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I've got some wisdom to share. Take some notes #BitcoinHey members, apologies for being offline for a while...I'm back (kinda)
Tradingview is happy to ban me from speaking to you and for these reasons I might not be making videos on here for much longer
Today I want to share with you some truths that others dont speak about. It's beyond trading mentality, which is why it works
Please learn from my pain (or don't, but do)
"Energy" runs the you and it runs the markets, focus on respecting market energy and your managing your emotions within it
Know the game you're in
Humans have emotions, and if can't manage them those then you're not playing the game right
The market has energy, if you can't identify the energy of the market then you're not playing the game right
Hopefully I'll be catching up with you soon
Ciao for now.
Blayno
Traeger | COOK | Long at $2.50Traeger NYSE:COOK is in an accumulation zone and approaching a change in the downward trend based on my selected simple moving average. Insiders have shown confidence in future price improvement by buying shares and being awarded options in the low $2s. With a 58M float and anticipated earnings improvement through 2027, this ticker may be poised for a run soon. There is a tiny gap in the daily chart between $2.19 and $2.20 that may get filled before then, but Traeger has a strong brand name and can be found in multiple big box stores. A slowing economy may dampen this move in the near-term, but NYSE:COOK is in a personal buy zone at $2.50.
Target #1 - $4.15
Target #2 - $5.00
Target #3 - $8.50
Target #4 - $19.00 (very long-term...)
$CHILLGUY How to Spot Euphoria LessonHere's a good lesson on spotting EUPHORIA.
I was over a friend's house who is a retail crypto trader on Thanksgiving.
He was telling that I had to buy $CHILLGUY because its the biggest meme ever.
I didn't even bother looking at the chart because of my past experience knowing how to gauge market sentiment,
but I replied, "you telling me this should be an instant sell signal for you".
From that day on, it was DOWN-ONLY 80% for the next 1.5 months 🤓
DOGE | BTC | ATH Still Coming Like ETH and SOL, DOGE hasn't exactly made the dramatic ATH that Bitcoin has made - and we're still waiting for the glorious Altseason.
Like I explained in the previous idea, this isn't a bad thing and neither does it indicate the end of the bullish season - instead, it likely points towards a multi-month playout that eventually leads the Alts to new highs.
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$COOKIE vs $???????: Same Total Supply, Same MomentumWhen comparing MEXC:VIRTUALUSDT and BYBIT:COOKIEUSDT , an exciting dynamic is unfolding that demands attention. Both cryptocurrencies have identical total supplies, providing a clear framework for evaluating their relative potential. On the technical side, both are displaying strong bullish momentum, suggesting the market is optimistic about both projects.
But here’s the key difference:
COOKIE boasts stronger fundamentals. Whether it’s its real-world use case, adoption metrics, or team backing, COOKIE clearly has an edge over $VIRTUAL.
Despite this, COOKIE remains 10 times cheaper than $VIRTUAL.
Looking ahead, $COOKIE not only has the potential to catch up to VIRTUAL valuation but, given its fundamentals, could even surpass VIRTUAL all-time high. If this momentum continues, $COOKIE might emerge as the stronger performer over the coming weeks or months.
Do you believe $COOKIE has what it takes to surpass VIRTUAL previous top price, or will VIRTUAL continue to dominate? What’s your take on the potential rebalancing between these two assets? Let’s discuss!
Total 3 Crypto Market Cap and US10YIn our ‘Daily dose of Chart’ today we are looking into Crypto and US10Y rates. We are plotting Total 3 Crypto market Cap vs US 10 Y. Total 3 Crypto Market Cap which is the sum of all the total Crypto market cap except BTC and ETH. The Total 3 was in a bearish pattern throughout 2022 and 2024 when the US10Y was making a head and shoulder pattern. After completing the head and shoulder pattern, the yields fell which gave Total 3 to break out of a 2 year base. But with the recent breakout in US10Y rates, the Total 3 is suffering a short term bearish market. We see a cup and handle forming on the weekly chart for the Total 3. But my assessment is that the handle formation will not complete until the beginning of Q2 2025 on the weekly chart. We will revisit the chart in April 2025.
Potential Wyckoff reversal pattern BTCUSDHi everybody.
I want to pick your brain about my swing trade / position trade entry idea on BTC.
Investment thesis:
FUNDAMENTALS:
Long Term: Liquidity expanding + China Stimulus / Raoul Paul GMI concepts.
Time based: End of quarter rally + cycle stage should come with a rally.
TECHNICALS
Weekly: FVG in Support tested several times.
Daily: Daily wicks and Bullish FVG
Hourly: Wyckoff (sort of) strucutre: Sell climax + penetration + BOut Res + retest
RR: 3:1 approx.
Bitcoin potential reset with Head and Shoulders / WyckoffEven though I am long BTC, GETTEX:92K (target of daily brekout) has been used as liquidity (support). As a antithesis to my long bias, if the HnS / Wyckoff formation breaksdown, the target could be $75K. More realistically I thiknk it will go and test the $81K - $84K zone. Until $85K ish I am bullish.
Bullish bias on DXY THIS WEEKLooking at how DXY has been trading
1. The weekly and daily looks bullish
2. Seasonal tendacies suggests bullish momentum
3. It's PPI and CPI week . Volatility will kick in on Tuesday and Wednesday. Some retail sales m/m and unemployment claims might continue the up move
EURUSD D1 BEARISH, RETURN TO PARITY ?Lot of confluence factors indicate that EUR is going to give way to USD
COT Delta = black line dropping hard, Institutions are heavily short
YIELD Differential = green/red line, nosedive lower
LIQUIDITY Differential = orange line = FED more restrictive than ECB ?
GAPS = Next Weekly gap is 150 pips lower @ 1.01 = Yearly S1
PIVOTS = Price below Yearly PP, heading for Yearly S1 @ 1.0050 = GAP Low
FUNDAMENTALS = USD beats EUR on pretty much all metrics
ECONOMICS = Germany, the EU-powerhouse, in multi-year recession
POLITICS = Trust is fading, most EU-countries (will) vote for change
Looking for a drop in price to 1.01, probably return to parity before spring
2024 SOY: Start Of the Year, Market OutlookIn this SOY, I will be discussing the market outlook to help retail investors plan for the year ahead. Please note that this is not financial advice, and I am not licensed to provide such advice. The insights shared here are my personal opinions based on statistics, technical analysis, macroeconomics, and seasonality statistics to manage maximum position sizing on a per-asset basis. You should always consult a licensed professional before making any and all financial decisions.
The main tickers I will be focusing on are SPY, QQQ, MSTR (which is included in QQQ), and VIX.
Macro Economics Overview
Politics will be the single most deterministic factor for performance this year and over the next four years. Politics defines policy, policy defines macroeconomic conditions, and macros determine both the direction of a trend as well as the strength of that trend . Therefore, only inexperienced or uneducated traders ignore or object to the influence of politics when making financial decisions.
Additionally, we must consider several legitimate concerns that could impact the market, including:
- Environmental disasters
- Pandemics
- Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS)
- Federal Reserve interest rates
- Sanctions and tariffs
- Cyber warfare
- The potential for conflict with China
- SPY VS QQQ
These factors must be discussed, evaluated, and modeled in order to properly assess the risks associated with individual portfolios. With this outline out of the way, let begin...
Environmental Disasters
The unpredictability of natural disasters, especially in a climate-altering world, can disrupt entire sectors, particularly agriculture, commodities, energy, and insurance markets. This is perhaps one of the most lucrative areas to make money, as 30+ years of systemic mispricing of risk has compounded due to the entire field of economics and finance treating climate science as an "externality." This logical error and mismanagement means that insurance companies are now scrambling to rework their pricing and risk models, pulling out of markets. There will undoubtedly be political pushback against companies as a direct result.
Companies such as the following are most likely to be effected by this: AIG, ALL, PGR, PRU, MET, TRV, CB, BRK.A, BRK.B, LMRK, CI, UNM, FNF, AFG, AFL, MFC. On a more broad market,
leveraged ETFs like XLE (Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund) and DRN (Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares) can provide indirect exposure to sectors impacted by environmental disasters, particularly in the energy and insurance markets and Bear Call Spreads or Bull Put Spreads on these tickers may be more capital efficient way to hedge against risk compared to standard puts/calls. If you're looking to play this issue, these tickers and specific sectors may be worth doing your own research on and taking whatever appropriate step are relevant to you and only after speaking to a licensed professional.
Pandemics
The impact of pandemics on global markets can be both immediate and far-reaching. Historically, health crises like COVID-19 have caused significant disruptions across supply chains, labor markets, and consumer behavior, while exacerbating volatility in sectors such as travel, hospitality, and healthcare. Unfortunately the incoming American administration seems to not have learned their lesson that defunding pandemic response teams or the WHO is objectively a bad idea for everyone and has catastrophic economic and market impacts. The economic fallout from pandemics can lead to governments introducing lockdowns, stimulus measures (and inflation), and mass quarantines, all of which directly affect market sentiment and asset performance. While the immediate market response is often sharp and negative, opportunities exist for those who are able to identify long-term shifts in consumer behavior and industry transformation. For those looking to profit from potential market dislocations, ETFs like XLF (Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund) and XLY (Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund) may provide exposure to sectors that experience heightened volatility during pandemics.
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS)
The CMBS market has shown vulnerability in recent years, particularly in the wake of rising delinquency rates on office and retail spaces. This risk may also be compounded by underwater bonds such as the one's held by silicon valley bank and the recent increases in the 10 yr. Banks holding large portfolios of CMBS have been reluctant to acknowledge the true value of these assets, waiting for them to transition from Hold-to-Maturity (HTM) status to Other Than Temporarily Impaired (OTTI) status, at which point they will be forced to mark these assets to market, likely at a steep loss. This has the potential to destabilize the financials of banks heavily invested in commercial real estate, particularly those holding assets tied to struggling sectors such as office buildings and retail malls. Leveraged ETFs like DRV (Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares) and SRS (ProShares UltraShort Real Estate) can be used to gain short exposure to the real estate sector, which is vulnerable to the risk of widespread CMBS impairments.
Federal Reserve Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve's interest rate policies remain a primary influence on market behavior. A rising interest rate environment typically pressures asset prices, particularly in sectors reliant on cheap credit, such as technology, real estate, and consumer discretionary stocks. Conversely, lower interest rates can fuel asset inflation, driving up equity and bond prices. As interest rates increase, companies with high debt levels or those in capital-intensive industries are more likely to face pressure on their earnings and stock prices. Leveraged ETFs like XLK (Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund) and XHB (SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF) are often impacted by rate hikes, which raise borrowing costs. On the other hand, TLT (iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF) tends to be more sensitive to lower interest rates.
Sanctions and Tariffs
Geopolitical tensions, particularly involving sanctions and tariffs, can have an immediate and profound impact on market dynamics. When countries impose tariffs or sanctions, it can disrupt global supply chains, raise production costs, and lead to higher inflation. Sectors such as industrials, energy, and manufacturing tend to be the most sensitive to trade policies, with tariffs acting as a hidden tax on businesses that depend on cross-border trade. To hedge against such risks, leveraged ETFs like XLI (Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund) and XLE (Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund) may be relevant, depending on how tariffs are applied. Shorting specific ETFs through Put Spreads or Bear Call Spreads can also be used to mitigate exposure to sectors most affected by escalating trade barriers or sanctions.
Cyber Warfare
The rise of cyber warfare represents a significant risk to businesses and economies globally. As attacks on critical infrastructure, financial institutions, and large corporations increase, markets may react with volatility, especially in tech-heavy sectors or industries that are heavily reliant on digital systems. The increasing prevalence of ransomware, data breaches, and other malicious attacks can lead to costly disruptions, decreased consumer trust, and regulatory fines. Companies in sectors such as technology, defense, and financial services are at the highest risk of cyber-attacks. Leveraged ETFs like HACK (ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF) can provide targeted exposure to companies focused on cybersecurity. Additionally, options strategies such as Protective Puts and Straddle Spreads can be useful for managing risk in the event of a significant cyberattack impacting the market or a specific company.
The Potential for Conflict with China
The growing tensions between the U.S. and China present a major risk to global markets, particularly in sectors reliant on international trade. If conflict were to escalate, either economically or militarily, there could be profound consequences on global supply chains, trade agreements, and investor confidence. A leveraged ETF like YINN (Direxion Daily China Bull 3X Shares) can provide exposure to Chinese equities, while YANG (Direxion Daily China Bear 3X Shares) provides inverse exposure to China’s stock market. When Russia decided to engage in a costly conflict, which to date has sacrificed more russian lives than the total death of both nukes on Japan, leveraged ETFs like RUSL (Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares) became a particularly effective tool for profiting from volatility associated with geopolitical instability, though the delist made it difficult to fully capture such profits.
MSTR’s Impact on SPY vs QQQ Performance Differentials
The inclusion of MSTR (MicroStrategy) in QQQ (Nasdaq-100 ETF) is a key factor that could cause significant performance differentials between SPY and QQQ . MSTR's heavy exposure to Bitcoin ties its performance directly to the volatile crypto market. A future crypto winter—a prolonged bear market in crypto—could cause MSTR to underperform, negatively affecting QQQ due to its weighting in the ETF. If this happens, QQQ may undergo rebalancing, potentially removing or reducing MSTR's weight to mitigate the impact. This would create a divergence between QQQ and SPY , as SPY is unaffected by crypto’s volatility and remains more stable with its broader sector exposure.
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EURNZD Bullish for the Week of 13 JanuaryAs we see with my last post for Dollar lower www.tradingview.com
And the major pairs can be higher, however EURNZD didn't took yet his highs, so that's why i can be bullish for EURNZD for this week. Seasonal tendency didn't really confirm my theory but it just my sentiment
ARCH CAPITAL BUY Watch that one carefully. Price respected the 0.618 retracement and Seasonaliyt is on our side as well. I personally try to buy after trendline is broken to the upside and next candle gives confirmation.
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Bitcoin Logarithmic Chart Since 2009Bitcoin is currently in a bull cycle similar to previous cycles. Bitcoin has a notorious 4 year cycle that almost everyone knows about due to it's halving. This means the current bull cycle should extend into late 2025. However, things may be a little different from what most people would expect this time.
This is an all-time Bitcoin logarithmic chart going back to 2009 which is when Bitcoin was released. This is a monthly chart so all the information can fit onto a single screen.
The red line shows a trajectory similar to an airborne projectile of some kind. As time goes on, the velocity is slowing. We all know what happens next when velocity slows down too much. Gravity takes over!
The green lines were drawn from the lows to the highs. I realize they may be off by a candle or so depending on data source or where somebody want to put the start/end times, but this doesn't change the overall concept. Every bull cycle has lower growth in terms of %. This is just a fact.
There are 3 important notes I want to make other than slowing velocity:
1) Bitcoin is already extended up to the red line this cycle. Which just so happens to coincide with the strong psychological $100000 level.
2) Notice how the growth percentages are drastically lower each cycle. Bitcoin is currently up more than 500% from it's low point this cycle. The previous cycle only made a 1829% move. So the high for this cycle may have already been made.
3) We are about 25 candle into the current cycle. Each cycle has different durations from low point to high point though. The shortest cycle was only 28 candles. Bitcoin may very well have made it's high point this cycle already. If not, there may be only a few months left of bullish movement.
See my previous analysis using a regular linear chart which I made near the top. Both long-term charts are in agreement.
4 year cycle inversion possibilityCurrently as it stands bitcoin's 4th cycle printed right translation (after Nov '25), market participants now are looking for where the top is going to be year 3 of the cycle. Based off of previous cycles we'd look for a November of 2026, 4 year cycle low.
The main scenarios currently being considered
1. March local top, consolidation until October blow off
2. March top, lower high in October
3. Steady climb until
A 4th scenario not often talked about is a cycle inversion in 2025. If a sell off of risk assets forcing the 4 year monthly cycle to invert where we would start the new 4 year cycle in 2025.
#Monero $XMRUSD One Year AnalysisCRYPTO:XMRUSD
Keylevels / Range
$120: Lowest trend price. If the price closes below this level, it would signal a bearish trend.
$163: Lowest range price. A close below this level would unlock a new lower zone extending down to $120.
$203: Current price.
$233: Upper limit of the current channel/wedge.
$370: Long-term target.
Analysis:
Monero has been trading within a range of $183 to $206 for the past two weeks. The price has closed above $197 for the first time since May 2022. This move potentially unlocks a new range, reaching at least $233, where the upper limit of the current channel/wedge and a monthly/weekly supply zone are located.
A weekly close above $237 would strongly indicate the unlocking of a new charted zone extending from $237 to $370.
Coin Bio:
Monero (XMR), is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency launched in April 2014. It was originally forked from the Bytecoin blockchain. Unlike many other cryptocurrencies, Monero's primary focus is on ensuring the anonymity and untraceability of transactions.
Key features include:
Ring Signatures: Obfuscate the sender's identity.
Ring Confidential Transactions (RingCT): Hide the transaction amount.
Stealth Addresses: Create unique, one-time addresses for each transaction, obscuring the receiver's identity.
These features make Monero attractive to individuals seeking financial privacy and are a core differentiator in the cryptocurrency space. It's developed by an anonymous community of developers and has gained significant traction for its commitment to private and fungible transactions. While its focus on privacy can be controversial, it remains a prominent cryptocurrency with a dedicated user base. XRMUSD specifically refers to the trading pair of Monero against the US Dollar.
#CRYPTO #MONERO #XMRUSD #XMR #CRYPTOCURRENCY #AHMEDMESBAH