Why so much volatility at the current price levels for S&P???

IMO it is because the S&P is testing the center line of the purple channel as support. This trend line has been the core support for the S&P since 2009. You can clearly see this support in the chart. If the bull rally is to survive, then it needs to hold this line. What you are seeing right now is a classic case of the algorithms and hedge funds fighting over which direction to go. It seems that the recent miss of expectations from both Target and Walmart are pointing to a breakdown of support here. If support is lost, then the next major support trend line is the center of the blue channel and most likely the bottom of the purple channel. Don't be surprised if we have a meltdown that looks like 2008 or 2020 before we hit that level. Also don't be surprised if breakdown more over the next week and then see a relief rally to test the purple centerline to see if it becomes resistance and not support. I think we all would like to see it bounce from here and test the bottom of the green channel, but the headwinds are strong, and I don't think unlikely.

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1D with 20 day VWMA and 200 day sma

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