The $7000 barrier on SPX is drawing serious attention right now. For the index to shift into a genuine bullish run, it absolutely needs to punch through and maintain a hold above this critical zone. Problem is, SPX keeps dancing around this level without committing to a clean breakout. The consolidation phase has been grinding, with buyers and sellers playing tug-of-war. Whether this becomes the launchpad for the next leg up or just another false signal really hinges on whether we can finally cement support above $7000.