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Monday’s here and the market’s waking up to fresh risk.

Trump just slapped Canada with a 35% tariff and hinted at a global 20% hit if trade talks don’t go his way.

Copper traders are already pricing in chaos, and currency desks are watching this one closely.

It’s not just a Canada story - it’s a ripple effect trade, and you’ll want it on your radar this week.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin refuses to cool off.

We’re above $118K, crypto stocks are running, and big names like MicroStrategy are riding the wave.

Bulls are calling for more upside, but late-stage euphoria always feels easy until it isn’t.

And in tech?

Apple’s getting early action. Leaks about a massive 2026 product drop have traders positioning for momentum before the crowd catches on.

In this market, new product hype can front-run fundamentals and sometimes that’s all you need for a short-term play.

The week’s just getting started, but don’t get lazy - low volume doesn’t mean low risk.

🇨🇦 Trump Slaps 35% Tariff on Canada, Hints at 20% Global Rate
Trump’s latest tariff blitz rocks markets: 35% on Canada, 50% on copper, and threats of 20% blanket levies. Can trade partners strike deals before the Aug. 1 deadline—or will a global tariff war ignite?

🚀 Apple Traders Turn Bullish on Big 2026 Launch Plans
Apple’s retail crowd is getting hyped as leaks point to a wave of new gear next year: budget iPhone 17e, M5 MacBook Pros, revamped iPads and more.

🛍️ Levi Stock Pops on Strong Demand
Levi Strauss beat Q2 estimates and lifted its forecast despite looming tariffs. Investors see booming global sales and a supply-chain shift as big positives.

📈 Crypto Stocks Surge as Bitcoin Hits $118K
MicroStrategy jumped after Bitcoin smashed records overnight. With mining stocks and Coinbase also rising, the crypto rally is heating up across the board.

💨 Sellers Vanish as Stocks Hit New Highs
The S&P 500 just notched its fifth record in nine sessions—but almost no one’s selling. Analysts warn this eerie calm could signal a 5% pullback as markets get frothy.

🪙 Bitcoin Soars to New Record Over $118,000
Bitcoin breaks out of its range, fueled by tech stock rallies and institutional buying. As lawmakers prep for “Crypto Week,” bulls see a new era for digital gold.

💰 Gold Edges Higher Despite Dollar Strength
Trump’s sweeping new tariffs fuel buying, but investors brace for a firmer greenback. Can safe-haven flows overcome currency headwinds?

📉 New Setup: ACM Research Inc. (ACMR · NASDAQ)

Something strange happens when price climbs too fast into resistance.

It gets dizzy.

And when we saw ACMR tap into the same zone where sellers slammed it back down before — we knew it was time to pay attention.

Momentum slowing. RSI curling. 

And that wick? It screamed rejection.

So we’re stepping in for a sell at $28.57

🎯 Targets:

Sell: $28.57

TP1: $27.43

TP2: $26.59

Let’s see if ACMR does what it’s done before… and take the elevator down.

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Bearish Harami

The Bearish Harami is a two-candlestick bearish reversal pattern that appears after an uptrend.

It signals that the buying pressure is slowing down and sellers might be starting to take control.

What to Look For:

• Two Candlesticks: The pattern consists of two candles.
  
  
• First Candle (Bullish): A large bullish (green or white) candle, confirming the existing uptrend.
  
  
• Second Candle (Small Bullish/Bearish): A small-bodied candle (either green/white or red/black) that is completely contained within the body of the first candle. This means its open and close are both within the previous large candle's body.
  • The second candle indicates indecision and a potential loss of momentum for the buyers. A bearish (red/black) small candle is generally preferred but not strictly necessary for the pattern.
    
    
• Appearance After an Uptrend: For it to be a valid reversal signal, it must appear after a clear uptrend.
  
  
• "Pregnant" Shape: The pattern resembles a pregnant woman, where the large first candle is the "mother" and the small second candle is the "baby" within its body.
  
  
• Volume: Volume often decreases on the second candle, confirming indecision.
  
  
• Confirmation: The Bearish Harami is a warning sign, not a strong reversal signal on its own. Confirmation from the next candle (e.g., a strong bearish candle, a gap down) or other technical indicators (like an RSI turning down or a resistance level holding) is crucial.

Let’s talk about one of the most respected traders of our time: Linda Bradford Raschke.

If you’ve never heard her name, you’ve definitely felt her impact.

Linda isn’t just another Wall Street story - she’s a real trader who built a career over decades of market cycles, drawdowns, and comebacks.

She traded professionally for over four decades, starting on the floor of the Pacific Coast Stock Exchange in the early 1980s before moving into electronic trading and running her own hedge fund.

Here’s the part that matters for you:
Linda Raschke didn’t win because she had some secret magic setup.

She won because she showed up every day, stayed disciplined, and learned how to survive.

She once said: “Good trading is not about being right all the time. It’s about managing your risk, being consistent, and staying in the game long enough for your edge to play out.”

That’s it. 

No perfect indicator.

No magic strategy.

Just skill, patience, and time in the chair.

Linda’s career was built on short-term trading - she specialized in pattern recognition, disciplined risk control, and knowing when to press the gas and when to get out of the way.

Her book, “Street Smarts”, co-written with Larry Connors, is still a must-read for traders who want to understand practical setups and real-world trading psychology.

She also famously said this: “Sometimes the best trade is no trade.”

That’s not just advice - it’s survival.

In fast markets, choppy markets, or emotional markets, knowing when not to trade is a skill most never master.

Linda did.

So why are we bringing her up today?

Because it’s easy to forget that trading isn’t about winning every day - it’s about lasting.

Building real skills. Thinking long-term.

Mastering patience, not just price action.

Linda Raschke is living proof that you don’t need to be flashy to be successful - you need to be focused, disciplined, and consistent.

That’s the mindset we’re building here, one day at a time.

Stick with Trading TLDR - we’ll keep bringing you the lessons, the updates, and the mindset shifts that help you stay in the game.