Market Update 5:21 PM ET — Bearish Breadth, 2164 Bull Setups Active | September 17, 2026
Bearish market breadth at 5:21 PM ET ET: 2164 bull setups, 3636 bear setups, avg SCTR 5.0. Live GEX levels, options flow, and T1 ignition signals.
Market Conditions at 5:21 PM ET
Market breadth closed the session at 21% bullish, with 2,164 bull setups against 3,636 bear setups across 10,219 stocks. The average SCTR sits at 5.0 — deeply oversold territory that reflects broad-based selling rather than isolated weakness. SPY tells the story cleanly: SCTR of 4, Confirmed Bear trend, and zero bull count. There is no leadership at the index level. The handful of names flashing bull signals — TCGL, IONZ, DAMD, RKLZ, GGLS — are countertrend outliers, not the start of a rotation. Meanwhile, STFS, DFSC, and AEHL rank as the most extended, which means the downside momentum has already stretched several names to extremes. Heading into the final stretch, breadth this lopsided rarely resolves higher without a catalyst. With 3,636 bear setups still in play and SPY carrying a Confirmed Bear trend with no bull count, the path of least resistance remains lower. Expect pressure to persist into the close, with bounces sold and extended names like STFS, DFSC, and AEHL vulnerable to further downside. A breadth reading this thin doesn't reverse in 60–90 minutes — it grinds. Watch for any late-day stabilization in the bull setup count as the only signal worth respecting. **Run the full breadth scan and track every setup in real time — start your free trial now.**
Market Breadth
Sector Heatmap
| Sector | SCTR | Bulls | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 8.4 | 6 | |
| Health Care | 7.6 | 8 | |
| Technology | 5.3 | 8 | |
| Communication Services | 3.8 | 4 | |
| Financials | 3.4 | 3 | |
| Consumer Staples | 3.2 | 4 | |
| Index_ETF | 3.0 | 0 | |
| Materials | 2.4 | 1 |
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| Symbol | SCTR | Entry | Target | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 $TCGL | 483 | $172.88 | $173.00 | Confirmed Bull |
| 🟢 $IONZ | 364 | $30.73 | $32.71 | Confirmed Bull |
| 🟢 $DAMD | 245 | $14.09 | $14.95 | Confirmed Bull |
| 🟢 $RKLZ | 171 | $20.33 | $21.64 | Confirmed Bull |
| 🟢 $GGLS | 161 | $58.70 | $59.78 | Fluid Bear |
| 🟢 $TZA | 142 | $44.63 | $45.76 | Confirmed Bull |
| 🟢 $RGTZ | 141 | $18.19 | $19.38 | Confirmed Bull |
| 🟢 $BWET | 137 | $178.83 | $191.33 | Neutral |
Bear Watch
| Symbol | SCTR | Entry | Target | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 $CTNT | -39 | $0.01 | $-0.14 | Confirmed Bear |
| 🔴 $CHSN | -38 | $-3.62 | $-19.96 | Confirmed Bear |
| 🔴 $HAO | -38 | $0.01 | $-0.11 | Confirmed Bear |
| 🔴 $EZGO | -37 | $-0.04 | $-0.28 | Confirmed Bear |
| 🔴 $GDC | -36 | $-0.05 | $-0.68 | Confirmed Bear |
Reversal Intelligence
🔄 Bull Reversal Setups — Bear Exhaustion
These stocks are reaching bear exhaustion counts (9+) and may be setting up for a bounce. Wait for candle confirmation before entry. View reversal scan →
🔄 Bear Reversal Setups — Bull Exhaustion
These stocks are reaching bull exhaustion counts (9+) and may be topping. Short candidates if candle confirmation triggers.
⚠️ Extended — Watch for Reversals
These stocks are historically overextended and may pull back: $STFS $DFSC $AEHL $UVIX $OSCG. Monitor for count resets before adding new longs.
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