Option Witch | Coinbase Experienced "Watershed Moments", 2 Options Spread Setups for the Next Move
$Coinbase Global(COIN)$ experienced a significant price surge recently. The stock’s inclusion in major indices and expansion into derivatives trading strengthen its long-term outlook. Technical analysis based on the moving averages signals “strong buy” for Coinbase stock.Spread option strategies are appropriate for capitalizing on upside opportunities.Coinbase Soars on S&P Inclusion, Strategic ExpansionCoinbase shares rose 23.97% on May 13 on the news that the crypto exchange to join the S&P 500. Since going public through a direct listing in 2021, Coinbase has become a bigger part of the U.S. financial system, with bitcoin soaring in value and large institutions gaining regulatory approval to create spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds. Sha
Earning vs. Saving: Are You a Specialist or a Well-Rounded Warrior?
The "save more vs. earn more" debate is one of the most common discussions I have with young professionals. While your others’ advice might sound motivational, it misses a crucial point I’ve observed after years of wealth planning: financial success isn’t binary—it’s an orchestrated dance between both saving and earning.Most people are specialists when it comes to money.I have two friends, both native Beijingers, so neither has to pay rent. Their salaries are roughly the same, but after three years, their savings are worlds apart.Friend A earns less than RMB 10,000 per month, with a small year-end bonus, making her annual income around RMB 120,000–130,000. Still, she managed to save RMB 300,000 in three years.Friend B, on the other hand, earns RMB 150,000 a year. After three years, her sav
QBTS, IONQ, RGTI Take Off! Are You Missing the Quantum Meme Boom?
Hold onto your portfolios—quantum computing stocks are blasting off! D-Wave Quantum just dropped a bombshell with the launch of "Advantage2," their sixth-generation quantum system, touted as the most advanced yet. CEO Alan Baratz didn’t mince words: “This isn’t just a win for D-Wave—it’s a turning point for the entire quantum computing industry.” The market agrees, with QBTS exploding 175% in May, QUBT climbing 79%, and IONQ gaining a solid 66%. But is this the spark that ignites the quantum era, or are we riding a hype bubble about to pop? Let’s break it down. Advantage2: Quantum’s Next Leap? D-Wave’s "Advantage2" isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a statement. Packing over 1,200 qubits and 10,000+ couplers, this beast is built to solve real-world problems like optimizing supply chains or acceler
Elliott Wave Analysis: Ethereum (ETHUSD) Likely Extending in Wave 5
The short-term Elliott Wave analysis for Ethereum (ETHUSD) indicates that a bullish cycle, initiated from the April 9, 2025 low, is unfolding as a five-wave impulse structure. Starting from this low, wave (1) concluded at $1,687.20, followed by a corrective pullback in wave (2) that ended at $1,473. Ethereum then resumed its upward trajectory in wave (3), reaching $2,738.90, as illustrated in the one-hour chart below. The subsequent wave (4) correction formed a double-three Elliott Wave structure. In this correction, wave W declined to $2,478.80, followed by a recovery in wave X to $2,649. The corrective wave Y then completed wave (4) at $2,405.20. From this point, Ethereum has entered wave (5), advancing with an internal five-wave subdivision. Within wave (5), wave 1 peaked at $2,615.40 a
Why is Bitcoin Hitting USD110, 000? Will there be a Bitcoin Bull Market Under Trump?
🌟🌟🌟Bitcoin has recently surged past USD 110,000, marking this as a historic milestone in the Cryptocurrency market. Several factors have contributed to this amazing rally : 1. Institutional Investment and Market Confidence Major financial institutions and corporations have continued to increase their Bitcoin holdings, viewing it as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty. A good example is $Strategy(MSTR)$ which has been buying Bitcoin steadily since August 2020 and has adopted Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. Strategy now owns 576,230 Bitcoins as of May 19 2025, an average purchase price of USD 66,384.56 per Bitcoin with a total cost
Should I Sell and Run in the face of Trump's New Tariffs Threats on EU?
🌟🌟🌟Donald Trump's 50% Tariff threats on the European Union and his 25 % Tariff warning for Apple $Apple(AAPL)$ have certainly rattled the markets on Friday. The S&P500 Index dropped 0.8%, making it the worst week in almost 2 months. Investors are reacting to heightened trade tensions with Apple falling 2.6% and the European stocks taking a hit. However the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has attempted to reassure the markets, suggesting that the tariff threat is meant to pressure the EU into negotiations. However uncertainty remains, and analysts warn that volatility could persist. Should I Sell and Run? Reasons to Hold: The market has weathered trade tensions before and I believe that Trump's tariff
Trump’s EU Tariff Bombshell: Bessent’s Calm Tested—S&P 500’s Next Move Unveiled! 🚨
$S&P 500(.SPX)$ President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm, threatening a 50% tariff on European Union goods starting June 1, 2025, unless they’re made in the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rushed to douse the flames, highlighting a 90-day negotiation pause starting April 2 and noting Trump’s view that the EU’s trade proposals lag behind others globally. Markets are on edge: Is this a prelude to chaos or a masterful bluff? Can traders ride this storm to riches, or is it time to bail? Let’s unpack the stakes and pinpoint where the S&P 500 might settle. Tariff Tension: A High-Stakes Game 🎲 Trump’s latest salvo targets the EU’s $600 billion annual goods pipeline to the U.S.—think Italian leather, German machinery, and Spanish olive
Tariff Trouble: Is Apple the Biggest Target on Wall Street?
$Apple(AAPL)$$S&P 500(.SPX)$ Donald Trump’s recent warning of a 25% tariff on iPhones not manufactured in the U.S. sent Apple’s stock plunging 4% in a single day. The market’s swift reaction highlights the tech giant’s perceived vulnerability to trade policy shifts. But with tariffs looming as a potential game-changer, the question remains: Is Apple really the stock most exposed to this risk? Let’s unpack the situation with a deep dive into the numbers, comparisons, and possibilities. The Fallout: What Happened? Trump’s tariff threat wasn’t subtle. Targeting Apple directly, he suggested that iPhones not made in America could face a steep 25% levy. Investors didn’t hesitate—Apple’s stock dropped 4% al
Option Movers | Apple $195 Put Draws Heavy Interest; Oklo's Call Leaps around 500%!
U.S. stocks fell on Friday (May 23), notching a weekly loss, after President Donald Trump recommended 50% tariffs on European goods, reopening a new front in global trade tensions and unleashing a fresh wave of market uncertainty.Regarding the options market, a total volume of 49,763,175 contracts was traded on Friday, call ratio rose to 58%.Top 10 Option VolumesTop 10: $NVDA(NVDA)$; $TSLA(TSLA)$; $AAPL(AAPL)$; $MSTR(MSTR)$; $GME(GME)$; $PLTR(PLTR)$; $AMZN(AMZN)$;
📉 Is Apple the Stock Most Exposed to Tariff Risk? Not Quite.
$Apple(AAPL)$ . ⸻ 📉 Is Apple the Stock Most Exposed to Tariff Risk? Not Quite. The recent 4% dip in Apple’s stock price, following Trump’s warning of 25% tariffs on iPhones not made in the U.S., has reignited the long-standing debate: Is Apple the stock most vulnerable to global trade tensions? On the surface, the headline makes a compelling case. Apple relies heavily on Chinese manufacturing and exports a significant portion of its hardware into the U.S. But dig deeper, and the reality is far more nuanced. ⸻ 🍎 Apple Is More Than Just iPhones It’s important to first recognize that Apple is no longer just a hardware company. While iPhones remain a core product, they now represent less than 50% of total revenue —
1. $Microsoft(MSFT)$ MSFT ripped +17% since our daily setup triggered — but I’ve closed all calls. 🤑Daily looks exhausted now, and with BX green, I wouldn’t be surprised to see a pullback to $420.Still seeing heavy flow in leaps — and if May closes with higher lows, this could mark the start of a monthly expansion.I’ll look to re-enter in the coming months.For now, no reason to force it. Let the setup come to us.ImageImage2. $Apple(AAPL)$ Called the AAPL bottom perfectly on April 8th — but it might not hold. ❌We bounced hard off the monthly bias zone…But with weekly BX now red, a retest of $180–$170 looks likely.Expecting one more sell-off before institutions step back in.ImageFor whom haven't open CBA ca
$SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ looking weak heading into this shortened week.We expected a rejection between $580–$590, and it played out perfectly:✅ Daily BX flipped 🔴✅ Rejected right off smart money zone + point of controlThick volume profile = strong resistance.Now watching downside gaps at $570 and $527 as likely targets.Not ruling out all-time highs later…But right now? None of my bullish signals are firing —So I’m sitting out.Futures are up nicely but nothing changes until the bx confirms a flip ✅ImageFor whom haven't open CBA can know more from below:🏦 Open a CBA today and enjoy privileges of up to SGD 20,000 in trading limit with 0 commission. Trade SG, HK, US stocks as well as ETFs unlimitedly!Find out more here:Trade on a Cash Boost Ac
1. $Celsius Holdings, Inc.(CELH)$ CELH showing strong buying pressure 🔥I still think $50 is on the table this summer.Now it’s just a patience game.Let the setup come to us.Image2. $GameStop(GME)$ GME +22% since our callout ✅Volume profile shows minimal resistance between $35–$45 — a clean runway.If we sweep the recent high, it could be off to the races 🏁Image3. $Duolingo, Inc.(DUOL)$ DUOL Subscriber Request 🟣I wish I saw this setup a couple of weeks ago when our DBX bot requirements were met.Insane breakout once the daily BX flipped 🟢 and since then price has rallied +60%.That said, we missed it, and the best move now is to wait for price action to cool down a bit
1. $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ NVDA Earnings Week 🚨Closed my long last week — hit target with a +20% move from entry.Now? I’m sitting out.⚠️ Weekly showing a head & shoulders forming📉 Downside risk: $120–$100📈 Upside: maybe another 20% — and I’m fine missing thatNot every trade is worth the risk.I’d rather wait than force it — too many better setups out there right now.How do you see earnings playing out? 👇Image2. $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ Still believe AMD can hit $200 in the next 8–12 months — but we need confirmation first. 👀We’re showing a potential higher low inside the smart money zone but the monthly BX needs to close higher low.Until then, I’m holding my leaps (still red from that early November entry).
Closed all $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ calls last week — but that doesn’t mean the rally’s over. 😎🚀We’ve been eyeing $350 for weeks.That’s the key resistance — and we’re sitting right on it.Volume shelf = potential rejection.But if we sweep that liquidity and daily BX flips green, I’m back in.Best case: breakout to $400 is smooth.Worst case: pullback to $300 — I reload where I started.Remember:You can remove a thesis.You can put it back on.You’re not married to the idea — only the strategy.ImageFor whom haven't open CBA can know more from below:🏦 Open a CBA today and enjoy privileges of up to SGD 20,000 in trading limit with 0 commission. Trade SG, HK, US stocks as well as ETFs unlimitedly!Find out more here:Trade on a Cash Boost Account and enjoy up to
The crash of Japanese bonds has pushed U.S. bonds to plummet. Is it time to buy the bottom?
The most striking thing about the global bond market this week is not the surge in U.S. debt, but the violent shock in the Japanese Treasury Bond market. The latest research report from Goldman Sachs reveals that the "crash-like" rise in Japanese long-term Treasury Bond yields is actually the driving force behind the sharp drop in U.S. debt.On the 24th, according to news from Zhuifeng Trading Desk, Goldman Sachs believed that,The core reason for the surge in Japanese long-term Treasury Bond yields is the severe imbalance between supply and demand.The sharp drop in demand from life insurance companies due to the widening duration gap, coupled with the increasing government financial worries and the sell-off triggered by asset-intensive reinsurance transactions, have jointly built the sellin
There was a significant pullback in the $S&P 500(.SPX)$ last week, with the bond market a key contributing factor.Long-term bond supply issues (U.S.-Japan auction chaos), deficit pressures from the U.S. budget proposal (locking in a $2 trillion deficit over the next several years), and intensifying pressures on the back end of the global interest rate curve, as well as debt sustainability concerns and tariff uncertainty (the "zero Sharpe ratio guessing game"), combined to lead to a highly volatile trading environment.Equity markets, on the other hand, have been heavily influenced by slowing demand strength (although companies are still buying), cooling risk appetite, and technicals suggesting a weakening of near-term demand trends.Key insights
Trump’s EU Tariff Bombshell: Can the S&P 500 Weather the Storm?
$S&P 500(.SPX)$ President Donald Trump has dropped a bombshell on global markets, threatening a 50% tariff on European Union goods starting June 1, 2025, unless they’re made in the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent scrambled to ease the tension, highlighting a 90-day negotiation pause that kicked off April 2 and hinting that Trump finds the EU’s trade offers lacking compared to other nations. With the S&P 500 already on edge, this latest twist raises the stakes: Are we staring down a market meltdown, or is this just another Trump bluff? Will traders spend the year chasing his policy rollercoaster? Buckle up—here’s what’s at play and where the index might land. The Tariff Ticking Clock Trump’s tariff threat isn’t just hot air—it’s a sle
Luxury Price Tags Soar, but Profits Plummet: Time to Cash In or Cut Losses?
Luxury brands are doubling down on their favorite trick: jacking up prices. Since the start of the year, giants like Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Gucci, and Chanel have rolled out yet another wave of aggressive price hikes. For decades, this strategy has been their golden ticket—higher prices meant bigger profits and an untouchable aura of exclusivity. But in 2025, the magic is wearing thin. Instead of raking in cash, these increases are backfiring, leaving some brands scrambling and their stocks sliding. What’s going wrong, and what does it mean for you? The High-Stakes Gamble That’s Falling Flat Luxury brands have long banked on the idea that steeper prices signal prestige, driving demand from aspirational buyers and deep-pocketed loyalists alike. But this year, the playbook’s unraveling. Shop