GBP/AUD Forecast: Strategic Divergence & Market ShiftsStrategic Outlook: The Sterling Breakout
The Pound Sterling (GBP) has established a dominant position against the Australian Dollar (AUD) as 2025 closes. This shift represents a fundamental divergence in national economic strategies, not merely market fluctuation. The Bank of England (BoE) executed a "hawkish cut" to 3.75% in December, signaling long-term stability. In contrast, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) remains paralyzed at 3.60% due to persistent inflation. This analysis dissects the geopolitical, technological, and industrial forces driving this volatility.
Macroeconomics: The Central Bank Divergence
The core driver of the GBP/AUD rally lies in contrasting monetary policies. The BoE managed a delicate pivot in December. By cutting rates while warning of inflation, they maintained yield appeal. Markets interpreted this decisiveness as strength, bolstering the Pound. Conversely, the RBA faces a credibility crisis. Australian CPI remains stubbornly high at 3.8%. Yet, the RBA held rates steady, fearing a mortgage cliff. This hesitation signals weakness. The "yield advantage" now firmly favors London over Sydney.
Geopolitics & Geostrategy: Risk Aversion Protocols
Global instability disproportionately harms the Australian Dollar. As a "risk-proxy" currency, the AUD suffers when tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific or Eastern Europe. Investors flee to safe havens or deeper liquidity pools like the GBP. Furthermore, the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement has matured. While removing tariffs, it exposed Australia’s reliance on raw commodity exports. The UK’s pivot to high-value service exports insulates it better from supply chain disruptions. This structural imbalance currently weighs heavily on the Aussie.
Industry Trends: Services vs. Commodities
The UK economy is evolving faster than its Australian counterpart. Recent data indicates UK Intellectual Property (IP) investment surged by 15%. Britain is successfully transitioning to a high-value "intangible economy." Australia remains tethered to the "rocks and crops" model. While critical minerals are vital, global demand for lithium and iron ore has softened. This cyclical downturn in commodities drags the AUD down. The UK’s service-based resilience offers a more stable platform for currency appreciation.
Technology & Cyber: The Digital Trade Surplus
A hidden driver of Sterling's strength is the UK's dominance in digital services. Britain’s tech sector is leveraging AI to boost productivity. This export of digital solutions creates a "capital account surplus" that supports the GBP. In contrast, Australia faces a "cyber-sovereignty" challenge. As it digitizes mining operations, cybersecurity costs are rising. This increases operational overheads for major Australian firms. Consequently, foreign capital flows are hesitant, preferring the mature tech ecosystem of the UK.
Patent Analysis: The Innovation Gap
Patent filings reveal the future trajectory of these economies. UK firms are filing aggressively in fintech and biotech. This signals future revenue streams protected by global law. Australian innovation remains heavily concentrated in mining technology. While valuable, it is sector-specific. The lack of economic diversity in Australian patent data suggests a rigid business model. Investors prefer the diversified innovation portfolio of the UK, adding a premium to the Pound.
Leadership & Governance: Corporate Resilience
UK corporate leadership has adapted well to the "higher-for-longer" rate environment. FTSE 100 companies have successfully deleveraged balance sheets. This financial prudence attracts institutional investors. Australian management teams face different pressures. The heavy reliance on variable-rate borrowing in Australia squeezes cash flow. Business confidence in Sydney has dipped as leaders brace for potential rate hikes in 2026. This pessimistic corporate sentiment bleeds directly into the currency valuation.
Forecast: The Path to 2026
The immediate outlook for GBP/AUD remains bullish. The pair is likely to test new highs as liquidity thins over the holiday period. Traders should watch for signals of a pause in BoE cuts and critical Q4 inflation data from the RBA. The structural advantages of the UK economy currently outweigh the commodity potential of Australia. Position for continued GBP strength into Q1 2026.
Markets
The Christmas Effect: Why Markets Slow Down Before They MoveEvery December, traders ask the same question:
Will we get a Christmas rally?
But the real lesson Christmas teaches the market isn’t about rallies.
It’s about behavior.
1️⃣ Christmas Is a Liquidity Event 🎄
As the year comes to an end:
- institutions reduce exposure
- desks thin out
- volume drops
- participation becomes selective
This doesn’t make markets weak.
It makes them quiet .
And quiet markets are where structure forms.
2️⃣ Low Activity Doesn’t Mean No Opportunity
During Christmas weeks, price often:
- compresses
- ranges tightly
- respects key levels
- moves slowly
Many traders mistake this for boredom.
Professionals see it differently.
Low-volatility environments often act like wrapping paper...
they hide the move that comes after the holidays.
3️⃣ Why Breakouts After Christmas Matter More
When markets return to full participation in January, two things happen:
- liquidity comes back
- intent becomes clear
That’s why post-Christmas breakouts tend to be:
- cleaner
- more directional
- better sustained
The move doesn’t start with fireworks.
It starts with patience.
4️⃣ Christmas Rewards the Prepared Trader
While most traders look for action, experienced ones:
- mark levels
- define scenarios
- reduce overtrading
- protect capital
Christmas is not about forcing trades.
It’s about preparing for the next chapter.
Final Thought 🎄
The market doesn’t move because it’s Christmas.
It moves because participants return.
And the traders who respect the quiet season
are usually the ones best positioned when the noise comes back.
So here’s the question:
Are you trying to trade Christmas… or preparing for what comes after it?
⚠️ Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Always do your own research and manage risk properly.
📚 Stick to your trading plan regarding entries, risk, and management.
Good luck! 🍀
All Strategies Are Good; If Managed Properly!
~Richard Nasr
Santa Rally / V-Shaped Recovery WatchNASDAQ:QQQ continues to respect the 50 & 100 DMA, just like every selloff since July. Momentum indicators are exiting oversold territory, suggesting a familiar upside rotation.
AMEX:SPY confirms.
AMEX:IWM remains structurally bullish on the monthly (cup & handle).
CRYPTOCAP:BTC shows classic oversold mean reversion behavior.
Key risk: loss of 100 DMA.
Bias: upside continuation while support holds.
ETHEREUM | THE MATH IS COMPLETE | SHORT SQUEEZE LOADING?Traders,
ETH is setting up for a potential big short squeeze that can rip price up hard. Let me walk you through the math, the order flow and the volume profile that are all pointing in the same direction.
1. The Fib math: 0.5 retrace into 2.0 extension
At point A ETH printed the last impulsive wave up before the dump. After point B the market sold off and then retraced exactly to the 0.5 retracement at point C.
Why 0.5 rotates into 2.0 from a math perspective :
A 0.5 retracement means price has pulled back 50 percent of the prior leg.
-> If AB is 1000 points, a 0.5 retrace gives a 500 point pullback.
In my Fibonacci Rotation table, 0.5 is paired with 2.0 because they are exact reciprocals.
-> 1 divided by 0.5 equals 2.
So when the market respects the 0.5 retrace, the natural projection is the 2.0 extension in the opposite direction.
-> You are effectively rotating the same structure: halve in the pullback, double in the extension.
On this chart that 2.0 extension lands right into the $2880 to $2890 area. From C that 0.5 retrace is not random. It is the anchor that mathematically rotates into the 2.0 target and defines the first major squeeze zone above.
2. HTF Fibonacci extension confluence
From there we step out to the higher timeframe structure.
We take a Fibonacci Extension and draw it:
From the highest point on the chart (X)
Down to the first big swing low (Y)
Then up to the next swing high (Z)
This measures the high to low structure and then projects extensions of that full swing.
On that HTF extension, the 1.618 level sits right in the same area as the 2.0 from the 0.5 rotation.
Why the 1.618 and 2.0 together are strong confluence :
1.618 is the classic golden ratio extension.
-> A lot of systems, harmonics and algos respond around 1.272 and 1.618.
2.0 is the clean reciprocal extension of the 0.5 retrace from the internal leg.
-> These two levels are calculated from two different swings.
One comes from the internal retracement structure.
-> The other comes from the higher timeframe swing.
When independent measurements give almost the same price area, that zone is not made up. It is where different groups of traders and different models will naturally cluster orders, targets and stops.
So $2880 to $2890 is a real Fib confluence, not a guess. It is a logical first destination for a short squeeze and it sits exactly inside the current FVG.
3. Fixed Range Volume Profile and the LVN at $2880
Now we bring in volume.
When we draw a Fixed Range Volume Profile from the swing low of 9 April to the swing high of 24 August, we see a very clean Low Volume Node (LVN) at roughly $2880. That LVN sits inside the same Fair Value Gap that price is currently exactly trading in.
What this actually means :
A Low Volume Node is an area where historically the market did not trade much.
-> Very few contracts changed hands there.
-> The auction basically skipped through that price zone.
In an auction model, high volume areas are where the market is comfortable.
-> Price spends time there, value is accepted, big rotations happen.
Low volume areas are the opposite.
The market rejected that area before.
-> Price moved through it quickly because either buyers or sellers completely dominated and there was no real back and forth.
So when price comes back down into an LVN inside an FVG like this, it tells me:
Price has moved back into an old inefficiency where previously there was no interest in building value.
If buyers are absorbing there (which we see from spot metrics), then the LVN can act as a springboard.
Either price slices straight through the LVN to the next high volume area.
Or price tags it, rejects sharply and uses it as the launch zone for the next leg.
In this case the LVN at $2880 is aligned with:
The 2.0 extension from the 0.5 rotation
The HTF 1.618 extension zone
The current FVG
That is a triple confluence of math, volume and inefficiency. Price did not randomly land here.
4. Spot A/D: hidden bullish accumulation
Now we go under the candles and look at order flow.
First is the A/D (Accumulation / Distribution) indicator, applied on spot and mainly on the 4H and higher.
Why A/D on spot and why on 4H plus :
Spot represents real ETH being bought and sold.
-> No funding games, less synthetic noise.
-> It shows where true demand is stepping in.
Futures can be distorted by hedging, arbing and leverage rotation.
On low timeframes there is a lot of noise from scalpers and short term spoofing.
-> 4H and higher smooth out that noise and reveal the bigger players.
What we see now:
On the spot A/D line both highs and lows have been trending higher.
Price, in the same window, is trending lower.
So price is making lower lows, A/D is making higher lows and higher highs.
This means:
On down moves, there is more volume being absorbed by buyers than being pushed by sellers.
Sellers are getting absorbed.
Smart money is accumulating spot while the chart still looks bearish to the average viewer.
That is textbook hidden bullish accumulation.
5. CVD and OI: shorts are loading into that accumulation
Now it gets even more interesting when we bring in CVD and OI.
5.1 Aggregated Spot CVD vs price
On 13 November:
Aggregated Spot CVD sat around -31.61k.
From that point it started trending up, forming higher highs and higher lows.
Today it is around 100.91k.
Change in Spot CVD:
100.91k minus -31.61k = +132.52k
So net buying on spot increased by about 132.5k units while:
Price moved from roughly $3150 down to about $2988
That is a drop of 162 dollars
162 divided by 3150 is about 5.1 percent
So we have:
A big positive flip in net spot demand
Only a small net drop in price
If bears were truly in control, that amount of spot absorption would not allow price to stay this close. You would see a much heavier breakdown earlier in the move. Instead buyers have quietly soaked up the selling and then pushed net CVD positive while price is only down around 5 percent.
This fits perfectly with the bullish accumulation narrative.
5.2 Futures CVD and OI
On the futures side:
Aggregated Stablecoin Margined Futures CVD dropped from about -408k to about -1.34M.
-> Roughly -932k more net selling.
Aggregated Coin Margined Contracts CVD dropped from about -88M to about -807M.
-> Roughly -719M more net selling.
At the same time:
Stablecoin Margined OI increased from 4.39M to 4.88M.
-> Increase of about 0.49M which is around 11 percent.
Coin Margined OI increased from 1.81B to 1.91B.
-> Increase of about 0.10B which is around 5.5 percent.
So futures traders are:
Aggressively hitting into the bid
Increasing net short pressure (CVD more negative)
Keeping positions open and even adding more (OI going up)
All of this while:
Spot is quietly buying
Spot CVD is strongly positive
Price is sitting in a triple confluence zone around $2880 inside an LVN and FVG
A simple way to think about it:
Spot is the strong hand slowly loading.
Futures is the weak hand aggressively shorting into that demand.
Price is held in a relatively tight range compared to the amount of futures selling.
Once that selling slows or some catalyst hits, all of those shorts are fuel. They will have to cover into a thin LVN zone, through a Fib confluence and into areas where there was previously low participation. That is exactly how you get fast vertical moves.
6. USDT.D confluence
Now, when looking at the USDT.D chart on the HTF, we can see that it has rejected from the 0.886 retracement, broke structure and is now respecting a descending trendline, while RSI is showing heavy bearish divergence. This means that even though USDT.D tried to push higher, each push had less and less momentum behind it, and buyers of dominance are getting weaker. For crypto, that is important, because a topping and rolling over USDT.D often signals capital rotating out of stablecoins back into risk assets. In confluence with everything discussed before, this adds another layer to the thesis. Spot is accumulating, futures are overcrowded on the short side, ETH is sitting in a strong Fib and volume confluence zone, and at the same time USDT.D is showing signs of distribution and potential downside. If USDT.D continues to bleed down from this 0.886 rejection, it structurally supports a scenario where ETH squeezes higher into the targets discussed.
7. Targets and the bigger picture
Based on this structure and the order flow, the upside targets I am watching are:
$3800
$4400
And if crypto gets proper momentum, a final Swing Fail Pattern around $5100
The logic behind these levels:
$3800 and $4400 are not random numbers. They line up with higher timeframe Fib extensions and prior structural pivots and volume distribution levels. Think of them as natural waypoints where bigger players will take profit, hedge or reposition.
$5100 is where I can see a classic SFP scenario:
We push into a new high.
Late buyers chase the breakout.
Existing shorts get squeezed.
Then once liquidity above the prior highs is taken, a sharp reversal becomes very likely.
So my roadmap is:
First we reclaim and rotate out of this $2880 confluence zone. Then $3800 and $4400 become realistic magnets. If the whole crypto complex catches momentum, $5100 as an SFP high is very much on the table.
Invalidation:
Invalidation for this specific bullish accumulation and squeeze thesis comes only if ETH starts trading below $2470. As long as we hold above that level, every dump is still in quiet bullish accumulation territory for me, unless order flow starts telling another story.
7. Conclusion
Fib structure points to $2880 as a key confluence level.
Fixed Range Volume Profile confirms this with a clean LVN inside an FVG.
Spot A/D and Spot CVD are showing bullish accumulation while price grinds down.
Futures CVD and OI show shorts loading into that spot absorption.
Upside roadmap: 3800, then $4400, with a possible SFP (Swing Fail Pattern) around $5100 if the trend extends.
Invalidation only if ETH starts trading below $2470. Until that happens, every dump for me stays in quiet bullish accumulation territory, unless order flow flips.
USDT.D confluence.
Same as always. This is not financial advice. Trade your own plan, size your own risk. I am just laying out the math, volume and order flow that I see behind this potential short squeeze on ETH.
Markets do not whisper without reason. When math, volume and flow all hum the same melody, I prefer to listen before the crowd hears the drop.
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If this spoke to the part of you that loves clean math and dirty squeezes, drop a like, leave a comment, and bookmark it. When the candles start to sprint, you will want to remember where the story was already written.
- ThetaNomad
Buy Bitcoin, Not bananas Since the last emergency update from Yellen to buy Bitcoin, we're up by approximately 260%.
In this next update from the Volcanic Miner Empire(VME) located in El Salvador, we're giving an "All Good" update. Buy Bitcoin, don't buy Bitcoin, buy bananas like Mark Cuban - whatever, we literally couldn't care less, lol.
BUT,
If you're a sensible entity browsing a website for good investment ideas, this setup should intrigue you. We have spent two-thirds of the year consolidating the previous all-time high on Bitcoin.
The world is easing monetary policy, markets are at all-time highs (with trillions of treasury notes expiring, freeing up more fiat and chasing more gains), and China is about to start handing out money in 500 billion increments to do nothing but invest in anything, for free, no risk... LOL. This is just the tip of the Volcano.
Impossible to tell you when this happens, but given macro events, it seems much sooner than later if this cycle is to confirm.
Do what you want, do it safely, and laugh at Cuban every time you eat/see/think about a banana.
Why Now is the Best Time to Load Up on T-BillsIn 2025, investors have a unique opportunity to capitalize on high yields from Treasury Bills (T-Bills) as interest rates hover at their highest levels in years. With indications that the Federal Reserve may soon start cutting rates, now could be the ideal time to invest in T-Bills through the TLT ETF. This article explores why investing in T-Bills now could reap significant returns over the next decade.
Key Points:
Highest Interest Rates in Years:
Current interest rates on T-Bills are elevated, offering attractive yields for investors.
Historical data shows that such high yield opportunities are rare and may not be seen again for years.
Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations:
The Federal Reserve has signaled potential rate cuts due to concerns about job market stability and inflation trends.
Market expectations suggest that rate cuts may begin later in 2025, which could reduce yields on T-Bills in the future.
Strategic Advantage of T-Bills:
Investing now allows investors to lock in current high yields before potential rate cuts reduce returns.
T-Bills offer a safe investment with guaranteed returns, backed by the U.S. government, making them a low-risk option.
Why TLT ETF?
The TLT ETF provides exposure to long-term Treasury securities, making it an excellent vehicle for capitalizing on current high yields.
The advantages of using an ETF include ease of trading and diversification.
Conclusion:
With interest rates at a peak and expectations of future rate cuts, now is a strategic time to invest in T-Bills via the TLT ETF. By taking advantage of the current high yields, investors can secure returns that may not be available again for years to come.
TVC:DXY NASDAQ:MSTR TVC:GOLD TVC:SILVER BITSTAMP:BTCUSD $VNIDIA NASDAQ:TSLA VANTAGE:SP500
Why Most Traders Lose and How to Flip the Script
It’s no secret: most retail traders lose money.
Not because the markets are “rigged,” but because trading is a game of probabilities, discipline, and psychology.
Let’s break down why losses happen, the psychology behind them, and how to build a better plan to stay in the game long-term.
1. Why Most Traders Lose
There are a handful of mistakes that account for the majority of blown accounts:
🔸 Overleveraging – Using too much size turns small moves against you into catastrophic losses.
🔸 Lack of risk management – Without stop-losses, max drawdown rules, or position sizing, one bad trade can erase weeks of gains.
🔸 Chasing trades – Entering late after a big move due to FOMO, only to sell at the bottom.
🔸 No system – Random entries and exits with no strategy mean your results are left entirely to chance.
🔸 Emotional trading – Anger, revenge trades, and greed lead to impulsive decisions that sabotage even good setups.
Most traders know these mistakes on paper, but knowledge alone doesn’t prevent them. The real enemy is psychology.
2. The Psychology Behind Losing
When most people think about why traders lose, they picture bad entries or poor technical skills. But the truth is, the biggest battles aren’t fought on the charts—they’re fought in the mind. Understanding the psychology behind losing is critical, because it explains why traders keep repeating the same mistakes even when they “know better.”
Loss Aversion
Psychologists have proven that humans feel the pain of losing about twice as strongly as the pleasure of winning. In trading, this shows up in two destructive ways: holding onto losing positions far longer than we should, and selling winning positions far too early. A trader might watch a loss grow from -5% to -20% because closing the trade would mean admitting they were wrong. On the flip side, the moment a trade turns green, they take profit too quickly, just to escape the fear of it slipping back to red. Over time, this creates an inverted risk/reward profile—small wins and big losses—the exact opposite of what successful trading requires.
Confirmation Bias
Once a trader enters a position, the human brain naturally looks for reasons to justify it. They’ll scroll through charts, social media, or news feeds, paying attention only to the information that supports their trade, while ignoring anything that contradicts it. This tunnel vision can be deadly, because markets don’t care about opinions—they reward objectivity. A good trader must learn to question their own bias constantly, asking not “why am I right?” but “what would prove me wrong?”
Ego and Revenge Trading
Every trader knows the sting of a losing trade. But what comes next separates amateurs from professionals. The inexperienced trader often lets ego take over. Instead of stepping back, they try to immediately “win back” what was lost, usually by doubling their position size, rushing into another setup, or abandoning their strategy entirely. This revenge trading spiral often leads to much larger losses. The market punishes desperation, and it rewards patience. The ability to walk away after a loss and reset emotionally is one of the hardest but most valuable skills to develop.
The Illusion of Control
Many traders believe that the more time they spend staring at charts or the more trades they take, the better their results will be. This illusion of control often leads to overtrading, which drains both capital and emotional energy. In reality, trading is about probabilities, not control. No amount of screen time can eliminate uncertainty. The edge lies in preparation, discipline, and executing a plan—not in micromanaging every tick of price action. Paradoxically, the less you feel the need to control the market, the more control you gain over your own decisions.
3. How to Prevent Frequent Losses
The good news: most of these pitfalls can be managed with structure and discipline.
✔️ Risk Per Trade – Never risk more than 1–2% of your total capital on a single position.
✔️ Predefine Rules – Before you click buy/sell, know your entry, stop, and target.
✔️ Accept Losses – Treat them as the “cost of doing business.” Even pros lose 40–50% of trades.
✔️ Quality > Quantity – Fewer, higher-probability trades often outperform constant scalping or chasing.
✔️ Journal Every Trade – Write down why you entered, why you exited, and what you felt. This exposes patterns in your behavior.
4. Building a Better Plan
Trading without a plan is gambling. Building a system gives you consistency.
Define Your Edge: What makes your trade valid? Is it a technical setup, a market structure, or a specific confluence of signals?
Backtest Your Strategy: Test your rules on historical data before risking real money.
Stick to Probabilities: No setup wins 100%. Focus on consistency over a large sample size.
Emotional Control Routine: Walk away after a big loss, set daily limits, and never trade tired or stressed.
Takeaway
Most traders lose not because they’re “bad” but because they don’t treat trading like a business.
By mastering psychology, defining risk, and following a plan, you stop thinking in terms of single trades → and start thinking in terms of long-term probabilities.
Trading isn’t about being right every time.
It’s about surviving long enough for your edge to play out.
Short Arabica Coffee🔍 Setup
Price is approaching a well‐defined supply/resistance zone (red area on chart). Historically this zone has acted as overhead resistance.
Below, there is a green demand/support zone which should act as target support area.
My target on the short is around 7.8% downside from entry, with stop loss placed just above the resistance zone / recent swing high to limit risk.
📊 Fundamental & Sentiment Background (COT & Others)
According to the latest COT report (as of 9 Sep 2025), commercial hedgers are significantly net short in Coffee C.
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However, speculators / non-commercials are heavily net long. This suggests that bullish momentum is still in force.
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Open interest is rising, showing participation in current levels. This makes the risk of a breakout (to the upside) real, if bulls hold control.
⚠️ Risks to this trade
Momentum from speculators could drive price through resistance, triggering stop losses and a strong short squeeze.
Any unexpected fundamental shock (weather, export disruption, currency devaluation, etc.) could reduce supply or boost demand, pushing prices higher.
If volume doesn’t drop on advance into resistance, the upward move may be stronger than anticipated.
✅ Conditions / Trigger For Entry
I will consider entering the short position once:
Price touches or re-tests the red supply zone.
There's a clear rejection (candlestick reversal pattern + bearish confirmation).
Momentum or RSI / MACD divergence is visible.
Speculator net longs show signs of plateauing or declining in the COT (next report).
🎯 Targets & Risk/Reward
Entry: around current price near supply, or after confirmed rejection.
Stop Loss: just above resistance / recent high.
Target: green demand/support zone (approx. 7-8% downside).
Risk-Reward Estimate: aiming for at least 1.5-2x potential reward vs. risk, ideally better.
🧐 My Edge vs What Could Go Wrong
My trading strategy gives me an average short profit of 7.8%, so this is in line with my risk appetite. The probability for a profitable trade for a short position is 75%. However, on average I will lose 12% on a losing short trade.
But I’m aware shorting commodities is riskier when there's strong bullish positioning (as is the case with speculators now).
I will monitor upcoming COT reports and fundamentals closely — if speculators increase longs again, I might bail earlier or tighten stops.
Conclusion: The COT data does not overwhelmingly confirm a short at this moment. It offers partial support via hedger short positions, but speculator long bias remains strong. If price shows a credible technical rejection in the supply zone and sentiment shows cracks, I believe this short has good risk/reward.
Lucid: post-split impulse and a chance for a new rangeLucid stock has absorbed the post-split selloff and is now showing signs of recovery. On the daily chart, price has moved out of the descending channel and consolidated above 19.50. The bullish scenario points to a first target at 27.00, where strong resistance is located. A breakout there could pave the way toward 48.00–49.00, marking a potential mid-term trend reversal.
EMAs are starting to turn upward, while volume is picking up, signaling increased buying interest. The key support lies in the 18.00–19.00 zone. As long as this area holds, the bullish case remains valid.
From a fundamental perspective, Lucid benefits from strong EV sector demand and continued backing from major investors in Saudi Arabia. Production challenges and high costs remain risks, but overall EV market growth provides optimism.
Potential inverse head and shoulders on NASDAQ (CASH100) - 15minI’m watching the Cash100 for a potential long setup.
On the 15min chart, an inverse head and shoulders pattern appears to be forming — potentially a continuation pattern following this week’s strong upward move.
I’m still waiting for confirmation of key variables, which will be assessed at 11:30am (GMT+1).
Trade Details:
📊 Risk/Reward: 2.4
🎯 Entry: 23 845
🛑 Stop Loss: 23 825
💰 Take Profit 1 (50%): 23 891
💰 Take Profit 2 (50%): 23 912
#GTradingMethod Tip: Lower volume on the right shoulder vs. the left shoulder strengthens the setup.
Please note: This is not financial advice. This content is to track my trading journey and for educational purposes only.
Has Gold finally topped?Since December 2024, gold has held above a key diagonal support line (see chart).
On 25 July 2025, price broke below a medium-term diagonal support — and recent action looks more like a break-and-retest than a full recovery.
The Chaikin Money Flow is also showing negative divergence, suggesting buying pressure is weakening even as price tried to push higher. That’s often a warning sign for potential trend reversals.
Could this be the start of a deeper move down, or just a pause before new highs?
What’s your take — has gold topped?
Big CorrectionThe S&P index.
The chart shows the potential end of the final rally from the 2009 low.
Currently, with this rally from the recent 4,800 low, we are still in a correction period that will end in late October (highs and lows are irrelevant), & We have a date coming up in August so let's see what happens there.
After this period, we will have a rally combined with uncertainty and unjustified speculative movements (bubble) that could take us to the final peak, which I expect in 2026.
This remains a possibility, but don't base your trades on it. However, caution is often good.
future of the DXYHi to every one
In the DXY we are in the middle of the decisioning area which means
we should wait for the market to show its hands
First sensitive level that i am looking for is the C.E of the weekly candle(Prev.week)
IF we get resistance at that level we can wait for the price to deep into the SSL M level
Other wise i don't see any indication and obstacle for the DXY to reach the OB level above the 0.5 mid level of the range
this is my the first low hanging fruit objective which is high probability
after that my ultimate objective is the SiBi to be rebalanced
This was the technical perspective
BUT
things are happening around the world the most important one is the
USA central bank Interest Rate Cutting Decision which can leads the DXY to go lower without retracting to the 0.5 of the range
this factor also should be considered BUT overall i am bullish for DXY
Gold - Powerful RunAfter its powerful run, gold has shown signs of fatigue, stalling near technical resistance between $3,330–$3,350 per ounce in late July. Analysts warn that while the bullish trend remains intact on a structural level, daily volatility is high and some profit-taking or consolidation could continue unless new destabilizing events emerge.
Will the Rally Continue?
The Bull Case
Structural Demand: Multiple sources, including J.P. Morgan and other major forecast groups, predict gold’s structural bull case remains strong with average prices of $3,220–$3,675 per ounce likely through the end of 2025, and even $4,000 possible by 2026.
Ongoing Uncertainty: Persistent geopolitical risks, trade disputes, and fiscal pressures are expected to maintain robust safe haven flows into gold.
Central Bank and Asian Demand: Sustained buying by central banks and consumers in Asia could provide a solid floor below current levels.
The Bear Case
Interest Rate Dynamics: If central banks, especially the US Federal Reserve, hold or increase interest rates, gold could lose momentum, higher rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non yielding bullion.
Diminishing New Risks: Unless fresh economic or geopolitical shocks appear, further upside may be capped in the near term. Several experts predict gold may consolidate or trade sideways pending new catalysts.
Speculator Flows: Rapid speculative bets could lead to sharp corrections, particularly on technical breakdowns after such a strong rally.
Conclusion
The gold rally of 2025 has been driven by an unusual mix of global volatility, central bank behavior, and shifting investor psychology. While prices could pause or pull back in the coming months, the fundamental supports structural demand, central bank buying, and persistent global risks, suggest that the broader gold bull cycle is not yet over, with $3,000+ likely forming the new base for gold as we look toward 2026.
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Bitcoin & Altcoins: Technical Analysis and Market OutlookBitcoin (BTC) Analysis
Bitcoin is currently forming a short-term bullish pennant within a larger long-term pattern, projecting a potential target around $135K.
Key Levels: BTC is consolidating between the lower zone at $117.3K and the upper zone at $119.7K.
Breakout Potential: A break above this pattern could propel BTC toward a new all-time high (ATH), surpassing the current ATH at $123K.
Macro Events This Week:
Wednesday: The Federal Reserve will announce its interest rate decision, with no changes expected.
Wednesday: ADP Employment Report, providing insights into potential future rate cuts.
Friday: Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) data release, which could further influence market sentiment.
Ethereum (ETH) Breakout
Ethereum has decisively broken through its 4-year historical resistance around $3,725, closing the week above this level. This breakout signals a strong bullish outlook for ETH, with potential for further upside.
Altcoin Highlights
BNB: Has shattered its previous all-time highs, showcasing significant bullish momentum.
XRP: Reached approximately $3.64, reflecting strong gains and market interest.
Market Context
The crypto market is showing robust activity, with altcoins following Bitcoin and Ethereum's lead. Key macroeconomic events this week could introduce volatility, so traders should stay vigilant.
Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Every trader is responsible for their own strategy and risk management.
Happy trading and good profits! 🚀
July 10th Market Outlook –Charted Waters & Uncertain Momentum🗓️📊 July 10th Market Outlook – Charted Waters & Uncertain Momentum 🌊⚠️
Today’s breakdown is a reality check for traders navigating a market full of setups but short on clarity. Resistance is stacking across the board, but that doesn’t mean we can’t break through — it just means we need to stay sharp and keep our charts close.
🔎 Highlights from the 19-minute video:
Bitcoin is approaching a third and crucial resistance test. A breakout could trigger ultra-FOMO, but failure here could send us lower.
Ethereum is in a pressure zone — the "Symplegades" setup from Greek mythology reflects today’s narrow trading path.
Bitcoin Dominance is clinging to support — if it breaks, altseason could be on. If it holds, alts may stay sidelined.
NASDAQ & Nvidia have delivered massive runs, but signs of exhaustion and reversal risk are showing.
Dollar Index (DXY) showing a Golden Cross, but unresolved rate expectations could catch markets off guard.
💬 I also speak candidly about market manipulation, being someone else’s exit liquidity, and why we might be heading toward a formative trap before any true breakout.
🎥 Watch the full video to catch all the details — from long-term setups to real-time chart reactions.
📌 Stay tuned for detailed updates today on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Dominance, NASDAQ and more.
One Love,
The FXPROFESSOR 💙
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Macro Moves & Market Reversals: BTC-Metals-Tech-Dollar & more! 🤖📊 Macro Moves & Market Reversals: Bitcoin, Metals, Tech, Dollar & DAX Breakdown 🔥💹
Hey beautiful people,
FXPROFESSOR here with a massive market update to kick off the week. This one’s for my serious traders—those of you ready to read the market like a pro 📚💡
We’re in a critical transition. The Trump–Powell standoff, rate cut games, tariff escalations, and a surprising shift in risk appetite across bonds, metals, and equities are reshaping the entire trading landscape.
Let’s get into the full breakdown 👇
🧠 MACRO FIRST – THE FUNDAMENTAL PULSE
🟢 Interest Rates:
The Fed is keeping rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%, citing strong jobs data. 147K jobs added, unemployment at 4.1%. The market wanted bad news for rate cuts... didn’t get it.
🗓 September remains the most likely cut, but the Fed isn’t rushing. Strong labor = slow policy change.
⚠️ Tariffs Heating Up:
Trump just slapped 25–40% tariffs on imports from Japan, Korea, and others – effective August 1.
➡️ If no political resolution by July 9, prepare for a volatility wave.
Tariffs = supply chain risks + cost-push inflation.
💣 Geopolitics:
Middle East tensions remain background noise, but no major disruptions for now. Still, oil remains sensitive.
📈 Risk Appetite (Bonds):
U.S. Treasuries still lagging, but junk bonds and quality credit (LQD) have pumped. That’s a big clue: risk appetite is returning, even without a Fed pivot.
📉 DOLLAR INDEX (DXY) – "THE YEAR OF THE NORMALIZED DOLLAR"
We’ve followed this dollar short all year.
🔻 From rejection at 100.965, DXY dropped straight into our long-term 94–95 target zone.
📌 Now what? This level is MAJOR. A bounce could trap dollar bears.
🧭 No new short from me unless we re-tag 100+. The juice is squeezed.
Key takeaway:
The dollar already priced in rate cuts, and we didn’t even get them. That’s telling me the next macro move might not be so predictable.
💰 BITCOIN – STILL THE KING
📍 BTC at $115K resistance – a level I’ve charted for years, not weeks.
Three hits:
1️⃣ First rejection
2️⃣ Second rejection
3️⃣ And now... a decisive moment
🚨 Break 115K → BTC flies.
📉 Fail here → we could revisit $64K, yes, seriously. I’m ready for both outcomes.
This is not the time for hopium. It’s 50/50.
🪙 BTC DOMINANCE – THE ALTCOIN SWITCH
BTC.D is now above 65%. That means:
✔️ Capital flowing back into BTC
❌ Altcoins not ready yet
We don’t chase alts until BTC.D hits 71.3–72.9%. That’s the real “altseason trigger zone.”
🔒 I’m personally turned off from alts for now—too much noise, too many memes, not enough macro support.
🔩 PRECIOUS METALS – SHINING BRIGHT
💛 Gold (XAU/USD):
Reached near $3,500 highs
Now stalling
🛑 Taking profits here – caution warranted.
🤍 Silver (XAG/USD):
13-year high
Holding $36+ well
Potential breakout pending global inflation data
💿 Platinum (the sleeper):
+47% YTD
Beautiful long setup played out exactly as planned
Still bullish above $1,400 if supply squeeze continues
💡 ETFs in metals are seeing inflows – more institutions hedging as dollar weakens.
🚗🔌 TECH STOCKS – NVDA, TSLA & THE NASDAQ
📈 NVIDIA (NVDA)
Best trade of the year for me
Clean re-entry, now hitting ATH levels
AI demand + tight supply = rocket fuel
⚡ Tesla (TSLA)
Bounce off 4H trendline
Still lagging slightly – political tensions (Trump vs. Musk) not helping
But levels are working like a charm
📊 NASDAQ (QQQ)
Hit our “max pain” zone perfectly
Rebounded with textbook precision
Momentum intact – watching for new highs
🇩🇪 DAX INDEX – CHARTS DON’T LIE
All-time high. Boom. Called it weeks ago.
Despite:
No Russian energy
Industrial drag
ECB policy constraints
📌 But what worked?
➡️ Simple chart structure.
➡️ Market psychology.
➡️ Pure TA.
Now at resistance again. Watch carefully – support below is clearly defined.
🧾 FINAL THOUGHTS – THE PROFESSOR'S NOTES
🔹 The market’s narrative can change fast, especially with Trump in the mix. He’s Mr. Volatility.
🔹 Powell holds the real power – and right now, he’s not flinching.
🔹 Risk appetite is back – but not evenly. Bitcoin is leading, altcoins are lagging, metals are maturing.
🔹 If rate cuts materialize in September, expect massive rotation across all risk assets.
💭 Until then, I’m playing level-to-level. No FOMO. Just charts and logic. That’s how we survive, and thrive.
Let me know which chart you want next – and thank you for staying sharp 💪📚
One Love,
The FXPROFESSOR 💙
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Can Geopolitics Power Tech's Ascent?The Nasdaq index recently experienced a significant surge, driven largely by an unexpected de-escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran. Following a weekend where U.S. forces reportedly attacked Iranian nuclear sites, investors braced for a volatile Monday. However, Iran's measured response - a missile strike on a U.S. base in Qatar, notably without casualties or significant damage - signaled a clear intent to avoid wider conflict. This pivotal moment culminated in President Trump's announcement of a "Complete and Total CEASEFIRE" on Truth Social, which immediately sent U.S. stock futures, including the Nasdaq, soaring. This rapid shift from geopolitical brinkmanship to a declared truce fundamentally altered risk perceptions, alleviating immediate concerns that had weighed on global markets.
This geopolitical calm proved particularly beneficial for the Nasdaq, an index heavily weighted towards technology and growth stocks. These companies, often characterized by global supply chains and reliance on stable international markets, thrive in environments of reduced uncertainty. Unlike sectors tied to commodity prices, tech firms derive their value from innovation, data, and software assets, which are less susceptible to direct geopolitical disruptions when tensions ease. The perceived de-escalation of conflict not only boosted investor confidence in these growth-oriented companies but also potentially reduced pressure on the Federal Reserve regarding future monetary policy, a factor that profoundly impacts the borrowing costs and valuations of high-growth technology firms.
Beyond the immediate geopolitical relief, other crucial factors are shaping the market's trajectory. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, where he will discuss monetary policy, remains a key focus. Investors are closely scrutinizing his remarks for any indications regarding future interest rate adjustments, particularly given current expectations for potential rate cuts in 2025. Additionally, significant corporate earnings reports from major companies like Carnival Corporation (CCL), FedEx (FDX), and BlackBerry (BB) are due. These reports will offer vital insights into various sectors' health, providing a more granular understanding of consumer spending, global logistics, and software security, thereby influencing overall market sentiment and the Nasdaq's continued performance.






















