The markets gapped up and tried to push a little higher, then rolled after about 30, filled the gap, and sat there over lunch. We then sold off in the afternoon on 2.3 billion NASDAQ shares. Note that volume was light early and picked up on the roll.

Net ticks: +10 ticks.

As usual, let’s start by taking a look at the ES and NQ with our market directional lines, VWAP, and Comber on the 5-minute chart from today’s session:

ES and NQ Opening and Institutional Range Plays:

ES Opening Range Play:

NQ Opening Range Play:

ES Tradesight Institutional Range Play:

NQ Tradesight Institutional Range Play:

ES: