Nov 20,2025 Futures Trading Insights: Reddit Discussions & Market Drop Analysis

On Nov20,2025, the S&P500 index (^GSPC) dropped ~236 points (2.96%) and Nasdaq100 index (^NDX) ~1100 points (4.29%) [0]. Reddit discussions highlight two key trades: one user sold ES at ~6775 (double top, aligning with ^GSPC’s high of ~6770) with a 1:1 risk-reward ratio but missed the larger drop [0], while another user made $6300 on NQ and $4800 on ES in a challenge account—translating to ~315 NQ points ($20/point) and ~96 ES points ($50/point) [0]. These figures are consistent with the index moves observed.

The event underscores the tension between risk management (locking in 1:1 RR) and capturing large market trends. For context, a trader capturing the full ES drop could have earned ~$11.8k per contract ($50 ×236 points), and ~$22k per NQ contract ($20 ×1100 points) [0]. Additionally, the mention of a challenge account points to the prevalence of prop firm evaluation programs in this trading community [1].

Risks include leaving significant profits on the table by exiting trades early (as seen in the 1:1 RR example). Opportunities exist for trend-following traders who can capture large market moves. A notable data gap is the lack of direct futures data (NQ=F, ES=F), requiring reliance on underlying indices [0].

Nov20,2025 saw significant drops in major US indices, creating large trading opportunities. Reddit users reported mixed outcomes: some captured partial profits, others missed larger moves. The event highlights the importance of balancing risk management with trend capture, and the scale of potential profits in futures trading.