Market Trends - The Santa Claus Rally is anticipated as a familiar market trend, historically resulting in stock increases 80% of the time during this period since 1972 [1] - This year's rally is expected to be accompanied by volatility due to factors such as AI speculation, a weakening labor market, and record-low consumer sentiment [2] Labor Market and Layoffs - October saw over 150,000 layoffs, the highest figure in 20 years, impacting companies including Amazon, which laid off 14,000 corporate employees [2] Stock Market Performance - The tech-heavy Nasdaq Index fell 5% recently, indicating cracks in the bull market, with Amazon shares dropping 6% [3] Investment Opportunities - Utz Brands Inc. (UTZ) is highlighted as an attractive investment, trading at 13 times forward earnings, significantly lower than its long-term average, with a profit outlook of 5% growth this year and 15% next year [12] - Greenwich LifeSciences Inc. (GLSI) is noted for its potential in cancer immunotherapy, with recent insider buying and FDA Fast Track designation, despite a 33% decline in shares due to short selling [15][19] - Matador Resources Co. (MTDR) is recognized for its strong insider buying activity and attractive cost structure, trading at a low valuation compared to peers, with a 4% dividend yield [22][25][26] Insider Buying as a Bullish Signal - Insider buying is considered a strong bullish signal, with examples of significant gains following such activity in companies like Longeveron Inc. and Nuvation Bio Inc. [14][27] Upcoming Events - A Profit Surge Event is scheduled, where insights on market volatility and trading opportunities will be shared [7][28]

RT The O Show (Wendyo.eth) (@The_O_Show_)Galaxy cut its end-of-year BTC target from $185K to $120K, citing a “maturity era” with lower volatility.The firm noted market headwinds like whale selling and competing assets but remains long-term bullish on BTC.Source: Decrypt ...

Market Trends & Analysis - Bitcoin experienced a pullback, trading above $100,000 but still down around 20% from record highs [1] - Analysts attribute the slowdown to whale selling, where long-term holders sell large amounts of Bitcoin, putting pressure on the market [1] - Concerns arise as October, typically a strong month for Bitcoin, performed poorly for the first time since 2018, raising concerns for November's performance [3][4] Whale Selling Impact - Long-term holders sold 400,000 Bitcoin over the past month [2] - Long net sales from long-term holders exceeded 1 million Bitcoin since June 30th [2] Potential Catalysts & Risks - Compass Point suggests $95,000 as a potential support level for Bitcoin [6] - Lack of liquidity due to the Treasury general account not being drawn on because of the government shutdown has negatively impacted Bitcoin [7] - Potential tailwinds for Bitcoin include the government reopening, strategy going into the S&P 500, and positive legislation in Congress [7] - Risks include the potential for a further leg lower before going higher and more hawkish commentary from the Fed [5]

Market Outlook - The market is currently in a CapEx bubble, expected to burst naturally at some point [1] - The current selloff is considered mild, with potential for further continuation [2] - Expectation of a more volatile stage in the market, possibly entering now [3] - The cycle is quicker and less volatile compared to the dotcom bubble [3] Dollar and US Assets - The dollar is expected to strengthen into year-end, but not parabolically [5][9] - Potential upside for yields amid uncertainty about the Fed's next move [5][6] - Extreme risk aversion could lead to a short-term dollar boost from deleveraging [7] - US stock market bounce will support the dollar due to inflows [8] Bond and Equity Market Dynamics - Equity traders are currently leading fixed income traders in this cycle [10][11] - Equity traders believe the bubble hasn't burst yet, so stocks lead fixed income for now [11]

RT Osvaldo Morales (@SixGreen_)@NickSzabo4 Solid take, explains why macro signals stay muted until adoption matures, volatility is the price of discovery, patience separates holders from traders ...

Already hapening...THE HUNTER ✴️ (@TrueGemHunter):FOMC today 👀 high crypto volatility is coming, i am expecting a BEARISH move ‼️Still longterm bullish on $BTC ...

Expecting to see hard sellofs today, Bitcoin is prepumped, altcoins are very weak,sell the news event coming.Avoid getting REKT ⚠️THE HUNTER ✴️ (@TrueGemHunter):FOMC today 👀 high crypto volatility is coming, i am expecting a BEARISH move ‼️Still longterm bullish on $BTC ...

Market Trends - Rotation from gold into Bitcoin is being discussed [1] - Stabilization of the U S dollar and its impact on global capital flows are analyzed [1] - Relationship between volatility and bull markets is explored, noting that higher volatility can signal the start of a new bull cycle [1] Investment Opportunities and Risks - Capital rotation and long-term market outlook are considered [1]

Market Trends & Volatility - Bitcoin options with a record value of $31 billion are set to expire on Halloween [1] - The expiration of these options is expected to cause volatility in the Bitcoin market [1] - All-time high open interest suggests traders are anticipating significant price movements [1] Macroeconomic Factors - Expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut are influencing market sentiment [1]

Finally, volatility is about to kick in on the markets as CPI comes up.What to expect?Well, any outcome is going to provide a bias. If it's higher than expected, then we're likely seeing a first drop and then back up as a new narrative is happening.Or, when it's lower than expected, we'll probably still be building a narrative to see the FED do rate cuts.Ultimately, the previous time Powell mentioned that inflation isn't as important anymore and given that everyone is stuck in their positions, you'll probab ...