Is This Rally About To Crumble?Minor wave 4, if it ended was a dud. But the models indicate Minor wave 5 and the Intermediate A top will come quick. The historical models indicate the market can now top as early as the second hour of trading tomorrow. Minor wave 3 is likely already through wave 3 as seen here:
Based on a hypothetical top of 4384 the path in the image above outlines the rough movement. So far, the waves are underperforming this model which could indicate a market top below 4383.
The overall analysis above is an early projection on Intermediate wave B's movement assuming Minor wave 5 tops at 4381 and within the second hour of trading on Tuesday. If either of these do not prove true, I will update this analysis tomorrow night. A slightly higher or longer duration to the top will likely raise the Intermediate wave B low and possibly extend Intermediate wave B's length.
Strongest model agreement for the wave B bottom rests within 25-29 hours in length. The lowest white rectangle contains the area of most model agreement between 4130-4150. The next strongest is the yellow rectangle which is 4210-4230. The green rectangle is my current target box at 4180-4200. These wave Bs have a history of extending greater than 100% of the preceding A wave which could place the bottom below 4103 although the likelihood is not strong.
Based on the projection of a bottom near 4188 in 27 bars, the Minor waves A, B, and C are roughly placed based on historical data. These are nominal placements and most of the time are too perfect and unlucky to occur as indicated. Normally wave A could be longer and wave B shorter or vice versa.
The final consideration is the location of Intermediate wave B's endpoint. This movement was originally forecasted to take a slower route, however, the weeklong gains of Intermediate wave A are indicating Intermediate wave B can end before the close on Friday. If this occurs, the final end of Intermediate wave C and Primary wave 2 could end before December 1st as seen here:
This would indicate December begins the massive downtrend from ~4430 all the way down to 3400 or lower (over the course of 4-6 months).
I will continue to post updates on this original analysis or in new analyses as needed.
METHODOLOGY:
I operate a modified wave theory composed of Dow Theory and Elliott Wave Theory. All data is determined from comparing current wave locations with historical wave relationships. The listed percentages are based on previous movement extensions and retracement quartiles of the data. There is too much data to list all points but overlap of the quartiles based on specific relationships tends to point to more likely targets. The light pink levels are based on most specific data, light blue is slightly broader, and yellow levels are the broader set of data used. A red level typically indicates maximum historical move for the current wave throughout the historical data.
Derivative models take the annotated waves from the above methodology and compare specific ratioed-relationships to predict future movement based off of smallest standard deviations in processed models. ***Currently in beta testing to determine efficacy***
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Latest Market Top Possibly In, Expect Some Red This WeekNext leg will be down, whether it continues down tomorrow or briefly moves up is to be seen. IF Intermediate wave 3 ended, it lasted less than the computer modeled 25 days as I forecasted. This would further mean Intermediate wave 5 must be less than or equal to the length of Intermediate wave 3 which was 20 days per the close on Friday.
The models indicate Intermediate wave 4 could be quick and not too deep. Based on waves ending in 2BC4, wave 4 could last 2-12 days with strongest agreement on 2 days. The drop could be as shallow as a 13.73% or 15.06% retracements which are the light blue levels on the chart. That distance and duration seems too shallow initially. The next set of models are based on waves ending in BC4. The strongest agreement for duration remains at 2 days, with second strongest at 12 days followed by 4 and 10 days. The quartile retracement levels are 23.9%, 46.49% and 55.05%--the yellow levels on the chart. Based on waves ending in C4, the strongest agreement on duration as it 2 trading days again, second at 12 days, third at 4 days. Retracement quartiles are the white lines in the chart and correspond to 27.2%, 42.48%, and 55.05%.
An additional consideration for the bottom is an intersection of the lines from the models and the support trendline from March 13. This line was broken for a single day at the probable end of Minute wave 4 inside of Minor wave 3 in Intermediate wave 3. A 2 day drop seems too quick while more than 10 could be too long. IF Intermediate wave 3 ending from Friday holds. The bottom of Intermediate wave 4 could be completed sometime this week or at the beginning of next week. I am currently placing the bottom to occur this Friday possibly around 4187-4210. This would be a shallow and slow drop considering the volatility of the past year. There is strong support around 4172-4177 if a quick drop occurs within 2 days but that target fades by day 3 (Wednesday).
Intermediate wave 4 is setting up to be short lived and could be followed by a short Intermediate wave 5 as well. Early projections place the final market top over the next 4-6 years later this month around 4400, although we could fall just shy of 4400. Still think the Fed, PPI, and CPI can catapult the market up after our quick jaunt down with Intermediate wave 4. A logical black swan for the top is still a Taiwan invasion that rocks all industries relying on microchips or parts from Taiwan. This would likely delay the AI future and all companies heavily invested in it. Next analysis to follow when Intermediate wave 4 appears to have wrapped.
Called the top, now the next 2 bottomsIt appears Minor wave 3 (yellow number 3) may have concluded. I called the top around 4112 and it hit 4110.75 near the close on Friday. We shall see how Monday opens but a new low should be in the making over the next two days. Next up is Minor wave 4. The historical data has been very consistent with a 47-49% reversals for wave 4s in wave 1s in wave Cs. I initially thought that is too much in a 1-2 day span (drop of nearly 100 points), it is certainly not impossible with the market’s volatility during this overall bearish market.
The gains should continue for a final hurrah to end the week after Minor wave 4 is completed (most likely) on Tuesday. Minor wave 5 is also the end of Intermediate wave 1 (purple number 1). Historically these waves extend around 117% of their respective wave 3s. The top should not really be higher than 4150, but the current placement on the chart is temporary and will get updated once Minor wave 4 is complete and the data is applied to the program.
Minor wave 1 was 7 days long while Minor wave 3 was only 5 days long. Elliott wave rules state wave 3 cannot be the shortest wave therefore Minor wave 5 mush be 5 days or less. If wave 5 begins on Tuesday, day 1 would not start until Wednesday. This means Minor wave 5 and Intermediate wave 1 must end by Wednesday April 12 (April 7 is a market holiday). Intermediate wave 2 will likely require a later event to setup at least a week of declines. With the CPI report coming out before the open on April 12th, this is the likely catalyst for Intermediate wave 2. It most likely means Intermediate wave 1 would end on or before April 11th around 4145.
The placement of Intermediate wave 2 is even more of an estimate with an initial forecasted length around 6-7 days. This would coincide with the beginning of earnings season. The banks kick it off next week, but reports start coming in around April 20th. Complete WAG is a low below 3990 by April 19.
We will continue to watch how this all unfolds as we climb to the next major peak around 4400 early this summer.