Why War Headlines Move Nasdaq, and How Pros Catch the Retrace

On June 13, 2025, reports of Israel striking Iran triggered an immediate 1.5 percent drop in Nasdaq futures. No technical indicator could have predicted that, but the liquidity blueprint was already set.

Geopolitical shocks aren’t new. Whether it’s Russia, oil disruptions, or conflict in the Middle East, smart money knows how the market reacts. The move is never random. It’s an algorithmic realignment, pulling price to pre programmed zones where imbalance gets cleared and new traps are set.

Retail gets shaken out. Pros get locked in before the wave hits. And more often than not, that violent retrace? It’s a setup. But only if you know how to read the narrative and the chart together.

If you’re still reacting to headlines instead of anticipating what price will do with them, you’re already behind.

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