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She said crude oil had a real breakout before the war, calling it a meaningful long-term turnaround, with next resistance at $130 (2022 high) and beyond that $147. The breakout supports further upside, and historical oil shocks have duration that can negatively impact markets and the economy. Long-term bullish on crude oil due to the technical breakout and potential for higher prices, which could exacerbate equity market headwinds. Geopolitical de-escalation, such as a ceasefire or strait reopening, or demand destruction could halt the rally.

She identified Bitcoin support at $58,000 to $59,000, said moves up to $67,000 could be short-lived, and described it as a prolonged basing phase with a cyclical downtrend. The dominant feature on the chart is a cyclical downtrend, and lack of oversold uptrend suggests retests of support are likely before a full recovery. Watch for signs of a base forming and monitor support levels closely, as the asset is in a consolidation phase without clear bullish indicators. A break below the $58,000-$59,000 support zone or failure to establish a base could lead to further downside.

She mentioned that gold is at the beginning of perhaps a long-term range and is looking for signs of downside exhaustion. Demark indicators suggest a long-term range, so within that context, monitoring for exhaustion signals is key to identifying entry points. Watch for downside exhaustion to potentially enter a long position, as gold is not ready for a sustained move yet and may trade within a range. Gold could break out of the range unexpectedly—either up or down—without clear exhaustion signals, leading to missed opportunities or losses.

Katie Stockton explicitly stated that the recent S&P 500 bounce is not sustainable, it's an interruption to the corrective phase, and she could see it getting worse than the next support at 6175. Overbought conditions are being rectified by a breakdown in bullish momentum, and lack of oversold upturns, breadth extremes, or sentiment leadership suggests no major low is in place. Avoid chasing brief relief rallies and wait for evidence of stabilization before getting aggressively long, as the corrective phase is likely to continue. A quick resolution to geopolitical tensions or stronger-than-expected fundamentals could reverse the corrective phase and lead to a sustained rally.

The speaker explicitly named Amazon, NVIDIA, Palantir, JP Morgan, and Applovin as former market leaders that now have "long term momentum sell signals." These signals indicate these stocks are now likely in trading ranges "at best, or even bear cycles," which deteriorates the market's leadership profile. The loss of momentum in these key, heavyweight stocks bodes poorly for a swift market recovery and makes them unattractive, broken leadership to be avoided. A swift, broad market reversal could reignite momentum in these names, but the current technical evidence strongly argues against it.

The speaker stated that a key monthly momentum indicator (MACD) is now positive for crude oil, a "big shift" indicating the trend has asserted itself as an uptrend. This follows earlier signs of downside exhaustion noted in January. The speaker contrasts this positive momentum shift with the negative shift seen in stocks like NVIDIA. The technical evidence points to a new, established uptrend for crude oil, warranting a constructive/long bias despite acknowledgment the move may be overdone near-term. The speaker noted the move is "probably overdone" in the short term, implying potential for a pullback.

The speaker characterized Bitcoin's price action as a "short-term stabilization within a cyclical downtrend" and stated it is "too early to suggest we bottomed." While a potential low may be forming around 57,800, the primary cyclical trend is still pointed down. The dominant downtrend remains intact, making the asset one to avoid until clearer evidence of a durable bottom and trend reversal emerges. The stabilization could evolve into a faster-than-expected reversal, with 57,800 marking the cycle low.

The speaker stated the 200-day moving average for the S&P 500 "looks vulnerable," serves as potential support, and that a breakdown would target the next support level about 6-7% lower. The 200-day MA is a key gauge of the long-term trend and is widely followed, meaning its breach would signal a deterioration beyond a simple corrective phase and could trigger algorithmic selling. The vulnerability of this major support level, combined with the significant (~7%) projected downside to the next support, frames a clear downside risk, making the index an area to avoid until support is confirmed. The support test could be successful if the index "hangs around" the level without a decisive breakdown.

Bitcoin broke the Ichimoku cloud support at $89k and the monthly MACD has flipped to a sell signal. However, the weekly stochastic oscillator is now "deeply oversold." While the primary trend is now bearish (lower highs/lows), the extreme bearish sentiment and oversold conditions usually force a violent "snap-back" rally. The lack of overhead resistance (due to the previous parabolic rise) means the bounce could be sharp (5-6%+). WATCH. Do not "catch the falling knife" yet. Wait for a short-term momentum shift (1-2 weeks away) to trigger a tactical long entry. The "air pocket" below current levels could lead to a flush down to the $50k-$60k range before the bounce occurs.

Altcoins like Solana are trading in lockstep with Bitcoin but with higher beta. They have no independent price history to form long-term support levels like stocks. When Bitcoin signals a tactical bottom, Altcoins will likely outperform on the percentage gain (the "rubber band" effect). The trade is to use Bitcoin as the signal generator but execute the trade via Alts for alpha. WATCH. Prepare to buy high-quality Alts (SOL) the moment Bitcoin confirms a daily momentum reversal. If Bitcoin fails to hold $66k-$70k, Alts will suffer disproportionate losses due to thinner liquidity.

Software stocks are crashing due to the "AI is eating software" narrative. Clients are asking for counter-trend setups. The sector is washing out. The upcoming "oversold bounce" will be an information event: stocks that bounce hardest and hold gains are the new leaders; those that lag are "dead money." WATCH. Use the inevitable relief rally to grade the sector's relative strength, but do not buy blindly yet. The structural displacement by AI may be a secular headwinds that technical bounces cannot overcome long-term.