Most traders think the market winds down as it nears the close. Less volume, fewer opportunities, not worth the effort — right? Wrong.
In our latest Trade of the Day video, we’re flipping that idea on its head and showing you why the final 10–30 minutes before the close could be a goldmine for intraday traders.
What’s Really Happening as the Market Closes?
Institutional players — think pension funds, hedge funds, and even savvy retail traders — often make big moves right before the bell. Why? Two major reasons:
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Liquidity dries up after the market closes. Want to offload a large position? You need counterparties ready to take the trade — and that gets trickier once the day ends.
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Margin rates jump for overnight positions. Brokers tighten requirements after hours, which often forces traders to close out positions.
These dynamics create a window of fast, meaningful price movement — and that’s exactly where opportunity lives.
Real Trades. Real Results.
In this video, we break down a live example from April 14th, 2025 — just minutes before the close:
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A wick trend short on both the NASDAQ and Dow Jones
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Quick entries with rapid follow-through
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90+ points on the NASDAQ, 140+ points on the Dow — in just 6 minutes
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Clean 2:1 risk-reward setups, all before the bell rang
It’s the kind of trade that shows why experience + timing = edge.
Why You Should Watch
If you’re serious about improving your trading, this short video delivers a ton of insight:
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Understand key end-of-day market mechanics
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Learn how to spot and time high-probability setups
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See the trades in action with simple, clear explanations
And if you're hungry to take it further, we’ll show you how to get involved in our free live trading webinars, where we walk through setups like this in real time.
