Here's my line. When pullback bottom is confirmed, re-enter.Traders,
It's been a few weeks since I have done a video update. Hopefully, you all have been following my non-video posts too. I have been making regular posts in attempts to keep you all up to speed on the latest market price action.
In this video, I will show you the line that caused me to sell. This does not mean I have now gone bearish on the market. On the contrary, I am still overall bullish longer term. However, the market is definitely experiencing a bit of a pullback here due to some new inflation data causing more uncertainty. Once this pullback has confirmed a bottom, I will once again look to re-enter my longs. I will show you some of the levels I am targeting on Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ripple near the end of the video.
Best,
Stew
VIX CBOE Volatility Index
VIX is not dropping yet, more panic is possibleSince our last update, the SPX has largely remained below the resistance near $4,527. Concurrently, the VIX has not shown a notable decrease, hinting at the possibility of more market panic and weakness in the SPX. That, combined with the fact that Chinese stocks continue to roll over, leaves us on high alert, and we are growing increasingly bearish in the short term. To bolster the bearish odds, we want to see the SPX break below the support near $4,458. Furthermore, we would like to see another spike in VIX. Contrarily, to support a bullish thesis, we would like to see SPX move above the resistance at $4,527 and hold there (ideally, being accompanied by a drop in VIX below $14.30).
Illustration 1.01
Illustration 1.01 shows the daily chart of VIX.
Technical analysis gauge
Daily time frame = Slightly bearish
Weekly time frame = Bullish
*The gauge does not necessarily indicate where the market will head. Instead, it reflects the constellation of RSI, MACD, Stochastic, DM+-, ADX, and moving averages.
Please feel free to express your ideas and thoughts in the comment section.
DISCLAIMER: This analysis is not intended to encourage any buying or selling of any particular securities. Furthermore, it should not be a basis for taking any trade action by an individual investor. Therefore, your own due diligence is highly advised before entering a trade.
Bitcoin's Bull Flags have completed to resistanceTraders,
If you follow me elsewhere, you already know that I have unloaded the majority of my trades today. I will let you know more specifically what I am seeing in Friday's weekly update. But for now, in short, I want to point out that Bitcoin has been following all the technical indicators and rules like a champ. There is no reason for me to doubt that it will not continue to do so now. In that regards, I must point out that after breaking out of its bullish triangle and bull flag on the daily RSI as expected, Bitcoin has met its target, the 50 day ma which intersects with a major level making this a very strong resistance area of confluence. Will we drop significantly from here? Maybe. Maybe not? There remains a lot of good support on the underside of current price of which includes that 200 day ma being right in line with the RED ascending channel. It would take a significant bear movement to break these supports, but if we did, there are still two very significant descending TLs which will also become support.
The probability remains a price above 27,000 but that is only if you focus on this chart.
Zooming out there are a few other charts I have been focusing on strongly, the VIX and the SPY. The VIX shows a spike in fear which has detached price from previously being range bound. Along with the VIX being up the dollar has been up and this usually means that stocks will be down. Looking then at the SPY which tracks the S&P500 market here in the U.S. you can see that the SPY has indeed dropped back down into its ascending triangle (bearish) and channel up (long term bearish) which is leading us to our blow-off top. The SPY could drop to the bottom of that channel before continuing its one last final ascent into irrational market pricing and trajectory. What comes after this does not look great for our macro-economy either here in the U.S. or globally. But unless something hugely positive occurs geopolitically and globally (aliens drop lambos, yachts, and gold chains from their UFOs or something like it), we will be in trouble by mid-2024.
For the moment however, we are still doing the blow-off top thing in U.S. stocks, it's just that it's looking like there might be a bit of a pullback for a few days/weeks before this continuation occurs. This may pull Bitcoin down with it a bit, though, I don't know that Bitcoin will descend as rapidly as the SPY and other indexes this time around.
Stay tuned,
Stew
Until the VIX breaks this level, it remains range-boundA quick look at our VIX chart shows us that we are range-bound since June. Exactly, as I expected and have stated numerous times in past posts. But now, with the U.S. credit rating downgrade, fear has spiked. Will we break this range and move up? We could, yes. But to do so, we need the VIX to move above that 15.94 level with confirmation. As of today, the VIX can still be technically classified as range-bound at all time 2-year lows. Of course, when the VIX remains low, the market will remain relatively positive. This is bullish.
Stay tuned for further updates here.
Stew
$DJI $NDX $SPX $RUT closesHow #indices closed last week.
TVC:DJI
After a BEARISH ENGULFING it then closed Friday with a doji = battle for the bulls and bears which is unresolved
NASDAQ:NDX
Fighting back but it is still showing Negative RSI Divergence.
SP:SPX
Suffering from Negative Divergence. We''ll how #SPX trades over the next few days, weeks. AMEX:RSP (Equal weight) was weaker. This means that the usual big boys pulled more weight.
TVC:RUT needs big move soon, lower highs.
Lots of earnings this week! Have a great trading week!
Indices roundup from post a lil over week agoiBarely more than a week we stated that RISK in #equities was INCREASING.
We also gave our thoughts on some #indices .
Let's see what has happened since that post:
NASDAQ:NDX has cooled off - check
TVC:DJI pumped since then - check
Likely topping out short term here though.
TVC:VIX has been trading sideways - check
Does seem like it's beginning to gain momentum.
TVC:RUT & AMEX:RSP (Equal weight #SPX) are both higher - check
Shows that the big boys aren't the only ones running.
#stocks
VIX Massive Long! BUY!
My dear subscribers ,
VIX looks like it will make a good move, and here are the details:
The instrument tests an important psychological level 13.48
Bias - Bullish
Technical Indicators: Supper Trend gives a precise Bullish signal, while Pivot Point HL predicts price changes and potential reversals in the market.
Target - 14.01
About Used Indicators:
Pivot points are a great way to identify areas of support and resistance, but they work best when combined with other kinds of technical analysis
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WISH YOU ALL LUCK
VIX Will Go Up! Long!
Please, check our technical outlook for VIX.
Time Frame: 2h
Current Trend: Bullish
Sentiment: Oversold (based on 7-period RSI)
Forecast: Bullish
The market is on a crucial zone of demand 13.76.
The oversold market condition in a combination with key structure gives us a relatively strong bullish signal with goal 14.42 level.
P.S
Overbought describes a period of time where there has been a significant and consistent upward move in price over a period of time without much pullback.
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The S&P Volatility Index is Set to Spike up to over $50There is a Bullish Gartley visible on the Log Scale chart that is currently giving us a Potential Double Bottom at the 0.786 PCZ with Bullish Divergence on both the RSI and MACD and if it plays out, I think it could spike all the way up to around $55 before coming back down and continuing to the historical lows.
Sniper Trading System EXPLAINEDIf you do not have a system that's calibrated to the code that's generated on the 1 sec time frame you will always find yourself guessing and never really KNOWING.
My System is calibrated down to the 1 second time frame where the money aka code is generated. What I discovered is: if you can find the KEY to the Daily bias you have a considerable EDGE in the market.
I found that key and it is found in the 12AM Candle. This candle lets a Sniper Know where the raid will go before the main move aka Trend of the day.
In this trade on NAS 100 ( my system works on everything) the 12 AM told me that the raid would be Bullish after 1AM. So we anticipate the short during one of our Clearing House Times - when the algorithm seeks Liquidity aka Raids your Stops.
Today we got the drop at 8:30am EST. 1st TP SMACKED. 2nd TP KISSED as of now and headed to target.
The VIX is due for a rebound so NAS100 may continue to fall this week.
Guide to VVIX/VIX Ratio Regimes and Corresponding Investment StrMarket volatility and its expected future changes, as indicated by the VVIX/VIX ratio, can greatly impact investment decision-making. The following guide provides insights into different regimes of this ratio, their implications on market conditions, potential sector rotations, and additional investment strategies that investors might consider.
High Ratio (High VVIX, Low VIX):
In this regime, apparent calmness belies underlying uncertainty about future volatility. This suggests a potential underestimation of future risks.
Sector Rotation: A strategic shift towards defensive sectors—Consumer Staples, Utilities, and Healthcare—can help. These sectors are often resilient during uncertain times due to consistent demand for their services and products.
Options Strategies: Look at strategies like long straddles or long strangles. These profit when the underlying security experiences a significant price move, regardless of the direction.
Risk Parity: Adjust your portfolio by distributing risk evenly across different asset classes rather than allocating based on expected returns.
Bond Laddering: This involves buying bonds that mature at different times. It provides regular income and reduces the risk of being locked into a low-interest-rate environment.
Low Ratio (Low VVIX, High VIX):
In this regime, high current market volatility is expected to continue, signaling turbulent times ahead.
Sector Rotation: Defensive sectors, including Utilities and Consumer Staples, provide stability during turbulent times. For those with high risk tolerance and a long-term perspective, cyclical sectors like Technology, Consumer Discretionary, or Industrials could present buying opportunities.
Volatility Trading: Consider securities that are designed to track volatility, such as VIX futures, options, or volatility-focused ETFs and ETNs.
Dollar-Cost Averaging: This strategy involves investing a fixed dollar amount in a particular investment on a regular schedule, regardless of the asset's price. Over time, this can result in a lower average cost per share.
Distressed Assets: Market turbulence often results in some assets being undervalued or "distressed." Savvy investors may find bargains in this space.
Stable or Mid-Range Ratio:
A moderate level of expected market volatility signals a stable market environment.
Sector Rotation: Investors might consider cyclical sectors—Technology, Industrials, and Consumer Discretionary—that are likely to benefit from economic growth.
Buy and Hold: This strategy involves buying stocks or other assets and holding them for a long period. It is based on the belief that in the long term, financial markets provide a good rate of return despite periods of volatility.
Growth Investing: This strategy involves investing in companies expected to grow at an above-average rate compared to other companies.
Momentum Trading: This involves buying securities trending up and selling those trending down. Stability can enhance the predictability of these trends.
Understanding the nuances of the VVIX/VIX ratio and its implications on market conditions can help investors align their strategies with market volatility regimes. Whether rotating sectors or applying different investment strategies, it's important to remember that all strategies carry risk and must align with individual investment goals, risk tolerance, and market outlooks. As always, it's important to consider a variety of market indicators and economic factors before making investment decisions. This guide serves as a stepping stone towards informed investment decision-making during different market volatility regimes.
CPI, DXY, VIX Down. Stocks Up! Blowoff Top Underway!Traders,
The big news this week was that inflation is now just under 3 percent! This is hugely bullish as any further certainty as to what actions the FED will take in the future only aids in investing confidence. Along with this news, we will cover the dollar decline, VIX 2-year low levels, and stocks beginning to break out even further, confirming my long-held blowoff top theory.
00:00 - CPI, FED rates, Unemployment Rate, DXY, VIX
10:00 - Bitcoin and Crypto
VIX - The 72-Handle PreludeI will reiterate again, as I have in my past posts, notably:
Nasdaq NQ - A Fundamental and Technical Warning Signal
That if you are bullish on US equities into the future and want to see a healthy economy into '24 and '25, you DO NOT want to see a new all time high to be set yet.
Instead, you want a correction.
A major correction is just that: a correction. A correction gives a number of elements an opportunity to rebalance and reload so that a new phase of markup, and thus profits for longs, can unfold.
The VIX controls a lot of things, namely the price of options. Really, what this means for most people is it controls the price of "protection," i.e. puts.
And since the VIX is now trading at a low not seen since June of '21 and in an area of accumulation that spanned 3 years between '18 and '20, if you think a new all time high on equities is coming, you're actually saying that VIX is going to trade to 5.
And you may very well be right. It's a very difficult situation.
However, net liquidity is coming out of the system, and the indexes and equities rallied from mid-June to mid-August of last year. The algorithm rarely runs the same pattern at the same time twice.
Moreover, there's a lot of problems brewing in this world with the War in Ukraine connected to Vladimir Putin and the situation in mainland China with Xi Jinping still at the helm of the notorious and unforgivable Chinese Communist Party.
There are handles a major arranged correction in the markets are not going to print on VIX.
1. VIX will not print GFC highs
2. VIX will not print the millennial-titled "Coronavirus Disease 2019" highs
3. VIX will not print 50-handles
Instead, VIX, in my opinion, will print a 72-handle.
One of the truths in the market place is the easiest and most consistent money is not only that the market goes up, but selling volatility after the dust on periodical propaganda has settled is free money.
A free money train always continues and you're never a part of it because you're trying to long MULN and Bed Bloodbath and Beyond for a MOASS.
So, let's take a look at the ETFs. There are some notable pieces of evidence in the price action that show something ought to change, and quickly.
The first is in the SVXY inverse VIX ETF, which has taken out the pre-COVID high, and by a lot.
LT short seller funds: they dead.
But a more notable case is that of the UVIX 2x leveraged bull ETF
It was 5:1 reverse split to start the year, had one bounce during the bank collapse hysteria, and then lost 80% of its value.
UVIX trades under $1 pre-split.
You're looking for a MOASS on shitcoins, but here's a real opportunity.
Notable is also that HUV, the Toronto Stock Exchange VIX (non-levered bull) ETF, is in a similar boat.
It 6:1 reverse split in February, had one bounce, and lost half its value, trading to barely over $3 pre-split.
You can care about Canada because there are arbitrage opportunities with the USDCAD currency pair and because our holidays and your holidays are not the same, like "Juneteenth," and so there is opportunity in manipulation.
What I can say is that there's an argument, if nothing else, to long volatility in extreme situations as a way of defending your long positions.
People are willing to allocate 40 percent of their portfolio to bonds that just don't go up when the market pumps and don't go up when the market goes down.
So why not hedge with volatility?
That being said, if Nasdaq goes to 9,000 points, are you really willing to hold your $400 NVDIA?
Humans never believe in what they don't see. They only believe after they've been shown, and then it's too late.
What I truly hope for everyone who has a kind heart is not only that you can preserve your money through the chaos and manipulation, but walk out of the machinations stronger, better, healthier, and with a bright future.
For this, and only this, is what you have waited for.
Bye Bye U.S. Dollar. I would cry, but we have BTC now!Traders,
Drop it like it's hot! The U.S. dollar ain't waistin' no more time up here. Pending confirmation on the daily, the Head and Shoulders pattern will be in play. As long as the VIX stays low, stocks should follow the blow-off top price action that I have been preaching about for over a year now. If you'd like to know when the dollar reaches it's target down and stocks reach their peak stay tuned here over the next several months and we'll attempt to chart this all out together!
Best,
Stew
Dollar EXACTLY on Target as Predicted!Traders,
It is always amazing to see properly researched TA play out as it indicates it will. In this case, the target seems to be following precisely the previously drawn arrows. Now, we will be testing that neckline on our H&S pattern again. My expectation is that we may incur another slight bounce there before finally breaking our long-held strong support, that neckline. Continued pause by the FED could help the dollar incur this crash. Inflation will be on and the stocks will continue the blow-off top I have been predicting for over a year! Take advantage of this dollar weakness for the intermediate time because once the dollar disintegrates to a certain point of future unknown weakness, the market will absorb the gravity of our economic predicament and could turn down, dropping fast and hard.
We have some time before the latter occurs in my view (if it occurs) but only so much. Remain alert or follow me and I will attempt to keep you all up to date on the broader economic outlooks from the charts.
Remember, this all helps us to make better trades in both the stock market and in crypto!
Best,
Stew
SPY Chart