Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - Tony's Pre-Market Playbook
Tech Leads the Chargeby Tony Rago Yesterday gave us a clean gap-and-go that rewarded aggressive buyers. NQ is knocking on the door of new highs, while ES is still sitting just under 6,800. For now, NQ is leading the charge — and with tech earnings kicking off today, we might see a range form…
Monday, October 20, 2025 - Tony's Pre-Market Playbook
Vol Still Alive to Start the Weekby Tony Rago New week, new chances to get paid. We opened above 6,712 on ES and 25,000 on NQ — key levels for the bulls to defend. I’ll be watching for reversals if we slip back under those. The move on the hourly is steep, so a pullback…
The Cost of Impatience
This week tested me. Not because the market was impossible to trade—it wasn't. But because the conditions demanded something most traders struggle with: patience. Let me show you what I mean. When the Setup Gets Invalidated Monday morning, I had my eye on a long at 77 on the NQ. Clean level. Setup forming. Order…
Friday, October 17, 2025 - Tony's Pre-Market Playbook
Volatility Friday — Stay Sharpby Tony Rago Expecting a very volatile Friday, with an active news cycle as the government shutdown drags on and headlines keep flying. You’re not going to catch every move — and that’s fine. Don’t chase. Wait for your setup, take your shot, and stick to your process. Plan is…
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - Tony's Pre-Market Playbook
Range Mode Until Proven Otherwiseby Tony Rago ES is chopping between 6,700 and 6,742 — and we could live in this range for a bit. The moves have been clean, but this is the zone to break. Above 6,742 opens the door toward yesterday’s high near 6,766, while a break below 6,700 brings 6,650…
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - Tony's Pre-Market Playbook
Bulls Back in Controlby Tony Rago Big reversal yesterday, and we’re right back to 6,733 on ES and 25,000 on NQ. Overnight, bulls held control from start to finish. I’d like to see a pullback toward 24,833 and 6,700 for clues on whether buyers want to keep pressing. After a move like that, we…
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - Tony's Pre-Market Playbook
China Headlines Hit Overnightby Tony Rago Overnight weakness came fast on China trade headlines, and we’re looking at some serious volatility into the open. Gap fills sit at 6,552 on ES and 24,188 on NQ — both key zones to keep on your radar. Plenty of trapped longs from yesterday’s “bounce,” so we’ll see how…
Monday, October 13, 2025 - Tony's Pre-Market Playbook
Gap and Grind to Start the Weekby Tony Rago Big gap at the overnight open with price now trying to hold above 6,650 on ES and 24,750 on NQ. This setup could make for a volatile session, so patience is key — let the market open and settle before jumping in. Expect some pockets…
The Level That Told Me Everything
Look, Friday was rough, no two ways about it. Yet, it proved once again why the Golden Setup is crucial to trading. Let me explain. The Market Dropped 400 Handles in Minutes Friday morning started clean. I had a Golden Setup forming on the NQ. Entry was marked at the 50 level. Risk was defined…
Friday, October 10, 2025 - Tony's Pre-Market Playbook
Friday Flow — Keep It Tightby Tony Rago Friday already! After a couple of solid days filled with liquidations and dip buys, we’ve basically come full circle — right back where we started the week. Expectations are low for a major breakout or breakdown, but we’ll trade it as it comes. Plan is to…