The Pattern That Makes Range Days Predictable

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Range days confuse most traders — but for professionals, they’re some of the most profitable sessions of the month.

In this market update, John Carter breaks down exactly what defines a range day in the S&P futures, why price repeatedly snaps back to VWAP, and how experienced traders structure trades when volatility spikes but direction fails to follow through. With monthly expiration approaching, understanding this environment is critical for managing risk and capital.

You’ll learn how to identify key intraday time windows, why the 8:45 and 9:20–9:40 zones matter, and how to spot fakeouts that trap emotional traders. John walks through real examples across the S&P and Nasdaq, explains how internals and VIX behavior guide trade duration, and shows why premium-selling strategies often outperform directional bets on days like this.

The video also dives into a high-probability weekly squeeze setup in Reddit (RDDT), covering option duration selection, risk-reward considerations, and how to structure spreads to stay aligned with larger time-frame momentum. You’ll hear why most traders lose money buying short-dated options — and what professionals do differently.

Whether you trade futures, SPX options, or equities, this breakdown gives you a repeatable framework for navigating sideways markets with confidence.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – What defines a range day in SPX futures
00:47 – The two intraday reversal windows pros watch
01:54 – VWAP, VIX spikes, and fake breakdowns
02:38 – Momentum reversals and premium-selling setups
03:12 – Weekly squeeze setup in Reddit (RDDT)
06:22 – Monthly expiration behavior near all-time highs

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