Gold Retreats as Dollar Gains

Good morning!

It’s a big week for the markets, and Monday’s already delivering classic crypto chaos. 

Bitcoin slid below 100k, triggering the market dip, and, as always, crypto investors did what they do best - buy the dip.

Of course, it slid again... so what’s next?

You guessed it - buy more dips. 

It's like a never-ending dip party.

Gold is sliding as investors focus on potential interest rate moves, and the dollar is piling on the pressure.

Meanwhile, China’s new AI, DeepSeek, has stolen the spotlight, with the Global AI stock market already feeling the heat!

This week’s already off to an exciting start.

Let’s jump in!

📈 Gold Retreats as Dollar Holds Firm
The shine is fading as gold retreats 0.6%, pressured by a surging dollar as markets brace for the Fed’s rate decision this week. With investors eyeing interest rate moves, will gold find its footing, or is this the start of a deeper pullback?

🪙 Bitcoin Stumbles After Trump’s Crypto Stockpile Order
Bitcoin briefly rallied to $106,850 before tumbling to $102,220 after Trump’s executive order on a national digital asset stockpile, signaling mixed reactions from the market.

🎇 Global Markets Rally in Trump’s Inauguration Week
European markets hit record highs in Trump's first week, brushing off tariff threats, while the euro bounced back against a weaker dollar. Global stocks surged as investors responded to President Trump’s first week in office.

🔮 Bitcoin: Will History Repeat Itself?
"Bitcoin could surge to $150,000, mimicking its legendary 2017 cycle," says Glassnode analyst James Check. While short-term holders could see 66% gains and long-term holders a staggering 509%, Check warns the top may not hold for long.

📈 Stocks Rally on Trump Tax-Cut Push, Yen Jumps After BoJ Hike
Wall Street surged to record highs as Trump’s Davos speech fueled optimism with tax-cut promises, while the yen strengthened on Japan's unexpected rate hike.

📛 Oil Dips as Trump Pushes OPEC on Prices
Oil prices took a hit after Trump, addressing the Davos forum, linked high inflation to oil costs and called on OPEC to cut prices. Brent crude slipped to $77.95, with Trump hinting that lower prices could even end the Russia-Ukraine war.

🛢️ Oil: Traders Brace for U.S. Supply Surge
Traders are gearing up for turbulence after oil prices slipped on fears of a U.S. production boom.Brent crude fell over 1%, with markets reacting swiftly to expectations of increased U.S. output. 

The premarket activity is showing unusual patterns today. 

While I anticipated the S&P 500 to decline at market open, it has already experienced a significant 2% drop during premarket trading.

This early movement suggests we might see a reversal with an upward bounce when the market officially opens.

Given these conditions, I'm holding off on recommending any new stock positions until I can confirm the expected upward bounce. 

Currently, we maintain several short positions in our portfolio.

If we see a gap down in tonight's session, I plan to close all our short positions, and I recommend you consider doing the same. 

Let's monitor the market's behavior tonight before making any new moves.

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But the hardest battle in trading isn’t with the markets; it’s with yourself.

Picture this: you’re watching the perfect setup unfold.

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The opportunity slips through your fingers, and now you’re stuck, chasing trades and second-guessing yourself.

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