Until the 2900 volatility trigger kicks in there is amplified risk to downside. 2900 is where options dealers flip from short gamma to long ie from "volatility fueling" to "volatility dampening". That's not a bearish call - simply means that risks of a 1-2% down move in very short order is still there. Market needs a real catalyst to move higher, other over 2900 itll probably just be a grind.