QQQ Holds Near $713 as Traders Eye Nvidia Earnings

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QQQ was trading at $713.96, with momentum described as "dead flat," as investors hold their breath for Nvidia's earnings on August 26. The exchange-traded fund hasn't moved much, and the coming report could shift the entire Nasdaq-100.

Why momentum looks dead flat

The term "dead flat" suggests that QQQ is essentially going sideways. There's no clear push up or down, leaving traders without a strong signal. This kind of quiet price action often comes before a decisive move, especially when a major catalyst is on the calendar.

Nvidia's earnings on August 26

Nvidia is set to report earnings on August 26. The Nasdaq-100 is heavily influenced by that report, and QQQ, which is a big part of that index, is expected to follow. A strong earnings beat could lift the index, while a disappointment could drag it down.

Bulls hold the edge on Binance Futures

On Binance Futures, bull positions are ahead of bear positions by 66% to 68%. That positioning edge suggests that traders are leaning bullish going into the earnings event, but it's not a guarantee of direction.

Resistance at $721.93

QQQ faces resistance at $721.93. That level is the next key test for the fund. If the earnings report provides a catalyst, QQQ could attempt to break through. If it stalls, the flat momentum may continue.

The focus now is on August 26, when Nvidia's numbers will arrive. Until then, QQQ seems stuck in a tight range.