Today was a rough session for several stocks, but
$SMR (NuScale Power) stands out because I’ve charted and traded this company.
***Lengthy Post Warning***
The stock experienced a meaningful pullback that was large enough to test traders conviction.
To manage the volatility, I outlined a white box on the chart representing the trading range where I would plan my entry. More importantly, I wouldn’t enter at the very top of the box. Instead, I would try to make entry towards the lower side. This approach reduces the risk of taking maximum loss on any single swing while still participating in the setup (the box).
$SMR remains trading above both its 9-
day and 20 day moving averages. On the 2 hour chart, you can see the candle bodies consistently hovering near the 9 day MA, showing the stock is still finding some footing in that area.
The pullback itself wasn’t surprising. As price approached a clear supply wall (what we can also refer to as a near-term ceiling), resistance was expected. That level also coincided with the 9 week moving average, adding another layer of potential selling pressure. Tagging multiple resistance areas at once often leads to exactly this kind of reaction.
Meeting resistance is a normal part of trading. Especially in volatile names like
$SMR. What matters now is how price behaves within the white box. I’m watching to see if the lower boundary of the box holds as support. There’s no guarantee, of course, but that’s the level I’m using to test my conviction.
If the stock breaks and holds below that demand line, I would likely exit the position and look for a higher probability reentry later rather than holding through an invalid setup.
Of course risk management needs to be said here and stop losses should be placed where you see fit.