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Stay in formation. Don’t chase. Let the levels come to you. ✈️
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☕ SPY ZERO DTE February 26, 2026 EDGE News – VIP LEVELS (Above The Flip)
📰 THE MORNING LESSON
Yesterday we said: “690 is the pin. Hold it = 693 is the mission.”
What happened? Mission accomplished. We’re at 693.18.
The entire chart above 690 is BRIGHT GREEN.
- #1 Strike: 695 (25.8M) – POSITIVE — pulling UP
- #2 Strike: 690 (19.8M) – POSITIVE — now SUPPORT below us
- #1 AND #2 are BOTH POSITIVE = Bulls have full control
This is not the time to fight the trend.
But it’s also not the time to chase. We’re mid-flight. The next waypoint is 695. If we hold there, 698-700 comes into view.
Stay in formation. Don’t FOMO. Let the levels come to you.
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⚖️ DISCLAIMER – READ FIRST
This is not investment advisory. I’m not calling trades. I’m teaching you to think. These levels are NOT buy/sell signals. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. If you can’t afford to lose, don’t trade. No guarantees. Full disclaimer at bottom.
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🚨 WHAT ARE Q LEVELS? (READ THIS OR LOSE MONEY)
Q Levels are NOT support and resistance.
Q Levels are strikes where Market Makers who are EXPOSED will HEDGE. When price reaches these levels, MM activity creates reactions — but that does NOT mean you enter a trade.
Q Levels are 1 of 6 structure points. You need ALL 6 to make a trade decision:
| # | Structure Point | What It Tells You |
| 1 | Q Levels (Exposure) | Where MMs are exposed and will hedge |
| 2 | Liquidity Zones | Where stops are sitting (LQ Green / LQ Red) |
| 3 | Market Structure | Higher Highs, Lower Lows |
| 4 | Volume | Is money flowing in or out? |
| 5 | Time | Opening range, power hour, lunch chop |
| 6 | POI Confluence | Do multiple points align? |
❌ Q Levels alone = You will lose money ✅ Q Levels + 5 other structure points = You have an edge
Follow the education.
🚨 THE 5-MINUTE RULE (YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG)
WRONG: “Price hits 695, I wait 5 minutes, then I enter.”
RIGHT: “Price hits 695, I watch if it HOLDS above/below for 5+ minutes while checking structure. If it holds AND structure confirms, THEN I look for an entry.”
The 5 minutes is not a timer to enter. It’s a FILTER to see if the level is real.
| What You See | What It Means | What You Do |
| Price hits 695, immediately reverses | Level rejected, no hold | NO TRADE – wait |
| Price hits 695, chops around for 3 min, falls back | Failed to hold | NO TRADE – wait |
| Price breaks 695, holds above for 5+ min, structure confirms | Level accepted as support | NOW check your 6 points for entry |
The 5-minute hold is CONFIRMATION, not a green light.
⚙️ Q ALGO™ TIMEFRAME PRESSURE
Draw these 3 lines on your chart:
| Line | Value | Color | Meaning |
| MM Flip | 691 | 🟠 Orange | Above = Bulls in control. Below = Bears in control. |
| MM Ceiling | 700 | 🔴 Red | Break + hold above = See structure for LONG |
| MM Floor | 680 | 🟢 Green | Break + hold below = See structure for SHORT |
📍 TODAY: Price at 693.18 = 2.15 pts ABOVE Flip = 🐂🐂 BULL COUNTY
Chart is GREEN from 690 all the way to 700+. Max Pain at 685 is 8 pts below — we’re trading WELL ABOVE it. Bulls own this tape.
📊 YOUR LEVELS
TradingView String (Copy & Paste):
698,700,695,693.18,685,691.03,678,676,680,695
How to use: Paste into IKIGAI Master QZ Structure indicator.
Options Flow (Strike, Calls, Puts):
700, 7.5K, 0
699, 4K, 0
698, 5.2K, 0
697, 3.3K, 0
696, 4.2K, 0
695, 5.4K, 0.3K
693, 3.5K, 0.5K
691, 2.7K, 0.6K
690, 4.6K, 1.1K
687, 3.4K, 2.5K
685, 2.4K, 3.4K
680, 1.4K, 6K
Look at the flow 👆 — Calls DOMINATE above 690. Puts don’t show up until 685 and below. This is a one-sided bullish battlefield.
🎯 WHAT THIS MEANS
BOTH MAGNETS POSITIVE — BULLISH RUNWAY
- #1 Strike: 695 (25.8M) – POSITIVE — next target
- #2 Strike: 690 (19.8M) – POSITIVE — now SUPPORT
- #1 AND #2 are BOTH POSITIVE = Strong bullish continuation setup
Price at 693.18. We’re ABOVE the flip, ABOVE #2 (690), pushing toward #1 (695).
Max Pain at 685 = 8 pts below. Irrelevant unless we crater.
The sky is clear. The magnets are pulling UP. 695 → 698 → 700 is the flight path.
🐂 LONG LEVELS (See Structure for Long)
| Level | Name | MM Exposure | What Must Happen |
| 695 | #1 Monster | 23.5M | Break above + hold 5 min + structure confirms |
| 698 | P2 | 19M | After 695 holds, next target |
| 700 | P3 / Ceiling | 18.8M | After 698 holds, extension |
⚠️ DO NOT chase just because chart is green. ✅ DO wait for pullback to 691-693 OR break of 695 with structure (all 6 points).
🐻 SHORT LEVELS (See Structure for Short)
| Level | Name | MM Exposure | What Must Happen |
| 691 | Flip Zone | — | Break below + hold 5 min + structure confirms |
| 687 | Support shelf | 14.3M | After 691 breaks, next target |
| 680 | N1 / Floor | -5M | After 687 breaks, next target |
⚠️ DO NOT short just because “it’s extended.” ✅ DO wait for break of 691 + hold + structure (all 6 points).
NOTE: Short trades are COUNTER-TREND. Higher risk. Bulls own this tape.
☕ RANGE
| Zone | Why No Trade |
| 692-694 | Mid-flight between 691 and 695. Wait for edges. This is where the enemy cooks you 🍳 |
What to do: Wait for pullback to 691 (buy the dip) OR break above 695 (continuation), then check ALL 6 structure points.
📊 SIMPLE DECISION TABLE
| Price Location | What To Do |
| Above 695 (break + holding) | See structure for LONG toward 698-700 |
| At 695 | Decision point — break or reject? |
| Between 692-694 | ⚡ WE ARE HERE — mid-flight |
| At 691 | Pullback buy zone IF holding |
| Below 691 (and holding) | See structure for SHORT |
🔥 THURSDAY FACTOR
| Wednesday | Thursday |
| Testing Flip at 689 | Broke it, now at 693 |
| Awaiting clearance | Airborne |
| 690 was resistance | 690 is now SUPPORT |
Key question: Can bulls push through 695 and reach 698-700? Or do we consolidate here first?
#1 and #2 BOTH POSITIVE = Trend is UP until proven otherwise.
✈️ MAVERICK’S
Stay in formation. Don’t chase. Let the levels come to you. ✈️
⚖️ DISCLAIMER
This is not investment advisory. I’m not calling trades. I’m teaching you to think. Trading futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The IKIGAI Algo and any associated indicators, tools, or educational materials are provided for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. You should consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any trading decisions. Q Levels and affiliated parties are not registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, or financial planners. By participation, you acknowledge you are solely responsible for your own trading decisions and any resulting gains or losses. No guarantees of profit or specific results are made or implied. All sales are final. Please trade responsibly and only risk capital you can afford to lose.
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