QQQ Approaching Key Levels + Inside A $500K Client Breakthrough

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Hey Options Trader,

We’re starting to see some very interesting shifts in the market right now. While short-term pressure is still present, conditions are rapidly approaching levels where opportunity begins to outweigh risk. Volatility is elevated, sentiment is stretched, and positioning is starting to shift in a meaningful way. This is typically where disciplined investors begin preparing, not panicking.

Here’s what we are covering:

1. My market outlook and key levels I’m watching

2. Client Spotlight featuring a $500K+ year

3. Free Trade of the Week

4. A key video on spotting market bottoms

Market Snapshot

Right now, I’m short-term bearish but getting very close to flipping extremely bullish depending on how price action develops. $QQQ ( ▼ 0.76% ) is approaching my key 540 to 550 range where I plan to begin scaling into LEAPS positions. The $VIX ( ▼ 1.42% ) is currently above 30, and if we see a spike toward 35 or higher, that would likely trigger a strong bullish shift in my positioning. Historically, that level of fear creates some of the best opportunities.

Long-term, I remain very bullish. I have strong optimism that the Iran situation will eventually resolve, and markets tend to recover quickly once uncertainty fades. We also saw a notable shift in the CME FedWatch tool. Just last week, rate hikes were being priced in, and now those odds have disappeared, with expectations shifting toward potential rate cuts by mid-2027. That’s a meaningful signal that markets are beginning to price in future recovery.

I’m currently holding about 10% cash, keeping dry powder ready to deploy into LEAPS if we get that final flush lower.

Client Spotlight

Jason joined during the tariffs crash and stayed consistent through volatility. In 2025 alone, he generated over $500,000 in profits and continues to stack consistent five-figure months by following the OTU system with discipline.

Even in this current market, we’re seeing strong execution across the community with Sridhar locking in $12,000, Richard bringing in $19,000 from covered calls, and Bill closing out $2,000 in profits.

Free Trade of the Week

Ticker: $CLS ( ▼ 8.19% )  
Strategy: Sell the May 1st $200 put
Premium Collected: $730
Duration: 32 days
ROI: 3.79%
Annualized Return (compounded monthly): 56%
Risk: Assignment risk at the $200 level, which is currently being defended near the 200-day moving average

Celestica is holding strong at a key technical level around its 200-day moving average and has shown relative strength throughout this recent pullback. It’s positioned well within the AI space and continues to outperform in a weak market environment. Selling puts at this level places your strike well below the lower Bollinger Band, giving this setup a high probability profile.

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Bonus Video

I just released a new video breaking down the key indicators that suggest we are nearing a bottom in the market. If you want to better understand how I’m identifying these opportunities in real time, this is an important one to watch.

Stay focused, stay tactical, and use this week’s volatility to your advantage.

Talk soon,

Ryan

Disclaimer: This newsletter is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instruments. Trading involves risk, and you are responsible for your own investment decisions.