Why the Opening Range Can Be Misleading

The first few minutes of the NQ session can produce strong moves in both directions.

An opening-range breakout may continue, but it can also fail when early traders rush into the move.

I watch whether price holds outside the opening range, whether participation supports the move, and how price behaves on a retest.

The opening range gives me structure, not a guaranteed direction.

My job is to react to what develops rather than decide in advance that the first breakout must succeed.