🇺🇸 Market Shakes! Thanks Trump!

Mondays always feel like the markets’ alarm clock just went off, don’t they?

But today’s no ordinary Monday - it’s Trump’s Inauguration Day! 🇺🇸

Bitcoin’s soaring past $102K, gold’s riding a hot streak, and oil can’t decide if it’s climbing or crashing.

It’s like the markets grabbed an extra shot of espresso (or chaos).

So, while the world watches history in the making, let’s jump in and see how traders are turning this “Monday madness” into opportunity.

Ready? ☕

🔥 Gold’s Hot Streak Rolls On!
Gold is set to notch its third weekly win, driven by rising hopes for Fed rate cuts. A weaker dollar and cooling inflation data are putting a shine back on the precious metal.

🐂💨  Gold Bulls Catch Their Breath!
After surging to a one-month high, gold prices have hit pause. Investors are recalibrating ahead of new Fed signals, keeping the market on edge.

🚀 Bitcoin ETFs Surge as BTC Crosses $102K!
Bitcoin has surpassed the $102,000 mark, leading to a renewed demand for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). With Trump’s inauguration looming, the market is brimming with optimism.⛽

Oil Ends Lower With US Prices Failing to Hold Above $80 a Barrel
Oil futures slid after briefly flirting with $80 per barrel last Thursday. A ceasefire agreement eased supply concerns, pulling crude back down.

🛢️Oil Prices Climb on Supply Fears, Fed Rate Cut Hopes
Oil prices are on track for a fourth consecutive weekly gain, influenced by U.S. sanctions on Russian energy that have tightened supply. Brent crude rose by 0.5% to $81.73 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude increased by 0.8% to $79.30 per barrel.

🏆 Expect Smaller Victories for Crypto in 2025 -  Grayscale
Grayscale predicts a year of incremental wins for crypto in 2025. From ETFs to legislation, the industry is gearing up for its next chapter.

💰 Small -Cap Crypto Finds New Fans!
Small-cap cryptos are surging as investors chase early opportunities. Trump’s pro-crypto stance is setting the stage for big moves in niche tokens.

Altria Group (NYSE: MO)

Last week, I recommended a buy for MO at $51.18.

When the market opened, the price moved up, and I took half my profits at $51.96, locking in a 1.51% gain (without leverage).

The remaining position is now set to breakeven, making this a completely risk-free trade.

APA Corporation (NASDAQ: APA)

I also issued a sell recommendation for APA at $25.14 last week.

After the market opened, APA dropped significantly overnight. I closed half my position at $24.24, securing a solid 3.58% profit (before leverage).

The other half of the position is now adjusted to breakeven, turning this into another risk-free trade.

Market Update:

The U.S. stock markets, including the NYSE and Nasdaq, are closed today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

New stock recommendations will resume on Wednesday!

Think Big Players Have Secret AI Weapons? Here’s How to Get Yours!

Ever feel like the big players in the market are using AI tools you’ve never even heard of?

You’re not wrong - institutions are leveraging algorithms and bots to analyze data, predict trends, and outpace everyone else.

But here’s the thing: you can tap into that power too.

These AI newsletters reveal how cutting-edge tools are shaping the market and how you can use them to stay competitive.

Arm yourself with the same insights the pros rely on with these newsletters!

Pring's Know Sure Thing (KST)

Pring's Know Sure Thing (KST) is a momentum oscillator developed by Martin Pring.

It combines the rate-of-change of price over four different timeframes to generate a more robust and reliable signal than traditional momentum indicators.

What to Look For:

• Trend Identification:
  • A rising KST line suggests bullish momentum and a potential uptrend.
  • A falling KST line suggests bearish momentum and a potential downtrend.
    
    
• Crossovers:
  • Crossovers of the KST line above its signal line can be interpreted as bullish signals.
  • Crossovers of the KST line below its signal line can be interpreted as bearish signals.
    
    
• Divergence:
  • Divergence between the KST and the price can signal potential trend reversals. For example, if the price is making higher highs, but the KST is making lower highs, it could indicate a weakening uptrend.

How to Lose 1 Billion and Collapse a Bank - Don’t Be This Guy!

Imagine walking into work one morning, thinking it’s just another day at the office, only to discover your employer - one of the oldest and most prestigious banks in the world - has been obliterated!

All thanks to one trader, Nick Leeson.

Leeson wasn’t just any trader; he was the “Golden Boy” of Barings Bank.

Trusted. Ambitious. And, as it turns out, dangerously overconfident.

Stationed in Singapore, he had the keys to the castle - managing trades and overseeing the accounts.

A lethal combination for someone willing to bend the rules.

It started small - unauthorized trades to cover up minor losses. He figured, “I’ll fix this quickly and no one will know.” 

But the market wasn't forgiving, and his losses spiraled.

Instead of cutting his losses, Leeson doubled down, betting more and more on risky positions.

His secret?

A hidden account ironically named “88888,” which he used to stash his mounting losses.

But the market had other plans.

In 1995, an earthquake in Kobe sent the Asian markets into chaos, and Leeson’s gambles imploded😱.

By the time the dust settled, he had racked up $1.4 BILLION IN LOSSES, wiping out Barings Bank entirely.

How did it all unravel? 

Simple: lack of oversight and a refusal to admit defeat.

Leeson’s ego couldn’t handle being wrong, and his desperation to “make it back” destroyed a 233-year-old institution.

Here’s the lesson: trading isn’t about proving you’re right - it’s about protecting your capital.

Pride, revenge trades, and lack of accountability will sink you faster than any market crash.

Leeson thought he could outsmart the market.

Instead, he became its ultimate cautionary tale.

Don’t be this guy🙏. 

Stay disciplined, stay humble, and, above all, know when to walk away.