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[Independent Traders Guild @IndieTraders]

More great reviews from our members! Constant learning, building consistency, and a sharp focus on risk management!

Join an amazing community of traders and learn from our experienced mentors—led by a 35-year veteran and former hedge fund manager @VeteranWallSt

$SPX $SPY $ES_F

[Independent Traders Guild @IndieTraders]

Alpha is live this week!! Right now, access is exclusive to ITG members.

👉 https://t.co/kM0Az5k58X

ITG members get FULL Spotwise access included. No separate subscription.

Want in? Subscribe to ITG for just $99 and get a first look at the platform.

https://t.co/cP8DFRNGV2

RT if you know a trader who's going to need this after June 4th.

#Options #PDTrule #AItrading #ITG #SpotWise

[Independent Traders Guild @IndieTraders]

The PDT rule changes June 4th!!

A lot of traders are about to enter options for the first time, and most platforms are going to leave them completely on their own.

We didn't.

🧵 Introducing Spotwise, the AI-native options platform built by a former hedge fund manager 👇

#options #optionstrading #PDTrule #trading #SpotWise

[Independent Traders Guild @IndieTraders]

Two interactive surfaces inside Spotwise:

Strategy Library — 300+ strategies with payoff diagrams, risk profiles, and when each one actually makes sense

Decision Desk — drop in your position, get a ranked recommendation with full reasoning and the rejected alternatives

#SpotWise

[AlwaysReliable @AlwaysReliable_]

For those interested in a light reading as we enter a new trading week....have at it!

https://t.co/ZSBYXi1nXr

#SPX #ES_F #WeekendRecap #TradersHelpingTraders #ITG @IndieTraders

[Independent Traders Guild @IndieTraders]

Weekly $SPX Range Model from @VeteranWallSt

26 independent algos map out where this week’s high/low clusters are most likely to form.

These distributions show where consensus is building. A powerful edge for planning precise weekly theta trades and for directional delta futures setups.

Where do you think price will land by Friday?

#SPX #Trading #Futures #Theta #Delta #OptionsSelling #TradersHelpingTraders #ITG

[VeteranWS, CFP® @VeteranWallSt]

Here is our $SPX Model Range Profile for 8/15:

- graph consists of 26 stand-alone algorithms
- demonstrates where the majority of algos are predicting the high/low sides to be this week
- clusters provide perspective and clarity where the majority is predicting for each side

[VeteranWS, CFP® @VeteranWallSt]

PVI & Algo Range Results for 8/8/25:
PVI: 34/35= 97.14%
Auto: 30/32= 93.75%
Baseline: 30/32= 93.750%
PWG: 28/35= 80%

#TradersHelpingTraders #SPX #SPY #ES #NQ #NDX #QQQ #IWM #RTY #YM #BTC #VIX #TLT #DXY

[AlwaysReliable @AlwaysReliable_]

Over the past week, I had a bit of a scare when my @Topstep funded accounts were flagged and deactivated for suspected hedging activity.

After continued communication and a thorough review by their Risk Team, my accounts are now being reinstated with balances fully restored. The flag was ultimately determined to be incorrect.

Huge thanks to Risk Manager Jasmine and CS team member Emily for taking the time to revisit the case and see it through.

This kind of transparency and follow-up goes a long way. Platforms grow, processes evolve.

How a prop firm handles that growth is what builds lasting trust with traders in it for the long game.

One potential suggestion for the future, @michaelpatak:

Consider adding a feature that alerts or blocks traders from opening conflicting positions across accounts or tabs. It could help prevent accidental violations and support traders working hard to stay within the rules.

Grateful to be back and ready to trade. Appreciate the support and accountability!!

#Topstep #propfirm #futures #trading #riskmanagement
#TradersHelpingTraders #ITG #IndieTradersGuild

[AlwaysReliable @AlwaysReliable_]

Hi @MichaelPatak I just received a really concerning account-related email from Topstep after-hours on a Friday with no prior warning. It involves potential forfeiture of my accounts and has left me extremely stressed going into the weekend.

I’ve already replied to the email, but this is urgent. Could someone from the team please reach out to me directly via DM to help resolve this as soon as possible?

Thanks you!!!

@Topstep @TopstepTV @TopstepNick

[Independent Traders Guild @IndieTraders]

Good morning, ITG!

Let’s get ready to trade smart, stay focused, and take what the market gives us.

It’s a new day, so let’s make it count!

#futures #trading #ITG

[Independent Traders Guild @IndieTraders]

Great insight by LilB regarding ES price action this morning!!

#TradersHelpingTraders #ITG

[LilB, the Shark @Lilb_Shark]

Lesson provided today for ES on defining and spotting reclaims of major areas of interest. Whether a major level or minor area of interest reclaim theory applies and will help traders take more quality entries.

#ES #SPX #FuturesTrading

[Independent Traders Guild @IndieTraders]

A glimpse at the Institutional Over Under levels provided by @VeteranWallSt each day to the ITG members -

Levels for Thursday, May 22nd

[Independent Traders Guild @IndieTraders]

LilB just dropped a great breakdown on how to approach range-bound price action, including 2 key setups traders can use during chop.

This is exactly the type of actionable content our contributors bring daily!!

If you’re learning how to fade, reversion-trade, or define structure - take notes!!!

#Futures #SPX #ES #TradersHelpingTraders #Trading #Orderflow #ITG #IndieTraders #PriceAction

[LilB, the Shark @Lilb_Shark]

Trading chop/range days can be quite difficult for some day traders out there, for us we teach two core approaches for handling this type of price action. If we look at today during RTH(Regular Trading Hours) we had a confirmed range on ES of 5957-5966.

[AlwaysReliable @AlwaysReliable_]

Futures red once more this morning, but only down slightly from settlement

[AlwaysReliable @AlwaysReliable_]

Price pushed higher during the initial balance, but internals stayed red.

Poor breadth, weak volume, and negative TICK readings = underlying weakness.

These price/internal divergences are critical for traders looking to fade strength or play mean reversion.

#SPX #trading #internals #orderflow #ITG #Indicators

[Independent Traders Guild @IndieTraders]

Good morning, ITG!

Futures are red to start the week:
$ES down (-1.2%)
$NQ down (-1.6%)

With MOPEX flows behind us, we're watching for any pullback to find support. If not, there’s plenty of downside still open for re-auction.

13 Fed speakers in the next 24 hours, plus PMI and Jobless Claims on Thursday. Expect some chop.

Let’s make it a great week. Time to lock in and get after it.

#SPX #futures #trading #ITG #TradersHelpingTraders #ES #NQ

[VeteranWS, CFP® @VeteranWallSt]

TGIF‼️
INSTITUTIONAL OVER/UNDER FRI 5/2:
$SPX 5662
$ES 5685 (71.9% to OPEN)
$NQ 20076 (72.3% to OPEN)
$RTY 2009.7
$YM 41324
$QQQ 486.19
$SPY 564.61
$VIX 22.82
#SPX #SPY #ES #NQ #QQQ #IWM #RTY #YM #DIA #VIX #DXY #TLT #BTC #TradersHelpingTraders

[AlwaysReliable @AlwaysReliable_]

“So there I was, talking to @IndieTraders about levels and such and BAM. Discord goes down”

[VeteranWS, CFP® @VeteranWallSt]

$SPX PVI System crushed the 1st Quarter, going 13-0 & staying undefeated for 2025‼️ The Journey to 100% Annual Returns is way ahead of schedule...get on the bus!!

#SPX #SPY #ES #NQ #NDX #QQQ #IWM #DIA #VIX #DXY #TLT #BTC #TradersHelpingTraders #SellingPremium #Options #Futures #DayTrade #Income #Profits #Money #Wealth