Will there be a callback on the weekend? I've been waiting for a callback, the sooner the better for peace of mind. The big pie will reach new highs later, probably after the king understands and takes over the White House. In the long run, both the price and volatility will return to the middle track. Price return is the main theme.
Last time I talked about who will be the president of the United States, Trump or Harris. When I was studying Qimen in Shanghai in October, the prediction on the spot was that Harris would take the throne of the United States president. Whether it is right or wrong, that's it. I may have quoted the tweet before, but many people didn't notice it. When the teacher took us to test that day, it took a lot of time and it was very stalemate. At that time, the teacher said a sentence, do you want Trump to be elected? I said yes, his election is good for the cryptocurrency circle. But respect the result, the prediction of Metaphysics Qimen is Harris.
[11.4 Ice and Fire Island Strategy: Betting on Election Volatility, Witness Historical Moments Together]
This week is a week to witness history. On November 5th, the United States will hold the 2024 presidential election, and the results are expected to be announced around noon on the 6th, around midnight Beijing time. In addition, this week, the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision will determine the rate cut magnitude for November.
Traders have already started trading in anticipation of the election, but once the shoe drops, significant volatility is still expected. Are you ready?
How you run with the volatility this week will test your options trading skills.
First, look at market sentiment. Last weekend, BTC's ETF saw a net outflow of 54.9 million, with funds leaving early, cashing out at highs. Last Friday, ETH's ETF had a net outflow of 10.9 million, also reflecting a wait-and-see attitude.
[Recommend an indicator gamma level GEX to assist in trading decisions]
Islanders who do sol options can pay attention to the price range of 160 to 165. Especially the gamma level before November 8, which is obviously negative.
This means that when it falls to 160, it will most likely continue to plummet, and when it rises to 165, it will further soar. Therefore, these two price levels can be used as breakthrough points or stop loss points. It depends on everyone's strategy choice.
In a positive gamma environment, market makers will buy spot when the stock market falls and sell spot when the stock market rises, which will shrink market volatility. In a negative gamma environment, market makers will sell falling spot and buy rising spot, which will cause market volatility to expand.
【11.1 Ice and Fire Island Strategy: Inflation data may lead to a slowdown in interest rate cuts, US stocks and cryptocurrency market retreat, election trading risks dissipate in advance】
Last night, the inflation data favored by the Federal Reserve was released, significantly dampening expectations for a large interest rate cut. The US core PCE price index rose 2.7% year-on-year in September, unchanged from the previous value, exceeding the expected 2.6%; the core PCE price index rose 0.3% month-on-month, the highest level since April of this year. After the data was released, the market expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in both November and December.
With the uncertainty of the non-farm payroll data announcement approaching, US stocks opened lower yesterday. The S&P 500 closed down 1.86%, the Dow Jones closed down 0.90%, the Nasdaq closed down 2.76%, the Russell 2000 closed down 1.63%, and the VIX fear index rose 13.81%. All seven sister stocks, including Nvidia, closed down.
The cryptocurrency market also fell in tandem. Bitcoin ETF saw a net outflow of 178 million, and Ethereum ETF saw a net outflow of 36.6 million.
As for the reasons for the decline, it mainly stems from the retreat in US stocks leading to risk-averse sentiment. Additionally, the main players are taking profits at highs before the election to avoid election risks. Overall, this decline is the most appropriate trend at this time, reducing election trading risks. Volatility also slightly declined, lowering the buyer's cost for election day bets.
For traders speculating on election trading, it is advisable to control risk and make limited bets, without getting too carried away. Although the election contains opportunities for significant volatility, the decline yesterday has already released considerable energy, and it is very likely that it will result in a sideways market after the election results are announced. Be cautious of the possibility of double buys being trapped.
In the current market, reduce greed and increase patience, and quietly wait for the election results. Furthermore, the transmission of results to the US stock market and cryptocurrency market also takes time. Although the probability of a Trump landslide victory is high, it also depends on whether the Republican Party can gain an advantage in congressional seats. If the current trend of a divided Congress continues, with the Republicans controlling the House and the Democrats controlling the Senate, then the impact of the election results on the economy will be weakened.
Options traders should closely monitor changes in volatility. No matter how things change, volatility does not lie. Trading based on results in conjunction with volatility allows one to disregard price fluctuations and profit calmly.
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[10.30 Ice and Fire Island Strategy: Bitcoin ETF Explosion, Bull Market Sentiment Overflowing, But Don't Get Carried Away Right Now]
With the elections approaching, economic data has become difficult to counteract the emotional momentum of traders. Even though multiple institutions are warning of risks, U.S. stocks and the cryptocurrency market continue to rise strongly.
This evening, the three major U.S. stock index futures rose slightly before the market opens. The bullish sentiment in the U.S. stock market before the elections continues. At the same time, due to inflation expectations and geopolitical uncertainties, market risk aversion has increased, pushing gold prices up.
As an anti-inflation asset, Bitcoin's movement has also strengthened alongside U.S. stocks, heading towards new highs. Yesterday, Bitcoin ETF saw a net inflow of 827 million! Ethereum ETF also shifted from a net outflow to a net inflow of 7.6 million. Bull market sentiment is already overflowing.
[10.29 Ice and Fire Island Strategy: Take profits at highs? Steady pursuit of gains? Options provide the most stable way to deal with the surge]
Yesterday, U.S. stock indexes rose collectively, but technology and energy stocks closed down. S&P closed up 0.27%, Dow closed up 0.65%, Nasdaq closed up 0.26%, Russell closed up 1.63%, and VIX panic index closed down 2.61%.
Today, the three major stock index futures in the U.S. stock market rose and fell before the opening, with Nasdaq futures up 0.04%, S&P futures up 0.02%, and Dow futures down 0.02%. Popular Chinese stocks rose. In contrast, the three major A-share indexes closed down collectively today, and the ChiNext fell more than 2%.
Before the U.S. election, the economic data and market trends of China and the United States were in a state of anxiety and confusion, and it was difficult to judge the direction.
Today, the currency circle received positive news from Trump's trading sentiment, and Bitcoin rose strongly to break 7, boosting trading sentiment. Sol broke through 180. From the perspective of volatility, the implied volatility of Bitcoin has been steadily rising, while the implied volatility of Ethereum is still sideways, highlighting its weakness.
Yesterday, Bitcoin ETF had a net inflow of 473 million, and Ethereum ETF had a net outflow of 1.1 million. The market showed a general rise driven by the strength of Bitcoin. According to statistics, 99% of Bitcoin holding addresses are in a profitable state.
Has the market reached the critical point of a full month and a loss? Will there be a sharp drop after the US election?
At present, the valuation of US stocks is inflated, and the stock and bond yields are inverted. The market is indeed facing risks. Once Bitcoin in the currency circle breaks through the previous high, whether it will usher in a high-sell is the biggest concern that bothers traders.
As an option trader, this problem should be solved.
On the one hand, continue to reduce positions and pocket the profits. On the other hand, if you are reluctant to sell the spot, you can buy some of the profits for downside insurance.
That is, buy out-of-the-money put options (put) after March next year. The strike price can be set near the middle track of the weekly Bollinger band. Once there is a retracement, insurance will prevent losses from expanding. If you want to retain more profits, set it around 65,000, which can also avoid losses caused by the price falling below this strike price.
What should friends who missed out on the opportunity do if they want to chase the rise with low risk? You can sell the 65,000 put in December and chase the rise steadily. Even if the Bitcoin price falls back, as long as it does not break 65,000, the put seller will still make a profit.
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Yesterday warned of huge fluctuations, today it skyrocketed, really showing respect. Haha Is anyone missing out? I'm fully invested in Ethereum, continuing to hold on. I closed some Sol options and reduced my position.
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[10.28 Ice and Fire Island Strategy: Facing huge fluctuations, the bull market sentiment in the cryptocurrency circle is ready to move, how to follow the trend correctly? ]
It's Monday again, a week of huge volatility is coming, are you ready? The U.S. Treasury will announce the "quarterly refinancing" plan for U.S. debt, and the September PCE price index and October non-farm report will be released soon. Next week, from November 5th to 7th, the U.S. election and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision will follow one after another, and the market has entered a bull market sentiment.
Japan's ruling coalition suffered a crushing defeat in the election, with Japanese stocks rising more than 2% during the day and the yen falling nearly 1% against the dollar. Analysts believe that the result of the ruling coalition's crushing defeat is not surprising and the market has already priced it in in advance.
Before the opening of the U.S. stock market, the three major stock index futures rose, Chinese stocks concept-led gains, and the overall market atmosphere led to a bullish sentiment in the cryptocurrency circle.
[10.28 Ice and Fire Island Strategy: Facing huge fluctuations, the bull market sentiment in the cryptocurrency circle is ready to move, how to follow the trend correctly? ]
It's Monday again, a week of huge volatility is coming, are you ready? The U.S. Treasury will announce the "quarterly refinancing" plan for U.S. debt, and the September PCE price index and October non-farm report will be released soon. Next week, from November 5th to 7th, the U.S. election and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision will follow one after another, and the market has entered a bull market sentiment.
Japan's ruling coalition suffered a crushing defeat in the election, with Japanese stocks rising more than 2% during the day and the yen falling nearly 1% against the dollar. Analysts believe that the result of the ruling coalition's crushing defeat is not surprising and the market has already priced it in in advance.
Before the opening of the U.S. stock market, the three major stock index futures rose, Chinese stocks concept-led gains, and the overall market atmosphere led to a bullish sentiment in the cryptocurrency circle.
【Reviewing Economic Fundamentals After the Crypto Market Plunge, There Is No Reason to Panic; Everything Is Still Moving in a Positive Direction】
- Recently, the economic development situation in the US has been relatively stable. According to the latest national economic conditions report 'Beige Book' released by the Federal Reserve, there has been almost no change in the overall economic situation in the US since early September, with economic activity in most regions remaining sluggish and signs of economic weakness continuing.
- Manufacturing activity has declined in most regions, with slight to moderate job growth, and prices have risen slightly or moderately, with several regions noting a slowdown in wage growth. In terms of consumer spending, some regions have noticed changes in consumption patterns, with consumers becoming more sensitive to higher commodity prices and turning to cheaper alternatives. The increase in inventories of some goods and the degree of weak demand have been greater than in previous years.