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☕ SPY ZERO DTE April 10, 2026 EDGE News – VIP LEVELS
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🌙 GOOD NIGHT, PILOTS
See you for Sortie at 9:10 AM tomorrow.
1st Prayer and Disclaimer by Captain: @Kami Yamaguchi
✈️ 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.
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 (+103.7M) break — MASSIVE magnet | Acceleration toward 683 — bulls in full control |
| 677 to 680 | Between Baby Bull and Daddy Bull — bull zone | Price is HERE. Coiled between #1 and #2 OI strikes |
| Break below 677 | Baby Bull (+52M) breaks | Test 675, then 670 |
| Break below 670.12 | Back below Flip | Bulls lose confirmation — bears try to reclaim |
📌 Friends, Traders, and Newbies…
Lend me your eyes! SPY is STILL ABOVE THE FLIP for the second straight session. Price at 678.98 — that’s 8.86 pts above the Flip at 670.12. The MM Exposure chart is almost entirely green again. 8:1 bulls over bears. Daddy Bull at 680 with +103.7M — that’s MORE THAN DOUBLE yesterday’s +42.6M at the same strike. Price is sitting between the #1 OI strike (675 at 118.3M) and #2 OI strike (680 at 117.2M) — the quant says when price is between #1 and #2, a strong trend is harder to form. It’s a “prove it first” setup. Break 680 and it runs. Stall here and it chops.
SPY: 678.98 Closed | Max Pain: 664 | Flip: 670.12
👆 Above 680 (Daddy Bull +103.7M) → Bulls accelerate, target 683
👇 Below 677 (Baby Bull +52M) → Pullback toward 675, then 670 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 = 664 — that’s 14.98 pts BELOW current price
Translation: Max Pain is far below again. But the bull exposure is even bigger than yesterday — Daddy Bull at 680 went from +42.6M to +103.7M. The positive magnets at 677/679/680 are overpowering Max Pain gravity. Price is above the Flip — MMs are hedging CALLS, which pushes price HIGHER. BUT — price is between the #1 and #2 absolute OI strikes (675 and 680), which means a strong trend is harder to form until one side breaks.
🧭 STRUCTURE CHECK — Thursday Close
5 Min Structure:
- HH: 681.16 (Liquidity — No Structure)
- LL: 678.44 (Liquidity — No Structure)
- Status: ⚠️ STRUCTURE SHIFTING
Price made a Higher High at 681.16 but is now pulling back toward 678.44. The algo labels both levels as “Liquidity — No Structure” meaning these are liquidity grabs, not confirmed structure points. Structure is shifting — no clean trend yet. This matches the “prove it first” read.
Q ALGO™ Status:
- Price is ABOVE THE FLIP at 670.12 = BULLS CONFIRMED 🐂🐂🐂
- But structure is SHIFTING on 5 min = wait for confirmation
📊 DECISION TABLE
| Level | What It Is | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 683 | OI 39.2M zone | First target above 680 |
| 681.16 | 5m HH (Liquidity) | Structure high — watch for break or rejection |
| 680 | B1 / DADDY BULL (+103.7M) 🐂 | THE MAGNET — biggest positive exposure on the board |
| 679 | B2 / MAMA BULL (+66.2M) 🐂 | Major bull support |
| 678.98 | ☕ WE ARE HERE | — |
| 678.44 | 5m LL (Liquidity) | Structure low — break below = flush |
| 677 | B3 / BABY BULL (+52M) 🐂 | Bull support |
| 676 | OI 46.5M zone | High volume cluster |
| 675 | OI 118.3M — #1 ABSOLUTE STRIKE | Massive OI — biggest absolute exposure on the board |
| 670.12 | 🟠 FLIP | Price ABOVE — bulls confirmed. Break below = lose confirmation |
| 670 | S1 / DADDY BEAR (-19.3M) 👹 | Biggest negative — right at the Flip |
| 665 | S3 / BABY BEAR (-3.9M) 🧸 | Minor negative |
| 664 | 💊 MAX PAIN | MM gravity — 15 pts below |
| 660 | S2 / MAMA BEAR (-4.6M) 🐻 | Negative exposure — 19 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 | 670.12 | 🟠 Orange | Above = Bulls. Below = Bears. |
| MM Ceiling | 680 | 🔴 Red | Break + hold above = See structure for LONG |
| MM Floor | 675 | 🟢 Green | Break + hold below = See structure for SHORT |
📍 TODAY: Price at 678.98 = 8.86 pts ABOVE Flip = BULLS CONFIRMED
🟢🟢🟢 MM EXPOSURE CHART IS ALMOST ENTIRELY GREEN. 8:1 bulls. Price above Flip. Daddy Bull at 680 (+103.7M) is THE magnet — more than DOUBLED from yesterday. But price is between the #1 and #2 absolute OI strikes (675 and 680). Strong trend harder to form until one side breaks. Prove it first.
📊 YOUR LEVELS
SPY TradingView String (Copy & Paste):
677,679,680,678.98,664,670.12,665,660,670,675
SPX TradingView String (Copy & Paste):
6770,6790,6800,6789.8,6640,6701.2,6650,6600,6700,6750
Options Flow (Strike, Calls, Puts):
683, 7.8K, 0
680, 21.5K, 1.3K
679, 14.5K, 0.5K
678, 7.8K, 0.5K
677, 15K, 2.5K
676, 12K, 2.4K
675, 28.8K, 13.2K
670, 7.6K, 21.7K
665, 0, 15.2K
660, 0, 55.3K
🎯 THE THREE BEARS / THREE BULLS
THE THREE BULLS (LONG LEVELS):
| Bull | Strike | MM Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| B1 = DADDY | 680 | +103.7M 🐂 |
| B2 = MAMA | 679 | +66.2M 🐂 |
| B3 = BABY | 677 | +52M 🐂 |
THE THREE BEARS (SHORT LEVELS):
| Bear | Strike | MM Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| S1 = DADDY | 670 | -19.3M 👹 |
| S2 = MAMA | 660 | -4.6M 🐻 |
| S3 = BABY | 665 | -3.9M 🧸 |
🟢 BULLS DOMINATE. +221.9M bulls vs -27.8M bears. Ratio = 8:1 bulls.
☕ RANGE ZONE
| Zone | Why |
|---|---|
| 675 – 680 | Price is between the #1 absolute OI strike (675 at 118.3M) and Daddy Bull (680 at +103.7M). The quant says when price is between #1 and #2, a strong trend is harder to form. This is the “prove it first” zone. Above 680 = acceleration. Below 675 = pullback toward 670/Flip. Price is ABOVE the Flip — MMs are hedging calls, pushing price higher. |
🔥 FRIDAY FACTOR
| Thursday (Apr 9) | Friday (Apr 10) |
|---|---|
| 674.98 | 678.98 (+4 pts) |
| ABOVE FLIP ✅ | ABOVE FLIP ✅ (2nd straight session) |
| 9.3:1 bulls | 8:1 bulls |
| Daddy Bull 680 (+42.6M) | Daddy Bull 680 (+103.7M) — MORE THAN DOUBLED |
| Flip 667.18 | Flip 670.12 (moved UP 2.94 pts) |
| Max Pain 654 | Max Pain 664 (moved UP 10 pts) |
Bulls still in control for Day 2. Daddy Bull at 680 went from +42.6M to +103.7M — MMs are loading massive call exposure at this strike. Flip moved up from 667.18 to 670.12. Max Pain climbed 10 pts from 654 to 664. The whole board is shifting higher. But structure is shifting on 5 min — price needs to prove it can break and hold above 680 to unlock the next leg.
🎯 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 – RED With White Bandages |
| 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.
— Q Levels Trading | Coffee With Q ☕🐂