Fed Day Performance Report: December 10 Delivered Clear Opportunities

December 10, 2025 didn’t just bring volatility — it brought clarity.
And StrongerTrades signals were ready for it.

While many traders spent the day guessing whether the market would break, bounce, or whip unpredictably, StrongerTrades members saw something different:

A session where structure formed, signals stayed disciplined, and multiple symbols delivered high-quality momentum moves — including some of the strongest after-hours trades we’ve seen on a Fed Day this year.

Fed Day is often one of the most emotional trading sessions of the quarter. But as always, StrongerTrades didn’t try to predict the announcement or trade the news.

The system simply waited for real direction.

And when direction came — it came with strength.

What Happened on December 10

Markets headed into the Fed’s December decision showing familiar pre-event behavior:

• Choppy price action

• Expanding spreads

• Low-conviction swings

Once the announcement passed and the market began to settle — particularly into the late afternoon and after-hours session — real momentum emerged.

Multiple futures symbols produced clean, structured moves that qualified for inclusion in the StrongerTrades Trade Study archive. These were not reactionary scalps or headline spikes. They were readable setups with follow-through, exactly the kind of trades we highlight for education and review.

Standout Trades From the Day

Several symbols delivered notable results throughout the session:

• RTY – $755
  One of the earliest clean opportunities of the afternoon. Controlled structure and decisive follow-through.

• MES – $115 and later $395
  Two separate qualifying setups. MES doesn’t always produce the largest numbers, but multiple studies in a single day often signal strong ES-framework alignment.

• US – $343.75
  A textbook treasury move. Bonds reacted smoothly once direction took over, offering valuable confirmation before equities extended.

• TY – $156.25
  A smaller result, but clean structure — particularly useful for traders watching yield-curve behavior during macro events.

After-Hours Strength: Where Momentum Took Hold

The strongest movement of December 10 developed after hours, once volatility remained elevated but structure finally stabilized.

Several trades stood out:

• MNQ – $409.50
  Smooth continuation with clean timing and no chaos — a solid example of trend sequencing.

• ES – $3,250
  One of the cleanest after-hours ES moves we’ve seen on a Fed Day this year.
  Signal → structure → direction → follow-through.

• RTY – $1,135
  A second qualifying RTY setup later in the session. When RTY appears twice in one day around a major event, it’s often a sign that small-cap momentum was well-defined.

• NQ – $6,175
  The largest trade of the day — and the clear standout.

Trade of the Week: A Closer Look at the NQ

The Trade of the Week goes to the NASDAQ (NQ) — not just because it produced the largest dollar result ($6,175 per contract), but because it delivered one of the cleanest, most technically consistent performances of the session.

This wasn’t a single breakout or a lucky extension. It was the quality and persistence of the signals that set this trade apart.

Trend Bars: Sustained Strength, Not Spikes

The trend bars showed a long, uninterrupted series of strong signals — roughly 20 consecutive bars that held structure exceptionally well.

Momentum built gradually rather than spiking randomly. Pullbacks stayed controlled. Peaks remained well-defined. On a Fed Day, that level of consistency strongly suggests real participation, not noise.

ST-1: Steady Expansion With Minimal Drawdown

The ST-1 readings were particularly impressive:

• Starting near 42%

• Climbing steadily to 146%

• With very little pullback along the way

Instead of resetting or stalling, ST-1 expanded smoothly from signal to signal — a hallmark of sustained momentum, not short-lived volatility.

ST-2: Persistent Acceleration

The ST-2 values reinforced the strength of the move:

• Beginning around -8

• Continuing consistently down to approximately -52

Rather than snapping back or flattening, ST-2 pressed forward throughout the sequence. That persistence is one of the clearest signs that the move was developing with structure and conviction.

Gap Metrics: Exceptional Quality

The gap numbers were another major reason this trade earned Trade of the Week.

• Gap readings peaked as high as 480%

• Occurring on roughly a 7 to 7¼-point move

Those are exceptionally strong gap conditions, especially when they appear alongside stable trend bars and expanding ST-1 and ST-2 readings. Together, they describe a move that was not only large, but technically healthy from start to finish.

Why This Matters

Fed Days aren’t about predicting announcements.
They’re about waiting for the reaction that becomes real direction.

December 10 proved that:

• You don’t need to guess

• You don’t need a special Fed strategy

• You don’t need to “prepare for volatility”

You need signals that stay disciplined until the market commits.

StrongerTrades didn’t change its behavior for Fed Day. There was no special mode, no added indicator, no macro toggle. The system simply did what it always does:

Show when the market is ready — no matter the conditions.

Final Thought

Fed Days may create chaos.
But discipline creates opportunity.

On December 10, 2025, opportunity was everywhere — and structure made it visible.