Thursday February 19 2026 SPY SPX ES Actionable Levels

$SPX dip and defends with one quarter point of key level overnight and runs upside targets. How much more for $SPY?

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In yesterday’s letter, we wrote:

For tomorrow, we’re closely watching the key SPX levels of 6832, 6845, 6869 and 6885. As long as we remain north of 6832 and hold it, we want to stay aligned with the macro trend and look for long entries on a dip & defense at 6845 or a direct defense of 6832. A clean push through 6869 would then open targets at 6885, 6901.

This is what happened. The market demonstrated impressive strength today, with the levels playing out just as we anticipated. Overnight we had a crucial direct defense of the 6832 support level (within 1/4 point!), which set the stage for a remarkable rally that propelled us 55 points higher before the opening bell. Following the open, we experienced a dip and defense just above the 6845 mark, leading to a surge that carried us through all our upside targets, including 6869, 6885, and ultimately reaching a high of 6909 just above our 6901 level. $SPY ( ▲ 0.5% )  $SPX ( ▲ 0.56% )  $ES_F ( 0.0% )  

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Now, as we reflect on today’s gains, we need to consider the sustainability of this momentum. What are the key levels to hold, and where could we potentially see a pullback?

More in the trade plan below.

Below, we’ll cover the actionable levels, how we played them today and what they mean for the next session.

The successful defense of 6832 was paramount, and the subsequent rally showcases the importance of adhering to key supports & resistances. Always trust the levels.

Now we are sitting in AH right on the key 6876 support level. What does this mean and where do we go from here? Read below for our trade plan which includes actionable support & resistance levels, outlook for the next session and today’s trade recap.

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Trading Plan

Today marked a solid 1/2% move higher, albeit on lower volume, indicating that while the upward trend is intact, we should be mindful of potential shifts in market sentiment.

Looking ahead to tomorrow, we have several key events on the calendar, including unemployment data prior to the open, followed by pending home sales post-open, and at least four FOMC members speaking throughout the day. These developments could influence market dynamics, so it’s critical to stay alert and adjust our strategies as needed.

We are receiving some great questions from beginners. This is helping us develop guides for this group as well as the course. More to come but we’ve created a separate channel in the discord just so you can not be shy about bringing those questions to the group. No question is dumb, we grow stronger together!

In fact, we’ve created this single resource as a guide. It is a living document and we will continue updating it. You must be logged into the site to read it:

https://letter.spyoptionsactionablelevels.com/p/strategy-guide-the-basics

As readers know trading after a massive move in either direction is risky.

Trying to predict when trend will break is a fool’s game because the trend can be stronger than you ever realize.

Going with the trend is hard because it has already run so far (or dropped) and move may be close to over.

All you can do is pick your entries carefully and with proper position sizing. Trading out 1-3 DTE or further also helps soften the blow.

Yes it will decrease the amount of profit but will greatly help keep you in a trade long enough to see return.

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