ISM Services · NQ · 2016–2026 · 44 setups
ISM Services triggers 36 pts NQ release bars on average.
36 pts
That's the average 1-minute release candle range on ISM Services prints. Max 87 pts on the wild ones.
Release-bar range, year by year
Average 1-minute range, by year
4
8
26
19
23
35
38
48
50
80
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Steady climb, 2024-2025 the largest with 85-87 pts maxes.
Avg 1-min range
36 pts
max 87 pts
Wildest year
2025
50 pts avg · 87 max
Timing
10:00 ET
1m candle at print
How to use it
I check the 1m range on ISM Services before 10:00 NQ print. ~36 pts avg, 2025 hit 50 pts avg — size your trade for the services number release bar. Qualified only, use as volatility reference before the drop.
Not advice · AI-backtested on 10y NQ · check it yourself