$INTCB #INTC For now, put the intraday conclusion first: hold 103.945 first, and only then is there a condition to continue testing 107.62. Current price: 105.27, +0.08% in 1 hour, +4.32% in 24 hours.

With the 1-hour +0.08% and 24-hour +4.32%, both cycles have not formed a sufficiently clear alignment in the same direction. In a range market, the tolerance for chasing and killing is lower; it’s more suitable to use the upper boundary for direction confirmation, and the lower boundary for pullback/support confirmation. The midline is only used as the line between strength and weakness.

On key levels: 103.945 is the current structure’s midline and the first standard for judging whether a pullback is healthy. As long as price can stabilize above it, bulls still have the initiative. First look above at 107.62. If price falls back below the midline, then focus shifts to the second support at 100.27.

My scenario analysis isn’t a single-direction bet. A breakout above 107.62 and the ability to hold it means upside room has been reopened; a breakdown below 100.27 with no successful retest means the structure is weakening further; if price moves within the range between them, keep observing the closing behavior on both sides of 103.945.

Existing positions can be handled in segments based on the key levels, avoiding making all decisions at once. Those with no position should wait for breakout confirmation or for the pullback to stabilize. For U.S. stock-related instruments, also pay attention to volatility caused by trading session transitions; your plan should be based on price conditions—don’t let emotion replace execution.

A simplified conclusion doesn’t mean simplified risk control. In real execution, you still need to wait for price confirmation and leave room for exiting in case your judgment proves invalid. The real divergence in this market is whether it continues or reverts to the range. Will you wait for breakout confirmation, or wait for a support pullback? Tell me the price level you’re most focused on.

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