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From Scottie · July 31, 2026
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- Volume StocksThe publication this guide is about
- Simon’s SubstackAdds stated cross-asset trades, stops, and position updates.
- Adam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade CompanionAdds concrete S&P 500 futures levels and trade plans.
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July 31, 2026 · Executive brief
01 / The rundown
- S&P futures reversed sharply post-FOMC as institutional buyers trapped aggressive short sellers below key support levels ahead of major tech earnings.
- Tech momentum stalled as mega-cap earnings faced heavy selling, driving QQQ toward key moving averages amid spiking yields and institutional de-risking.
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02 / The briefing
01 / main
S&P Futures Rebound as Institutional Buyers Trap Short Sellers
The takeaway: Post-FOMC volatility sent ES futures plunging to 7,324 before buyers staged a quick recovery back past 7,450. Institutions used the flush beneath the 7,325 June low to absorb liquidity and spark a sharp failed breakdown reversal.
Concrete details
- ES futures dropped from the 7,470s to 7,324 post-FOMC before reclaiming 7,425 by 4:35 PM.
- The index recovered its 7,418 support shelf following a one-point undercut of the June 11 low at 7,325.
Why it matters for this reader: For an active trader tracking order flow, failed breakdowns offer high-probability entry points when institutional accumulation absorbs aggressive short sellers during news spikes.
Original sourcesAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion
02 / main
Tech Weakness Drives QQQ Downside as Megacap Earnings Fail
The takeaway: Tech stocks faced heavy distribution as post-earnings rallies faded across big tech. A spike in treasury yields and hedge fund de-risking pushed QQQ lower while IWM put positions paid out after breaking key support.
Concrete details
- The Magnificent Seven lost nearly $800 billion in market value on July 23 as tech net-long exposure dropped to 14.7%.
- IWM puts triggered after losing the 296 rejection level on Wednesday, while the 10-year yield reached roughly 4.687%.
Why it matters for this reader: Monitoring options setups and liquidity fades allows you to capitalize on short-side momentum when mega-cap tech earnings rallies get sold aggressively.
Original sourcesVolume Stocks
03 / main
Volume Signals Point to QQQ Gap Fill Near 200 EMA
The takeaway: Market volatility is creating precise technical setups, with QQQ moving through a gap toward its 200-period EMA. Traders should wait for preceding volume surges to confirm breakouts before taking swing positions in individual equities.
Concrete details
- QQQ is trending through a textbook gap move toward its 200-period exponential moving average.
- Bullish structures in names like PONY, IBM, and GOOGL continue to hold despite broader index swings.
Why it matters for this reader: Watching pre-breakout volume spikes helps you separate genuine momentum moves from false breakouts during volatile trading sessions.
Original sourcesVolume Stocks
04 / main
ES Futures Break Support Shelves Before Institutional Dip Buying
The takeaway: Breakouts below established trading ranges trigger rapid elevator-down sells in ES futures. Institutions systematically use these sudden drops below major support levels to trap chasing shorts and accumulate long positions for fast reversals.
Concrete details
- ES lost its month-long support at 7,473, dropping swiftly to 7,411 before backtesting resistance at 7,474.
- Prior trading bounded ES within a defined monthly range between 7,474 and 7,627 before the breakdown.
Why it matters for this reader: Recognizing range breakdowns versus institutional failed breakdown traps helps you avoid shorting at the bottom of liquidity flushes.
Original sourcesAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade CompanionAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion
05 / main
Headline News Triggers Liquidity Sweeps in S&P Futures
The takeaway: Geopolitical headlines sparked a rapid overnight selloff in ES futures, sweeping key support levels before buyers stepped in. Reclaiming major pivot levels allowed futures to push past upper range limits into new breakout territory.
Concrete details
- ES futures dropped from 7,540 to the 7,460s on headlines before recovering past 7,533.
- After sweeping the 7,482 support low, price expanded through resistance targets at 7,597 to cross 7,600.
Why it matters for this reader: Tracking pivot levels during headline-driven drops lets you execute quick mean-reversion trades when panic selling exhausts itself.
Original sourcesAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade CompanionAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion
Action items
- Watch pre-breakout volume surges in equity setups to confirm directional moves before placing entry orders this week.
- Monitor ES futures support shelves for failed breakdown reversals around volatile macro events and earnings releases.
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- Weekend Newsletter 7/26Volume Stocks · Included
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SKYQ Monday Update
- Monday Update 7/20Volume Stocks · Read, not included
SPX Futures Plan: July 13 Breakout Strategy
- Has SPX Finally Broken Out? July 13 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Included
- Has SPX Finally Broken Out? July 13 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Included
- SPX Has Been Coiled For Weeks. Breakout Incoming? July 10 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
- Was Today's Dip All Bears Get In SPX? July 9 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
SPX Futures Plan: July 31 Bottom & FOMC Catalysts
- Is The Bottom In For SPX? July 31st PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Included
- Bulls Tried To Buy The FOMC Dip, But Was It A Trap? July 30 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
- FOMC Tomorrow. Will SPX Finally Break Its Tight Range? Big Move Ahead. July 29 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
- Have Bulls Dropped The Ball In SPX? July 28.Adam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
- How Much Dip Do Bears Have Left In SPX? July 27 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Included
- How Much Dip Do Bears Have Left In SPX? July 27 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Included
- Will Bulls Buy Today's SPX Dip? July 24 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
- 3 Weeks Today SPX Has Been Rangebound. Will It Leave The Range This Week? July 23 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
- The July Range Continues To Mature In SPX. Breakout Close? July 22nd PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
- Was That All The Downside SPX Bears Get? July 21st PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
- Will Bulls Buy Today's SPX Dip? July 20 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
- Will Bulls Buy Today's SPX Dip? July 20 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
- The Coil In SPX Is Getting Tighter and Tighter. When Will It Breakout? July 17 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
- SPX Continues To Coil Even Tighter. Major Move Is Close. July 16 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
- SPX Continues To Coil Tight. Breakout Incoming? July 15 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
- Are Bulls Running Out Of Steam In SPX? July 14 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
Equities Market Update
- Equities....Simon’s Substack · Read, not included
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- Weekend Newsletter 5/09Public issue[2]
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- Weekend Newsletter 7/26Sun, 26 Jul 2026[4]