NQ Flow Report

Post-Market Report – October 17, 2025

Market Recap

Nasdaq futures traded in a wide two-sided range Friday, opening near the midpoint of Thursday’s structure before extending both directions through the session.
Price reached a high of 25179.50 early in the morning before rotating sharply lower to test 24643.50, completing a full expansion cycle between the established extremes.
By the afternoon, the market stabilized just above 24850 as participants balanced positions ahead of the weekend.

Key Levels & Reactions

Strong resistance formed at 25179.50, creating a clear upper boundary for the session.
Responsive buyers absorbed pressure near 24643.50, defending the lower extreme and restoring short-term balance.
Untested high-timeframe reference levels remain active at 24695.50 (low) and 24957.00 (high), marking the next zones of structural importance for early next week.
Rotation between these levels defines a balanced control zone, suggesting continued two-way participation within the broader continuation framework.

Volatility & Timing

Volatility remained elevated throughout the day, with early expansion and mid-session reversal producing clean structural rhythm.
The midday compression phase reflected exhaustion from both sides following the wide morning move.
Tempo slowed into the close, consistent with profit-taking behavior and controlled end-of-week positioning.

Takeaway of the Day

Friday’s session completed a textbook expansion and reversion cycle, confirming efficient structure rotation across all active timeframes.
Holding above 24695.50 will support renewed continuation attempts early next week, while sustained trade below that level would suggestdeeper balance development.The 24950–25000 region remains a critical pivot for directional confirmation.

Tomorrow’s High-Impact Economic Events

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