Market Update 7:30 PM ET — Bearish Breadth, 317 Bull Setups Active | September 25, 2026

Market Conditions at 7:30 PM ET

Market breadth is running at 22% bullish into the 7:30 PM ET hour, with 317 bull setups against 426 bear setups across 1,422 stocks. The average SCTR sits at a dismal 5.3, and SPY is pinned at an SCTR of 0 with zero bull count — a reading that confirms the index is trading below every meaningful trend threshold. This is a market where rallies are being sold, not bought. The handful of names flashing bull signals — BWET, ABTC, AMDG, AIRS, BDSX — are isolated momentum plays, not evidence of broad participation. Meanwhile, BYND, AMDD, and AIXI are stretched to the upside and vulnerable to mean reversion. With breadth this lopsided, the path of least resistance over the next 60 to 90 minutes is lower. Bear setups outnumber bull setups by a 1.34-to-1 margin, and an average SCTR of 5.3 means the vast majority of stocks are trading in the bottom decile of their relative strength range. Absent a sudden surge in bull setups above 500, any bounce should be treated as a fade opportunity. Watch for failed reclaims of intraday VWAP on SPY as the trigger for the next leg down. Scan the full bull and bear setup lists now to position ahead of the next move.