🚨 AI SECTOR BLOODBATH CREATES DIP-BUYING OPPORTUNITIES: Oracle Crater Triggers Rotation Into Energy & Financials

💰 HOT TRADES FOR THURSDAY OPEN

🟢 BULLISH SETUPS

1. HUT 8 ($HUT) - BREAKOUT PLAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Current: $41.33 (verified Dec 17)

• Entry Zone: $40.50-$42.00

• Targets: $45 (+9%), $48 (+16%)

• Catalyst: $7B Anthropic/Google-backed data center deal announced

• Options Flow: Massive bullish volume, up 12.25% today

• Rating: 9.5/10 - HIGHEST CONVICTION PLAY

2. SILVER ($SLV) - PARABOLIC CONTINUATION ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Current: Record highs, up through $32

• Entry: Pullback to $31.50-$32.00

• Targets: $33 (+3%), $35 (+9%)

• Context: Silver now worth $10 MORE than barrel of WTI crude

• Flow: 6300 June $51.50 ITM calls bought, multiple traders noting parabolic moves

• Rating: 8.5/10

3. GOOGLE ($GOOGL) - AI BOUNCE ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Current: $300.23 (-2.4%)

• Entry Zone: $295-$302

• Targets: $315 (+5%), $330 (+10%)

• Catalysts:

  • Gemini 3 Flash launch (more efficient, cheaper AI)

  • Waymo raising at $100B+ valuation

  • Oscars streaming deal (2029)

  • TorchTPU collaboration with Meta

• Flow: Buyer of 3000 March $330 calls at $10.05

• Rating: 8/10

4. SOFI ($SOFI) - FINTECH EXPANSION ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Current: $16.50 range

• Entry: $16.00-$16.75

• Targets: $18 (+9%), $20 (+21%)

• Catalyst: Big Business Banking announcement, Galileo infrastructure edge

• Flow: March put sellers active, focus shifting to financials

• Rating: 7.5/10

5. META ($META) - RELATIVE STRENGTH ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Current: $657.75 (+0.1%)

• Entry: $650-$660

• Targets: $680 (+3%), $700 (+6%)

• Technicals: Holding 21 EMA beautifully, green on day AI stocks tanked

• Pattern: Intraday flag forming

• Rating: 8/10

🔴 BEARISH/SHORT SETUPS

1. ORACLE ($ORCL) - CONTINUED WEAKNESS ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Current: $180.06

• Short Zone: $182-$188

• Targets: $170 (-5.5%), $160 (-11%)

• Context: Credit default swaps at 2009 levels, down 50% from highs

• Technical: Multiple resistance levels broken, bear trend intact

• Rating: 8/10 for puts/shorts

2. SEMICONDUCTOR ETF ($SMH) - SECTOR FADE ⭐⭐⭐

• Current: Down -3.1% today, -9% in 5 days

• Context: Worst stretch since "Liberation Day"

• Strategy: 1250 September $350 puts sold showing confidence floor at $300

• Pattern: Double top formation

• Rating: 7/10 for tactical puts

📈 SECTOR BREAKDOWN

🟢 BULLISH SECTORS

1. ENERGY (+1.24%)
   

   • Venezuela sanctions driving oil higher

   • $XLE, $BP, $CVX, $XOM all green

   • Blockade of sanctioned tankers bullish for oil prices

2. PRECIOUS METALS
   

   • Silver at record highs

   • Gold ($GLD) strong with silver

   • IV30s surging, great environment to sell long gamma

3. FINANCIALS
   

   • Rotation play as tech sells off

   • $SOFI, $UPS value names strong

   • Banks benefiting from rate environment

4. SOFTWARE/SAAS
   
   

   • Rotation FROM AI TO software

   • $WIX, $TWLO, $TEAM, $NOW, $CRM, $WDAY all green

   • Sector standing out today

🔴 BEARISH SECTORS

1. AI INFRASTRUCTURE (-4% to -6%)
   

   • $ORCL, $AVGO, $CRWV, $NVDA all crushed

   • Data center buildout concerns

   • Capex fears spreading

2. SEMICONDUCTORS (-3% to -4%)
   

   • $SMH, $NVDA, $AMD, $PLTR bleeding

   • Double top pattern forming

   • Oracle news spooking entire sector

3. AI/POWER PLAYS
   

   • Worst performers on SPX: $GEV, $CEG, $VST, $NRG, $ETN

   • $GEV down 60 points intraday

   • Sector completely shut down

🔮 CRYPTO MARKET ANALYSIS

Bitcoin ($BTC): $85,565 (+0.73%)

EXTREME VOLATILITY WARNING:

• Surged $3,000 in 1 hour to reclaim $90K

• Then crashed to $86K - $140B market cap swing in 2 hours

• $120M shorts liquidated, then $200M longs wiped

• Leverage is out of control

Trading Range: $86K - $92K expected this week Fear & Greed: 16/100 = EXTREME FEAR

Strategy:

• Wait for $85K-$86K support test for entries

• Target $92K resistance

• Avoid leverage - whipsaw city

• Rating: 6/10 (too volatile for reliable setups)

Sympathy Plays:

• $HUT - UP 12.25% on Anthropic deal

• $MARA, $CLSK, $RIOT - Watch for bounces with BTC

📊 TRUMP MOMENTUM TRADES

Trump Accounts Impact:

BREAKING: Michael Dell + Susan Dell pledge $6.25 BILLION to Trump Accounts program

• BlackRock matching government contributions for employees

• BNY Mellon matching $1,000 contributions

• Ray Dalio backing the program

• This will generate TRILLIONS for American kids if invested properly

Market Impact:

• Forces long-term capital into US equities (low-cost index funds required)

• Bullish for $SPY, $QQQ, $IWM over multi-year horizon

• Treasury Secretary Bessent goal: "38% of Americans don't own stocks, we aim to get that to zero"

Related Names:

• $HOOD (Robinhood) - Tech provider for Trump Accounts

• $BLK (BlackRock) - Matching contributions

• Index ETF providers benefit long-term

🌍 WHITE HOUSE & POLICY IMPACT

December 17, 2025 Developments:

1. Trump on Russia Sanctions: "No new decisions at this time" - Bloomberg
   

   • Agencies preparing options

   • Shadow fleet tankers/traders potential targets

   • Could be announced this week

2. Venezuela Oil Sanctions:
   

   • US orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers

   • Bullish for oil prices, US energy sector

   • $ECON, $BP, $COP, $XOM, $CVX benefit

3. Defense Budget:
   

   • Senate passed $901B defense bill (77-20)

   • Sending to White House for Trump signature

   • $PDYN, $GD, $LMT, $NOC, $RTX benefit

4. Postal Service Crisis:
   

   • USPS set to run out of cash early 2027

   • Postmaster wants $15B borrowing cap lifted

   • Amazon bidding process mentioned

📰 EARNINGS & CATALYSTS

Thursday Morning:

• $ACN (Accenture) - Q1 2026 earnings

• Watch tech consulting demand signals

After Hours Winners (Dec 17):

• $LEN (Lennar) - Focus on margin rebuilding over growth

• $TTC (Toro) - Q1 guidance: sales up slightly

Upcoming:

• CPI Data Thursday - Critical inflation read

• BOJ Decision This Week - Yen impact

• Triple Witching OPEX Friday - Expect volatility

⚙️ OPTIONS FLOW HIGHLIGHTS

Notable Bullish Activity:

1. $AMZN - 25,000x August $260/$310 call spreads
   

   • Patient play for 2026

   • Entry: Current prices

   • Rating: 7/10

2. $SPY LEAPS - Someone bought $2M of $755 strike calls
   

   • SPY currently $675

   • Extremely bullish 2026 bet

   • Shows institutional optimism

3. $RXRX (Recursion Pharma) - 20,136 contracts, IV up 15.6%
   

   • Currently $4.95

   • Strong bullish trend

   • Rating: 7/10

Notable Bearish Activity:

1. $TSLA - 39K Feb $600 calls being sold
   

   • Stock currently $475

   • Taking profits after run

   • Rating: 6/10 for pullback

2. $QQQ - 50% short volume in today's session
   

   • Heavy selling pressure

   • Support at $600 critical

🎲 S&P FUTURES KEY LEVELS

$ES_F (E-mini S&P):

Current: ~6,800

Support Levels:

• 6,806 (tested multiple times, holding)

• 6,789

• 6,781

• 6,767

Resistance Levels:

• 6,818-6,822 (critical - rejected 2x exactly)

• 6,832

• 6,838

• 6,854

Key Insight: Bulls MUST reclaim 6,818-6,822 to see rally. Bears control below that level.

Gamma Positioning: Odd positive gamma forming at 6,800 and 6,750 strikes

🔥 MASTERMIND GUIDANCE & SOCIAL INSIGHTS

Key Trading Wisdom from the Community:

1. "Trade both ways in this market!" - Ripster
   

   • Not a day to buy dips on tech

   • Elevator down pattern

   • Short-side opportunities

2. "VIX futures showing no concern" - Jason
   

   • Despite selloff, volatility market calm

   • Triple witching OPEX week classic for this

   • Feels trappy, Europe close could trigger bounce

3. "Breadth strong, crypto standout" - Jason
   

   • Despite tech weakness, market breadth solid

   • Bitcoin showing strength

   • Rotation happening, not collapse

4. "Close the EU markets" - Buckeye B
   

   • Euro traders selling every day

   • Market rallies when they go to pub

   • Pattern observers noting

5. "Market is not looking great" - Irish Born Investor
   

   • QQQ below key moving averages

   • 10/20 EMA crossover occurring

   • Caution warranted, likely moving to cash

🌟 TRADE RATING SYSTEM

High Conviction (8-10/10):

• $HUT (9.5/10) - Best setup

• $SLV (8.5/10) - Momentum play

• $GOOGL (8/10) - AI rebound

• $META (8/10) - Relative strength

• $ORCL Puts (8/10) - Continuation short

Medium Conviction (6-7.5/10):

• $SOFI (7.5/10)

• $SMH Puts (7/10)

• $AMZN (7/10)

• $RXRX (7/10)

Lower Conviction (5-6/10):

• $BTC (6/10) - Too volatile

• $TSLA (6/10) - Profit taking

📋 THURSDAY GAMEPLAN SUMMARY

Pre-Market Strategy:

1. Watch CPI at 8:30 AM EST - Market moving event

2. Monitor $ES futures at 6,818-6,822 resistance

3. Gap analysis on tech stocks - look for oversold bounces

4. Europe close at 11:30 AM EST - Potential reversal catalyst

Intraday Focus:

1. Short tech into strength if resistance holds

2. Buy energy/metals dips on any pullback

3. Scale into $HUT on $40.50-$42 entries

4. Watch $GOOGL for AI rebound setup

5. Avoid overleveraging in this choppy environment

Risk Management:

• Position sizes smaller in volatile environment

• Wider stops on tech shorts (whippy action)

• Take profits quicker (market not trending cleanly)

• Cash is a position - don't force trades

🎯 FINAL TAKEAWAYS

The Big Picture:

The Oracle data center funding pullout has created a reflexive selloff across AI infrastructure names that's likely overdone in the near term. However, with CPI data tomorrow and genuine concerns about capex efficiency emerging, caution is warranted.

The opportunity: Quality AI names trading at 6-month lows with execution still strong. The risk: Further multiple compression if data center ROI concerns spread.

Best approach:

• Play the rotation (long energy/financials, short overextended AI)

• Scale into dips on highest conviction names ($HUT, $GOOGL, $META)

• Respect the chop - triple witching week = elevated volatility

• Let Trump Accounts news flow support index longs

Thursday's wildcard: CPI data could override everything. If hot = more selling. If cool = relief rally.

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER

This newsletter is for educational and informational purposes only. All trades carry risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own due diligence and never risk more than you can afford to lose. Trade prices verified as of December 17, 2025 market close.

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