Trump Tariffs, Market Panic - and the Trade of the Week

How Premium Traders Turned Volatility into Profit on 10/10/2025

The 10/10/2025 Trade: When the Market Moved Fast

Friday, October 10, 2025, will be remembered as one of the most explosive trading days of the week. On that day, the NASDAQ futures (NQ) delivered nearly $6,000 per contract in just a few minutes.
The move began around 10:55 AM ET and lasted barely five minutes—but those were extremely profitable minutes.

NASDAQ’s ST-1 indicator peaked at 117%.

And it wasn’t just the NASDAQ. The S&P 500, Dow, and Russell 2000 all surged in volatility during that same window.

What Caused the Move

Markets plunged around 10:57 AM ET after Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, reigniting trade-war fears.
Investors quickly rotated into “risk-off” mode, selling tech and semiconductor stocks and sparking a sharp futures reaction. The move reflected renewed concerns about supply chains and valuations.
Sources: Reuters, AP News

But as futures traders, we don’t need to know why—we just say thank you.

The Trade Study

Looking back at the Trade Study from 10:55 to 11:30 AM, it didn’t matter which symbol you traded—everything moved.

Such synchronized movement across all major indices is rare, and it created opportunity everywhere.

How to Catch Moves Like This

Success in moments like these starts with preparation.

1. Set your alerts. Make sure you’re notified when ST-1 approaches optimal levels. You don’t want every alert—just the ones that matter.

2. Use the GRID. Keep your usual symbols visible and the livestream running. If possible, leave it open on screen.

3. Be ready. When you hear “You have a signal,” check which symbol is moving. If several are triggering together, even better—momentum is broad.

4. Check ST-1 levels. Are they above 20% and climbing fast? Moves like 10/10/2025 can spike in seconds.

5. Enter with confidence. Once your order fills, minor pullbacks are normal. Strong trades tend to resume in your favor.

6. Protect profits. Always use stops and trail them upward as the move continues.

Final Thoughts

The 10/10/2025 session proved that when volatility hits, preparation matters most. Premium Traders who had their alerts tuned and GRID open didn’t just watch the move—they caught it. Moments like these remind us that opportunity doesn’t knock twice in the futures market.

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