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Good morning, traders and market watchers! Hope you’re all doing well after what’s been a truly wild ride. As I pointed out yesterday, market volatility is the name of the game right now, and boy, did we see that play out! Yesterday, for example, ETHUSDT took a steep dive of over 6%, only to claw…

Good morning, everyone! First and foremost, I sincerely apologize for the delay in getting yesterday’s analysis out to you. I was caught up in a crucial business meeting that ran longer than expected. Thank you so much for your understanding! Now, let’s talk about today, because if you’ve glanced at your crypto charts this morning,…

Good morning, traders and market watchers! First off, a sincere apology for the delay in today’s publication. I was tied up in a business meeting that ran longer than anticipated. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Now, let’s dive into the markets, because we have a lot to unpack. Today, we’re navigating a very…

Good morning, everyone. As we head into Friday, the financial landscape remains as nuanced as ever. The ongoing U.S. government shutdown continues to cast a long shadow, forcing us to rely on alternative data points and official commentary to gauge market sentiment. Beyond the macro headlines, today brings a classic “Friday factor” into play: contract…

In the world of trading, there are days for action and days for observation. Today leans heavily towards the latter. The entire market, from equities to crypto, is in a holding pattern, collectively waiting for the day’s main event: the release of the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting minutes. This document will be scrutinized for any…

In today’s market, traditional economic signposts are missing. A U.S. government shutdown has created a data blackout just as political tremors from Europe are shaking investor confidence. This potent mix creates an environment ripe for volatility, where headlines and rumors can trigger sharp, unpredictable moves in the crypto markets. For traders, this isn’t a time…

Markets: NYSE | NASDAQ | Europe | Crypto 1. Macroeconomic Overview & Market Drivers Today’s calendar is light on high-impact official macroeconomic reports (no NFP, CPI, or ISM expected). Crucially, the ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown (active since October 1st) continues to prevent the release of key economic data. This lack of visibility is forcing…

Official Employment Report (Non-Farm Payrolls – NFP) – 08:30 ET / 14:30 CEST ISM Services (PMI) – 10:00 ET / 16:00 CEST Fed Speakers Key Context: The government shutdown is disrupting the flow of official economic data (delaying NFP, Jobless Claims, CPI, Factory Orders). This increases market sensitivity to private data releases and policy-related headlines.…

1) Today’s U.S. Agenda (potential catalysts) Times in ET / CEST (Berlin) Context: The federal shutdown is delaying/clouding some of the data flow and complicates the Fed’s “data-dependence”; this can increase sensitivity to surprises and private data. Next FOMC: Oct 28–29. Sources: marketwatch.com, Reuters Tactical Take: Today, the focus is on Jobless Claims (labor pace),…

If there’s one thing all of us who trade in financial markets have experienced, it’s the tendency to focus too much on the shape of the candlesticks—examining their bodies, wicks, and closing prices—while sometimes forgetting an essential factor: volume. This oversight becomes particularly evident when there are aggressive price movements, times when volume can reveal…