NASDAQ Technical Analysis and Price Forecast with tradeCompass (August 28, 2025)Summary for NASDAQ Traders TodayBearish below: 23,650Bullish above: 23,711Current Price: 23,652Partial Profit Targets for NASDAQ Bears (Once Price Crosses Down 23,650):23,632 – just above yesterday’s Value Area High23,615 – aligns with August 25–26 Value Area Highs, move stop to entry here23,589 – just below yesterday’s Point of Control, above VWAP liquidity pocket23,562 – near today’s VWAP23,520 – just above today’s POC and Aug 26 VWAPSwing targets: 23,471 and 23,307Partial Profit Targets for NASDAQ Bulls (Once Price Crosses Up 23,711):23,755 – initial intraday magnet23,775 – liquidity zone above23,811 – August 19 Value Area HighSwing target: 23,900Analysis of NASDAQ Futures Today: Market Context & Directional BiasAt the time of this analysis, NASDAQ futures trade near 23,652, virtually sitting at the tradeCompass bearish threshold of 23,650.A sustainable break below 23,650 opens the door for a bearish session with a path toward the partial-profit ladder outlined above.If instead price fails to hold below 23,650 and later drops under 23,694 (Aug 19 Value Area Low), the bearish case strengthens further.On the other side, the bullish case only activates above 23,711, which would suggest buyers are regaining momentum after NVIDIA’s earnings shakeout.The background today is dominated by NVIDIA’s earnings reaction: shares dropped about 5.5% after-hours at their low, representing roughly 85% of the 6.4% expected move priced into options. While futures have since recovered part of that move, the open of the US session will be decisive—big institutional holders may decide whether to press further selling or stabilize sentiment. Despite that, tradeCompass analysis remains independent of headlines: our thresholds dictate the bias, not the news.Key Levels & Partial-Profit Strategy23,632 – A logical first profit point, marking yesterday’s Value Area High.23,615 – Double confirmation with two historical Value Area Highs; move stop-loss to entry here to protect gains.23,589 – Yesterday’s Point of Control; a natural liquidity pool and price magnet.23,562 – Just above today’s VWAP, a key intraday reference.23,520 – Aligned with today’s POC and Aug 26 VWAP, offering a high-probability reaction zone.Swing extensions: 23,471 and 23,307 for bearish continuation.For bulls: key targets sit at 23,755, 23,775, 23,811, with a swing extension to 23,900.Educational Insight: tradeCompass, Value Areas, and VWAPtradeCompass PrinciplestradeCompass is built around clear thresholds that define bullish or bearish bias. Once a level is sustainably crossed, it signals a valid direction. Traders avoid overtrading by respecting the rule: one trade per direction per day.Value Area (VAH, VAL, POC)The Value Area High (VAH) and Low (VAL) mark where about 70% of trading volume occurred during a session. The Point of Control (POC) is the single price with the most traded volume. These levels act as magnets and decision points—often where price stalls or reverses.VWAPThe Volume-Weighted Average Price represents the “fair value” of a session. Price action around VWAP often reflects the ongoing tug-of-war between buyers and sellers. Deviations above/below VWAP frequently highlight imbalance zones or liquidity pockets, making them prime areas for partial profit-taking or stops.Nasdaq Trade Management Using the tradeCompass ApproachOnly one trade per direction per day according to tradeCompass.Always move stops to entry after securing partial profits (typically after the second target).Use micros instead of e-minis (or CFDs with enough size) to enable scaling out into multiple profit targets.Stop-losses should always be placed logically beyond the opposite threshold—never further.Final Note & Disclaimer for Today's Nasdaq TradersWhile today’s market may appear influenced by NVIDIA’s earnings volatility, tradeCompass levels provide a structured map for NASDAQ traders. Whether bearish below 23,650 or bullish above 23,711, the compass helps you navigate without bias.This article is decision support only, not financial advice. Trading futures and CFDs involves significant risk, including the potential loss of capital. Always manage risk according to your personal tolerance and trading plan. Visit investingLive.com for additional views. This article was written by Itai Levitan at investinglive.com.