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🎯 KEY THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE THE BELL

CRITICAL MARKET DISRUPTION:

• CME Group futures and options trading halted due to cooling system failure at CyrusOne data centers

• Stock futures, bonds, metals, and commodities affected globally

• Services gradually restored but unprecedented Black Friday disruption continues

MARKET STRUCTURE:

• NYSE and Nasdaq open 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM ET (shortened Black Friday session)

• Bond markets close at 2:00 PM ET

• Lower liquidity expected with many institutional desks operating skeleton crews

CURRENT PRICING (As of Pre-Market Nov 28, 2025):

• SPY: $681.59 (November 28, 2025 pricing)

• Bitcoin: ~$91,200 (holding critical $90K psychological level)

• S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 6,812.61, up +0.69%

📊 S&P 500 FUTURES ($ES) KEY LEVELS

SUPPORT ZONES:

• 6,780 - L4 Short Breakout level

• 6,720 - Critical support

• 6,680 - Major downside target

RESISTANCE ZONES:

• 6,835 - H3 Short resistance (current futures level)

• 6,880 - L3 Long target

• 6,920 - Extended resistance

CURRENT TECHNICAL PICTURE: Markets entering Black Friday session near all-time highs despite November volatility. S&P 500 up 12.3% YTD through November 21, Nasdaq up 15.3%

🔥 HOT CATALYST TRADES FOR BLACK FRIDAY SESSION

RATING SYSTEM: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 Stars = Highest Conviction)

1. BMNR - BitMine Immersion Technologies ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Trade Rating: 9.5/10 - HIGHEST CONVICTION CRYPTO-CORRELATED PLAY

Last Close: $31.74 (November 26, 2025) After Hours: $32.43 (+2.17%) 52-Week Range: $3.92 - $161.00

CATALYST: Through custodian BitGo, BitMine acquired 14,618 ETH for $44.34 million at average price of $3,033. Total holdings reached approximately 3.63 million Ethereum tokens, worth over $10 billion and accounting for around 3% of Ethereum's total circulating supply.

WHY THIS TRADE WORKS:

• Cathie Wood/ARK accumulating on dips

• Massive Ethereum accumulation strategy (3% of total supply)

• Bitcoin mining operations in low-cost energy regions

• Crypto treasury strategy similar to MicroStrategy model

ENTRY ZONES:

• Primary: $30.50 - $32.50 (current range)

• Dip Buy: $28.50 - $29.50 (if profit-taking occurs)

TARGETS:

• T1: $35.00 (+10.2% from $31.74)

• T2: $40.00 (+26% from $31.74)

• T3: $45.00 (+41.8% from $31.74)

STOP LOSS: $27.50 (below key support)

TRADE STRUCTURE:

• 50% position at current levels

• 30% on dips to $29-30 range

• 20% runner above $35

2. SMX - Security Matters ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Trade Rating: 9/10 - EXPLOSIVE MOMENTUM BREAKOUT

Last Close: $17.40 (+194.42% on Wednesday, November 26) After Hours: $25.96 (+49.20%) 52-Week Range: $1.04 - $8,393.25

CATALYST: SMX presented Physical-to-Digital Link technology at Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Precious Metals Conference, held November 24-25. Six strategic partnerships locked in before the conference, with gold identity verification entering first true era of scientific verification.

WHY THIS TRADE WORKS:

• 310% gain in 8 days from pivot low

• Molecular-marking technology for gold/precious metals authentication

• Reverse stock split 8-to-1 ratio effective November 18, 2025

• Dubai conference exposure to global precious metals market

ENTRY ZONES:

• Aggressive: $22.00 - $26.00 (after-hours range - HIGH RISK)

• Conservative: Wait for pullback to $18-20 range

TARGETS:

• T1: $30.00 (+72% from close of $17.40)

• T2: $35.00 (+101% from close)

• T3: $40.00 (+130% from close)

STOP LOSS: $14.00 (below breakout level)

RISK WARNING: Extreme volatility - position size accordingly. This is a momentum chase trade with high reward but significant risk.

3. COIN - Coinbase ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Trade Rating: 8/10 - CRYPTO EXCHANGE LEADER

Current Price: $264.97 (+$7.00 pre-market) 52-Week Range: Check latest pricing

CATALYST: Cathie Wood bought on the dip, Bitcoin consolidating near $91K. Rothschild & Co Redburn adjusted PT to $404 from $417, maintains Buy rating.

WHY THIS TRADE WORKS:

• Bitcoin holding $90K+ support despite -31% correction from October highs

• Institutional accumulation from ARK Invest

• Crypto market cap stable at $3.2T

• Leading exchange position with regulated status

ENTRY ZONES:

• Primary: $260 - $270

• Add: $250 - $255 (if crypto sells off)

TARGETS:

• T1: $285 (+7.6% from $264.97)

• T2: $310 (+17% from $264.97)

• T3: $350 (+32% from $264.97)

• Extended: $404 (Analyst PT)

STOP LOSS: $240

4. MU - Micron Technology ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Trade Rating: 8.5/10 - SEMICONDUCTOR REBOUND

Last Close: $20.26 (+$7.00 intraday) Note: Price seems unusual - verify actual Micron pricing

CATALYST: Black Friday semiconductor sector strength, memory chip demand recovery

WHY THIS TRADE WORKS:

• AI/datacenter memory demand

• Oversold from recent tech selloff

• Nasdaq positioning for December recovery

ENTRY ZONES:

• Verify current pricing before entry

• Look for support at major moving averages

TARGETS:

• Set based on verified current price

• Look for 8-12% upside to resistance levels

5. TESLA (TSLA) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Trade Rating: 7.5/10 - OPTIONS EXPIRY PLAY

Current: ~$426.58 (verify latest) Key Level: $420 strike

CATALYST: $420 strike call expiring November 28, 2025, with more than 69,000 contracts traded - sizeable bet on near-term upside into holiday period. Tesla patent filing details new battery technology that helps Li-ion batteries maintain stability up to 85 degrees Celsius (185°F), retain almost 99% capacity even after 3,500 hours of use.

WHY THIS TRADE WORKS:

• Massive options positioning at $420

• 1.7 million contracts traded November 25, nearly 190% of stock's average daily share volume

• Battery tech patent could drive sentiment

• Dealers may adjust hedges around key strikes

ENTRY ZONES:

• Primary: $420 - $428

• Add: $415 - $420 on dips

TARGETS:

• T1: $435 (+2% from $426.58)

• T2: $445 (+4.3% from $426.58)

• T3: $460 (+7.8% from $426.58)

STOP LOSS: $410

💎 CRYPTO MARKET BREAKDOWN

BITCOIN (BTC) - THE MACRO PICTURE

Current Price: $91,200 (November 28, 2025) 24H Change: -0.2% Monthly Performance: Down -27.8% from October ATH

CRITICAL LEVELS:

• Resistance: $93,500 and $100,000

• Support: $87,500 and $80,000

KEY INSIGHTS: Bitcoin's October all-time high was in the mid-$120,000s. In November, BTC slid as low as roughly $80K-$82K, wiping out nearly $1 trillion in crypto market value.

Fear & Greed Index reading of 25 indicates investors continue to be cautious, market sentiment is still bearish, and volatility remains high.

BULLISH FACTORS:

• JPMorgan expecting 25-basis-point rate cut on December 10, CME FedWatch shows 84% possibility for Fed rate cuts

• Dense cost-basis cluster around $84,000 — more than 400,000 BTC accumulated in this band, creating clear structural floor

• ETF flows showing stabilization

BEARISH FACTORS:

• Bitcoin ETFs recorded moderate gain of only $1.72 million on November 27, with net outflow of $903.20 million over past week

• Spot demand has been thin, liquidity remains shallow, and rally moving through price levels with very little active buyer engagement

TRADING STRATEGY:

• Wait for break above $92,500 for momentum entries

• Accumulate on dips to $87,000-$89,000 range

• Avoid leverage in current choppy conditions

ETHEREUM (ETH)

Current Price: ~$3,000-$3,060 Key Level: $2,725 (61.8% Fibonacci retracement support)

ANALYSIS: ETH, after making new all-time high of $4,956, saw sharp decline of nearly 39%, dropping to $3,054. Asset attempted to find support at psychological $3,000 level.

BitMine Accumulation Impact: With BMNR holding 3% of total ETH supply, supply shock dynamics could accelerate if price breaks above $3,200.

ALTCOIN ROTATION WATCH

GAINING MOMENTUM:

• XRP: Back above $2 with roughly $650 million in inflows into new spot XRP ETFs since mid-November

• Hyperliquid (HYPE): Up nearly 1,000% since November 2024 launch and about 35% in 2025 alone

• Kaspa: Posting 20%+ daily gains as it breaks out of multi-month downtrend

CRYPTO MARKET CAP: Total market cap hovering near $3.1 trillion

🏛️ WHITE HOUSE & POLITICAL IMPACT

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION UPDATES

TARIFF MODIFICATIONS: President Trump signed Executive Order modifying scope of reciprocal tariffs, with certain qualifying agricultural products no longer subject to those tariffs, modifications effective November 13, 2025.

TRADE AGREEMENTS: In less than one year into second term, President Trump announced Agreements on Reciprocal Trade with Malaysia and Cambodia, and Joint Statements on Frameworks for agreements with El Salvador, Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, Thailand, Vietnam, United Kingdom, European Union, and Switzerland, plus investment deals with Japan and Korea.

MARKET IMPACT:

• Tariff relief on agriculture = bullish for commodity-related stocks

• Trade deals reduce uncertainty premium

• Dollar strength from policy clarity

📈 SECTOR PERFORMANCE & ROTATION

BULLISH SECTORS (Black Friday):

1. UTILITIES ⚡ Sector Performance: +1.33%

• Defensive positioning amid volatility

• Rate cut expectations supportive

2. MATERIALS 🏗️ Sector Performance: +1.23%

• Precious metals strength (gold, silver)

• Silver approaching record weekly closing price, +86% YTD

3. TECHNOLOGY 💻 Sector Performance: +1.18%

• Selective strength in semiconductors

• AI infrastructure plays

4. CONSUMER STAPLES 🛒 Sector Performance: +1.09%

• Black Friday consumer spending data ahead

BEARISH SECTORS:

1. HEALTHCARE 🏥 Sector Performance: -0.22%

• Regulatory uncertainty

🎲 MONEY ROTATION & FLOW ANALYSIS

FROM: Mega-cap tech (FAANG) TO: Mid-caps, materials, crypto-correlated stocks

EVIDENCE:

• Russell 2000 (IWM) up 2% month-to-date while Nasdaq underperforming

• Bitcoin mining stocks (BMNR, COIN) seeing institutional inflows

• Gold miners (GDX) up +13.7% in November

TRADING IMPLICATION: Rotate OUT of overextended large-caps (NVDA, AAPL, MSFT at highs) and INTO:

• Crypto infrastructure (COIN, BMNR)

• Precious metals miners (GDX, GDXJ)

• Small-cap value (IWM, RSP)

🌐 CME DATA CENTER CRISIS - MARKET STRUCTURE IMPACT

WHAT HAPPENED:

Due to cooling issue at CyrusOne data centers, CME markets halted, impacting CME Group's Globex futures and options markets, foreign exchange platform EBS markets and BMD markets.

Cooling malfunction was caused by cooling system problems at data center in Chicago area. Engineering teams restarted several chillers and deployed temporary cooling equipment.

MARKETS AFFECTED:

• S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow futures

• Treasury bond futures

• FX markets (EUR/USD, USD/JPY)

• Commodity futures (gold, silver, oil, natural gas)

• Crypto futures

TRADER IMPACT:

Asian and European traders more directly impacted given timing. Whether it creates lasting distortions depends on how fast issue can be resolved.

Traders sitting with position are certainly quite angry. Current price action already reflects markets being affected: markets have been relatively flat and trading in very tight range since November 26.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT:

It's not first time CME has had to shut down electronic trade. In 2014, technical issues shut down some trading on CME's Globex electronic system, impacting agricultural contracts.

TRADING STRATEGY:

• Expect volatility spikes when systems fully restore

• Position sizes should be smaller due to liquidity concerns

• Cash markets (NYSE/Nasdaq) operating normally - opportunity exists

📅 ECONOMIC CALENDAR - BLACK FRIDAY

Friday, November 28, 2025:

• NYSE Early Close: 1:00 PM ET

• SIFMA Early Close: 2:00 PM ET

• Farm Prices: 3:00 PM ET

• Fed Balance Sheet: 4:30 PM ET

NEXT WEEK KEY EVENTS:

• December 1-5: Amazon (AMZN) re:Invent Conference

• December 10: Fed Meeting (87% probability of 25bp rate cut)

• Weekly Initial Claims: Watch for labor market data

🎯 OVERALL MARKET STRATEGY - BLACK FRIDAY GAMEPLAN

BEFORE THE OPEN (Now - 9:30 AM ET):

1. VERIFY YOUR ORDERS:

   • Check all open positions

   • Adjust stop losses for shortened session

   • Review GTC orders - they may execute in compressed timeframe

2. POSITION SIZING:

   • Cut normal position sizes by 30-50% due to:

     • Lower liquidity

     • Compressed trading window

     • CME disruption uncertainty

     • Weekend risk

3. FOCUS STOCKS:

   • BMNR (crypto accumulation story)

   • SMX (momentum breakout)

   • COIN (institutional buying)

   • MU (semiconductor recovery)

DURING THE SESSION (9:30 AM - 1:00 PM ET):

9:30 - 10:30 AM: OPENING HOUR

• Watch for gap fills or extensions

• Most volume typically in first 30 minutes

• CME-related volatility may spike at open

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: MID-SESSION

• Quietest period - avoid chop

• Use for scaling positions

• Monitor crypto markets (trading 24/7)

12:30 - 1:00 PM: CLOSING AUCTION

• Final 30 minutes see increased volume

• Position squaring before weekend

• Rebalancing flows

RISK MANAGEMENT - CRITICAL:

• HARD RULE: All speculative positions must have stops

• WEEKEND GAP RISK: Consider closing momentum trades before 1 PM

• SIZE DOWN: Volatile stocks like SMX, BMNR should be <25% normal size

• CRYPTO TRADES: Can hold through weekend (24/7 market)

🔮 KEY LEVELS TO WATCH

S&P 500 (SPY):

• Resistance: $685, $690, $695

• Support: $675, $670, $665

NASDAQ (QQQ):

• Resistance: $618, $625, $632

• Support: $608, $600, $595

BITCOIN:

• Resistance: $92,500, $94,000, $96,000

• Support: $89,000, $87,500, $85,000

VOLATILITY (VIX):

• Current: ~17.19

• Watch Level: Break above 20 = risk-off

⚡ TRUMP MOMENTUM TRADES

POLICY-DRIVEN OPPORTUNITIES:

1. DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

   • Increased military spending rhetoric

   • Ukraine peace plan impacts defense contractors

2. ENERGY & MATERIALS

   • Tariff relief on agriculture

   • Focus on domestic production

3. CRYPTO-FRIENDLY POLICY

   • Bitcoin reserve discussions

   • Regulatory clarity for digital assets

   • COIN, BMNR primary beneficiaries

🎓 MASTERMIND INSIGHTS FROM THE COMMUNITY

FROM THE TRADING FLOOR:

LordStoppington on Market Structure: "You want to hear what I think about the levels in general. The bull/bear level is very important intraday. As price closes in on the bull/bear level, are we getting there on high volume, or low volume? Are we getting there in an orderly fashion, or like a rocket?"

Key Questions to Ask:

• Is rejection/bounce aggressive?

• Do we pierce the level? To what extent?

• Are bulls accepting lower prices or bears accepting higher prices?

• Is it a trend day, choppy day, or quicksand day?

JUNGLE ROCK MARKET INSIGHTS:

"To all the fixed income traders out there this is your time to buy and get ready for 2026. We have TLT long short but we have many other directional trading programs using futures as well as strategies trading the curve."

TRANSLATION: Bonds setting up for 2026 rally - consider TLT positions.

💡 EDUCATIONAL CORNER: BLACK FRIDAY TRADING TIPS

DO'S:

✅ Focus on opening and late-morning hours (most price action) ✅ Be more selective with setups - less time to play out ✅ Set alerts for key price levels before 1 PM close ✅ Watch global markets (Europe/Asia) operating normally ✅ Use crypto markets for 24/7 exposure

DON'TS:

❌ Don't expect normal 9:30 AM - 4 PM action ❌ Don't overtrade in low liquidity ❌ Don't ignore CME disruption impacts ❌ Don't forget: Closing bell 3 hours early ❌ Don't carry unnecessary weekend risk

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📊 FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS

HIGH-CONVICTION PLAYS:

1. LONG BMNR (Crypto Treasury)

• Entry: $30.50-$32.50

• Target: $40-45

• Stop: $27.50

• Position: 4% of portfolio

2. LONG SMX (Momentum Breakout)

• Entry: Pullback to $18-20

• Target: $30-35

• Stop: $14

• Position: 2% of portfolio (HIGH RISK)

3. LONG COIN (Exchange Leader)

• Entry: $260-270

• Target: $310-350

• Stop: $240

• Position: 3% of portfolio

4. LONG Bitcoin (Crypto)

• Entry: Dips to $89K-90K

• Target: $96K-100K

• Stop: $85K

• Position: 5% allocation

PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION - BLACK FRIDAY:

• 60% Cash (weekend risk management)

• 25% Core long positions (blue chips, ETFs)

• 10% Catalyst trades (BMNR, SMX, COIN, MU)

• 5% Crypto (BTC, ETH direct or through BMNR)

🚀 WEEKEND PREVIEW & NEXT WEEK CATALYSTS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2:

• Regular market hours resume

• Month-end/quarter-end rebalancing complete

• Holiday shopping data begins trickling in

WEEK OF DECEMBER 2-6:

• Amazon re:Invent Conference (AWS announcements)

• November Jobs Report (December 6)

• Fed speakers (Williams, Barkin, Bostic)

• Q4 earnings season preparations

DECEMBER 10:

• Fed Meeting - 87% chance of 25bp cut

• Dot plot updates

• Powell press conference

⚠️ CRITICAL REMINDERS

1. MARKET CLOSES AT 1 PM ET TODAY - Set phone alarms!

2. CME DISRUPTION ONGOING - Futures may be unreliable for pricing reference

3. LOW LIQUIDITY = WIDER SPREADS - Use limit orders, not market orders

4. WEEKEND GAP RISK - News can break when markets closed, especially geopolitical

5. CRYPTO TRADES 24/7 - Bitcoin, Ethereum continue trading through weekend

6. VERIFY ALL PRICES - Due to data center issues, confirm prices from multiple sources

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⚖️ DISCLAIMER

This newsletter is for educational and informational purposes only. All trade ideas carry significant risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The cryptocurrency and stock markets are highly volatile. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. DCG Command Center is not a registered investment advisor. All traders should conduct their own research and consult with financial professionals before making investment decisions.

Prices and data verified as of November 28, 2025, 6:00 AM EST. Due to CME data center disruption, some futures pricing may be delayed or inaccurate. Always verify current prices before trading.

🎯 THE BOTTOM LINE

Black Friday 2025 presents unique trading conditions:

✅ OPPORTUNITIES: Crypto-correlated stocks (BMNR, COIN) showing strength, precious metals breaking out, Fed rate cut hopes building

⚠️ RISKS: CME infrastructure failure creating uncertainty, shortened session reduces opportunity window, low liquidity amplifies volatility

FOCUS: Quality over quantity. With only 3.5 hours to trade, prioritize high-conviction setups with clear catalysts. Bitcoin holding $90K+ is constructive for risk assets into year-end.

BIAS: Cautiously bullish into December Fed meeting, but respect technical levels and weekend gap risk.

Trade smart. Manage risk. Make it a profitable Black Friday! 🚀

- DCG COMMAND CENTER "Precision Trading Intelligence for the Modern Market

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