H-LOG 2026.08.20 [EN]

📈 [2026-08-20 23:07]

H-LOG: Professionals Report

the futures session

Status of the cash market and contracts: The cash market (Spot) is currently closed. The NDX Star closed the session at 29214.52 (-0.72%), with a negative cumulative energy flow (CVD) at -177,65 M. NQ Probe contracts show correlation with the index decline, oscillating around 29317.25 (-0.72%).
Broad market and sentiment: The Background Radiation (TICKQ) is at -37.00, which, with the SMA200 average at -22.27, indicates strong selling pressure and negative Nasdaq broad market dynamics after the regular session. The aggregate flow direction indicator is -5, confirming the dominance of capital distribution over accumulation.
QQQ option analysis: The options market shows a defensive stance. The Put/Call Ratio at 1.32 suggests a prevalence of hedging positions or expectations for further undervaluation. With implied volatility (IV) at 20.28%, the market prices the expected range of movement between 705.77 – 716.41 for the QQQ instrument.
Technical summary: The current market structure indicates a continuation of the downward trend. The lack of signs of supply absorption at the cash level (negative CVD for NDX and QQQ) and the strong deviation of TICKQ from the average suggest the maintenance of selling pressure in the upcoming trading cycle.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 23:07

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the futures session

the cash session (Spot) status: The cash market is currently closed. The NDX Star closed the session at 29214.52 (-0.72%), with a cumulative energy flow (CVD) at -177,65 M. The flow direction indicator is -5, signaling weak selling pressure and the dominance of capital distribution.
Futures and broad market activity: NQ Probe contracts are trading at 29297.25 (-0.73%), reflecting a downward trend after the regular session. The Background Radiation (TICKQ) reading at 148.00 (with a SMA200 average of -22.16) indicates a strong, unusual divergence from the average, suggesting potential supply exhaustion or the formation of a local rebound in after-hours trading.
the Dyson Sphere (QQQ) options analysis: The options market shows a tendency toward hedging or fears of further volatility, as confirmed by the Put/Call Ratio at 1.29. With implied volatility (IV) at 20.29% and an options volume of 7,047,788, the market is pricing the expected QQQ movement range between 703.93 – 715.03.
Technical summary: Despite price declines across all instruments (NDX, NQ, QQQ), the cumulative negative energy flow (CVD) does not indicate extreme panic, and the high Background Radiation (TICKQ) reading in conjunction with negative sentiment may suggest an attempt to stabilize support levels before the opening of the next session.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 22:07

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the cash session (Spot)

Situation in the cash market and contracts: The market is under selling pressure. The NDX Star recorded a decline of -0.80% (29189.94), which is reflected in the NQ Probe contracts (-0.78% / 29283.00) and the QQQ Dyson Sphere (-0.79% / 710.42). Cumulative energy flow (CVD) is negative in all key instruments (NDX: -62.14M; QQQ: -2.43M; NQ: -29.73K), confirming the dominance of distribution. The flow direction indicator is -7, indicating a clear advantage of capital outflow from the market.
Broad market analysis: Despite the decline in indices, the Background Radiation (TICKQ) is 75.00, which, with a SMA200 average at -28.83, suggests a significant divergence and may indicate local, short-term stabilization attempts or a return to an upward trend within the session.
Options market and sentiment: The QQQ options market shows a bearish sentiment (Put/Call Ratio = 1.31), which, with a volume of 6,128,836 contracts, suggests intensive building of hedging positions or speculation on further declines. Implied Volatility (IV) at the level of 20.53% and the expected range of movement (703.83 – 714.79) indicate a concentration of risk around current price levels.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 21:07

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the cash session (Spot)

Index and flow analysis: The market is under strong selling pressure. The NDX index (-0,92%) and NQ contracts (-0,92%) show convergence in declines. The cumulative energy flow (CVD) for NDX is -75,84 mln, which, combined with the simultaneous price drop, suggests active capital distribution in the cash market. Market sentiment (flow direction indicator) is -7, confirming supply dominance.
Broad market and ETF: The TICKQ Background Radiation at -376,00 with an SMA200 average of -30,26 indicates an extreme, rapid sell-off of the broad Nasdaq market. The QQQ Dyson Sphere (QQQ) ETF is losing 0,93%, reflecting a negative cumulative flow of -2,51 mln.
Options market: On the QQQ options market, a dominance of put positions was noted (Put/Call Ratio = 1,27) with a volume of 5 001 610 contracts. Implied volatility (IV) at 20,21% and the expected range of movement (707,72 – 717,84) suggest market preparations for increased volatility in the upcoming cycle.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 20:07

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the cash session (Spot)

Cash market and derivatives: NDX (-0,57%), NQ (-0,56%) and QQQ (-0,57%) indices show a strong downward correlation. Cumulative energy flow (CVD) is negative in all segments (NDX: -54,33M, QQQ: -1,55M), confirming the dominance of selling pressure. The flow direction indicator is -7, signaling a clear advantage of distribution over accumulation.
Broad market: The TICKQ Background Radiation at -87,00 is significantly below the SMA200 average (-30,92), indicating extremely negative sentiment and strong selling momentum in the broad basket of technology companies.
QQQ options market: With a volume of 4 218 488 contracts, the Put/Call ratio is 1,25, indicating increased interest in hedging positions or positioning for further declines. Implied volatility (IV) at the level of 19,86% with an expected movement range between 706,49 and 716,87 suggests a market pricing of increased uncertainty and a search for support levels in the lower registers of the range.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 19:07

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the cash session (Spot)

Index and flow analysis: The market is in a distribution phase. The NDX Star recorded a decline of 0.68% (29224.85), with a simultaneous negative cumulative energy flow (CVD) at the level of -60.31 mln shares. Similar selling pressure is observed in NQ contracts (-0.69%, price 29309.00; CVD -21.47k) and in the Dyson Sphere (QQQ) (-0.70%, price 711.09; CVD -1.65 mln). The aggregate flow direction indicator is -15, confirming the dominance of selling over accumulation.
Broad market: The Background Radiation (TICKQ) indicator oscillates around -5.00, which, with the SMA200 average at the level of -37.16, indicates moderate but clear supply pressure in the broad technology sector.
Options market: Activity in the QQQ options market (volume 3.44 mln) indicates the building of hedging positions or anticipation of higher volatility, as evidenced by the Put/Call Ratio at the level of 1.26. Implied volatility (IV) is 20.37%, and the market range of movement for QQQ is defined in the range 708.43 – 719.59.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 18:07

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the cash session (Spot)

Cash market and sentiment: The NDX Star records a decrease of 0.47% (29287.86), with a simultaneous negative energy flow (CVD) at the level of -37.74 mln shares, confirming selling pressure. The aggregate flow direction indicator is -15, signaling capital distribution dominance in the current system.
Instrument correlation: We observe downward consistency across all key instruments: NQ (-0.49%), QQQ (-0.50%), and NDX (-0.47%). The weakness of the broad Nasdaq market (Background Radiation (TICKQ) = -15.00) is evident, although it still remains above the long-term SMA200 (-36.45), suggesting that the current sell-off has not yet reached extreme oversold levels.
Options market analysis: The QQQ Dyson Sphere (QQQ) options market indicates an increase in bearish sentiment (Put/Call Ratio = 1.27) with a volume of 2,156,155 contracts. Implied volatility (IV) at the level of 19.80% and the expected range of movement between 705.68 – 717.60 suggest hedging around the lower support levels.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 17:07

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the cash session (Spot)

Cash market and derivatives: The NDX Star records a decrease of -0.51% (29277.09), with simultaneous distribution in the cash market (CVD NDX: -22,64 M). Selling pressure is also visible in the NQ Probe (-0.52%) and the Dyson Sphere (QQQ) ETF fund (-0.53%), confirming the consistency of the downward movement across all key instruments.
Broad market and sentiment: The Background Radiation (TICKQ) is at the level of -196.00, which, with a SMA200 average of -35.10, indicates strong, extreme supply dominance across the entire technology sector. The aggregate capital flow sentiment is -22, confirming the prevalence of distribution over accumulation.
QQQ options market: With a volume of 482,969 contracts, the Put/Call Ratio at the level of 0.98 suggests a similar balance between hedges and long positions, although implied volatility (IV) at the level of 20.07% signals an expectation for greater market dynamics. The range of movement for the Dyson Sphere (QQQ) is currently defined in the interval 705.39 – 718.48.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 16:07

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the futures session

the cash session (Spot): Regular session ended. Despite the NDX Star decreasing by (-0.22%), a strong influx of capital was recorded in the cash session (CVD NDX = 162,49 M), suggesting a process of passive supply absorption and accumulation at lower levels.
Futures and broad market: the NQ Probe is under pressure (-0.51%) with negative energy flow (CVD = -5,35 K). The situation is exacerbated by strong negative Background Radiation (TICKQ) (-304.00), which is significantly below its SMA200 average (-35.21), indicating supply dominance in the broad market after the session close.
Sentiment and Options: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 5, indicating a neutral stance with a slight advantage in capital influx. In the Dyson Sphere (QQQ) options market, stabilization is visible: Put/Call Ratio at 0.96 with a volume of 7,395,395 suggests balanced sentiment. Implied Volatility (IV) is 19.35%, and the market is pricing in an expected movement range between 709.54 – 722.63 points.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 15:07

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the futures session

the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. Despite the NDX Star decreasing by (-0.22%), strong accumulation was recorded on the cash market with a CVD value at 162.49 M, suggesting passive absorption of supply during regular session hours.
Futures and broad market: the NQ Probe shows selling pressure (price -0.72%, CVD -9.49 K), which combined with a strongly negative Background Radiation (TICKQ) reading (-304.00 against the average -35.21) indicates a dominance of bearish sentiment in after-hours trading.
Sentiment and flows: The aggregate flow direction index is 5, which given the current price dynamics indicates an almost neutral, yet slightly tilted towards distribution market sentiment.
QQQ option analysis: The options market shows moderate implied volatility (IV: 19.35%) with a Put/Call ratio at 0.96, suggesting a relative balance between hedges and long positions. The market-expected range of movement for the QQQ ETF lies within the 709.54 – 722.63 interval.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 14:07

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the futures session

the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. Despite the close of the regular session, strong accumulation was recorded on the cash market (NDX) – despite an index decline of -0.22%, the cumulative CVD energy flow on NDX is 162.49 M, suggesting passive absorption of supply at lower levels.
Futures and broad market: the NQ Probe is trading with a slight bearish bias (-0.08%) with negative CVD energy flow (-1.07 K), indicating testing of demand. The situation is worsened by strong negative Background Radiation (TICKQ = -304.00), which deviates significantly from the SMA200 average (-35.21), signaling intense selling in the technology sector after the session close.
Sentiment and flows: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 5, indicating a neutral market stance with a slight tendency for capital inflow, however, this is a signal of very low strength (close to zero point).
QQQ options analysis: The options market shows moderate implied volatility (IV: 19.35%) with a volume of 7,395,395 contracts. The Put/Call Ratio at a level of 0.96 suggests balanced sentiment with a slight Call position bias, which, given the expected movement range in the 709.54 – 722.63 interval, indicates the building of hedges around key support levels for the QQQ ETF.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 13:07

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the futures session

the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. At the close, the NDX Star recorded a decrease of -0.22% (29426.02), however, with an extremely high cumulative energy flow (CVD) at the level of 162,49 M, we observe strong passive absorption of supply, which suggests institutional accumulation despite the price drop. The Dyson Sphere (QQQ) ETF closed at 716.13 (-0.20%) with a demand test in the energy flow (CVD: 963,4 K).
Futures market and broad market: NQ Probe contracts show a slight buyer advantage (+0.08%, price: 29538.25) with low demand testing (CVD: 919). Broad market sentiment (TICKQ) remains strongly negative at the level of -304.00, which constitutes a significant deviation from the SMA200 average (-35.21) and indicates high selling pressure in the index components after the regular session.
Sentiment and options: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 25, indicating a weak advantage of capital inflow. In the QQQ options segment with a volume of 7,395,395 and a Put/Call ratio at the level of 0.96, the market is in a neutral state with a slight tilt towards hedging. Implied volatility (IV) is 19.35%, and the expected range of movement for QQQ is the interval 709.54 – 722.63.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 12:07

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the futures session

the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. At the close, the NDX Star recorded a decrease of -0.22% (29426,02), however, with the cumulative energy flow (CVD) at the level of 162.49 mln shares, strong buying activity is visible, suggesting passive absorption of supply and potential accumulation in lower level areas.
Futures contracts and the broad market: In the futures session, NQ Probe contracts show a slight bullish advantage (+0.06% at a price of 29529,25) with marginal testing of demand (CVD 1.33 thousand). However, the broad market sentiment (TICKQ) remains strongly negative (-304,00), which deviates significantly from the SMA200 average (-35,21) and indicates high selling pressure on index components after the regular session.
Sentiment and flows: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 25, which on a scale of -100/+100 signals a moderate advantage of capital inflow, despite the negative price dynamics of most instruments.
the Dyson Sphere (QQQ) options market: The options market shows a neutral-bullish stance with a Put/Call Ratio at the level of 0.96. Implied Volatility (IV) is 19.35%, and the expected range of movement for QQQ oscillates around 709.54 – 722.63. With a volume of 7.39 mln contracts, current levels suggest the building of hedges against greater volatility in the upcoming cycle.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 11:07

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the futures session

the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. The NDX Star closed the session at 29426.02 (-0.22%), with a very high cumulative energy flow (CVD) at 162,49 M. This suggests strong passive supply absorption and accumulation during the session, despite the price decline. The Dyson Sphere (QQQ) ETF closed at -0.20%, testing demand at the level of 963,4 K (CVD).
the futures session and broad market: NQ Probe contracts show a slight buyer advantage (+0.15%) at 29558.00, however, the Background Radiation (TICKQ) indicator (-304.00) indicates strong negative Nasdaq broad market dynamics, deviating significantly from the SMA200 (-35.21). This may mean that the gains on futures contracts are isolated or constitute an attempt at a technical rebound under conditions of general market weakness.
Sentiment and Options: The aggregate flow direction index is 25, indicating a moderate advantage in capital inflow. In the QQQ options market (volume 7,395,395), the Put/Call Ratio is 0.96, suggesting a near balance between hedges and long positions. With implied volatility (IV) at 19.35%, the market is pricing in an expected range of movement between 709.54 – 722.63.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 10:07

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the futures session

the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. Despite the close of the regular session, data from the NDX Star shows a significant divergence: with the index down by (-0.22%), the cumulative energy flow (CVD) on the cash market (NDX) is 162.49 M, suggesting active supply absorption or passive accumulation during the session.
Futures and broad market: The NQ Probe shows relative strength, rising by (+0.50%) to the level of 29662.75, with very low CVD inflow (4.4 K). The situation is complicated by an extremely negative Background Radiation (TICKQ) reading of (-304.00), which deviates significantly from the SMA200 average (-35.21), indicating high selling pressure in the broad Nasdaq market after the regular session.
Sentiment and flows: The aggregate flow direction index is 25, which means a moderate advantage of capital inflow, however, the divergence between the NQ rise and the QQQ drop (-0.20%) and the negative TICKQ suggests a risk of a false upside breakout.
QQQ options analysis: The options market prices volatility (IV) at 19.35%, with a volume of 7,395,395 contracts. The Put/Call Ratio at 0.96 indicates a nearly balanced sentiment with a slight advantage of Call positions. The market-expected range of movement for the Dyson Sphere (QQQ) is within the 709.54 – 722.63 range.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 09:07

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the futures session

the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. At the close, the NDX Star recorded a decline of (-0.22%) with very high cumulative energy flow (CVD NDX = 162,49 M), suggesting strong passive absorption of supply and potential accumulation despite the price decline. The Dyson Sphere (QQQ) ETF closed at 716.13 (-0.20%) with a low demand test (CVD: 963,4 K).
the futures session: NQ Probe contracts show relative strength, rising by (+0.47%) to the level of 29651.00, with very low CVD volume (3,02 K), which may indicate a lack of clear direction in pre-market trading. The broad market (TICKQ) shows a strong negative divergence against the average (value -304.00 against SMA200: -35.21), indicating significant selling pressure in the sector after the regular session.
Sentiment and Options: The aggregate flow direction index is 25, indicating a moderate advantage in capital inflow. On the QQQ options market, a volume of 7,395,395 was recorded with a Put/Call ratio at 0.96, suggesting a close balance between hedging and upside exposure. Implied volatility (IV) is 19.35%, and the market-expected range of movement for QQQ is within the limits of 709.54 – 722.63.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 08:07

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H-LOG: Professionals Report

the futures session

the cash session (Spot): The cash market remains closed. Despite a 0,22% decrease in the NDX index, strong accumulation was noted in the cash market (CVD NDX at 162,49 M), suggesting passive absorption of supply and a potential divergence from price.
Futures and broad market: the NQ Probe shows a slight bullish advantage (+0,34%), however, the Background Radiation (TICKQ) at -304,00 (with a SMA200 average of -35,21) indicates very strong selling pressure in the broad Nasdaq market after the regular session close. The aggregate capital flow sentiment is 25, signaling a moderate advantage in inflow of funds.
the Dyson Sphere (QQQ): The QQQ instrument notes a decrease of 0,20%, with low cumulative flow (CVD: 963,4 K), confirming the testing of demand under conditions of limited liquidity.
QQQ options analysis: The options market shows moderate implied volatility (IV: 19,35%) with a relatively neutral Put/Call volume ratio (0,96). With a volume of 7,39 mln contracts, the market positions the expected range of movement in the 709,54 – 722,63 interval, suggesting the building of hedges around these levels.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 07:07

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the futures session

the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. Despite the close of the regular session, closing data shows a significant divergence on the NDX index: with a price drop of -0.22%, cumulative energy flow (CVD) was 162.49 M, suggesting strong passive supply absorption and accumulation at the end of the session.
Futures and broad market: In after-hours trading (Futures), NQ contracts show relative strength, rising by +0.45% to the level of 29644.75, while the QQQ ETF remains under downward pressure (-0.20%). Very low values of the TICKQ indicator (-304.00 compared to the average -35.21) indicate extremely negative broad market dynamics after the regular session, which may suggest a risk of a false bounce on futures contracts.
Sentiment and flows: The aggregate flow direction index is 25, indicating a moderate advantage of capital inflow, however, this is an ambiguous signal given the current volatility.
Options market: QQQ options analysis indicates neutral sentiment with a slight advantage for the buying side (Put/Call Ratio: 0.96). With implied volatility (IV) at 19.35% and volume of 7,395,395, the market prices the expected range of movement between 709.54 – 722.63 points, which constitutes key support and resistance zones for the QQQ instrument.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 06:07

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H-LOG: Professionals Report

the futures session

the cash session (Spot): The cash market remains closed. Despite the session close, data from the NDX Star indicates a significant divergence: while the index price decreased by -0.22%, the cumulative energy flow (CVD) is 162.49 M, suggesting active absorption of supply and the presence of buy orders in the cash layer.
Futures and broad market: the NQ Probe shows relative strength, rising by +0.47% to the level of 29651.75, with very low inflow (CVD: 3 K). The situation is complicated by an extremely negative Background Radiation (TICKQ) reading (-304.00), which deviates drastically from the SMA200 average (-35.21), indicating strong selling pressure in the broad market after the regular session close.
Sentiment and flows: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 25, indicating a moderate advantage in capital inflow, although this dynamics is dispersed between rises in futures and declines in the cash market.
QQQ options analysis: The options market prices implied volatility (IV) at 19.35%, with the expected movement range of the QQQ instrument within the 709.54 – 722.63 interval. The Put/Call Ratio at 0.96 with a volume of 7,395,395 suggests a neutral sentiment with a slight tilt towards hedging on the put side.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 05:07

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the futures session

the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. Despite the session close, data from the last regular session indicates a significant divergence: the NDX Star recorded a decrease of -0.22%, however, the cumulative energy flow (CVD) at a level of 162.49 M suggests strong passive supply absorption and capital accumulation at the end of the session.
Futures and broad market: the NQ Probe shows an increase of +0.55% (29674.25), which, with low CVD (3.58 K), may suggest testing demand at low liquidity. The situation is complicated by the Background Radiation (TICKQ) indicator, which is -304.00 (significantly below the SMA200 average of -35.21), indicating strong selling pressure in the broad Nasdaq market after the regular session close.
Sentiment and liquidity: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 25, indicating a moderate advantage of capital inflow, despite the negative dynamics of the broad market.
the Dyson Sphere (QQQ) options analysis: The options market is pricing the expected range of movement in the interval 709.54 – 722.63 with implied volatility (IV) at a level of 19.35%. The Put/Call Volume Ratio is 0.96, which, with a volume of 7,395,395 contracts, indicates a close balance between hedging and directional positions, without a clear skew towards extreme fear or euphoria.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 04:07

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the futures session

the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. At the close of the regular session, the NDX index recorded a decline of -0.22% with very strong capital accumulation (CVD NDX = 162,49 M), suggesting passive absorption of supply and a potential bear trap. The QQQ ETF closed with a decrease of -0.20% (CVD: 960,35 K).
Futures and broad market: In after-hours trading (Futures), NQ contracts are showing relative strength, rising by +0.53% (price: 29670.25). However, the Background Radiation (TICKQ) indicator at -304.00 (significantly below the SMA200 average of -35.21) indicates strong selling pressure in the broad Nasdaq market, which may suggest that the NQ gains are a technical rebound under conditions of general component weakness.
Sentiment and flows: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 25, indicating a moderate advantage of capital inflow, despite the negative dynamics of the broad market.
Options market: The QQQ options market shows neutral sentiment with a slight advantage for the buying side (Put/Call Ratio: 0.96). With implied volatility (IV) at 19.35% and a volume of 7,395,395, the market is pricing in an expected range of movement between 709.54 – 722.63.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 03:07

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the futures session

the cash session (Spot) status: the cash session (Spot) remains closed. Despite the close of the regular session, a significant divergence was noted on the NDX Star: price fell by (-0.22%), however, the cumulative energy flow (CVD) in the cash market indicates strong accumulation at the level of 162.49 mln shares, suggesting passive absorption of supply at the end of the session.
Futures and broad market activity: In after-hours trading (Futures), NQ Probes show a slight bullish advantage (+0.29%), testing demand at low CVD volume (1.09 tys.). However, the broad market sentiment (TICKQ) is strongly negative (-304.00), which deviates significantly from the SMA200 average (-35.21) and suggests high selling pressure in the equity structure after the session close.
Sentiment and flows: The aggregate flow direction index is 25, indicating a moderate advantage of capital inflow, although this reading is weakened by negative TICKQ Background Radiation.
the Dyson Sphere (QQQ) options analysis: The options market shows a stable structure with a Put/Call Ratio at 0.96 and a volume of 7.39 mln contracts. With implied volatility (IV) at 19.35%, the market prices the expected range of movement between 709.54 – 722.63, which constitutes key support and resistance levels for the current consolidation.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 02:07

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the futures session

the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. After the regular session close, the NDX Star recorded a decrease of 0.22% (29424.23), with a simultaneous cumulative energy flow (CVD) at a level of 162.49 mln shares, suggesting the presence of passive supply absorption.
Futures and broad market: In after-hours trading (Futures), the NQ Probe contracts show relative strength, rising by 0.48% (29654.75) with low CVD volume (2.02 thousand). However, extremely low Background Radiation (TICKQ) readings (-304.00 compared to the average -35.21) indicate strong selling pressure in the broad Nasdaq market, which may suggest a risk of a false bounce on NQ contracts.
Sentiment and flows: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 25, indicating a moderate predominance of capital inflow, despite the recorded decreases on the underlying index.
Options market: In the QQQ Dyson Sphere market, a volume of 7 395 395 contracts was recorded with a Put/Call Ratio at a level of 0.96, signaling a neutral investor sentiment with a slight tendency to hedge short positions. Implied Volatility (IV) is 19.35%, and the market-expected range of movement for the QQQ ETF lies within the 711.46 – 720.70 range.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 01:07

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the futures session

the cash session (Spot): The cash market remains closed. Despite the close of the regular session, a significant divergence was noted in the cash market: the NDX index fell by 0.22%, however, the cumulative energy flow (CVD) at the level of 162.49 mln indicates strong buying activity, which may suggest passive absorption of supply during the session.
Futures and broad market: NQ contracts show a slight bullish advantage (+0.29%) with low CVD (456), which, combined with an extremely low Background Radiation (TICKQ) reading (-304.00 compared to the average -35.21), suggests high selling pressure in the broad market and a risk of lack of sustainability in the current futures gains.
Sentiment and flows: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 25, which, given the current volatility, indicates a persistent, albeit weak, advantage of capital inflow.
QQQ options analysis: The options market shows a neutral-cautious stance (Put/Call Ratio: 0.96) with high volume (7.39 mln). Implied Volatility (IV) at the level of 19.35% and the expected range of movement (711.46 – 720.70) suggest that traders are building hedges around the 711 level, which may serve as key support.

H-Log Report: 2026-08-20 00:07

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