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Tuesday August 18 2026 SPY SPX ES Actionable Levels
$SPX rejects higher levels and tests key supports in downside move. Where must $SPY bounce back tomorrow?
In Friday’s letter, we wrote:
For Monday, we’re closely watching the key SPX levels of 7709, 7753, 7779, and 7818. With critical supports holding below us, the bias remains firmly to the upside and we’ll be looking for long entries…holding above 7779 in Sunday futures and at the open would be another clear bullish signal. From there a push through 7795 can target 7818…If we lose 7753 and cannot bounce back above…”
This is what happened. We started the week on a bullish note, holding above the critical 7779 SPX level in Sunday futures with continued defenses. This set the tone for an exciting day ahead. SPX rocketed past 7795, almost reaching the 7809 mark before taking a breather. However, as we entered the regular session, we opened at the high of day, 7790, but quickly lost the key 7779 support, leading to a rejection from below that set the stage for further consolidation around 7766. Ultimately, this resulted in a failure to maintain that level, with multiple defenses attempted right at 7753 as the day drew to a close. $SPY ( ▼ 0.47% ) $SPX ( ▼ 0.52% ) $ES_F ( 0.0% )
See how well the levels work?
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Now, as we navigate this turbulent landscape, where does the market go from here? What levels must we recover to regain bullish momentum, and where are the crucial supports that we need to watch closely?
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 hold of 7779 overnight as well as the loss of it & 7766 along with continued defense at 7753 as strong support were key examples of the supports and resistances at work. Always trust the levels.
Now we are sitting in after hours right on the key 7740 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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Today we dropped 0.5% on average volume - signaling caution right to key support.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, we have employment data released prior to the open, along with home sales data scheduled during the session. Additionally, keep an eye on any developments from the Middle East or announcements from the administration, as these could significantly influence market sentiment.
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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.
For tomorrow, we’re closely watching the key SPX levels of…
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