🎭 THE OPENING ACT
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“To Trade or Not to Trade… in the LQ Zone” A Tragedy in One Act by William Shakes-LQ
[Enter A NOBLE G, stage left, holding a phone with a red P&L]
A NOBLE G: “To trade, or not to trade—that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous LQ sweeps, Or to take arms against a sea of stop hunts, And by opposing… get cooked. 🍳”
[Enter Q, shaking head]
Q: “Alas, poor Noble G! I knew him, students— A fellow of infinite FOMO, of most excellent bad entries. He hath read the newsletter a thousand times, Yet still he entered… IN THE LIQUIDITY ZONE!”
[Thunder. Lightning. Red candles rain from the sky.]
A NOBLE G: “But Q! The chart looked good! The vibes were immaculate!”
Q: “Vibes? VIBES?! Good sir, we trade with STRUCTURE, not vibes! LQ Green and LQ Red—WHERE STOPS ARE SITTING! Doth thou enter a lion’s den and say ‘the vibes are chill’? Nay! The Market Maker hath made thee his breakfast!”
[Enter TRADER X, hiding face in shame]
TRADER X: “But 696 was broken! Surely to the moon we go!”
Q: “Ah, sweet summer child… Thou thinkest the market moveth in straight lines? Hath thou not seen the ways of the algo? UP, then DOWN, then sideways, then STOP HUNT, Then up again just to mock thine exit! The market is not a ladder, dear Trader X— ‘Tis a ROLLERCOASTER operated by a DRUNK CLOWN.”
TRADER X: “So… I should have waited for structure?”
Q: “NOW HE SPEAKS! Write it down: Break + Retest + 5-minute hold + Structure confirms. Not ‘it broke so I ape.’ That is not trading. That is DONATING.”
[Q turns to audience]
Q: “Let this be a lesson, dear students: The newsletter is not decoration for thy inbox. READ IT. LEARN IT. LIVE IT. Or the Market Maker shall feast upon thy account Like a hungry wolf upon a lost lamb Who wandered into the LQ zone Thinking the vibes were… immaculate.”
[Curtain falls. Sound of margin calls in the distance.]
🎭 END OF ACT 🎭
“All the market’s a stage, and all the traders merely players. Some exit with profits, others with blown accounts and a lesson they should have learned from the newsletter.” — William Shakes-GEX
There you go Q! “A Noble G” keeps it classy and anonymous while still delivering the lesson. 🎭☕
☕ SPY ZERO DTE February 11, 2026 EDGE News – VIP LEVELS ⚡KEY DECISION ⚡
⚖️ 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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- 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.
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- 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 | 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 | 693 | 🟠 Orange | Above = Bulls in control. Below = Bears in control. |
| MM Ceiling | 700 | 🔴 Red | Break + hold above = See structure for LONG |
| MM Floor | 685 | 🟢 Green | Break + hold below = See structure for SHORT |
📍 TODAY: Price at 693.40 = 0.25 pts ABOVE Flip = ⚡ DECISION POINT!
We’re RIGHT AT THE LINE. This is not Bull County or Bear County — this is DECISION ZONE.
📊 YOUR LEVELS
TradingView String (Copy & Paste):
697,699,700,693.40,690,693.15,680,684,685,695
How to use: Paste into IKIGAI Master QZ Structure indicator.
Options Flow (Strike, Calls, Puts):
700, 14.3K, 0.2K
699, 7.9K, 0
697, 5.5K, 0
696, 7.5K, 0
695, 5K, 4.1K
694, 4.2K, 2.7K
693, 3.2K, 2.4K
692, 4.9K, 2.6K
691, 4.7K, 4.1K
690, 4.1K, 4.6K
685, 1.7K, 8.4K
684, 1.5K, 4.4K
680, 0.7K, 6.8K
Look at the flow 👆 — Calls dominate above 693. Puts dominate below 690. We’re sitting RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE at the Flip. Battleground.
🎯 WHAT THIS MEANS
RIGHT AT THE FLIP = DECISION DAY
- #1 Strike: 695 (43.4M) – Above us, pulling UP
- #2 Strike: 691 (40.8M) – Below us, pulling DOWN
- Price BETWEEN #1 and #2 = Trend harder to form
This is a CHOP WARNING. When price sits between the two biggest magnets, expect indecision. Wait for a break of 695 OR 691 to see direction.
Max Pain at 690 = 3.4 pts below. Could pull the price down mid-week.
🐂 LONG LEVELS (See Structure for Long)
| Level | Name | Magnets | What Must Happen |
| 695 | #1 Monster | 43.4M | Break above + hold 5 min + structure confirms |
| 697 | P3 | 16.8M | After 695 holds, next target |
| 700 | P1 / Ceiling | 21.6M | After 697 holds, next target |
⚠️ DO NOT buy just because we’re above Flip by 0.25 pts. ✅ DO wait for break + hold + structure (all 6 points).
🐻 SHORT LEVELS (See Structure for Short)
| Level | Name | Magnets | What Must Happen |
| 691 | #2 Giant | 40.8M | Break below + hold 5 min + structure confirms |
| 685 | N1 / Floor | -15.1M | After 691 breaks, next target |
| 680 | N3 | -6.6M | After 685 breaks, next target |
⚠️ DO NOT short just because Max Pain is below. ✅ DO wait for break + hold + structure (all 6 points).
☕ NO TRADE ZONE
| Zone | Why No Trade |
| 692-694 | Between #1 and #2. Between magnets. CHOP ZONE. This is where the enemy cooks you 🍳 |
What to do: Wait for the price to break 695 (bullish) or break 691 (bearish), then check ALL 6 structure points.
📊 SIMPLE DECISION TABLE
| Price Location | What To Do |
| Above 695 (break + holding) | See structure for LONG |
| At 695 | Decision point – does it break or reject? |
| Between 692-694 | ☕ WE ARE HERE – CHOP ZONE – wait for edges |
| At 691 | Decision point – does it hold or break? |
| Below 685 (and holding) | See structure for SHORT |
🔥 WEDNESDAY FACTOR
| Tuesday | Wednesday |
| Bulls held control | Testing the Flip |
| Above 694 | Now at 693.40 |
| Momentum up | Momentum stalling? |
Key question: Are we pulling back to test Flip before continuation? Or are bears taking over?
Between #1 (695) and #2 (691) = No clear trend. Wait for the break.
⚖️ 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.
— Q Levels Trading | Coffee With Q ☕⚡