This week was packed with **massive intraday reversals**, **late-session momentum shifts**, and **explosive option returns**. Traders who spotted clear divergence signals—especially during the last hour—found the **most lucrative trades**, while inconsistent patterns kept risk high for early entries.

Key Highlights

• 200,000% Trade Example: A QQQ put option bought at **$0.01** surged to over **$20**, representing a staggering **200,000% return** within **three hours**.

• Russell 2000 Clarity: IWM showed clearer patterns than SPY or QQQ, especially in the final **30 minutes of trading**, yielding **10x gains** from late-day scalps.

• Importance of Exit Timing: The best exits were identified by tracking **5- and 10-minute charts** for technical compromise signals rather than relying on higher timeframes.

Market Trends

Volatility: Strong divergences in VIX and volatility ETFs drove momentum. Clear **double tops/bottoms** on the hourly and 30-min charts created ideal entries.

Pattern Selection: The most successful trades followed **high-confidence divergence setups**, while **ambiguous or overbought options** led to underperformance.

Best Trades of the Week

• QQQ 445 Puts: Bought at **$0.01**, sold near **$20+**, delivering **200,000% return** within a few hours.

• Russell 2000 Options: 182 Calls jumped from **$0.05 to nearly $10**, generating **~200x returns** for patient traders.

• Afternoon Scalps: Short-term setups between **2:30–3:45 PM** produced the clearest technical moves across indices.

Trading Philosophy

• Let Patterns Come to You: Avoid forcing trades. Wait for **perfect double-bottoms/tops** with divergence confirmation.

• Entry from Higher Timeframes, Exit from Lower: Enter trades based on hourly/30-min divergence and **exit via 5–10 min chart signals**.

• Don’t Chase, Scale Out: Lock in profits progressively, especially after **5x+ returns**, to stay emotionally detached.

Looking Ahead

Stick with Russell 2000 and QQQ for their responsive price action and clearer divergence setups. Keep scanning for precise double-bottom or MACD divergences and remain cautious during midday chop.

P.S. The best trades require patience, precision, and a well-defined pattern—wait for it, and strike confidently.