Jan 8, 2026 Profit $257
It is January 8th, 2026, and you’re tuned into the Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap, where we break down the macro backdrop, track real-time order flow, and walk through every single trade executed by our algorithmic system.
Let’s jump straight into today’s action.
Market News & Economic Landscape
Today’s session was packed with important economic releases that set the tone for volatility throughout the day.
At 8:30 AM, we received a cluster of data including Initial Jobless Claims, Continuing Jobless Claims, Export data, and Non-Farm Productivity.
At 10:00 AM, Wholesale Inventories were released.
There were no major tech earnings scheduled after the closing bell, keeping the focus squarely on macro data and price action.
Overnight Session
Overnight, the market pulled back from yesterday’s highs. Our robot identified the weakness early and entered a short position. Selling pressure persisted through most of the overnight session, keeping price action subdued and confirming the bearish bias.
Morning Session & US Open
Heading into the morning, momentum began to build to the upside. Our robot responded by initiating a long position as buyers stepped in.
At the same time, Bitcoin experienced a sharp selloff, breaking below 89,800, while oil, gold, and silver were all trading lower — signaling broader risk-off sentiment across markets.
At 8:00 AM, that long position was closed for a profit. Shortly afterward, the system generated another long entry as momentum continued to develop.
Mid Morning Data & Volatility
At 8:30 AM, job and productivity data hit the tape:
Initial jobless claims came in at 208 K, higher than the expected 200 K
Continuing jobless claims rose to 1.914 million versus the prior 1.858 million
Non-farm productivity increased to 4.9 percent, up from 4.1 percent
Exports rose to 302 billion, up from 289.3 billion previously
The market reaction was mixed. Pre-market, Google showed strength while Apple traded weaker.
Our long position was closed for a profit, bringing total realized gains to 126 dollars.
Cash Session & Intraday Trades
At the US open at 9:30 AM, the market dipped. Our robot entered a short position as selling pressure increased.
As the index moved below 25,600, that short was closed for a profit, pushing realized gains to 245 dollars.
At 10:00 AM, Wholesale Inventories came in at negative 0.2 percent, down from the previous 0.5 percent. The market dipped further, prompting another short entry by the robot, which was again closed for a profit.
At 11:00 AM, NY Fed one-year consumer inflation expectations rose to 3.4 percent from 3.2 percent. The market turned choppy and mixed. During this period, the robot executed a couple of quick scalping trades — one winner and one loser — bringing realized profit to 219 dollars.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
Throughout the afternoon, the market remained range-bound. AI-related stocks stayed under pressure, while crude oil rebounded off its lows. Palantir dropped below 175, and Nvidia slipped under 184.
Our robot identified another short opportunity, which was later closed for a small profit, lifting total realized gains to 220 dollars.
After the closing bell, the market edged higher. The robot entered one final long position, which brought total realized gains for the day to 257 dollars.
Summary & Key Takeaways
To wrap things up, today was a data-heavy session with the market pulling back from recent highs and trading largely within a narrow range.
Tech stock dipped, while defense stocks like Lockheed Martin and Northrop rallied.
Despite the choppy conditions, our algorithmic system successfully navigated both sides of the market, managing the swings and closing the day with 257 dollars in profit trading one contract of the E-micro contract.
Jan 7, 2026 Profit $8
It is January 8th, 2026, and you’re tuned into the Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap, where we break down the macro backdrop, track real-time order flow, and walk through every single trade executed by our algorithmic system.
Let’s jump straight into today’s action.
Market News & Economic Landscape
Today’s session was packed with important economic releases that set the tone for volatility throughout the day.
At 8:30 AM, we received a cluster of data including Initial Jobless Claims, Continuing Jobless Claims, Export data, and Non-Farm Productivity.
At 10:00 AM, Wholesale Inventories were released.
There were no major tech earnings scheduled after the closing bell, keeping the focus squarely on macro data and price action.
Overnight Session
Overnight, the market pulled back from yesterday’s highs. Our robot identified the weakness early and entered a short position. Selling pressure persisted through most of the overnight session, keeping price action subdued and confirming the bearish bias.
Morning Session & US Open
Heading into the morning, momentum began to build to the upside. Our robot responded by initiating a long position as buyers stepped in.
At the same time, Bitcoin experienced a sharp selloff, breaking below 89,800, while oil, gold, and silver were all trading lower — signaling broader risk-off sentiment across markets.
At 8:00 AM, that long position was closed for a profit. Shortly afterward, the system generated another long entry as momentum continued to develop.
Mid Morning Data & Volatility
At 8:30 AM, job and productivity data hit the tape:
Initial jobless claims came in at 208 K, higher than the expected 200 K
Continuing jobless claims rose to 1.914 million versus the prior 1.858 million
Non-farm productivity increased to 4.9 percent, up from 4.1 percent
Exports rose to 302 billion, up from 289.3 billion previously
The market reaction was mixed. Pre-market, Google showed strength while Apple traded weaker.
Our long position was closed for a profit, bringing total realized gains to 126 dollars.
Cash Session & Intraday Trades
At the US open at 9:30 AM, the market dipped. Our robot entered a short position as selling pressure increased.
As the index moved below 25,600, that short was closed for a profit, pushing realized gains to 245 dollars.
At 10:00 AM, Wholesale Inventories came in at negative 0.2 percent, down from the previous 0.5 percent. The market dipped further, prompting another short entry by the robot, which was again closed for a profit.
At 11:00 AM, NY Fed one-year consumer inflation expectations rose to 3.4 percent from 3.2 percent. The market turned choppy and mixed. During this period, the robot executed a couple of quick scalping trades — one winner and one loser — bringing realized profit to 219 dollars.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
Throughout the afternoon, the market remained range-bound. AI-related stocks stayed under pressure, while crude oil rebounded off its lows. Palantir dropped below 175, and Nvidia slipped under 184.
Our robot identified another short opportunity, which was later closed for a small profit, lifting total realized gains to 220 dollars.
After the closing bell, the market edged higher. The robot entered one final long position, which brought total realized gains for the day to 257 dollars.
Summary & Key Takeaways
To wrap things up, today was a data-heavy session with the market pulling back from recent highs and trading largely within a narrow range.
Tech stock dipped, while defense stocks like Lockheed Martin and Northrop rallied.
Despite the choppy conditions, our algorithmic system successfully navigated both sides of the market, managing the swings and closing the day with 257 dollars in profit trading one contract of the E-micro contract.
Jan 6, 2026 Profit $168
It is January 6th, 2026, and you’re tuned into the Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap, where we break down the macro backdrop, track real-time order flow, and walk through every single trade executed by our algorithmic system.
Let’s jump straight into today’s action.
Market News & Economic Landscape
We kicked off the session with a relatively light economic calendar, which kept the market’s focus squarely on price action, positioning, and sector rotation, rather than headline-driven volatility.
At 8:00 AM – FOMC member Barkin spoke, with no major surprises that materially shifted market expectations.
At 9:45 AM – S&P Global Composite PMI and Services PMI were released, setting the tone for the late-morning pullback.
Overall, it was a session where technical levels and order flow mattered far more than news.
Overnight Session
When futures reopened at 6:00 PM, the market initially dipped but quickly stabilized and resumed its upward trajectory. Our robot identified early strength and entered a long position.
As the Asian session opened, the index continued to grind higher, confirming the overnight bid and supporting our long bias.
Morning Session & U.S. Open
During the European open, the market continued edging higher, and our long position showed unrealized gains of roughly 97 dollars.
At 8:30 AM, with no economic data released, the market briefly dipped on light liquidity. Our robot took advantage of that move and closed the long position for a realized profit, locking in gains ahead of the cash open.
At the 9:30 AM U.S. open, Nasdaq futures jumped higher, led by continued strength in Nvidia. That said, participation was mixed:
AMD and Tesla showed relative weakness
Meanwhile, storage shares SanDisk exploded higher, surging from 285 to 343 in just one hour, a standout move on the day
At 9:45 AM, the PMI data hit:
S&P Global Composite PMI came in at 52.7, down from 54.2
Services PMI dropped to 52.5 from 54.1
The softer data triggered a pullback, and our robot responded by initiating a short position.
Before noon, that short was closed for a profit, as downside momentum began to slow.
Midday Update
Heading into the late morning and early afternoon, the market remained soft and choppy. Our robot shifted into scalping mode, executing several short-term trades in tighter ranges.
By midday, total realized profit reached 140 dollars, reflecting disciplined execution in a low-momentum environment.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
In the afternoon
Tesla continued to slide, pressing toward the 430 level
Bitcoin pulled back, dipping toward 92,000
Despite weakness in those risk leaders, Nasdaq futures began to stabilize and edge higher. Our robot recognized the shift and entered a late-day long position.
Just ahead of the closing bell, that long was closed for a profit, bringing the total realized profit to 168 dollars on the day.
Summary & Key Takeaways
To wrap it up
- The overall market finished higher, but leadership was narrow
- AI related names showed weakness, while storage stocks stole the spotlight, with SanDisk up roughly 25 percent on the day
- Our algorithmic system remained disciplined and adaptive, generating 168 dollars in realized profit trading one contract of the E micro Nasdaq futures
Jan 5, 2026 Profit $1,084
2026 1 5
Hey everyone, Matthew here!
Welcome back to the channel. Great to have you with me as always. I hope you’re all having an amazing Monday.
It is January 5th, 2026, and you’re tuned into the Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap, where we break down the macro backdrop, track real-time order flow, and walk through every single trade executed by our algorithmic system.
Let’s jump straight into today’s action.
Market News & Economic Landscape
We kicked off the session with a relatively light economic calendar, which kept the market’s focus squarely on price action, positioning, and sector rotation rather than headline driven volatility.
Key scheduled events included:
At 10:00 AM ISM Manufacturing PMI
At 11:30 AM 3- and 6-month Treasury bill auctions
At 12:00 PM Atlanta Fed GDPNow update
There were no major tech earnings scheduled after the bell, but markets were closely watching CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where Nvidia Founder and CEO Jensen Huang was set to deliver a major keynote focused on “what’s next in AI.” This kept semiconductors firmly in the spotlight throughout the day.
Overnight Session
When futures reopened at 6:00 PM Sunday evening, we saw steady, orderly upside momentum as volatility remained muted and the index held firm.
Bitcoin also traded calmly over the weekend, signaling a stable risk backdrop.
As Asian markets opened higher, our algorithm initiated a long position, which was later closed for a small loss, a controlled outcome as momentum failed to accelerate further.
Morning Session & US Open
Heading into the US morning, semiconductor stocks surged, with Intel up nearly 6% and Nvidia pushing higher, setting a bullish tone pre-market.
Our robot entered another long position early in the session.
With no major economic data at 8:30 AM, the market briefly dipped, allowing our system to exit the long for a solid profit, fully erasing the overnight loss.
Realized profit 139 dollars
At the 9:30 AM cash open, the market pulled back from pre-market highs. Our system responded by entering a short position, which was later closed for a small loss as price action stabilized.
At 10:00 AM, the ISM Manufacturing PMI came in at 47.9, slightly below the prior 48.2, reinforcing contraction territory.
Despite the softer data, markets showed little reaction, hovering around the 25,600 level.
Meanwhile:
Bitcoin reclaimed 93,000 dollars, confirming strength in crypto
Tesla broke above 455 dollars, continuing its upward trend
At this point
Nasdaq realized P&L stood at 39 dollars
Our AMD equity trade continued to perform exceptionally well, with 859 dollars in realized profit
Midday Update
At 12:00 PM, the Atlanta Fed GDPNow estimate dropped to 2.7% from 3.0%, prompting a modest market dip as growth expectations cooled.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
During the afternoon, investor attention shifted decisively toward CES 2026. As anticipation built ahead of Jensen Huang’s speech, Nvidia shares rolled over, slipping below the 187 dollar level.
Our robot capitalized on the weakness, entering a short trade that was closed for a profit, lifting Nasdaq realized P&L to 225 dollars, while the AMD profit remained at 859 dollars.
Total realized profit at that point: 1,084 dollars
Bitcoin continued its rally, breaking above 94,000 dollars, reinforcing broader risk-on sentiment.
At 2:00 PM, just ahead of the Nvidia keynote, the stock dipped again below 187 dollars, triggering another short entry. That trade pushed Nasdaq realized profit up to 231 dollars.
However, just before the closing bell, the system entered one final short position, which was stopped out for a loss, bringing Nasdaq realized profit back down to 203 dollars.
After the bell, Jensen Huang spoke at CES about the future of AI. Nvidia stock showed little immediate reaction following the address.
Summary & Key Takeaways
Overall, today was a choppy but manageable session, with noticeable weakness across AI and tech stocks.
Despite that,
We have 203 dollars realized trading one E Micro Nasdaq contract
And 859 dollars realized trading 100 shares of AMD
Total realized profit 1,062 dollars
A solid way to start the week.
Jan 2, 2026 Profit $443
It’s January 2, 2026—the very first trading day of the new year—and you’re tuned into the Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap, where we break down the macro backdrop, track realtime order flow, and walk through every single trade executed by our algorithmic system.
Let’s jump straight into today’s action.
Market News & Economic Landscape
We kicked off the session with a fairly light economic calendar, which kept the focus squarely on price action and positioning rather than headline risk.
At 9:45 AM, we had the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI
At 10:00 AM, construction spending data
No major tech earnings scheduled after the bell
Overall, it was a clean environment for technicals and order flow to take the lead.
Overnight Session
When futures reopened at 6:00 PM on Sunday evening, we saw steady momentum build as the index edged higher. Our robot identified the strength early and entered a long position.
Bitcoin also had a strong holiday performance, reclaiming all of its preholiday losses.
As Asian markets opened, we saw a brief dip in futures, and that initial long position was stopped out for a loss. Shortly after, momentum returned, prompting the robot to reenter on the long side. That trade was later closed for a profit.
As upside continuation followed, the robot once again positioned long, staying aligned with the prevailing trend.
Morning Session & US Open
Heading into the morning, the index consolidated around the 25,600 level. Our existing long position was closed, locking in gains and bringing realized profit to 140 dollars.
At 8:30 AM, there was no major economic data, and while the market dipped briefly, it quickly recovered. The robot took advantage of the pullback and initiated a short position.
However, once the 9:30 AM cash session opened, strength across semiconductor stocks quickly changed the tone. Chip names surged, with Intel gapping up roughly 4 percent. In response, the robot exited the short for a loss and immediately flipped long to align with the renewed upside momentum.
At 9:45 AM, the S&P PMI came in at 51.8, slightly below the prior 52.2. The market chopped around following the release, and the robot executed a few quick scalping trades. At that point, realized profit stood at 30 dollars, while the open long position carried about 100 dollars in unrealized gains.
Before 10:30 AM, Tesla dropped sharply, down about 4 percent and breaking below the 445 level. That move pressured the index lower, and the robot capitalized with another short trade. This one worked nicely, pushing realized gains up to 373 dollars.
Just before midday, the robot executed two additional scalping trades, both winners,
bringing total realized profit to 506 dollars.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
The afternoon session was relatively calm for the broader tech market. Meanwhile, Bitcoin grabbed attention by breaking above the 90,000 level and continuing higher.
The Nasdaq traded in a tight range, while Tesla continued to weaken, slipping below the 440 level and briefly touching 438 level.
As expected for a Friday afternoon, especially the first trading day of the year, volume thinned out as traders wrapped up for the weekend. The robot shifted into scalping mode, taking smaller, quicker trades. It logged three winners and two losers during this stretch, pulling realized gains back to 416 dollars.
Into the closing bell, the robot executed a couple of final short trades, finishing the session with a total realized gain of 443 dollars.
Summary & Key Takeaways
Today marked the first trading day of 2026, and price action delivered a classic swingday profile—rallying, pulling back, and rotating throughout the session.
Our algorithmic system handled the volatility well, finishing the day with a net profit of 443 dollars while trading just one contract of the E micro futures. That’s a very solid and encouraging start to the new year.
Dec 31, 2025 Profit $316
It’s December 31st, 2025, the final trading day of the year, and you’re tuned into the Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap – where we walk through the macro backdrop, track real-time order flow, and review every trade executed by our algorithmic system.
Let’s jump straight into today’s action.
Market News & Economic Landscape
We kicked things off with a light economic calendar:
At 8:30 AM: Continuing Jobless Claims and Initial Jobless Claims
Then at 11:30 AM: 4 Week & 8 Week T Bill Auctions
No major tech earnings scheduled after the bell, typical for year-end trading.
Liquidity was thinner today — expected for a holiday week — so order flow was choppier than usual with quicker momentum swings.
Overnight Session
Overnight sentiment leaned bearish. Nasdaq futures slid more than 100 points, setting a weak tone heading into Asia. Our algo picked up the downside momentum and initiated a short position, riding the trend lower.
As Asia opened, price paused briefly before continuing to grind down. Meanwhile, Bitcoin showed pockets of strength, diverging from equities temporarily.
Our short was later closed for a profitable exit, starting the day in the green.
Morning Session & US Open
Market dipped soon after midnight, our robot made a quick short position, which was closed for a small profit.
Europe came online and sentiment shifted, Nasdaq began climbing steadily, triggering our system to flip long.
Then came the 8:30 AM economic data:
Continuing Claims: 1.866 million (previous 1.913 million)
Initial Claims: 199 k (previous 215 k)
A strong labor print fueled a quick rally, futures spiked, and our long closed out nicely.
Realized profit increased to 194 dollars.
On the single-name side, Nvidia pushed above 190 pre-market, while Bitcoin broke past 89,000—risk appetite briefly returning.
But once the 9:30 AM cash bell rang, momentum shifted sharply. Nasdaq pulled back, Nvidia gave up its pre-market highs, and Bitcoin reversed lower. Our algo detected the fade and entered a short position, which later closed profitably before noon.
Running realized profit reached 289 dollars.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
The afternoon belonged to the bears. Selling pressure persisted across tech, and Bitcoin continued to bleed toward the 87,000 area. Momentum stayed heavy into the close.
Just before the bell, our system seized one last short opportunity. The trade closed green, finishing the session with a clean result and ending our year on a positive note.
Final realized profit for the day: 316 dollars.
Summary & Key Takeaways
Final trading day of 2025, final session of Q 4
Strong job data boosted futures early—but strength faded once US markets opened
Most profit came from short-side setups
Net realized profit: 316 dollars trading one contract of the e micro futures.
A controlled day of trading, disciplined execution, and a solid way to close the year.
Dec 30, 2025 Loss $71
It’s December 30, 2025, and you’re tuned into the Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap, where we break down the macro backdrop, track intraday order flow, and review every trade executed by our algorithmic system—wins, losses, and everything in between.
Let’s dive straight into today’s action.
Market News & Economic Landscape
A light but meaningful economic calendar shaped sentiment today:
At 9:00 AM — House Price Index
At 9:45 AM — Chicago PMI
At 2:00 PM — FOMC Meeting Minutes Release
With no major tech earnings scheduled after the close, price discovery leaned heavily on macro expectations and capital rotation themes. Meanwhile, crypto and metals saw notable volatility, providing sparks of movement in an otherwise controlled market environment.
The Overnight Session
Overnight trade was muted—low volume, tight range, and limited directional conviction. A calm start to what proved to be a cautious trading day.
Morning Session & US Open
When the European market opened, market jumped and our robot made a long trade.
Soon, market reversed to the down side, our long position was closed for a loss.
At about 7:00 AM, market dipped again, our robot entered a short position, which was closed for a profit.
At 8:30 AM, weakness slipped into the market, and our algorithm triggered a short position to capture early downside momentum.
When the cash market opened at 9:30 AM, sector divergence was in full display—Google ripping higher, while Amazon and Tesla traded lower, dragging parts of the megacap basket with them. Nvidia and AMD also opened soft, adding weight to the semiconductor group.
Our robot made three scalping trades, bringing realized profit to 46 dollars.
At 9:45 AM, Chicago PMI landed at 43.5, a notable jump from 36.3 previously, sparking a quick upside reaction across risk assets. Equities bounced, and Bitcoin and Silver followed with a push higher, showing broad appetite for risk.
Our robot made a long position, which was stopped out for a losses as market suddenly reversed to the down side.
By the noon time, realized loss was 76 dollars.
Afternoon Session & Close
Heading into the afternoon, attention shifted to the FOMC meeting minutes.
At 2:00 PM, we learned that 19 officials participated, with 12 voting members signaling expectations for another rate cut in 2026 followed by one more in 2027. A slow, measured path toward easing.
Market reaction? Minimal. The index continued chopping sideways in a narrow range—momentum light, liquidity thin. Tesla continued sliding through the afternoon, one of the few movers with sustained direction.
Before the closing bell, our robot took several tactical scalps — small, controlled trades aimed at damage control — closing the day with only a 71 dollars loss on a single E-micro Nasdaq contract.
A quiet Tuesday wrapped without post market earnings catalysts.
Summary & Key Takeaways
- Low volume and tight ranges dominated the session.
- Strong PMI surprise brought a brief pop in risk sentiment.
- FOMC minutes hinted at long-arc easing ahead — no immediate fireworks.
- Algorithm finished the day at a small controlled loss of 71 dollars with risk managed effectively.
Dec 29, 2025 Profit $353
It’s December 29, 2025, and you’re watching the Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap.
Today, we’re breaking down the intraday price action, analyzing a volatile macro landscape, and performing a deep dive into every trade executed by our algorithmic system. Let’s jump right into the data!
Market News & Economic Landscape
The final Monday of the year brought a mix of housing and manufacturing data to the table. Here is how the economic calendar shaped up:
At 10:30 AM: Pending Home Sales surged to 3.3% (beating the 2.4% previous), while the Pending Home Sales Index hit 79.2. Conversely, the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index softened slightly to -10.9.
At 11:30 AM: The Treasury held 3 and 6 month bill auctions, adding some minor liquidity shifts to the midday session.
With no major tech earnings on the horizon after the bell, the market was left to digest internal sector rotations and significant volatility in the crypto and metals space.
The Overnight Session: Crypto/Commodity Divergence
The market reopened at 6:00 PM Sunday with Nasdaq futures trading essentially flat. However, the real story was in the alternative assets:
Bitcoin: Started the weekend on a backfoot, sliding from 89,500 to 87,500.
Asian Open: As Asian markets came online, Bitcoin began a spirited recovery. Simultaneously, we saw a “flash crash” environment in Gold and Silver, which both came under heavy selling pressure.
Morning Session & The US Open
As we moved toward the New York morning, we saw a massive divergence: Bitcoin reclaimed its weekend losses while the Nasdaq index began to dip.
the First Trade: Sensing the weakness in equities, our algorithmic system entered a short position early on.
The 8:30 AM Volatility: The market continued its descent, but Bitcoin stole the show with a violent reversal—crashing from 89,800 to below 87,600. This 2,200 point swing within hours set a chaotic tone for the open.
By 9:00 am. Our short position was closed for a profit of 240 dollars
The 9:30 AM Cash Open: Despite the early gloom, the US Open brought immediate buying momentum. Led by strength in Micron Technology, the index began to edge higher.
The Long Flip: Our robot pivoted, entering a long position that was quickly closed for a profit, bringing our total realized gain to 369 dollars.
By 10:30 AM, despite the positive housing data, the index began to fade again. Tesla faced significant selling pressure, acting as a heavy anchor on the Nasdaq. Before noon, the robot executed two swing trades—one winner and one loser—adjusting our realized profit to 346 dollars.
Afternoon Session & Market Close
The afternoon session proved to be a period of consolidation. The index remained relatively quiet, hovering around the 25,700 zone. While the equity indices stabilized, Bitcoin remained under pressure, ending the day “bleeding” lower. By the closing bell, our final realized profit for the day settled at 353 dollars.
Summary & Key Takeaways
To wrap things up, today was characterized by broad-market weakness. It was a rare “red” day across the board for the Index, Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin, alongside heavy hitters like Tesla and Palantir.
Performance Highlights:
Nasdaq Index Down / Consolidating at 25,700
Bitcoin High Volatility (89.8k to 87.5k)
Robot Profit 353 dollars
Trading 1 Contract (E-micro Nasdaq Futures)
Our system managed to navigate this “down day” effectively, securing a net profit while trading just a single micro contract.
Dec 26, 2025 Lss $45
It’s December 26, 2025, and you’re watching the Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap.
Today, we’re breaking down the post-holiday price action, analyzing the macro landscape, and doing a deep dive into every trade executed by our algorithmic system. Let’s jump right into the data!”
Market News & Landscape
“Today is Boxing Day, and as expected, the ‘holiday hangover’ was in full effect. While some investors returnedb to their desks, many remained offline, leading to a notably light economic calendar.
With no major tech earnings to act as a catalyst after the bell, the market lacked a clear fundamental direction, keeping volatility compressed and the overall environment relatively calm.”
The Overnight Session
“The market reopened at 6:00 PM with Nasdaq futures essentially flat, hovering right around the 25,880 level. With European markets closed for the holiday, we saw extremely thin liquidity and narrow ranges. It was a classic ‘quiet night’ on the charts, with very little participation from the big institutions.”
Morning Session & The US Open
“As we rolled into the morning, the sideways grind continued. Around 6:30 AM, we saw a slight push higher, prompting our algorithm to signal a long entry.
However, the 9:30 AM US Cash Open brought a bit of a mixed bag:
Tech Sector: We saw early dips in Tesla, Palantir, and Intel.
Nvidia: Provided a bright spot, showing strength as it broke above the 191 level.
Alternatives: Silver and Bitcoin both caught a bid, with Bitcoin testing the 89,500 mark.
Despite these individual moves, the index itself remained trapped in a tight range. That initial long position was eventually stopped out for a small loss. Our system quickly pivoted into another long, followed by a few scalping attempts before noon. By the mid-day break, we were sitting at a modest 47 dollars loss.”
Afternoon Session & Close
“The afternoon didn’t bring much of a volume surge. In these thin conditions, the robot identified a short opportunity that we closed for a quick profit, narrowing our daily loss to 38 dollars.
In the final stretch before the closing bell, the system executed two more trades—one loser and one winner. We ultimately wrapped up the session with a total loss of 45 dollars for the day. In a low-liquidity environment like today, the goal is often capital preservation, and we managed to keep the drawdown very tight.”
Summary & Key Takeaways
“To wrap things up: Today was a textbook Boxing Day session. With limited participants and a lack of ‘market-moving’ data, the Nasdaq simply lacked the momentum needed for a breakout.
The Weekly View:
Trading Days 3 and a half Days
Total Weekly Profit 224 dollars
Given the holiday distractions and the thin volume, finishing the week up 224 dollars is a solid result for just one contract of the e micro futures. It’s all about staying consistent and letting the system work, even during the slow weeks.”
Dec 24, 2025 Profit $154
It’s December 24, 2025, and this is your Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap—where we take you through every key market movement, uncover the data that shaped the day’s action, and analyze every trade executed by our algorithmic system. Let’s dive straight into it!
Market News & Landscape
Today is Christmas Eve with half day trading session. It was a light day on the economic calendar.
At 8:30 AM, we saw continuing jobless claims; Initial jobless claims,
At 10:30 AM, the 7 year note auction.
Aside from that, there were no major earnings announcements from tech companies after the bell, which kept things relatively calm for the day.
Overnight Session
The market reopened at 6:00 PM, and Nasdaq futures remained steady at 25,800 level.
Morning Session (European & US Open)
When European markets opened, we saw some upward momentum, but soon dipped.
At 8:30 AM, job data out.
The 9:30 AM US Stock Market Open
As the US market opened,
Afternoon Session & Close
In the afternoon, the market closed for Christmas.
Summary & Key Takeaways
In summary, today the market had half day session. Investors were wrapping up for Christmas.
Thank you so much for tuning in to today’s recap! It’s always a pleasure to share these insights with you. I’m Matthew, and I’ll see you the day after tomorrow for the next edition of the show. Have a fantastic holiday and Merry Christmas to you all!