While retail traders panic about every price dip, smart money has been quietly doing something very interesting with NVIDIA stock. The latest moves suggest the big players aren't done with NVDA yet, and what happens next could surprise a lot of people.
Institutional Money Reveals Smart NVDA Strategy
According to trader @pdicarlotrader, NVDA’s support remains intact, with institutional buying zones visible between $140–$150 that's been acting like a safety net for NVDA. This is what pros call "smart money" territory—the area where the big institutions have been accumulating shares.

Current technical snapshot:
- Price: $177.35 (+1.35%)
- Key Support: $172.15 ATR trailing stop
- Smart Money Zone: $140-$150
- RSI: 54.61 (neutral, room to run)
The fact that institutional buyers are still active in this range tells you everything you need to know about where the real money thinks NVDA is headed. If this support continues to hold and we see more buying pressure, the next logical target becomes that $180 level—and potentially much higher if momentum really kicks in.
NVDA Price Holds Key Support as Bulls Defend
NVIDIA is currently trading at $177.35, up a solid 1.35% on the day, and here's what's got seasoned traders talking: the stock is holding beautifully above that crucial $172.15 ATR trailing stop level.
This isn't just any random support line—it's become the make-or-break level that separates the bulls from the bears. When a stock like NVDA respects technical levels this cleanly, it usually means something bigger is brewing beneath the surface.
What's really interesting is how the stock bounced right back after testing this support. That kind of quick recovery doesn't happen by accident in today's market.