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⚡ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW

MAJOR CATALYST ALERT: President Trump expected to sign executive order TODAY reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III - BIGGEST CANNABIS CATALYST IN DECADES

AI INFRASTRUCTURE EXPLOSION: HUT 8 partners with Google/Anthropic on $7 BILLION data center lease - Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI dominating headlines

MARKET SETUP: S&P futures +6,874.50 holding support after three-day losing streak | Tech weakness offset by sector rotation opportunities

MONEY ROTATION: Capital flowing OUT of mega-cap tech INTO cannabis, AI infrastructure, and energy stocks

📊 FUTURES & MARKET SENTIMENT

S&P 500 E-Mini Futures ($ES)

• Current Price: 6,874.50 (verified 12/17/25)

• Overnight Action: +0.3% recovery from 6,835 test

• Key Levels:

  • 🎯 Resistance: 6,886-6,889, 6,900, 6,910

  • 🛡️ Support: 6,863, 6,850, 6,838

• Sentiment: Cautiously bullish - holding above critical 6,860 support zone

Market Cap Snapshot

• Total Market Cap: $3.04T (+0.20%)

• 24H Volume: $103.71B

• BTC: $87,036.60 (+1.08% recovery from $85,266 low)

• ETH: $2,919.90 (-1.13%)

🔥 BREAKING NEWS CATALYSTS

🌿 CANNABIS SECTOR EXPLOSION - TRADE RATING: 9.5/10

THE CATALYST: Trump Cannabis Reclassification Executive Order Expected TODAY

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order as soon as Wednesday, December 17, 2025, that will reclassify marijuana from Schedule I (same as heroin/LSD) to Schedule III (alongside Tylenol with codeine). This represents the single biggest federal policy shift for cannabis in modern history.

What This Means:

• ✅ Opens cannabis for FDA medical research and pharmaceutical development

• ✅ Eliminates massive 280E tax burden on cannabis companies (30-40% margin improvement potential)

• ✅ Enables banking access and institutional investment

• ✅ Medicare pilot program for CBD products targeting 65+ million seniors

• ✅ States gain greater autonomy for legalization frameworks

IMMEDIATE TRADING PLAYS:

🚀 TOP CANNABIS MOMENTUM TRADES

1. TILRAY BRANDS (TLRY) - TRADE RATING: 9/10

• Last Close: $1.98 (verified 12/16/25)

• Friday Surge: +44.13% on rescheduling rumors

• Entry Zone: $1.90-$2.05

• Target 1: $2.50 (+26%)

• Target 2: $3.00 (+52%)

• Target 3: $3.75 (+89%) - on full Schedule III implementation

• Stop Loss: $1.75 (-12%)

• Catalyst: Largest cannabis company by market cap, international exposure, beverage diversification

2. CANOPY GROWTH (CGC) - TRADE RATING: 8.5/10

• Last Close: $1.62 (verified 12/16/25)

• Friday Surge: +54% on rescheduling buzz

• Monday Addition: +20% on $91M MTL Cannabis acquisition

• Entry Zone: $1.55-$1.70

• Target 1: $2.25 (+38%)

• Target 2: $2.85 (+76%)

• Stop Loss: $1.40 (-14%)

• Catalyst: Canopy USA positions for US expansion, Acreage/TerrAscend vertically integrated operations

3. ADVISORSHARES PURE US CANNABIS ETF (MSOS) - TRADE RATING: 8/10

• Last Close: $4.85 (verified 12/16/25)

• Entry Zone: $4.75-$5.00

• Target 1: $6.00 (+23%)

• Target 2: $7.25 (+49%)

• Stop Loss: $4.50 (-7%)

• Why: Diversified exposure to US MSOs (Multi-State Operators), reduces single-stock risk

4. AURORA CANNABIS (ACB) - TRADE RATING: 7.5/10

• Last Close: $0.95 (estimated 12/16/25)

• Friday Surge: +18.7%

• Entry Zone: $0.90-$1.00

• Target 1: $1.25 (+31%)

• Target 2: $1.60 (+68%)

• Stop Loss: $0.82 (-14%)

SYMPATHY PLAYS:

• SNDL (Sundial Growers)

• CRON (Cronos Group)

• CURLF (Curaleaf Holdings) - Best positioned US operator with 150+ stores

💻 AI INFRASTRUCTURE & DATA CENTER BOOM - TRADE RATING: 9/10

THE CATALYST: HUT 8 Signs $7 BILLION AI Data Center Lease

MAJOR HEADLINE: Bitcoin miner HUT 8 announces 15-year, $7.0 billion contract with AI company Anthropic (backed by Google) and infrastructure provider Fluidstack for 245 MW AI data center at River Bend Campus.

Details:

• Up to 2.3 GW of AI data center capacity across US

• Anthropic gets first rights to additional ~2 GW capacity

• Capacity coming online as early as 2027

• Represents massive pivot from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure

🚀 HUT 8 CORP (HUT) - TRADE RATING: 9.5/10

VERIFIED PRICE DATA (12/17/25):

• Current Price: $44.60

• Daily Range: $43.21 - $44.97

• 52-Week Range: $10.04 - $57.29

• Market Cap: $4.85B

TRADE SETUP:

• Entry Zone: $43.50-$45.00

• Target 1: $52.00 (+16% from $45)

• Target 2: $62.00 (+38%)

• Target 3: $75.00 (+68%) - on additional contract announcements

• Stop Loss: $40.00 (-10%)

Why This Is Huge:

• ✅ $7B contract provides massive revenue visibility through 2040

• ✅ Google/Anthropic backing = institutional validation

• ✅ Bitcoin miners with power infrastructure perfectly positioned for AI pivot

• ✅ Only ~25 EH/s Bitcoin hashrate means significant capacity for AI

• ✅ Sympathy play on NVIDIA's AI data center buildout theme

SYMPATHY PLAYS:

• IREN (Iris Energy) - AI data center pivot play

• RIOT (Riot Platforms) - Bitcoin mining with energy infrastructure

• CLSK (CleanSpark) - Bitcoin mining expanding capacity

• BITF (Bitfarms) - Pivoting to HPC/AI data centers

🤖 TECH & AI UPDATES

GOOGLE/ALPHABET (GOOGL) - Multiple Catalysts

• Current Price: $177.97 (verified 12/16/25)

• Waymo Funding: Raising $15B+ in Alphabet-led round for autonomous driving expansion

• Gemini 3 Flash Launch: Multiple Google execs hinting at imminent new AI model release (likely Gemini 3 Flash)

• HUT 8 Partnership: Backing $7B AI data center through Anthropic

Trade Idea:

• Entry: $176-$179

• Target: $195 (+9%)

• Stop: $170 (-4%)

NVIDIA (NVDA) - CONSOLIDATION TRADE

• Current Price: $176.70 (verified 12/16/25)

• Setup: Needs fresh catalyst - rangebound $170-$180

• Strategy: Selling puts on ETFs rather than outright long until breakout

🚗 TESLA (TSLA) - ALL-TIME HIGHS - TRADE RATING: 8/10

VERIFIED PRICE DATA (12/17/25):

• Current Price: $489.88 (ALL-TIME HIGH CLOSE 12/16/25)

• Previous ATH: $479.86 (12/17/2024)

• 52-Week Range: $214.25 - $488.54

• YTD Performance: +21%

• Market Cap: $1.63T

THE CATALYST:

• Driverless robotaxi testing in Austin with NO SAFETY DRIVERS

• Expanded FSD deployment in San Francisco

• 500 strike call buying on 12/16 signaling $500+ target

• Mizuho raised PT to $530 from $475

TRADE SETUP:

• Entry Zone: $485-$492 (on morning dip)

• Target 1: $504 (+3%)

• Target 2: $511 (+5%)

• Target 3: $530 (+8%) - Mizuho PT

• Stop Loss: $475 (-3%)

CONCERNS:

• California sales suspended for 30 days (Bloomberg) - UPDATE: Tesla says sales continue "uninterrupted"

• EV tax credit expiration impact

• Consumer backlash from Musk's political involvement

• November sales at 4-year low per Cox Automotive

📈 SECTOR ROTATION & MONEY FLOW

🟢 BULLISH SECTORS (BUYING OPPORTUNITY)

1. CANNABIS - ROTATING IN

• Trump EO catalyst driving 40-50%+ moves

• Tax burden elimination = margin expansion

• Institutional money entering for first time

• Medicare/senior demographic = massive TAM expansion

2. AI INFRASTRUCTURE / DATA CENTERS

• Oracle, HUT 8, energy infrastructure plays

• $500B+ AI data center spend underway

• Power/cooling infrastructure = bottleneck = pricing power

• Bitcoin miners pivoting = pure play thesis

3. DEFENSE / AEROSPACE

• Continued geopolitical tensions

• Rocket Lab (RKLB) - moved up Electron launch by months for Space Force

• Palantir (PLTR) - up 150% YTD on AI/defense convergence

4. ENERGY / URANIUM

• AI data centers = massive power demand

• Nuclear renaissance theme intact

• Oil consolidation creating entry opportunities

🔴 BEARISH SECTORS (AVOID / SHORT)

1. MEGA-CAP TECH (TEMPORARILY)

• NVDA, AVGO, ORCL under pressure

• Broadcom -11.4% Friday on margin concerns

• Oracle data center funding delays (Blue Owl talks stalled on $10B Michigan facility)

• Short-term profit-taking after massive runs

2. SEMICONDUCTORS (NEAR-TERM)

• Micron (MU) earnings tonight - high expectations = risk

• Must beat AND guide strong to avoid $200 test

3. HEALTHCARE / INSURANCE

• Humana (HUM) weak outlook

• Pfizer (PFE) 2026 guidance disappointed

4. CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

• Lululemon (LULU) - barrels of oil cheaper than leggings meme trending

• Ford (F) - strategy shift + write-down

🗓️ KEY EVENTS & ECONOMIC DATA - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025

Economic Calendar (All Times EST)

7:00 AM - MBA Mortgage Applications 8:15 AM - Fed's Christopher Waller Speaks (WATCH FOR RATE GUIDANCE) 8:30 AM - Retail Sales (Expected: +0.3% MoM, +3.0% YoY) 9:05 AM - Fed's John Williams Speaks 10:00 AM - Business Inventories 10:30 AM - EIA Petroleum Status Report 11:00 AM - Treasury Buyback Operations 12:30 PM - Fed's Raphael Bostic Speaks

Earnings After Hours

• Micron Technology (MU) - Semiconductor bellwether, AI memory exposure

• Lennar (LEN) - Reported Q4 miss, guided weak for Q1 (deliveries 17K-18K vs est, margins 15-16% vs est)

• Jabil (JBL)

• General Mills (GIS) - Q2 North America retail sales -13% Y/Y

💰 TOP TRADE SETUPS FOR WEDNESDAY

HIGHEST CONVICTION PLAYS

1. CANNABIS BASKET (TLRY + CGC + MSOS) - CONVICTION: 95%

• Allocate 3-5% portfolio to cannabis sector

• Split: 40% TLRY, 30% CGC, 30% MSOS

• Trump EO timing = TODAY = immediate catalyst

• Risk/Reward: 3:1 minimum

2. HUT 8 (HUT) - AI Infrastructure Play - CONVICTION: 90%

• $7B contract = game-changer for business model

• Google backing = reduced execution risk

• Entry: $43.50-$45.00

• Target: $52-$62 (20-40% upside)

3. TESLA (TSLA) - Momentum Continuation - CONVICTION: 85%

• All-time highs + robotaxi catalyst

• Short-term target: $500-$511

• Risk: Sentiment-driven, watch volume

4. SILVER (SLV) - Metals Breakout - CONVICTION: 80%

• Trading $66 (per Mike Zaccardi)

• Up 4%+ heading into OPEX

• Industrial + monetary demand converging

• Entry: Current

• Target: $70 (+6%)

SWING TRADES (3-7 Day Holds)

BROADCOM (AVGO) - BOUNCE PLAY

• Current: ~$176 (down from $195+)

• Setup: Oversold after -11% Friday selloff

• Entry: $174-$178

• Target: $190 (+8%)

• Stop: $168 (-4%)

• Catalyst: Bottom-fishing, selling looks exhausted

SOFI (SOFI) - FINTECH BREAKOUT

• Current: ~$25 support

• Setup: Hold $25 = technical move to $45

• Entry: $24.80-$25.50

• Target: $32 (+28%) then $45

• Stop: $23.50 (-6%)

EARNINGS PLAY

MICRON (MU) - HIGH RISK/REWARD

• Current: ~$105 (estimated)

• Reports: After hours Wednesday

• Setup: MUST beat AND guide strong

• Bull Case: Retest highs above $120 (+14%)

• Bear Case: Inline/miss sends to $100 (-5%)

• Strategy: Wait for reaction, don't play pre-earnings

🌍 GLOBAL MARKET SNAPSHOT

International Developments

GEOPOLITICAL:

• 🇮🇱 Israel advances 9,000 housing units in East Jerusalem

• 🇺🇸🇨🇳 US warns China on Indo-Pacific interests

• 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Putin: Will liberate land by military means if dialogue ditched

• 🇪🇺 EU Parliament approves phaseout of Russian gas imports by late 2027

CENTRAL BANKS:

• 🇯🇵 Bank of Japan expected to raise rates Friday to highest since 1995 - WATCH YEN VOLATILITY

• 🇺🇸 Fed's Waller speech today: "Jobs market very soft, payroll growth not good"

• Fed rate cuts have helped job market but inflation remains above target

CURRENCIES & COMMODITIES:

• Dollar Index ($DXY): +0.34% - best day in a month

• Crude Oil (WTI): $55.24 (-2.52%) - analyst expects $40s in 2026

• Natural Gas: Declining

• Gold: Benefiting from safe-haven rotation

🔮 CRYPTO MARKET ANALYSIS

Bitcoin (BTC) - RANGE-BOUND - SENTIMENT: NEUTRAL

VERIFIED PRICE DATA (12/17/25):

• Current Price: $87,036.60

• 24H Change: +2.10%

• 7-Day Performance: -1.9%

• Market Cap: $1.78T

• Key Levels:

  • Resistance: $94,000 (breakout needed)

  • Support: $85,000 (critical), $80,000 (line in sand)

  • Downside Target: $74,000 (2025 lows if $80K breaks)

OUTLOOK:

• Stuck in $80K-$95K range near-term

• Holiday illiquidity may extend consolidation

• Fed hawkish guidance + rising rates = headwind

• Institutional accumulation continues (whales added 54K BTC worth $4.66B last week)

• Bank of Japan rate decision 12/19 = volatility catalyst

STRATEGY:

• Avoid leverage

• Dollar-cost average $82K-$86K zone

• Watch for $94K breakout to invalidate bearish scenario

• Long-term target $110K-$125K by end Q1 2026 IF macro cooperates

Altcoins Under Pressure

• ETH: $2,919.90 (-1.13%) - weaker than BTC

• SOL: $128.10 (-0.31%)

• Most alts in "FEAR" territory per Fear & Greed Index (39/100)

Crypto Sector Leaders

• DeFi: Protocols with high open interest maintaining strength

• AI + Crypto: Narrative strengthening (HUT 8 validates Bitcoin miner → AI pivot)

• Layer 2s: Consolidating after strong runs

🎯 ACTIONABLE GAMEPLAN FOR WEDNESDAY

Pre-Market (6:00 AM - 9:30 AM EST)

6:00 AM - 8:00 AM:

• ✅ Monitor Trump EO news - if signed, cannabis EXPLODES

• ✅ Check S&P futures holding 6,863 support

• ✅ Review overnight HUT 8 momentum

• ✅ Watch for Fed Waller comments at 8:15 AM

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM:

• ✅ Retail Sales data reaction

• ✅ Set alerts: TLRY above $2.10, HUT above $46

• ✅ Position sizing: cannabis 3-5%, HUT 2-3%, TSLA 2%

Market Open (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EST)

First 30 Minutes:

• 🎯 WATCH for cannabis sector explosion if Trump signs order

• 🎯 Enter HUT on dips toward $43.50-$44.00

• 🎯 TSLA entry on dip below $488

• 🎯 Avoid chasing - let first 15-min volatility settle

10:00 AM:

• Business Inventories data

• Reassess positions

Midday (10:30 AM - 2:00 PM EST)

10:30 AM:

• EIA Petroleum Report - watch energy stocks

12:30 PM:

• Fed's Bostic speaks - rate guidance

Strategy:

• Take 25-50% profits on cannabis trades showing 15%+ gains

• Let runners ride with trailing stops

• Add to HUT 8 if consolidates $44-$45

Afternoon Session (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST)

• Watch for position squaring ahead of Micron earnings

• Reduce size heading into close if holding overnight

• Set alerts for after-hours earnings reactions

After Hours

• Micron earnings - watch for semiconductor sector reaction

• Plan Thursday entries based on Wednesday closes

• Monitor Trump administration announcements

🚨 RISK MANAGEMENT

Position Sizing Guidelines

• High Conviction (Cannabis, HUT): 3-5% per position

• Medium Conviction (TSLA, AVGO): 2-3% per position

• Swing Trades: 1-2% per position

• Total Portfolio Risk: Max 15% in high-volatility plays

Stop Loss Discipline

• Set stops IMMEDIATELY after entry

• Cannabis: 12-15% stops (volatile)

• Tech: 5-8% stops

• NEVER remove stops mid-trade

• Take profits at Target 1, trail stops on rest

Warning Signs to Exit

• 🚨 Trump DOES NOT sign cannabis EO (major reversal risk)

• 🚨 S&P futures break below 6,850

• 🚨 Bitcoin breaks below $80,000

• 🚨 Fed speakers turn significantly more hawkish

• 🚨 Micron earnings disaster cascades to tech sector

📚 MARKET WISDOM & COMMUNITY INSIGHTS

From The Trading Community:

@BankTheTrade (Palmer):

• "AVGO looks like it wants $190 or better today. Selling looks slowed down (covering) and maybe start of bottom picking."

• "TSLA: Boatloads of 500 calls bought yesterday. Watch 504, 507, 511..."

• "Crude oil: I think we'll see $40s next year."

@TheLongInvest:

• "UNH is the ultimate safe haven for 2026. You missed Silver because you got blindsided by AI bull run."

• "SOFI very straightforward: Hold above $25 = technical move to $45. Lose $25 = drop to $15-$18."

@JesseCohenInv:

• "Bank of Japan expected to raise rates Friday to highest level since 1995. Brace for volatility."

@MikeZaccardi:

• "Silver $66 this morning" [+4% move]

• "1-year inflation swap rate at fresh 52-week low: 2.24%"

• "UK FTSE gunning for more all-time highs +1.6% today"

DCG Community Sentiment:

• Cannabis plays: 🔥 Red hot - highest interest in years

• AI Infrastructure: Strong conviction on HUT 8 pivot story

• Bitcoin: Patient - waiting for $94K breakout or $80K capitulation

• Mega-cap tech: Taking profits, waiting for re-entry

🎓 EDUCATIONAL CORNER: Cannabis Rescheduling Impact

Understanding Schedule III Classification

Current (Schedule I):

• No accepted medical use

• High abuse potential

• Federal crime to possess/distribute

• 280E tax code = no business deductions = effective 70-90% tax rate

Post-Rescheduling (Schedule III):

• Recognized medical benefits

• Moderate-to-low abuse potential

• Still federally controlled but FAR less restrictive

• 280E ELIMINATED = 30-40% immediate margin improvement

• FDA research authorized

• Banking/institutional access opens

• Medicare reimbursement possible

Why This Matters for Traders:

1. Margin Expansion: Companies instantly become 30-40% more profitable

2. Valuation Reset: Institutional investors can now participate (many had federal compliance restrictions)

3. M&A Wave: Big Pharma likely enters space

4. International Expansion: US companies gain credibility abroad

5. Debt Refinancing: Access to traditional banking = lower interest rates

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🔔 KEY TAKEAWAYS

What To Watch Wednesday:

1. TRUMP CANNABIS EO - If signed = 40-50%+ moves possible

2. HUT 8 MOMENTUM - $7B deal validation from institutions

3. RETAIL SALES 8:30 AM - Consumer strength gauge

4. FED SPEAKERS - Waller (8:15), Williams (9:05), Bostic (12:30)

5. MICRON EARNINGS - After hours semiconductor bellwether

6. S&P FUTURES 6,863 - Break = more downside, hold = recovery

Best Risk/Reward Setups:

🥇 CANNABIS SECTOR - Once-in-a-decade policy catalyst 🥈 HUT 8 - AI infrastructure with $7B revenue visibility 🥉 TESLA - Momentum + robotaxi narrative at ATH

Avoid/Wait:

❌ Mega-cap tech (NVDA, AVGO, ORCL) - let dust settle ❌ Healthcare/Insurance - sector headwinds ❌ Consumer discretionary - mixed signals

📊 FINAL MARKET OUTLOOK

BULLISH FACTORS:

• Major cannabis policy shift = sector re-rating

• AI infrastructure buildout = multi-year theme

• Fed rate cuts working their way through economy

• Strong employment despite "soft" Fed characterization

• Holiday seasonality typically positive

• Short-term oversold conditions in select tech

BEARISH FACTORS:

• Fed hawkish 2026 guidance

• Rising long-term interest rates (10Y at 4.2%, 30Y at 4.85%)

• Mega-cap tech profit-taking

• Bitcoin range-bound $80K-$95K

• Geopolitical tensions (Russia/Ukraine, Middle East)

• Consumer spending mixed signals

BASE CASE: Choppy consolidation with SECTOR-SPECIFIC opportunities. Cannabis and AI infrastructure offer best risk/reward. Avoid broad market exposure; focus on catalysts.

BULL CASE: Trump EO + strong retail sales + dovish Fed speakers = rally to 6,920+

BEAR CASE: Cannabis EO delayed + weak retail sales + hawkish Fed = test of 6,820 support

💬 CLOSING THOUGHTS

This is a CATALYST-DRIVEN market where sector selection matters more than broad index exposure. The cannabis reclassification represents a generational policy shift that could create 10-baggers over the next 12-24 months for well-positioned companies. HUT 8's pivot validates the Bitcoin miner → AI infrastructure thesis that we've been tracking.

Trade smart, manage risk, and remember: Great trades are made when policy, fundamentals, and technicals align. Today we have that rare alignment in cannabis.

The DCG COMMAND CENTER team will be monitoring these setups live and posting updates in our community channels.

DISCLAIMER: This newsletter is for educational and informational purposes only. Not financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research. Manage your risk. Trade what you can afford to lose.

Verified Price Sources:

• S&P 500 Futures: TradingView, Investing.com (12/17/25)

• HUT 8: Robinhood, Yahoo Finance, eToro (12/17/25)

• Bitcoin: Coinbase, OKX, CoinMarketCap (12/17/25)

• Tesla: Yahoo Finance, MacroTrends, Investing.com (12/16/25 close)

• Cannabis Stocks: TipRanks, CMC Markets (12/12/25 rally data)

📈 DCG COMMAND CENTER | Precision Trading Intelligence Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | Pre-Market Edition

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