Post-Holiday Hangover: Semis Defend the VWAP as Liquidity Returns
Traders navigated a choppy post-July 4th session characterized by mean reversion and a late-day squeeze in large-cap tech.
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The first full session back from the holiday break saw a classic 'gap and trap' open. Early strength in the semiconductor space met heavy resistance at the R2 pivot, forcing a midday flush that tested the resolve of dip-buyers at the 20-day exponential moving average. The tape remained heavy through the European close, but a significant bid emerged in the final ninety minutes, suggesting institutional re-accumulation after the long weekend volatility.
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