Calls
27
#431
Alpha Score 57.4
Chris Vermeulen
Chief Market Strategist, TheTechnicalTraders
Win Rate
48.1%
return
+0.1%
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Short
Feb 03
$78726.40
+17.8%
Bearish on BTC as price breaks through key support levels with downside target at $50,000, suggesting further technical deterioration from current levels.
Bearish on BTC as price breaks through key support levels with downside target at $50,000, suggesting further technical deterioration from current levels.
Crypto Assets
Long
Feb 17
$682.85
+8.9%
"The S&P 500... is still in an uptrend. We are actually long the S&P 500 here still... The moving averages are still layered properly." Despite his bearish macro outlook, Vermeulen follows price, not predictions. The S&P 500 is above its 150-day moving average, meaning the "tide is rising." He will remain long until the trend technically reverses, even if other sectors are failing. LONG (Trend Following). The NASDAQ is dragging the market down; if SPY breaks below the 150-day MA, the trade flips to short/cash immediately.
"The S&P 500... is still in an uptrend. We are actually long the S&P 500 here still... The moving averages are still layered properly." Despite his bearish macro outlook, Vermeulen follows price, not predictions. The S&P 500 is above its 150-day moving average, meaning the "tide is rising." He will remain long until the trend technically reverses, even if other sectors are failing. LONG (Trend Following). The NASDAQ is dragging the market down; if SPY breaks below the 150-day MA, the trade flips to short/cash immediately.
Equity Indexes
Short
Feb 01
$75.44
+32.7%
Silver also requires a sentiment reset and shakeout of late buyers before resuming any uptrend; near-term pullback expected despite supportive long-term conditions.
Silver also requires a sentiment reset and shakeout of late buyers before resuming any uptrend; near-term pullback expected despite supportive long-term conditions.
Commodities
Long
Apr 30
$667.16
+4.2%
Money flows and sentiment are bullish for equities. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ are in uptrends, approaching key targets. Equities are the only asset class standing out, and we follow the trend. We are long via QQQ and a band strategy.
Equity Indexes
Long
Apr 10
$439.90
+26.3%
Buy SMH as semiconductors break to all-time highs driven by insatiable AI infrastructure demand; author frames semis as the essential picks-and-shovels play where demand shows no signs of slowing regardless of which AI players win.
Buy SMH as semiconductors break to all-time highs driven by insatiable AI infrastructure demand; author frames semis as the essential picks-and-shovels play where demand shows no signs of slowing regardless of which AI players win.
Thematic ETFs
Long
Feb 17
$26.91
+5.3%
"When we see stage 4 declines hit, usually the dollar index outperforms... In 2022... the US dollar rallied about 17%." In a global deflationary event or financial reset, capital flees to the safety of the US Dollar. As equities and foreign currencies collapse, the USD strengthens (the "Milkshake Theory" dynamic). LONG (Defensive Play). The Fed cuts rates aggressively earlier than expected, weakening the dollar.
"When we see stage 4 declines hit, usually the dollar index outperforms... In 2022... the US dollar rallied about 17%." In a global deflationary event or financial reset, capital flees to the safety of the US Dollar. As equities and foreign currencies collapse, the USD strengthens (the "Milkshake Theory" dynamic). LONG (Defensive Play). The Fed cuts rates aggressively earlier than expected, weakening the dollar.
FX & Currencies
Long
Feb 08
$455.46
-19.1%
Gold retains a constructive technical structure even after an emotional 2025 with sharp pullbacks, with a potential path toward $6,000 — diverging bullishly from silver's relative weakness.
Gold retains a constructive technical structure even after an emotional 2025 with sharp pullbacks, with a potential path toward $6,000 — diverging bullishly from silver's relative weakness.
Commodities
Short
Feb 01
$444.95
+17.2%
Avoid chasing gold here — despite a real bullish long-term backdrop, a sentiment-driven pullback is needed to shake out late buyers before the next sustainable leg higher can develop.
Avoid chasing gold here — despite a real bullish long-term backdrop, a sentiment-driven pullback is needed to shake out late buyers before the next sustainable leg higher can develop.
Commodities
Long
Jan 14
$83.25
-39.0%
Buy silver as a multi-year consolidation breakout historically precedes powerful upside expansions; technical projections target $106/oz, implying substantial further upside from current levels.
Buy silver as a multi-year consolidation breakout historically precedes powerful upside expansions; technical projections target $106/oz, implying substantial further upside from current levels.
Commodities
Long
May 04
$81.87
+4.9%
Author discloses an active long position in QLD, with the AI/semiconductor-led tech momentum and ongoing "running correction" dynamic cited as the core driver.
Author discloses an active long position in QLD, with the AI/semiconductor-led tech momentum and ongoing "running correction" dynamic cited as the core driver.
Thematic ETFs
Long
May 04
$62.69
+6.1%
Author discloses an active long position in SSO, citing relentless money flow into equities and a "running correction" in tech as the driving force sustaining the uptrend.
Author discloses an active long position in SSO, citing relentless money flow into equities and a "running correction" in tech as the driving force sustaining the uptrend.
Thematic ETFs
Long
Apr 30
$178.26
-4.5%
Energy stocks benefit from high oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty. We are still long XOP (energy ETF), having already hit a target. Oil is likely to stay elevated, supporting energy companies.
Thematic ETFs
Long
Mar 27
$124.20
-0.2%
Buy oil exposure as geopolitical supply disruption risk (potential Strait of Hormuz closure) combined with a bull flag technical setup supports a move toward $140/bbl; energy stocks cited as the lone market leaders.
Buy oil exposure as geopolitical supply disruption risk (potential Strait of Hormuz closure) combined with a bull flag technical setup supports a move toward $140/bbl; energy stocks cited as the lone market leaders.
Commodities
Long
May 30
$114.85
-19.7%
Buy junior gold miners as GDXJ staged a strong reversal alongside precious metals bouncing off multi-month lows, with institutional buying confirming support at key levels.
Buy junior gold miners as GDXJ staged a strong reversal alongside precious metals bouncing off multi-month lows, with institutional buying confirming support at key levels.
Thematic ETFs
Long
May 05
$28.27
-1.5%
Buy DBA as the agriculture ETF shows a technical breakout accompanied by massive accumulation on high volume, signaling institutional buying interest and potential continuation.
Buy DBA as the agriculture ETF shows a technical breakout accompanied by massive accumulation on high volume, signaling institutional buying interest and potential continuation.
Commodities
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Chris Vermeulen has 27 trade ideas tracked on Buzzberg across 19 tickers since January 2026. Win rate 48% across 27 evaluated calls, average return +0.1%. Ranked #431 on the Buzzberg Alpha leaderboard. Most covered: SILVER, GOLD, BTC.
