How to Set Up (3 Steps)
- •Step 1: Search for any stock on StockAlert.pro (e.g., NVDA, TSLA, AAPL)
- •Step 2: Select "Price rises above" and enter your target price (resistance level, round number, or prior high)
- •Step 3: Choose notification method (email or SMS) and save
Done! You'll receive automatic alerts the moment the stock trades above your level.
Example: NVIDIA $500 Breakout - January 2024
- •Setup: NVDA consolidated between $460-$490 for three weeks, forming clear resistance at $495
- •Signal: Price approached resistance with volume building, RSI neutral at 55
- •Alert Trigger: Price broke $495 on 2x average volume during first 90 minutes
- •Result: Stock ran to $545 (+10%) in two weeks as momentum accelerated
- •Key Insight: Alert holders entered at breakout, avoiding the chase at higher prices that late buyers faced
Scenario Guide
| Scenario | Volume | Time of Day | Example | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Breakout | >1.5x average | First 90 min | NVDA $495 break on 2x volume | Buy with 5-7% stop |
| Late-Day Break | 1.2x average | After 3:30pm | Stock breaks resistance near close | Wait for next-day follow-through |
| Low Volume Break | <1x average | Any time | Price clears level on weak buying | Skip - high failure rate |
| Gap Breakout | >2x average | At open | Stock gaps 3% above resistance | Buy if gap <5%, skip if >5% |
| Failed Retest | Declining | Any time | Price breaks, pulls back to level | Buy retest if holds as support |
When to Use
- •Stock is consolidating near resistance and you want to catch the breakout
- •You identified a key price level (round number, prior high, trendline) worth monitoring
- •You want to avoid watching charts all day while staying alert to momentum
When Not to Use
- •Stock has already run up 50%+ in recent weeks (breakouts often fail after extended moves)
- •You plan to buy immediately without checking volume or market conditions
- •The overall market is in a strong downtrend (breakout success rate drops significantly)
Conclusion
Price above alerts let you catch breakouts without constant chart watching. Set your level slightly above resistance, and confirm with volume (1.5x+ average) before acting. Combined with a 5-7% stop-loss, this provides a disciplined approach to momentum trading.