Selling Live Cattle - Asymmetric R/RI have no idea what the weekly or daily chart is doing, the plan here is for there to be a pullback toward the upper parallel to sell the 5m chart, the interval in which the signal was generated:
The stop will be according to the volatility of the moment, ideally within the permitted parameters (
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LE Short — Live cattle's bounce is just bait for the next leg doLive cattle futures are facing an aggressive selloff, with fundamental reports highlighting multi-month lows and heavy weekly losses. This fundamentally bearish backdrop perfectly complements the hourly failed breakout. Offering a compelling 3.23R to the downside without being extended, this is a hi
LE Short — Fading the bounce on this trainwreck as fresh multi-mThe fundamental 'trainwreck' narrative and recent four-month lows heavily support playing the downside. The 1h failed breakout provides an excellent technical trigger to fade any lingering post-COF bounce, yielding a clean 1.93R path back to structural support.
📍 Entry: 228.100
🛑 Stop: 230.875
🎯 Ta
LE Long — $LE pulling back to reclaimed support at 246.85 after On the 4-hour chart, Live Cattle has established a clear higher-high/higher-low structure off the late-May/early-June lows near 235, with price reclaiming the 246–248 congestion band that acted as resistance through much of April and May. The most recent 4h swing high sits near 250, and the current
Screwworm or Supply Cycle: What's Driving Cattle?The cattle market sits at record highs because of a historic supply squeeze, and the screwworm is amplifying that story rather than creating it. US herd inventory has fallen to a 75-year low, beef cow numbers are down about 285,000 head, feedlot placements dropped roughly 9.7% in May, and weekly sla
LE Long — $LE pulling back into the 246-247 shelf after recoveriOn the 4-hour chart, live cattle futures are in a recovery uptrend off the early-June low near 235, establishing a series of higher lows that now puts price back above the 246–247 zone — a level that was support in late April and early May before the mid-May breakdown. The current pullback from the
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LE - Live Cattle (4hr chart)I'm learning that few people turn their phone to landscape mode to see the chart replay. Use Desktop mode or an actual desktop computer.
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Live Cattle are wandering down to the yearly level for cheaper pastures.
BS/FS levels are support unless solid lines
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Cattle Prices Soar Amid Record-low Herd Size and Holiday DemandCME: Live Cattle Futures ( CME:LE1! )
CME live cattle futures market rallied last week. February 2026 contract rose $3.15 to settle at $227.15 (per 100 pounds) on Friday, gaining $9.30 or 4.63% on the week.
In the spot market, the National Daily Cattle & Beef Summary shows that the Weekly Average
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Frequently asked questions
One way to gain exposure to LEQ2022 is through a broker that offers futures. Before trading, make sure you understand how the product works and the risks involved.
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Tip: If you're new to trading, try paper trading first — it lets you practice strategies in real market conditions without risking funds.
You can trade LEQ2022 directly from TradingView:
– Choose a broker: Explore our supported trading partners and pick one that fits your needs
– Compare options: View available brokers side by side to evaluate fees and features
– Connect your account: Open Supercharts, click "Trade", select your broker, and log in
– Start trading: Place orders directly from the chart
Tip: If you're new to trading, try paper trading first — it lets you practice strategies in real market conditions without risking funds.
The nearest expiration date for LEQ2022 is Aug 31, 2022.
Futures contracts expire on predetermined dates. As expiration approaches, many traders roll positions into the next contract to maintain exposure to the market.
Key metrics to watch near expiration:
• Volume and liquidity: Trading activity often shifts to the next contract month
• Open interest: Falling open interest may signal positions being closed or rolled forward
• Forward curve: Differences between contract prices can help identify market structure, including contango and backwardation
Explore the LEQ2022 chart to monitor active contracts and contract-month activity.
Futures contracts expire on predetermined dates. As expiration approaches, many traders roll positions into the next contract to maintain exposure to the market.
Key metrics to watch near expiration:
• Volume and liquidity: Trading activity often shifts to the next contract month
• Open interest: Falling open interest may signal positions being closed or rolled forward
• Forward curve: Differences between contract prices can help identify market structure, including contango and backwardation
Explore the LEQ2022 chart to monitor active contracts and contract-month activity.









