Nq futures risk-on environment supports NQ futures

Risk-on environment supports NQ futures at 18,275 with breadth improving in Nasdaq components. Forecast scenarios suggest holding long positions if the RSI remains above 60 on the 4-hour chart. The Nasdaq 100 ( NQ=F ) hit a new all-time close, driven by strength in megacap tech like Nvidia ( NVDA ), Microsoft ( MSFT ), and Apple ( AAPL ). In nearly every trading scenario, NQ futures offer a more cost-efficient way to manage Nasdaq-100 exposure compared to ETFs. The short-term NQ futures trend remains intact above the pivot point at 18,