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▲ BULL·MNQ1!·
60m
·DAY TRADER

Class A detected in pm_sb

Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT

ICT perspective

Setup, swing context, displacement, killzone

MNQ has formed a Class A bullish displacement after sweeping PDH, PDL, Asian and London session liquidity plus the PM swing extremes—a comprehensive liquidity grab across the entire 24-hour cycle. The displacement extends from 27163 to 27592, with the MSS anchor at 27548.5 sitting deep inside the upper half. The FVG (27435–27541.75) remains unmitigated within the displacement, positioned above the most recent ITL at 26680 and well clear of the 27124.25 intermediate low in the sequence. This setup presents after a corrective swing ITL-ITH-ITL structure compressed into the lower end, then a fresh ITL break lower—classic displacement setup mechanics where multiple session kills precede upside displacement. The PM session killzone is active here. One observation: when a displacement this comprehensive has already swept that volume of liquidity, the unmitigated FVG sitting in its upper zone often acts as a magnet during continuation, but students should note the proximity of the MSS near the displacement top—this creates a contested zone where price often experiences compression or secondary sweep before continuation resumes.
same setup, second lens

Traditional TA perspective

VWAP / EMA stack / RSI / MACD / Volume

VWAP EMA 20 EMA 50 EMA 200· RSI(14) MACD Signal
Price trades 163 points above VWAP with all three major EMAs stacked bullish and ascending, establishing uptrend structure. RSI at 59.3 reflects strong momentum without overbought extremes, while MACD line sits decisively above its signal (40.30 vs 27.16) with a positive histogram of 13.14, confirming directional conviction. ATR at 125 points anchors volatility within the typical range for this contract. Volume at the firing bar reads 115,973 contracts—a 14% lift above the 20-bar average of 101,607—showing average participation into the move rather than explosive conviction. The combination of bullish EMA alignment, sustained MACD positive separation, and moderate volume expansion suggests the uptrend maintains its footing, though the volume ratio falls short of exceptional accumulation intensity that would signal an imminent breakout acceleration.

Setup context

MSS level
27548.5
Displacement
27163 → 27592
FVG
27435 → 27541.75
Killzone
pm_sb
Swept liquidity
pdh, pdl, asian_hi, asian_lo, london_hi, london_lo, pm_hi, pm_lo
Swing sequence
ITL@27006.25 → ITH@27318.25 → ITL@27124.25 → ITL@26680

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Educational observation only. Not financial advice.