86
V*K1 for tomorrow is 90.167547 (9017 ticks)

BuyStop and SellStop computation requires tomorrow's Open

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 8550
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 156606.50
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -14128.00
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JUL26 MICRO GOLD 10       1845 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file GC3010.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 4644.5000

Current V value is 245.500000 (24550 ticks)  K1 value is 0.63
V*K1 for tomorrow is 154.665000 (15466 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 4783.8300  SellStop is 4474.5000

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 8925
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 21058.60
            current drawdown is -789.70
            maximum drawdown was -2478.50
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JUL26 5000 COMEX SILVER       1845 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file SI1005.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 76.4310

Current V value is 4.090004 (4090 ticks)  K1 value is 0.51
V*K1 for tomorrow is 2.085902 (2086 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 78.5170  SellStop is 74.3450

Protective stop price is 58.4310
Profit objective price is 87.1170

V is less than high filter value of 6775
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 73.6770
Open trade equity is 13770.00

From 190102 total profit is 811675.02
            current drawdown is -36694.99
            maximum drawdown was -43100.00
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JUL26 2500 COMEX SILVER       1845 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file SI2005.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 76.4310

Current V value is 4.090004 (4090 ticks)  K1 value is 0.51
V*K1 for tomorrow is 2.085902 (2086 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 78.5170  SellStop is 74.3450

Protective stop price is 56.4310
Profit objective price is 87.1170

V is less than high filter value of 6775
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 73.6770
Open trade equity is 6885.00

From 190102 total profit is 384862.51
            current drawdown is -18547.49
            maximum drawdown was -21625.00
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MAY26 1000 COMEX SILVER       1845 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file SI3005.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 76.4310

Current V value is 4.090004 (4090 ticks)  K1 value is 0.51
V*K1 for tomorrow is 2.085902 (2086 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 78.5170  SellStop is 74.3450

Protective stop price is 26.4310
Profit objective price is 86.8770

V is less than high filter value of 6775
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 73.6770
Open trade equity is 2754.00

From 190102 total profit is 127575.00
            current drawdown is -7659.00
            maximum drawdown was -8740.00
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JUL26 COPPER 25000       1845 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file HG1005.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 5.9845

Current V value is 0.285000 (5700 ticks)  K1 value is 0.30
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.085500 (1710 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 6.0700  SellStop is 5.8990

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 4525
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 142802.50
            current drawdown is -3722.50
            maximum drawdown was -14852.50
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JUL26 MINI COPPER 12500       1845 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file HG2001.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 5.9845

Current V value is 0.285000 (5700 ticks)  K1 value is 0.30
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.085500 (1710 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 6.0700  SellStop is 5.8990

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 4525
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 61614.37
            current drawdown is -3448.75
            maximum drawdown was -7941.25
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OCT26 PLATINUM 50       1845 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file PLA008.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 2032.3000

Current V value is 114.199951 (11420 ticks)  K1 value is 0.46
V*K1 for tomorrow is 52.531978 (5253 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 2074.1000  SellStop is 1969.0300

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 3850
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 112061.50
            current drawdown is -807.50
            maximum drawdown was -10832.00
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JUN26 1000 CRUDE OIL       1845 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file CL1012.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 101.9400

Current V value is 11.779999 (1178 ticks)  K1 value is 0.50
V*K1 for tomorrow is 5.889999 (589 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 107.8300  SellStop is 96.0500

Protective stop price is 56.8800
Profit objective price is 120.9200

V is less than high filter value of 1500
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 105.8200
Open trade equity is -3880.00

From 190102 total profit is 230120.01
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -16990.00
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JUN26 500 CRUDE OIL       1845 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file CL2010.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 101.9400

Current V value is 11.779999 (1178 ticks)  K1 value is 0.50
V*K1 for tomorrow is 5.889999 (589 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 107.8300  SellStop is 96.0500

Protective stop price is 6.8800
Profit objective price is 120.9200

V is less than high filter value of 1500
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 105.8200
Open trade equity is -1940.00

From 190102 total profit is 109160.01
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -8700.00
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OCT26 42000 GASLOINE       1845 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file RBN005.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 2.7789

Current V value is 0.183400 (1834 ticks)  K1 value is 0.50
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.091700 (917 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 2.8706  SellStop is 2.6872

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 1700
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently flat

From 190102 total profit is 222859.21
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -14938.40
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MAY26 MICRO BITCOIN       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file BTC022.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 78775.0000

Current V value is 4265.000000 (4265 ticks)  K1 value is 0.56
V*K1 for tomorrow is 2388.400000 (2388 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 80757.0000  SellStop is 75980.0000

Protective stop price is 67185.0000
Profit objective price is 107681.0000

V is less than high filter value of 7210
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 77681.0000
Open trade equity is 109.40

From 190102 total profit is 24453.20
            current drawdown is -1969.60
            maximum drawdown was -3038.00
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JUN26 1250000 YEN       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file J6N012.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 0.6391

Current V value is 0.020900 (209 ticks)  K1 value is 0.69
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.014421 (144 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 0.6535  SellStop is 0.6246

Protective stop price is 0.6182
Profit objective price is 0.6545

V is less than high filter value of 9999
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 0.6329
Open trade equity is 768.75

From 190102 total profit is 64637.49
            current drawdown is -2431.25
            maximum drawdown was -9943.74
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JUN26 100000 DOLLAR INDEX       1881 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file DXX016.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 98.0050

Current V value is 1.257004 (12570 ticks)  K1 value is 0.42
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.527942 (5279 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 98.5329  SellStop is 97.4771

Protective stop price is 99.4440
Profit objective price is 94.5944

V is equal to or greater than high filter value of 8750
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High filter does not permit trading for tomorrow

Currently short 1 contract(s) at 98.4944
Open trade equity is 489.40

From 190102 total profit is 29511.59
            current drawdown is -1322.01
            maximum drawdown was -5535.50
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JUN26 125000 EURO FX       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file E6N015.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 1.1752

Current V value is 0.018600 (186 ticks)  K1 value is 0.42
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.007812 (78 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 1.1830  SellStop is 1.1674

Protective stop price is 1.1556
Profit objective price is 1.1972

V is less than high filter value of 225
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 1.1596
Open trade equity is 1950.00

From 190102 total profit is 72625.00
            current drawdown is -2018.74
            maximum drawdown was -7062.50
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JUN26 62500 EUR0 FX MINI       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file E7M008.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 1.1752

Current V value is 0.018600 (186 ticks)  K1 value is 0.42
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.007812 (78 ticks)

BuyStop for tomorrow is 1.1830  SellStop is 1.1674

Protective stop price is 1.1554
Profit objective price is 1.1972

V is less than high filter value of 225
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 1.1596
Open trade equity is 975.00

From 190102 total profit is 33637.50
            current drawdown is -1034.37
            maximum drawdown was -3881.25
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JUN26 125000 SWISS FRANC       1846 Trading days from 190102 to 260501

Running .DAT file S6N003.DAT

Last trading day was 260501   Closing price was 1.2862

Current V value is 0.009175 (92 ticks)  K1 value is 1.25
V*K1 for tomorrow is 0.011469 (115 ticks)

BuyStop and SellStop computation requires tomorrow's Open

Protective stop price is 0.8918
Profit objective price is 1.3250

V is less than high filter value of 125
V is greater than low filter value of 0

High/Low filters permit trading for tomorrow

Currently long 1 contract(s) at 1.2714
Open trade equity is 1850.01

From 190102 total profit is 92000.01
            current drawdown is 0.00
            maximum drawdown was -9587.51
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