Don Kaufman on CoinDesk TV: Volatility Ahead. The Regulators Are Coming. Why That’s Good News for Crypto
TheoTrade co-founder Don Kaufman appeared on “All About Bitcoin” yesterday for the 12th time this year. CoinDesk TV calls on Don for expert insight into regulation, trading activity, and prospects for crypto. Don appeared on yesterday’s show with Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger, to discuss regulation in light of BlockFi and FTX…
Planning the Week Ahead and Salesforce (CRM) Earnings
Salesforce.com (CRM) is the only major stock reporting earnings tomorrow afternoon so we pinpoint the option-based expected move targets for its earnings. We then highlight the main events on the economic calendar that could move markets and there are some big ones. Know what to expect as we wind down November and get ready to…
Digital Currency Is Inevitable, Says Don Kaufman in This NTD Business TV Interview
The U.S. may promote its own Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) after the FTX collapse resulted in investors losing billions. With CBDC you would use your app instead of the physical currency we now use. This is a new idea that is being considered globally. Singapore and India are looking into launching their own CBDC’s. …
Recession Back on the Table? Energy Traders Seem to Think So
One of the strengths to the market in 2022 has been the energy trade. Back from 2020 obscurity, it looked like it was poised for the next secular bull. However, with recent data pointing to weakness headed into 2023, it didn't take much for Fed Speak to drive energy equities lower. As the dollar positions…
When Will Reality Meet the Markets?
Is Santa's Rally Coming? -Sector update - QQQ, XLF, XLE, XRT, XLP, XLU -jobs is coming! -too data dependent, cannot bank on ANY move! Volatility is on the move- -SKEW, VVIX higher -will VIX follow suit? Get your trade on - This week's Profits and Losses - GOOGL, /ZB, limited range great for premium sales…
Turkey or Dove? What were in the FOMC Minutes?
Market grind higher in holiday tape. This is a time to be cautious as SKEW and the VIX have started to rise. Markets are getting up to a few key areas. The next 2 weeks will have critical data coming out that will determine the Feds next move. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Your Plan for Wednesday Headline Volatility and a Checkup on the Strongest/Weakest Stocks this Year
We have a holiday week in motion but Wednesday could have surprise volatility with early morning headlines and the Federal Reserve's Minutes. Outside any surprises, we may easily continue this bullish 'holiday week' drift. We also see what's similar about the Top Five Strongest stocks and the Bottom Five Weakest stocks of the year (and…
Bulls Looking to Give Thanks but US Dollar may Run Off with the Turkey
Bulls hoping Black Friday Deals include stocks moving higher to end 2022. However, today's bullish move in the US dollar may spoil the party as the traditional bullish year end clearance comes up short. (TSLA, HYG, HD, SLV, AEO, CROX, USFD, XLE, NWL)
Calm Before Another Volatility Storm?
-Markets pause, no spx breech! -Living in the upside down -TGT is reality, cooling inflation is not -Energy, financials rolling over? -Skew picking up, vvix dropping -Holiday trading, don’t get off your game Get your trade on - This week's Profits and Losses -JPM, /MES -New ideas, GOOGL, introducing the Catapult! SPX Expected Move-- -last…
See Jeff Bierman on Yahoo Finance Live: What to Expect from the Market into 2023
TheoTrade Chief Market Technician, Professor Jeff Bierman, CMT was a featured guest on “The Closing Bell,” on Yahoo Finance Live. Professor Bierman talks about the 15% rally in the market in the past month, and why he expects a short-term pull back. Overall, he expects a bull sentiment to the end of the year, and…