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☕ SPY ZERO DTE April 9, 2026 EDGE News – VIP LEVELS
🌙 GOOD NIGHT, PILOTS
See you for Sortie at 9:10 AM tomorrow.
1st Prayer and Disclaimer by Captain: @Kami Yamaguchi
🚨 REMINDER: NO BIAS
- Read the levels. Follow the structure. Let price tell you what to do.
✈️ PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST — CHARTS MUST BE READY
If your charts are not ready, we can’t offer tech support during Sortie. Contact @Kat L after if needed.
David Wilson + Parveen requested this.
Every candle is a report card.
B = buyers won.
S = sellers won.
Plain number = nobody won.
A string of B scores means accumulation.
A string of S scores means distribution. Plain numbers in a range mean the fight is still undecided.
Accumulation forms near lows after a decline — normally at Range levels. S scores fade into B scores. Structure shifts from LL to HL.
Distribution forms near highs after a rally.
B scores fade into S scores. Structure shifts from HH to LH.
The Spring (BASE) looks like a breakdown but is a raid. Smart money buys the panic. Watch for a B70+ closing strong after the dip below support — near the LQ area where price accelerates.
Liquidity Sweep — The Upthrust looks like a breakout but is a trap. Smart money sells into the rush. Watch for an S70+ closing weak after the spike above resistance.
When you see B64, B65, then S65 — the Red Girls are knocking on the door. Do not ignore the first S in a Green Boy run. (Read the Boys and Girls Blog)
One level decides everything. HL holds = continuation up. HL breaks = distribution confirmed.
Wyckoff read the tape this way in 1900. QZ ALGO reads it on every bar today. That is Q ALGO.
5 Min Chart:
- Seafire With Recon
- QVDD
- Candle Control
- MAGNETS (With Pivots ON)
15 Min Chart:
- Seafire With Recon
- Candle Control
1 Min Chart:
- Seafire — Enable: A, B, C, E, F, G, H
- DDSAFE ON
- Flying Saucers On
PLUS:
- QVDD++
- QZ VSA 10.0
- QZ FLOW 10.0 SM
EVERYONE SHOULD BUILD THEIR OWN SCREEN AND ADD ALGOS AS THEY DESIRE TO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU. JUST BECAUSE WHAT WORKS FOR Q, GARY AND OTHER TRADERS DOES NOT MEAN IT’S SAME SIZE FIT ALL.
— Q ☕
📋 SUMMARY: WHAT TO WATCH
| Price Action | Significance | Expected Move |
| Above 680 | Daddy Bull (+42.6M) break | Acceleration toward 685 — bulls in full control |
| 675 to 680 | Between Mama Bull and Daddy Bull — bull zone | Healthy range, bulls dominate |
| Break below 675 | Mama Bull (+18.2M) breaks | Test 670, then 667.18 Flip retest |
| Break below 667.18 | Back below Flip | Bulls lose confirmation — bears try to reclaim |
📌 Friends, Traders, and Newbies…
Lend me your eyes! SPY BROKE ABOVE THE FLIP. Price at 674.98 — that’s 7.80 pts above the Flip at 667.18. The MM Exposure chart is ENTIRELY GREEN. 9.3:1 bulls over bears. Daddy Bull at 680 with +42.6M is the biggest magnet on the board — only 5 pts above price. The bears? Daddy Bear at 650 holds just -6.8M and is 25 pts below. This is full bull territory.
SPY: 674.98 Closed | Max Pain: 654 | Flip: 667.18
👆 Above 680 (Daddy Bull +42.6M) → Bulls accelerate, target 685
👇 Below 675 (Mama Bull +18.2M) → Pullback toward 670, then 667.18 Flip retest
💡 WHY MAX PAIN MATTERS FOR ZERO DTE
Max Pain is the strike where option sellers (Market Makers) lose the LEAST money at expiration.
For Zero DTE, this is critical because:
- Options expire TODAY — no more time to wait
- MMs will push price toward Max Pain to minimize their payout
- The closer we get to 4:00 PM, the stronger the Max Pain magnet becomes
- Today’s Max Pain = 654 — that’s 20.98 pts BELOW current price
Translation: Max Pain is WAY below. But the bull exposure is so massive (+73.5M vs -7.9M) that the positive magnets at 675/677/680 are completely overpowering Max Pain gravity. Price is above the Flip — MMs are now hedging CALLS, which pushes price HIGHER. The dynamic has flipped.
🧭 STRUCTURE CHECK — Tuesday Close
5 Min Structure:
(Awaiting Q’s structure screenshot — update pending)
Q ALGO™ Status:
- Price is ABOVE THE FLIP at 667.18 = BULLS FULLY CONFIRMED 🐂🐂🐂
📊 DECISION TABLE
| Level | What It Is | Action |
| 685 | OI 10.9M zone | Extended bull target |
| 680 | B1 / DADDY BULL (+42.6M) 🐂 | THE MAGNET — biggest positive exposure on the board |
| 679 | OI 8.5M zone | Bull cluster |
| 677 | B3 / BABY BULL (+12.7M) 🐂 | Bull support |
| 676 | OI 7.6M zone | High volume (130K+) |
| 675 | B2 / MAMA BULL (+18.2M) 🐂 | Major support |
| 674.98 | ☕ WE ARE HERE | — |
| 670 | OI 10.8M zone | First significant pullback level |
| 669 | OI 8M zone | Transition zone |
| 667.18 | 🟠 FLIP | Price ABOVE — bulls confirmed. Break below = lose confirmation |
| 656 | Put exposure (-1.1M) | Minor negative |
| 655 | S2 / MAMA BEAR (-0.6M) 🐻 | Tiny negative exposure |
| 654 | 💊 MAX PAIN | MM gravity — 21 pts below |
| 653 | S3 / BABY BEAR (-0.5M) 🧸 | Minimal |
| 650 | S1 / DADDY BEAR (-6.8M) 👹 | Biggest negative — but 25 pts below |
⚠️ LEVELS = YOUR EDGE
No levels = No trade.
These levels MUST be read with:
- ☕ Morning PRE-MARKET briefing
- 🧭 Structure (HH/HL or LH/LL)
- 📊 All 6 structure points
Levels alone don’t tell you to buy or sell. They tell you WHERE to watch.
☕ Also read the PRE-MARKET update in your VIP room.
⚖️ 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.
📋 To Be Fair to All:
- Do not post your trades publicly — only share with Gary or Q confidentially.
- The levels are key levels, but price can always change — no one controls the market. No crystal ball. No guarantees.
- We will post the tape after the fact — to avoid any misunderstanding during live calls.
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- We will not cherry pick. You will see the good, the bad, and the ugly.
- We’ll continue doing weekly calls to help you maintain clarity with structure.
🚨 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 | CHoCH, BOS, 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
🚨 THE 5-MINUTE RULE
WRONG: “Price hits 680, I wait 5 minutes, then I enter.”
RIGHT: “Price hits 680, 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-minute hold is CONFIRMATION, not a green light.
⚙️ Q ALGO™ TIMEFRAME PRESSURE
| Line | Value | Color | Meaning |
| MM Flip | 667.18 | 🟠 Orange | Above = Bulls. Below = Bears. |
| MM Ceiling | 680 | 🔴 Red | Break + hold above = See structure for LONG |
| MM Floor | 670 | 🟢 Green | Break + hold below = See structure for SHORT |
📍 TODAY: Price at 674.98 = 7.80 pts ABOVE Flip = BULLS CONFIRMED
🟢🟢🟢 MM EXPOSURE CHART IS ENTIRELY GREEN. 9.3:1 bulls. Price above Flip. Daddy Bull at 680 (+42.6M) is the magnet. Bears are 25 pts below with just -6.8M. This is full bull territory.
📊 YOUR LEVELS
SPY TradingView String (Copy & Paste):
677,675,680,674.98,654,667.18,653,655,650,680
SPX TradingView String (Copy & Paste):
6770,6750,6800,6749.8,6540,6671.8,6530,6550,6500,6800
Options Flow (Strike, Calls, Puts):
685, 31.1K, 0
680, 43.5K, 5.3K
679, 43.5K, 0
677, 51.1K, 17.9K
676, 130.3K, 0
675, 90.2K, 113.3K
670, 85.8K, 0
669, 26.5K, 0
655, 0, 16.8K
650, 0, 12.2K
🎯 THE THREE BEARS / THREE BULLS
THE THREE BULLS (LONG LEVELS):
| Bull | Strike | MM Exposure |
| B1 = DADDY | 680 | +42.6M 🐂 |
| B2 = MAMA | 675 | +18.2M 🐂 |
| B3 = BABY | 677 | +12.7M 🐂 |
THE THREE BEARS (SHORT LEVELS):
| Bear | Strike | MM Exposure |
| S1 = DADDY | 650 | -6.8M 👹 |
| S2 = MAMA | 655 | -0.6M 🐻 |
| S3 = BABY | 653 | -0.5M 🧸 |
🟢 BULLS DOMINATE. +73.5M bulls vs -7.9M bears. Ratio = 9.3:1 bulls.
☕ RANGE ZONE
| Zone | Why |
| 675 – 680 | Price is between Mama Bull (+18.2M) and Daddy Bull (+42.6M). Both are support/magnet. 680 is the big magnet pulling price up. Below 675 = pullback toward 670. Above 680 = acceleration toward 685. Price is ABOVE the Flip — MMs are hedging calls, pushing price higher. |
🔥 WEDNESDAY FACTOR
| Tuesday (Apr 8) | Wednesday (Apr 9) |
| 658.92 | 674.98 (+16.06 pts) |
| SHIFTING (5m + 15m) | ABOVE THE FLIP 🟢 |
| 4.5:1 bulls | 9.3:1 bulls |
| Daddy Bull 660 (+23.6M) | Daddy Bull 680 (+42.6M) |
| Flip 665.25 (6.33 pts below) | Flip 667.18 (7.80 pts ABOVE) |
16+ point rally in one session. Price blew through the Flip. Bulls doubled from 4.5:1 to 9.3:1. Daddy Bull moved from 660 to 680 — the magnets keep climbing. MM exposure chart is entirely green. The dynamic has flipped — MMs are now hedging calls, which pushes price HIGHER.
🎯 WE DON’T TRADE EMOTIONS — WE LOOK FOR CLUES
The Q ALGO™ Checklist:
| Step | What We Check |
| 1 | LEVELS (from newsletter) |
| 2 | 15-Min chart |
| 3 | 5-Min chart |
| 4 | 1-Min chart |
| 5 | BANDS |
| 6 | River |
| 7 | Volume Line (Fair Value) |
| 8 | Candle for Entry |
| 9 | Flip Line |
| 10 | Trend Context (Trend Engine) |
| 11 | Pivots |
| 12 | LQ Areas |
| 13 | Entry Candle |
| 14 | Flow |
| 15 | VSA + QVDD |
Not all checklist items need to align = build your edge based on your own edge.
⚖️ 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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— Q ☕