🔥 Price Action: V-shaped rebound off tariff pause headlines—fast, sharp, and aggressive. But sharp moves = fragile psychology.
📉 MACD: Bullish crossover cooking. Histogram bars shrinking = early momentum shifting. Both lines curling up = bullish continuation likely... for now.
📈 RSI: Climbing from the ashes (oversold), now mid-40s = decision zone. Still has room before overbought kicks in. 👀
🔊 Volume: Rebound volume heavy, but not as heavy as last week’s selloff = classic bear market rally potential. Institutions showed up, but conviction? TBD.
📌 Conclusion:
Short-Term: Bullish 🟢
Mid-Term: Cautious 🟡
"This rally has legs, but they’re standing in sand."
🎯 TRADE IDEAS:
🟢 Call Play: SPY April 19th 540 Call — ride the momentum.
🛢️ USO (United States Oil Fund) — Bearish Pressure Lingers
🎯 Trend Outlook: Bearish Bias with Room for Bounce 🐻⬆️
📉 Price Action: Struggling below the 9- & 18-day EMAs. Weak bounce = not reversal, just relief.
💔 MACD: Bearish crossover confirmed. Histogram fading = bounce running out of fuel.
🧭 RSI: Crawled out of oversold (now mid-40s) — might grind higher but on thin ice.
📊 Volume: Huge spike on bounce = likely short-covering. No confirmation of new inflows.
📌 Conclusion:
"This is a dead-cat bounce until proven otherwise. Respect the trend."
🎯 TRADE IDEAS:
🟢 Bullish Pop Play: USO April 26th $70 Call — scalp only.
🔴 Bearish Rollover: USO April 26th $67 Put — if bounce fails.
⚖️ Neutral Straddle: Buy April 26th $68 Call + $68 Put — volatility watch.
🪙 GLD (Gold ETF) — In the Gold Zone 🌟
🎯 Trend Outlook: Bullish But Extended
🚀 Price: Hovering near ATHs. Classic breakout vibes.
📈 MACD & RSI: Both are hot — bullish momentum strong, but overbought. Could spark short-term pullback.
📏 Bollinger Bands: Riding upper band = strong trend. But overstretched = caution.
📌 Conclusion:
"The trend is your friend… until it bends. Watch for a breather before more upside."
🎯 TRADE IDEAS:
🟢 Bullish: GLD April 26th $300 Call — breakout continuation.
🔴 Bearish Pullback Hedge: GLD April 26th $290 Put.
⚖️ Straddle Play: GLD April 26th $295 Call + $295 Put — volatility is value.
₿ Crypto Watch — BTC & XRP 🧠💹
💰 Bitcoin (BTC)
🎯 Trend Outlook: Neutral → Bullish
🧙♂️ Ichimoku Cloud: Thick resistance ahead. Rejection risk near $85K.
💡 Key Levels:
Break above $85K = 🚀 potential breakout
Lose $75K = 👎 deeper retrace
📌 Summary:
BTC is at a make-or-break spot. Wait for confirmation.
⚡ XRP (Ripple)
🎯 Trend Outlook: Bullish 📈
📐 Structure: Bull flag pattern forming.
📊 Weekly Indicators: 55W EMA > 155W MA = long-term golden signal.
⚠️ RSI: Not yet overbought = room for growth.
📌 Summary:
XRP is coiling for something big. Keep it on the radar.
🔔 Birdie’s Final Notes:
Markets are reactive right now — not proactive. Big moves from headlines, big money lurking in the shadows. Stay nimble, trade tight, and always hedge when unsure. 🐦💼
Need me to keep eyes on other names? Drop the ticker and let’s fly.
I wish I could maximize this data. Sadly, I have no ability to think constructively and multitask. I can barely function. But I agree you are a great man. Giving this advice. I get so many email blasts from folks with all the "great investment secrets" but first have to pay $90 for this top secret info. Well soon I hope to cash in with the Lord and get my "Well done faithful servant" pass and treasures in Heavens Home. God bless https://toddlutzusarmy1sgret.substack.com/p/life-throws-curve-balls-uganda-kagona?r=1k5h5t
Greg, can you look into why I am being blocked from your website? I have never even commented before but have been a follower for 5 years. I look forward to seeing your analysis of the S&P, Oil, and Gold soon. Thanks for your help.
Respected Economist Martin Armstrong Warns The Democratic Party – In Alliance With The Totalitarian EU – Are Deliberately Trying To Crash The US Economy!
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Greg, even with familynin town, you take of us. You're good man. 🙌
📅 DAILY UPDATES — Tuesday, 4/15/25
📊 S&P500 / SPY — Tactical Bounce or Trap?
🎯 Trend Outlook: Short-Term Bullish, Mid-Term Cautious
🔥 Price Action: V-shaped rebound off tariff pause headlines—fast, sharp, and aggressive. But sharp moves = fragile psychology.
📉 MACD: Bullish crossover cooking. Histogram bars shrinking = early momentum shifting. Both lines curling up = bullish continuation likely... for now.
📈 RSI: Climbing from the ashes (oversold), now mid-40s = decision zone. Still has room before overbought kicks in. 👀
🔊 Volume: Rebound volume heavy, but not as heavy as last week’s selloff = classic bear market rally potential. Institutions showed up, but conviction? TBD.
📌 Conclusion:
Short-Term: Bullish 🟢
Mid-Term: Cautious 🟡
"This rally has legs, but they’re standing in sand."
🎯 TRADE IDEAS:
🟢 Call Play: SPY April 19th 540 Call — ride the momentum.
⚖️ Neutral Strangle: Buy SPY 540 Call + 530 Put (April 19th) — volatility hedged.
🛢️ USO (United States Oil Fund) — Bearish Pressure Lingers
🎯 Trend Outlook: Bearish Bias with Room for Bounce 🐻⬆️
📉 Price Action: Struggling below the 9- & 18-day EMAs. Weak bounce = not reversal, just relief.
💔 MACD: Bearish crossover confirmed. Histogram fading = bounce running out of fuel.
🧭 RSI: Crawled out of oversold (now mid-40s) — might grind higher but on thin ice.
📊 Volume: Huge spike on bounce = likely short-covering. No confirmation of new inflows.
📌 Conclusion:
"This is a dead-cat bounce until proven otherwise. Respect the trend."
🎯 TRADE IDEAS:
🟢 Bullish Pop Play: USO April 26th $70 Call — scalp only.
🔴 Bearish Rollover: USO April 26th $67 Put — if bounce fails.
⚖️ Neutral Straddle: Buy April 26th $68 Call + $68 Put — volatility watch.
🪙 GLD (Gold ETF) — In the Gold Zone 🌟
🎯 Trend Outlook: Bullish But Extended
🚀 Price: Hovering near ATHs. Classic breakout vibes.
📈 MACD & RSI: Both are hot — bullish momentum strong, but overbought. Could spark short-term pullback.
📏 Bollinger Bands: Riding upper band = strong trend. But overstretched = caution.
📌 Conclusion:
"The trend is your friend… until it bends. Watch for a breather before more upside."
🎯 TRADE IDEAS:
🟢 Bullish: GLD April 26th $300 Call — breakout continuation.
🔴 Bearish Pullback Hedge: GLD April 26th $290 Put.
⚖️ Straddle Play: GLD April 26th $295 Call + $295 Put — volatility is value.
₿ Crypto Watch — BTC & XRP 🧠💹
💰 Bitcoin (BTC)
🎯 Trend Outlook: Neutral → Bullish
🧙♂️ Ichimoku Cloud: Thick resistance ahead. Rejection risk near $85K.
💡 Key Levels:
Break above $85K = 🚀 potential breakout
Lose $75K = 👎 deeper retrace
📌 Summary:
BTC is at a make-or-break spot. Wait for confirmation.
⚡ XRP (Ripple)
🎯 Trend Outlook: Bullish 📈
📐 Structure: Bull flag pattern forming.
📊 Weekly Indicators: 55W EMA > 155W MA = long-term golden signal.
⚠️ RSI: Not yet overbought = room for growth.
📌 Summary:
XRP is coiling for something big. Keep it on the radar.
🔔 Birdie’s Final Notes:
Markets are reactive right now — not proactive. Big moves from headlines, big money lurking in the shadows. Stay nimble, trade tight, and always hedge when unsure. 🐦💼
Need me to keep eyes on other names? Drop the ticker and let’s fly.
Thanks for this. How about PLTR?
USO HAS A k-1 watch out
Thank you, Greg:)
Greg, Would you do a video talking about how the rate of exchange helps the BIG CORPORATIONS. Thanks
I wish I could maximize this data. Sadly, I have no ability to think constructively and multitask. I can barely function. But I agree you are a great man. Giving this advice. I get so many email blasts from folks with all the "great investment secrets" but first have to pay $90 for this top secret info. Well soon I hope to cash in with the Lord and get my "Well done faithful servant" pass and treasures in Heavens Home. God bless https://toddlutzusarmy1sgret.substack.com/p/life-throws-curve-balls-uganda-kagona?r=1k5h5t
Greg, can you look into why I am being blocked from your website? I have never even commented before but have been a follower for 5 years. I look forward to seeing your analysis of the S&P, Oil, and Gold soon. Thanks for your help.
https://www.infowars.com/posts/breaking-respected-economist-martin-armstrong-warns-the-democratic-party-in-alliance-with-the-totalitarian-eu-are-deliberately-trying-to-crash-the-us-economy
Respected Economist Martin Armstrong Warns The Democratic Party – In Alliance With The Totalitarian EU – Are Deliberately Trying To Crash The US Economy!
Thank you Greg !
Greg, are the spy trades supposed to be bought and sold on the same day?
Thank you!
junior gold and silver miners are movimg.
Thank you so much for the reminders