H-Log: 2026-08-21 - A Classic Account of Market Events
H-LOG 2026.08.21 [EN]
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the futures session
- the cash session (Spot): Closed. No activity on the TICKQ indicator.
- NQ Probe analysis: Futures instruments show a slight upward trend (+0.30% at price 29374.00), supported by active accumulation in cumulative flows (CVD NQ: +10,75K).
- the cash session (NDX/QQQ): Despite the close of the main session, closing data indicates a divergence – the NDX index closed with a slight loss (-0.33%), with negative cumulative flow (CVD NDX: -107,8M), while the QQQ ETF showed accumulation (CVD QQQ: +1,59M) with a price increase of +0.35%.
- Sentiment and Options: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 0, indicating total market neutrality and the lack of clear dominance by one side. In the QQQ options sector, the Put/Call Volume Ratio at 0.99 suggests an even balance between hedges and long positions. With implied volatility (IV) at 19.32%, the market prices the expected range of movement between 708.70 – 717.72.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 23:07
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the futures session
- the cash session (Spot): Closed. The NDX Star finished the session at 29309.25 (+0.33%), with a negative cumulative energy flow (CVD) at -107,8 M, indicating selling pressure in the cash sector.
- Futures (NQ): Active trading on NQ contracts shows a slight advantage for buyers (+0.29%), with a price of 29385.50 and positive CVD energy flow (10,6 K), suggesting local accumulation in the after-hours session.
- Market sentiment: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 0, meaning total neutrality and the absence of a clear trend in the overall capital inflow.
- QQQ option analysis: Implied Volatility (IV) at 19.31% and a Put/Call Ratio of 0.99 indicate balanced sentiment and an absence of extreme asymmetry in positioning. The market is pricing in an expected range of movement between 708.83 and 718.17 points.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 22:07
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the cash session (Spot)
- Cash market and sentiment: The NDX Star records an increase of 0.34% (29313.38), however, the cumulative energy flow (CVD) at the level of -13.06 M indicates selling pressure/testing demand in the cash sector. The aggregate flow direction indicator is -2, which signals a neutral structure with a slight advantage of capital distribution. The broad market (TICKQ) shows strong relative strength at the level of 207.00, significantly above the SMA200 average (-24.00).
- Spot/Futures Relation: NQ Probes show slight accumulation (CVD +13.16 K) with an increase of 0.31%, suggesting a correlation with the NDX Star, despite different flow dynamics in the cash market. The Dyson Sphere (QQQ) ETF shows clear accumulation (CVD +1.08 M) with an increase of 0.34%.
- QQQ Options Analysis: The options market shows moderate implied volatility (IV: 19.40%) with a volume of 5,357,416 contracts. The Put/Call Ratio at the level of 0.96 suggests a close balance between hedges and long positions. The market-expected movement range for QQQ is within the 708.50 – 717.74 range.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 21:07
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the cash session (Spot)
- Cash market and indices: The NDX index shows an increase of 0.31% (29302.97), however, the cumulative CVD energy flow at a level of -16.28 mln indicates selling pressure during a simultaneous price increase, which may suggest testing demand under conditions of expanded volatility. NQ contracts and the QQQ ETF follow the upward trend (+0.28% and +0.31% respectively), with the Dyson Sphere (QQQ) showing a positive capital flow (CVD: 821.02 tys.).
- Sentiment and broad market: The aggregate flow direction indicator is -10, signaling a slight prevalence of distribution over accumulation. The Background Radiation (TICKQ) at a level of 1.00 (with a SMA200 average of -24.71) indicates extremely low activity of market components, which may suggest consolidation or a lack of a clear directional impulse.
- Options market: Implied volatility (IV) is shaped at a level of 19.42%, with an options volume of 4.78 mln contracts. The Put/Call Ratio at a level of 0.95 indicates a similar balance between hedges and directional positions, with the market pricing the expected range of the QQQ movement in the range of 708.41 – 718.21.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 20:07
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the cash session (Spot)
- Analysis of the cash market and indices: The market shows a slight upward trend (NDX +0.41%, QQQ +0.42%), however, we observe a significant divergence of flows. Despite the increase in prices, the cumulative energy flow (CVD) for the NDX index is -5.56 M, which suggests selling pressure in the cash market that is currently being absorbed by supply. The market flow direction indicator is -10, signaling a slight prevalence of capital distribution throughout the entire system.
- Situation on futures contracts: NQ contracts maintain a stable position with positive accumulation (CVD: 10.74 K) with an increase of 0.39%, indicating synchronization with the spot market in terms of direction, despite the negative inflow on the NDX itself.
- Broad market: The TICKQ indicator is 241.00, which, with the SMA200 average at -21.18, indicates a strong, impulsive shift towards buyers in the broad spectrum of Nasdaq components.
- QQQ options market: Implied volatility (IV) at a level of 19.48% with a volume of 4,220,631 suggests moderate volatility expectations. The Put/Call Ratio at a level of 0.93 indicates relatively balanced sentiment with a slight prevalence of Call positions, which supports the current upward structure. The market-expected range of movement in the next cycle falls within the 708.95 – 719.11 range.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 19:07
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the cash session (Spot)
- Analysis of the cash market and derivatives: The market shows an upward price trend (NDX +0.43%, QQQ +0.43%, NQ +0.40%), however, flow data indicates a significant divergence. Cumulative flow (CVD) for the NDX index is -1.27 M, which, given the rising price, suggests the presence of passive supply absorption or a specific order structure, while QQQ shows clearer accumulation (CVD +826.02 K).
- Sentiment and broad market: The aggregate flow direction indicator is -10, signaling a slight dominance of capital distribution throughout the system. The situation is complicated by an extremely low level of Background Radiation (TICKQ) (-95.00), which is significantly below the SMA200 average (-19.89), indicating strong selling pressure in the broad Nasdaq equity market, despite the rising quotes of the main indices.
- QQQ options market: Implied Volatility (IV) at a level of 19.63% with a volume of 3,194,068 contracts indicates moderate expected volatility. The Put/Call Ratio at a level of 0.89 suggests cautious optimism, with market expectations regarding the range of movement oscillating in the 706.52 – 717.14 points range.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 18:07
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the cash session (Spot)
- Cash market and sentiment: The NDX index and QQQ show a slight upward trend (+0.21%), however, the aggregate flow direction indicator is -12, signaling the dominance of capital distribution in a broader view. Despite the price increase, the cumulative energy flow (CVD) for NDX (-18.04 M) and NQ (-1.97 K) indicates selling pressure, which combined with a high TICKQ value (189.00 against an average of -18.75) suggests strong, but potentially unsustainable upward impulses based on the broader market.
- Instrument analysis: NQ contracts (+0.18%) are moving in correlation with the cash index, however, negative CVD values on both instruments may suggest the formation of a bull trap at current price levels.
- Options market: Option volume at 1,979,890 with a Put/Call Ratio of 0.96 indicates a similar weight of hedging and speculative positions. Implied volatility (IV) at 20.05% and the expected range of movement for QQQ (705.81 – 717.03) suggest that the market is pricing in stabilization within a narrow channel, with the current price (712.42) being in the middle of the defined range.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 17:07
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the cash session (Spot)
- Index and flow analysis: The market shows a slight upward trend (NDX +0.12%, NQ +0.08%, QQQ +0.11%), however, the cumulative order flow (CVD) remains negative at all levels (NDX: -38.71 mln; QQQ: -786.48 tys.), suggesting selling pressure and distribution while simultaneously maintaining prices. The aggregate capital flow sentiment is -20, which confirms the dominance of outflow in the current interval.
- Broad market (TICKQ): The TICKQ indicator is at the 76.00 level, which, with an SMA200 average of -22.32, indicates strong, procyclical buying strength across the broad spectrum of Nasdaq components, which may serve as a foundation for maintaining current support levels.
- QQQ options market: Implied volatility (IV) is 20.18%, and the Put/Call Volume Ratio at 1.01 suggests a neutral-defensive stance of market participants (demand for put options nearly equal to demand for call options). The market-expected range of movement for QQQ lies within the 704.78 – 718.72 range.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 16:07
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the futures session
- the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. The NDX Star closed the session with a result of -0,72% (29217,44), and the QQQ Dyson Sphere fell by 0,72% (710,95). Despite the price declines, the cumulative energy flow in the cash market (CVD NDX) recorded a negative value of -177,65 M, which, combined with a negative CVD on QQQ (-1,66 M), indicates the dominance of distribution during the regular session.
- Futures and broad market: the NQ Probe shows different dynamics, trading at the level of 29498,75 (+0,68%) with a positive CVD energy flow (6,45 K), which suggests a local attempt at a rebound in after-hours trading. However, the TICKQ Background Radiation at the level of -37,00 (below the SMA200 average of -22,27) signals strong negative pressure on the broad Nasdaq market after the session close.
- Sentiment and options: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 15, which indicates a weak but neutral demand side in a holistic view. The QQQ options market (volume 7,56 mln) shows a defensive stance – the Put/Call Ratio at the level of 1,32 and implied volatility (IV) of 20,28% suggest the building of hedges against further declines. The market-expected range of movement for QQQ lies within the range of 703,27 – 718,59.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 15:07
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the futures session
- the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. The NDX Star closed with a decrease of 0.72% (29217.44), with a cumulative energy flow (CVD) at the level of -177.65 mln. The Dyson Sphere (QQQ) ETF recorded an analogous decrease of 0.72% (710.95) with a negative net flow of -1.66 mln.
- Futures and broad market: NQ Probe contracts show a trend reversal compared to the cash session close, rising by 0.65% to the level of 29490.00, with a slight positive CVD energy flow (6.75 tys.). The Background Radiation (TICKQ) indicator is -37.00, which, with a SMA200 average at the level of -22.27, indicates strong selling pressure and negative broad market dynamics after the regular session.
- Sentiment and flows: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 15, which on a scale from -100 to +100 signals a neutral tendency with a slight advantage of capital inflow, despite the dominance of selling in the main cash indices.
- QQQ options analysis: The options market shows a defensive stance; the Put/Call Ratio at the level of 1.32 suggests a dominance of hedging positions or expectations for further downward volatility. Implied volatility (IV) is 20.28%, and the market-expected range of movement for QQQ lies within the range 703.27 – 718.59.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 14:07
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the futures session
- the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. The NDX Star closed at 29217.44 (-0.72%), with negative cumulative energy flow (CVD) at -177,65 M. The Dyson Sphere (QQQ) ETF recorded an identical decline (-0.72%) with a negative CVD of -1,66 M, confirming selling pressure during the regular session.
- Futures market and broad market: In after-hours trading, the NQ Probe contracts show a slight appreciation (+0.61%) at a price of 29478.50 and a minimally positive CVD (5,39 K). However, a strong negative divergence in the Background Radiation (TICKQ) was noted, which stands at -37.00, significantly below the SMA200 average (-22.27), suggesting continued weakness in the Nasdaq broad market fundamentals despite the attempt at a rebound in contracts.
- Sentiment and flows: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 15, indicating very weak, borderline sentiment with a slight inflow advantage, which contradicts the dominant declines in the cash indices.
- QQQ options analysis: The options market shows a defensive stance. The Put/Call Ratio at 1.32 with a volume of 7,566,868 indicates a predominance of hedging or speculative short positions. Implied Volatility (IV) is 20.28%, and the market-expected price range for the Dyson Sphere (QQQ) is between 703.27 – 718.59.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 13:07
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the futures session
- the cash session (Spot): The cash market remains closed. The NDX Star closed the session with a result of -0.72% (29217.44), with strong distribution in the cash market (CVD NDX: -177,65 M). The Dyson Sphere (QQQ) ETF closed at 710.95 (-0.72%) with a negative cumulative energy flow (CVD) (-1,66 M).
- Futures and broad market: Active NQ Probe trading shows a slight buyer advantage (+0.72%, price 29511.25) with nearly neutral CVD (6,25 K), suggesting a slight upward correction after the regular session. However, the Background Radiation (TICKQ) at -37.00 (below the SMA200 average of -22.27) signals heavy selling pressure and weakness in the Nasdaq broad market after the session close.
- Sentiment and liquidity: The aggregate flow direction index is 15, indicating a sustained, though low, capital inflow advantage.
- QQQ options analysis: The options market shows a defensive stance (Put/Call Ratio: 1.32) with a volume of 7,566,868 contracts. Implied volatility (IV) at 20.28% and the expected range of movement (703.27 – 718.59) suggest that investors are building hedges around lower support levels.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 12:07
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the futures session
- the cash session (Spot): The cash market remains closed. The NDX Star closed the session with a result of -0.72% (29217.44), with strong selling pressure in the cash market (CVD NDX: -177,65 M). The Dyson Sphere (QQQ) recorded an analogous decline of 0.72% (710.95) with negative energy flow (CVD QQQ: -1,66 M).
- Futures and broad market: The NQ Probe currently shows a slight appreciation (+0.43%, 29426.50) with neutral energy flow (CVD: 2,94 K), suggesting an attempted rebound in after-hours trading. However, the Background Radiation (TICKQ) at -37.00 (below the SMA200 average of -22.27) indicates persistent negative broad market dynamics after the regular session.
- Sentiment and options: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 15, which, given the current market structure, indicates a very weak demand advantage. The QQQ options market (volume: 7,566,868) shows a strong bearish bias (Put/Call Ratio: 1.32), which combined with IV at 20.28% suggests the building of hedging positions against further volatility. The market-expected range of movement for QQQ lies within the range of 703.27 – 718.59.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 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 with a result of -0.72% (29217.44), with significant selling pressure in the cash market (CVD NDX: -177,65 M). The Dyson Sphere (QQQ) ETF recorded an analogous decline of 0.72% (710.95) with negative energy flow (CVD: -1,66 M).
- Futures and broad market: The NQ Probe shows a slight regeneration in after-hours trading (+0.40%, price: 29417.25) with neutral energy flow (CVD: 3,17 K). Nevertheless, the Background Radiation (TICKQ) at a level of -37.00 (below the SMA200 average of -22.27) indicates persistent negative broad market dynamics after the close of the regular session.
- Sentiment and liquidity: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 15, which on a scale from -100 to +100 signals a weak dominance of capital inflow, suggesting a cautious, almost neutral market structure.
- QQQ options analysis: The options market shows a defensive stance. The Put/Call Ratio at a level of 1.32 with a volume of 7,566,868 indicates a dominance of hedging positions or expectation of further downward pressure. Implied volatility (IV) is 20.28%, and the market projection of the movement range for QQQ oscillates in the range of 703.27 – 718.59.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 10:07
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the futures session
- the cash session (Spot): The cash market remains closed. The NDX Star closed the session with a result of -0,72% (29217,44), with a cumulative energy flow (CVD) at a level of -177,65 mln. The Dyson Sphere (QQQ) ETF recorded an analogous decrease (-0,72%) with a negative energy flow of -1,66 mln, confirming selling pressure during the regular session.
- Futures and broad market: In after-hours trading (Futures), the NQ Probe contracts show a slight appreciation (+0,37%) with a neutral CVD (2,3 tys.). However, strong negative Background Radiation (TICKQ) (-37,00), significantly below the SMA200 average (-22,27), suggests a lack of a stable foundation for growth and a risk of correction continuation.
- Sentiment and options: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 15, indicating a weak advantage of capital inflow. The QQQ options market indicates increasing fears of declines – the Put/Call Volume Ratio is 1,32 with a volume of 7,57 mln, which testifies to the building of hedging positions. Implied volatility (IV) at a level of 20,28% and the expected range of movement (703,27 – 718,59) suggest the market is preparing for increased volatility in the upcoming cycle.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 09:07
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the futures session
- the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. The NDX Star closed with a decrease of -0.72% (29217.44), with a cumulative energy flow (CVD) at the level of -177.65 mln USD. The Dyson Sphere (QQQ) reflects this trend with a result of -0.72% (710.95) and a negative CVD energy flow of -1.66 mln USD.
- the NQ Probe (NQ): NQ contracts show slight upward pressure (+0.23%, price 29366.50) with a minimal positive CVD energy flow (857 USD), suggesting an attempt at stabilization after the close of the regular session. The market flow direction indicator is 15, indicating a weak advantage of capital inflow, close to the neutral point.
- Broad market (TICKQ): The TICKQ Background Radiation indicator is -37.00, which is significantly below the SMA200 average (-22.27), signaling strong selling pressure and negative sentiment in the broad technology sector after the regular session.
- Options market (QQQ): The options market shows a defensive stance. The Put/Call Ratio at 1.32 indicates a dominance of hedging positions or expectations of declines. Implied Volatility (IV) is 20.28%, and the market range of movement for QQQ is shaped within the range of 703.27 – 718.59.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 08:07
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the futures session
- the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. The NDX Star closed the session with a result of -0.72% (29217.44), with significant selling pressure on the cash market (CVD NDX: -177.65 mln). The Dyson Sphere (QQQ) ETF recorded an analogous decline of 0.72% (710.95), with negative energy flow (CVD: -1.66 mln).
- Futures and broad market: In after-hours trading (Futures), NQ Probe contracts show a slight appreciation (+0.22% to the level of 29364.75) with a marginal positive CVD energy flow (879). However, the Background Radiation (TICKQ) at the level of -37.00 (below the SMA200 average of -22.27) suggests sustained negative broad market dynamics after the close of the regular session.
- Sentiment and flows: The aggregate flow direction index is 15, indicating a weak dominance of capital inflow, though this is a signal close to neutrality in the context of the dominant downward pressure on the cash market.
- Options market: In the QQQ options market, a dominance of short positions was recorded (Put/Call Ratio: 1.32), which, with a volume of 7.56 mln contracts, indicates hedging or expectations of further undervaluation. Implied Volatility (IV) is 20.28%, and the market-expected range of movement for QQQ is within the range of 703.27 – 718.59.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 07:07
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the futures session
- the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. The last close of the NDX index recorded a decrease of -0,72% with a cumulative energy flow (CVD) at the level of -177,65 mln, indicating selling pressure in the sector. The Dyson Sphere (QQQ) ETF closed at 710,95 (-0,72%) with negative energy flow (CVD) (-1,66 mln).
- Futures and broad market: In after-hours trading, NQ Probe contracts show a slight appreciation (+0,22%) at a price of 29363,75, which may suggest an attempt at stabilization. However, Background Radiation (TICKQ) is at -37,00, which, with a SMA200 average of -22,27, signals strong negative dynamics and broad market weakness after the main session.
- Sentiment and liquidity: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 15, which on a scale of -100/+100 indicates ongoing uncertainty with a slight predominance of capital inflow, although the market structure remains under pressure.
- QQQ options analysis: The options market shows a defensive stance. The Put/Call Ratio at a level of 1,32 with a volume of 7,56 mln indicates a dominance of hedging positions or expectations of further undervaluation. Implied Volatility (IV) is 20,28%, and the market-expected range of movement in the next cycle oscillates around 703,27 – 718,59.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 06:07
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the futures session
- Status of the cash session and contracts: The cash session (Spot) is currently closed. The NDX Star closed the session with a result of -0.72% (29217.44) with negative cumulative energy flow (CVD) at the level of -177.65 mln, which confirms selling pressure during the regular session. At the same time, NQ Probe contracts show a slight appreciation (+0.24% to the level of 29372.00) with almost neutral CVD (1.35 tys.), suggesting a slight technical correction in after-hours trading.
- Broad market and sentiment: The Background Radiation (TICKQ) index is -37.00, which, with the SMA200 average at the level of -22.27, indicates strong, negative Nasdaq broad market dynamics after the session close. The aggregate flow direction index is 15, which on a scale from -100 to +100 signals a very weak, almost neutral advantage for buyers in cumulative terms.
- QQQ option analysis: The options market shows a defensive stance. The Put/Call Ratio at the level of 1.32 with a volume of 7.57 mln indicates a predominance of hedging positions or expectations for further downward volatility. Implied Volatility (IV) is 20.28%, and the expected range of movement for the Dyson Sphere (QQQ) is within the limits of 703.27 – 718.59.
- Technical summary: The dominance of negative TICKQ readings and a high Put/Call ratio suggest the maintenance of supply pressure. It should be monitored whether the current bounce in NQ Probe contracts turns out to be a false bounce before further distribution.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 05:07
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the futures session
- the cash session (Spot): The cash market remains closed. The NDX Star closed the session with a result of -0,72% (29217,44), with a significant negative cumulative energy flow (CVD) at the level of -177,65 mln, which confirms selling pressure during the regular session. The Dyson Sphere (QQQ) ETF reflects this trend, closing at the level of 710,95 (-0,72%) with a CVD of -1,66 mln.
- Futures and broad market: In after-hours trading (Futures), NQ Probe contracts show a slight appreciation (+0,19%) to the level of 29357,00, however, with minimal CVD energy flow (1,45 tys.). The Background Radiation (TICKQ) index is -37,00, which, with the SMA200 average at the level of -22,27, indicates the sustained negative dynamics of the Nasdaq broad market after the session close.
- Sentiment and options: The aggregate flow direction index is 15, which signals a weak capital inflow advantage, close to the neutral point. In the QQQ options market, a Put/Call Ratio of 1,32 was recorded, which indicates the dominance of hedging positions or expectations for further downward pressure. With implied volatility (IV) at 20,28% and options volume at 7,56 mln, the market prices the expected range of movement in the interval 703,27 – 718,59.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 04:07
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the futures session
- the cash session (Spot): The cash market remains closed. The NDX Star closed the session with a result of -0,72% (29217,44), with negative cumulative energy flow (CVD) at a level of -177,65 mln, confirming selling pressure during the regular session. The Dyson Sphere (QQQ) ETF closed at 710,95 (-0,72%) with a negative CVD of -1,66 mln.
- Futures and broad market: Active trading of NQ Probe contracts shows slight regeneration (+0,04%, price 29313,50) with neutral CVD (322). However, the Background Radiation (TICKQ) indicator at a level of -37,00 (below the SMA200 average of -22,27) indicates strong negative dynamics and selling dominance in the broad Nasdaq market after the session close.
- Sentiment and flows: The aggregate flow direction indicator is 15, which given the current market structure suggests only a very weak inflow advantage, which is currently being suppressed by the negative dynamics of the broad market.
- QQQ options market: The market is pricing in increased volatility (IV: 20,28%). The Put/Call Ratio at a level of 1,32 indicates a clear dominance of hedging positions and growing bearish sentiment among investors. The market-expected range of movement for QQQ lies within the range 703,27 – 718,59.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 03:07
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the futures session
- the cash session (Spot): The cash market remains closed. The NDX Star closed the session with a result of -0.72% (29217.44), and the QQQ Dyson Sphere fell by 0.72% to the level of 710.95. The cumulative energy flow (CVD) for the NDX Star shows strong distribution at the level of -177.65 mln, which confirms the supply pressure from the close of the regular session.
- Futures and broad market: In after-hours trading (Futures), the NQ Probe contracts show a slight appreciation (+0.14%) to the level of 29342.00, which may suggest an attempt at stabilization after the close. However, the Background Radiation (TICKQ) indicator at the level of -37.00 (below the SMA200 average of -22.27) indicates persistent negative dynamics of the broad Nasdaq market.
- Sentiment and flows: The aggregate flow direction indicator is -5, signaling a slight prevalence of capital distribution over accumulation in the current setup.
- QQQ options market: Options data indicate an increase in defensive sentiment; the Put/Call Ratio at the level of 1.32 with a volume of 7.56 mln contracts suggests the building of hedging positions against further declines. Implied volatility (IV) is 20.28%, and the expected range of movement for the QQQ Dyson Sphere is within the 703.27 – 718.59 range.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 02:07
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the futures session
- the cash session (Spot): The cash market is currently closed. The NDX Star closed the session with a result of -0,72% (29214,52), and the QQQ Dyson Sphere fell by 0,72% (710,95). Cumulative energy flow (CVD) for NDX at -177,65 mln and for QQQ at -1,66 mln indicates selling pressure and capital distribution during the regular session.
- Futures and broad market: NQ Probe contracts show a slight appreciation (+0,07%) at a price of 29321,75, suggesting stabilization in after-hours trading. The Background Radiation (TICKQ) at -37,00 (below the SMA200 average of -22,27) confirms strong negative Nasdaq broad market dynamics after the session close.
- Sentiment and liquidity: The aggregate flow direction indicator is -5, signaling a slight dominance of distribution over accumulation.
- Options market: QQQ option data indicates an increase in volatility expectations (IV: 20,28%) and a bearish sentiment (Put/Call Ratio: 1,32). With a volume of 7,56 mln contracts, the market range of movement for QQQ is set in the range 705,57 – 716,29.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 01:07
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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 Star recorded a decrease of -0.72% (29214.52), with the cumulative energy flow (CVD) amounting to -177.65 mln, indicating supply dominance in the cash sector. The Dyson Sphere (QQQ) ETF closed at 710.95 (-0.72%) with a negative energy flow of -1.66 mln.
- Futures market and broad market: NQ Probe contracts show slight stabilization in after-hours trading, noting -0.06% (29283.75) with minimal negative CVD energy flow (-1.17 thousand). The Background Radiation (TICKQ) at -37.00, significantly below the SMA200 average (-22.27), confirms strong selling pressure and negative broad market dynamics after the session close.
- Sentiment and flows: The aggregate flow direction index is -5, signaling a slight prevalence of capital distribution over accumulation in the current setup.
- QQQ options analysis: The options market indicates an increase in volatility expectations (IV: 20.28%) and a defensive stance, which is confirmed by the Put/Call Volume ratio at 1.32. With a volume of 7.56 mln contracts, investors are building hedges toward lower levels, with an expected movement range between 705.57 – 716.29.
H-Log Report: 2026-08-21 00:07