The smash-hit nail-biting Korean drama Squid Game, French mystery thriller Lupin or VR-infused 3 Body Problem. These are all Netflix Original titles that take us out of the ordinary and into a whirlwind of sensations and visual and emotional excess. Only that we can have those sensations IRL thanks to the hype train called Netflix stock NFLX — the streaming...
Wait, what happened? The 47th US President last week rolled out his official “meme,” called $TRUMP. Over the weekend, it whipped up a market cap of roughly $20 billion. That’s more than AI server maker Super Micro SMCI or clothing giant H&M HMB . Over the weekend. Now it’s fanning concerns among crypto execs that Trump’s participation could hinder growth and...
It's pretty busy right now in the market , so we figured why not pull you in for a breather and spin up an evergreen piece that’ll lay out some practical advice to our absolutely magnificent audience. This time we’re talking about routine, morning routine. The time of day when the majority of us fall into two buckets: those who rise and those who hit snooze...
The S&P 500 SPX is now showing nearly zero growth since Election Day, November 5. Markets were euphoric to see Donald Trump win the White House for another four years and pushed the S&P 500 to the rarefied air of 6,000 points and above. But that’s not the case anymore. A flurry of data has poured cold water on that breakneck rally, including the latest...
Lucid Motors, the Saudi-backed luxury EV startup, is approaching its make-or-break moment. After the company exceeded its production target and delivered a record number of Air sedans, its first and only model, Lucid is getting ready to release its SUV, the Lucid Gravity. Game changer? Or more like... game on? Let’s find out. Lucid stock LCID slipped under the...
There’s something about cracking open a brand-new trading journal at the start of the year that feels downright ceremonial. A fresh page (or the blank spaces on your template) unmarred by the scribbles of bad trades or impulsive decisions. The surge of excitement that goes through your veins as you imagine all potential profits and accumulated knowledge that...
Ah, the New Year. A time of hope, fresh starts, and wildly ambitious resolutions. We sit down, crack open a new trading journal, and swear this is the year we’ll stop taking impulse trades on hot meme coins at 3 AM or doubling down on losing positions because “It’s gotta bounce soon, right?” Making trading resolutions is easy. Yes, we saw your entries to the ...
It's that time of year where we can openly say (without sounding too cringe) how thankful we are to have you. Your unwavering support, charting enthusiasm, and shared passion for the markets is what drives us. You've been the heartbeat of our work and community. As we close the book on another year of trading, we’re reminded that it’s not just the numbers or the...
If you’re extremely online and watching the blog of every investment bank, financial institution and markets-focused media outlet, you’ve probably seen a few of those already — year-ahead previews are just too enticing to pass on. With this Idea, we’re aiming to lay out what our traders care about the most — the big trading and investment trends that will drive...
As the festive season draws near, Bitcoin traders often wonder: is December a gift-giving month for the OG crypto or one where Santa skips the BTC chimney altogether? Over the past decade, Bitcoin’s December performance has varied wildly — from record-setting rallies to stomach-churning corrections. But this year, the festive cheer in the crypto world is...
Join us LIVE with David Russell, Head of Market Strategy at TradeStation, as we take a comprehensive look at the market trends shaping the final months of 2024. In this episode, we’re focusing on election-related trades, end-of-year positioning, and a year-in-review to help you set up for a successful transition into 2025. With the end of the year approaching,...
The Santa Rally — a festive event characterized by silent nights and active markets. Every December, traders whisper about it with a mix of excitement and skepticism. But what exactly is this supposed year-end market surge? Is it a gift from the markets or just a glittery myth? Let’s unwrap the truth. 🎅 What Is the Santa Rally? The Santa Rally refers to the...
We’re in that period of the cycle where crypto is never dull. Amid all the hype of Bitcoin hitting $100,000 (spectacular in and of itself), a fairly small token is skyrocketing 200%, hitting a $1.2 billion market cap, and clawing its way into the Top 100 . The trigger? Donald Trump. The President-elect has tapped a very special figure to become boss of the...
And there you have it — a comet in the night sky, Bitcoin BTCUSD finally shattered the landmark $100,000 figure . Prices of the original cryptocurrency are up 50% since Election Day on November 5 and traders have one man to thank. Do you think he doesn’t know it? “CONGRATULATIONS BITCOINERS!!! $100,000!!! YOU’RE WELCOME!!! Together, we will Make America Great...
EV maker has turned into an exclusive beneficiary of Donald Trump’s second four-year stay at the White House. All thanks to Elon Musk’s financial and social efforts to propel Trump ahead of Kamala Harris on November 5. But what if Trump now gives him the cold shoulder? Here’s a challenge — think of Donald Trump’s right-hand man. Who popped to mind? Was it his...
If you think the forex market is all about boring spreadsheets, economic data, and mind-numbing chart patterns, think again. Beneath the surface of the world’s largest financial market lies a treasure trove of jaw-dropping, laugh-out-loud, and occasionally heart-wrenching tales. Some of these stories will make you double-check your stop-losses, while others...
Everyone wants to be the genius who snagged Bitcoin BTCUSD at $1 or scooped up Ethereum ETHUSD when it was cheaper than your morning latte. Spotting a crypto gem before it rockets to the moon is the holy grail of digital asset trading, a pursuit that blends Sherlock Holmes-level detective work with a pinch of gambling spirit. Before you dive into the crypto...
Leverage is the not-so-secret sauce to accelerate your gains at breakneck speed or blow up the entire operation if you don’t know what you’re doing (or you just want too much.) It’s a simple concept with profound implications—a multiplier that lets traders control positions far larger than the capital they actually have. Sounds like a dream, right? But in forex ,...