A.I. Stocks, Options, and Crypto!🚨 Monday Momentum: Crypto Breakout & Tech Leadership Drive Strategic Longs

Bitcoin's record weekly close above $107K fuels bullish setups in $COIN and $MSTR, while altcoin volume surges hint at a broader crypto rally. Monday's plan targets dip buys in top performers and cautious short plays in retail underperformers ($TGT, $LOW) as markets digest Moody’s downgrade and brace for 14 Fed speakers.

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Jamar James
May 18, 2025

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📅 MONDAY EXECUTION PLAN — MAY 19, 2025

🌤️ MARKET OUTLOOK

  • S&P 500 futures down ~1% in overnight trading due to Moody’s downgrade.

  • BTC breakout above $107K adds crypto tailwind.

  • Altcoin volume spikes indicate sector-wide momentum.

  • Risk sentiment cautious into Fed speakers and earnings week kickoff.

🧭 STRATEGY FRAMEWORK

  • Bias: Cautiously Bullish

  • Theme: Dip-buying in crypto/tech, selective shorts in weak retail names

  • Avoid: Chasing highs early in session

🔑 ECONOMIC EVENTS

  • No major economic data

  • Fed Speaker Schedule:

    • Bostic (8:30 AM ET)

    • Williams (8:30 AM ET)

    • Jefferson (9:45 AM ET)

    • Logan (1:15 PM ET)

💥 CATALYSTS

  • $COIN joins S&P 500 index

  • $BTC all-time high buzz + record weekly close

  • Computex 2025: NVDA, QCOM keynotes

  • $MSTR bullish call flows & BTC correlation

  • Insider buying $UNH (CEO $25M, CFO $5M)

🎯 FOCUS WATCHLIST

  • Bullish: $COIN, $MSTR, $SNOW, $UNH, $NVDA, $BTC, $ETH, $SOL

  • Bearish: $TGT, $LOW, $BIDU, $FXI

🔍 TRADE EXECUTION SETUPS ( Premium Subscribers Get the Entry Levels Below)

🔵 $COIN

🔵 $MSTR

🔵 $SNOW (pre-earnings)

🔴 $TGT (short setup)

🕖 OPENING RANGE PLAN (6:30–7:30 AM PST)

  • Avoid opening 5-min candles unless clear direction

  • Look for high-volume leaders (esp. $COIN, $MSTR, $SNOW)

  • Crypto names: match momentum to BTC/ETH price action

💼 RISK MANAGEMENT

  • China equities weak at open; HSI -0.81%, tech red

  • Bond yields rising post-downgrade; caution on rate-sensitive equities

  • USD weak, gold steady after weekend rally

✅ Prep Notes:

  • BTC support: $104.5K

  • ETH support: $2,450

  • Watch for 9:45 AM reaction (Jefferson speech)

💬 Trader Alert:

  • Look for BTC strength to pull risk names higher ($COIN, $MSTR, $HOOD)

  • Post-10 AM bounce highly probable in strong tickers

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