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SPY|QQQ Friday 8AM 11/21/2025

November 21, 2025 3 min read

Market Sentiment Analysis:

Overall Market Sentiment:

SPY (S&P 500 ETF):
Analysis of the 30-minute intraday chart shows that in the most recent 13 bars, there was a strong upward movement with a significant volume spike, especially in the bar from 07:30 to 08:00 with over 1 million in volume. This suggests that there might have been a significant catalyst driving the buying interest. The recent close around 655.61 indicates a potential bullish sentiment with momentum picking up.

QQQ (Nasdaq-100 ETF):
Similarly, QQQ exhibited strong bullish momentum in the last 13 bars. The volume surged significantly during the 07:30 to 08:00 time frame, reaching nearly 2 million, indicating strong buying interest. The close at 588.28, nearing daily highs, points towards a positive sentiment in the tech-heavy Nasdaq.

VXX (Volatility Index):
VXX showed a spike in the early trading, hitting highs at 39.53, which suggested increased volatility and fear. However, this quickly subsided as seen by the drop in subsequent bars, closing at 38.01. This decline may indicate that the market is becoming less fearful, supporting the bullish sentiment in broader indices like SPY and QQQ.

Sector Analysis:

Tech stocks represented by XLK showed a notable uptrend with increasing volume, suggesting strong performance, benefiting from capital inflows. XLE also showed strength with rising prices supported by increasing volume, potentially signaling energy sector attractiveness. In contrast, XLP and XLU experienced less pronounced movements, indicating a potential sector rotation away from defensive sectors in favor of growth-oriented areas.

Key Levels to Watch:

SPY:
Support is seen around the 650 mark, where consolidation previously occurred. Resistance is near 656, a breakout above which could prompt further buying interest.

QQQ:
Support is around 582, whereas resistance lies at 589. A breach above 589 could be significant for bullish continuation.

Scenarios:

Bullish Scenario:
For both SPY and QQQ, a potential bullish scenario could unfold if there is continued positive economic data or better-than-expected earnings reports. A technical breakout above resistance levels could drive prices higher.

Bearish Scenario:
Conversely, a bearish scenario could emerge if negative economic news or geopolitical tensions arise, leading to a breakdown below identified support levels.

Overall Commentary:

Overall market sentiment appears bullish with strong momentum observed in major indices like SPY and QQQ. This is complemented by sector strength in technology (XLK) and energy (XLE), hinting at potential sector rotations. While volatility (VXX) initially spiked, it has since retreated, reflecting diminishing market fears. Short-term key levels should be monitored closely, especially considering any external catalysts that could disrupt current trends. Traders may find opportunities in momentum plays, while being cognizant of potential pullbacks from recent highs.

Charts:

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  • XLY: finviz dynamic chart for  XLY
  • XLP: finviz dynamic chart for  XLP
  • XLE: finviz dynamic chart for  XLE
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  • XLI: finviz dynamic chart for  XLI
  • XLK: finviz dynamic chart for  XLK
  • XLB: finviz dynamic chart for  XLB
  • XLRE: finviz dynamic chart for  XLRE
  • XLU: finviz dynamic chart for  XLU
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