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⚡ URGENT: 3 CRITICAL THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE THE BELL

1. 🔴 CRYPTO APOCALYPSE NOW: Bitcoin plunges to $82,000 (-30% from ATH), $2B in liquidations overnight, Fear & Greed Index hits 11 (Extreme Fear - lowest since 2023)

2. 🎯 TRUMP'S UKRAINE BOMBSHELL: 28-point peace plan leaked - requires Ukraine territorial concessions, caps military at 600K troops, markets pricing in geopolitical uncertainty

3. 💎 DEFENSIVE ROTATION ACCELERATING: Walmart soars +6.5% to $107.11 on earnings beat while tech bleeds - NVDA closed $180.64 (-3.15%), money fleeing risk assets FAST

📊 MARKET SNAPSHOT | Pre-Market Nov 21, 2025

Futures (as of 7:25 AM EST)

• S&P 500 Futures (ES): 6,532 (-0.2%) | Key Levels: Support 6,500 / Resistance 6,620

• Nasdaq Futures (NQ): Down 0.5% | Tech under severe pressure

• Dow Futures: +71 pts (+0.2%) | Defensive rotation in play

• VIX: 26.42 (+11.67%) | FEAR SPIKING

Crypto Carnage

• Bitcoin (BTC): $82,000-$83,000 range (touched $81K overnight)

• Ethereum (ETH): $2,729 (-10% in 24hrs, -29.4% monthly)

• Total Crypto Market Cap: $2.81T (-9.91% / -$120B wiped out)

• Crypto Fear & Greed: 11 (EXTREME FEAR - Record Low)

🔥 BREAKING NEWS ANALYSIS | Nov 21 2025

💰 WHITE HOUSE & GEOPOLITICAL IMPACT

Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan - Market Movers

The Trump administration has unveiled a 28-point peace plan for Ukraine that would require significant territorial concessions to Russia, including recognition of Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk as Russian territory, and caps Ukraine's military at 600,000 personnel. The plan includes a NATO-style Article 5 security guarantee but prohibits Ukraine from joining NATO.

MARKET IMPACT ANALYSIS:

• ✅ Defense Contractors: LMT, RTX, BA - potential weakness if peace deal reduces defense spending

• ⚠️ European Markets: Uncertainty driving risk-off sentiment

• 📈 Energy Sector: Oil prices falling on peace speculation (could hit lowest weekly close since Jan 2021)

• 💵 US Dollar: Strengthening as safe haven bid continues

TRUMP MOMENTUM TRADES:

• Defense sector pullback = buying opportunity if peace talks stall

• Energy names under pressure - watch XLE for capitulation

• Gold holding relatively firm at $4,080 (+0.50%) vs crypto collapse

🚀 NVIDIA EARNINGS PARADOX: Beat & Retreat

The Numbers (Q3 FY2026)

• Revenue: $57B (vs $54B guidance) - +62% YoY

• Q4 Guidance: $65B (vs $62B consensus)

• BUT STOCK CLOSED: $180.64 (-3.15% / -$5.88)

Nvidia posted blockbuster results with CEO Jensen Huang stating "Blackwell sales are off the charts, and cloud GPUs are sold out," yet the stock reversed sharply from intraday highs as investors questioned AI spending sustainability.

WHAT HAPPENED: Classic "sell the news" event compounded by:

1. AI bubble fears intensifying (Bill Gates, Michael Burry skeptical)

2. Rate cut expectations fading (December cut unlikely)

3. Profit-taking after 39% YTD gains

4. Sympathetic selling across ALL megacap tech

SYMPATHY PLAYS - WEEK'S CARNAGE:

• NVDA: $180.64 (-7% weekly)

• AMD: -17% weekly / -7.84% Thursday

• MU: -20% weekly / -9.13% Thursday

• ORCL: -7% weekly / -6.58% Thursday

• MSFT: -7% weekly

• AMZN: -7% weekly

🛒 WALMART: THE ANTI-TECH WINNER

Q3 FY2026 Earnings Blowout

Walmart crushed expectations with Q3 earnings of $0.62 per share (vs $0.60 est), raised full-year guidance to 4.8%-5.1% sales growth, and announced a historic move to Nasdaq on Dec 9.

Price Action: $107.11 close (+6.5% / +$6.63)

KEY CATALYSTS: ✅ E-commerce +27% across all segments ✅ Higher-income shoppers trading down (recessionary signal!) ✅ Walmart+ membership surging (70% YoY growth in expedited delivery) ✅ CEO transition smooth (John Furner takes over Feb 2026) ✅ Moving to Nasdaq = potential Nasdaq-100 inclusion = index flows

TRADE RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ STRONG BUY ZONE

• Entry: $104-$106 (current consolidation)

• Target 1: $113.83 (12-month consensus)

• Target 2: $120+ (if Nasdaq-100 inclusion confirmed)

• Stop: $100 (psychological support)

🎯 MONEY ROTATION & SECTOR ANALYSIS

📉 DECLINING SECTORS (Risk-Off Accelerating)

1. Technology: -3.14% (Mag 7 bleeding)

2. Communication Services: -1.10%

3. Materials: -1.49%

4. Consumer Discretionary: -1.49%

5. Industrials: -1.68%

📈 ADVANCING SECTORS (Defensive Rotation)

1. Consumer Staples: +0.72% (WMT driving)

2. Utilities: -0.51% (relative strength)

3. Real Estate: -0.80% (less weak)

4. Healthcare: -0.60% (defensive bid)

🔄 MONEY ROTATION THESIS

FROM: High-multiple tech, crypto, growth
TO: Value, defensives, dividend payers

PATTERN: Only 37% or 183 stocks in the S&P 500 outperformed in 2025, indicating severe market concentration and vulnerability.

💎 KEY CATALYST TRADES FOR FRIDAY & NEXT WEEK

🔴 HIGH CONVICTION BEARISH

1. MSTR (MicroStrategy) - Bitcoin Proxy Implosion

Current: $177.13 (-7% Thursday with Bitcoin) Traders are questioning whether MSTR could face delisting from major indices as Bitcoin crashes and the company's leveraged Bitcoin strategy comes under intense pressure.

TRADE:

• Setup: Put spreads or short with tight stop

• Entry: $175-$180 range

• Target: $150 (if BTC hits $75K)

• Stop: $190

• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HIGH CONVICTION SHORT

2. Crypto Miners - Double Whammy

RIOT, MARA, CLSK - Getting demolished

• Bitcoin down = revenue down

• Energy costs stable = margin compression

TRADE RATING: ⭐⭐⭐ TACTICAL SHORT

🟢 HIGH CONVICTION BULLISH

1. WMT (Walmart) - Momentum Continuation

Current: $107.11 (closed Thu) Catalysts:

• Nasdaq move Dec 9 = index buying

• Defensive rotation tailwind

• Holiday season strength

• Beating on value trend

TRADE:

• Entry Zone: $104-$107 (buy dips)

• Target 1: $113 (+5.5%)

• Target 2: $120 (+12%)

• Stop: $100

• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HIGHEST CONVICTION

2. DOCS (Doximity) - Upgrade Catalyst

Doximity was upgraded to Strong Buy from Outperform at Raymond James early Friday morning.

Price Verification Needed: Last close ~$80-85 range (to be confirmed at open)

TRADE:

• Setup: Breakout play on upgrade

• Watch: Volume confirmation at open

• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ STRONG BUY on pullback

3. XYZ (Sympathy to Sector Strength)

PT Raised: $88 from $86 at BofA

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ TACTICAL LONG

⚠️ DOWNGRADED / AVOID

PANW (Palo Alto Networks)

HSBC downgraded Palo Alto to Reduce citing decelerating sales growth.

Rating: 🔻 AVOID / CONSIDER SHORTS

BBWI (Bath & Body Works)

Downgrade: Neutral at Goldman, PT $17 from $39 (-56% cut!)

Rating: 🔻 STAY AWAY

🌐 BITCOIN & CRYPTO MARKET BREAKDOWN

📉 THE BREAKDOWN

Bitcoin is trading in the $82,000-$83,000 zone after an intraday range between $81,000 and $87,000, more than 30% below its October all-time highs above $120,000.

WHAT'S DRIVING THE CARNAGE:

1. Record ETF Outflows: $3.79 billion in net outflows from US Bitcoin ETFs in November - the largest monthly outflow since launch in January 2024

2. Massive Liquidations: ~$2 billion in positions wiped out in 24 hours

3. Options Expiry: Over $4.2 billion in crypto options expired Friday, including 39,000 BTC options worth $3.4 billion

4. Macro Headwinds: Fed rate cut hopes fading, risk-off globally

5. Flash Crash Event: Hyperliquid derivatives exchange saw a flash crash to $80K

KEY LEVELS:

• Current: $82,000-$83,000

• Support 1: $81,000 (tested overnight)

• Support 2: $75,000 (demand zone / Apr 2025 low)

• Support 3: $70,000 (psychological / major breakdown level)

• Resistance: $90,000-$92,000

CRYPTO FEAR INDEX: 11/100 (EXTREME FEAR)

The crypto fear and greed index stands at 11 today, compared to 15 yesterday - CoinMarketCap has never recorded a level this low since it started measuring this index in July 2023.

ALTCOIN MASSACRE:

• ETH: $2,729 (-10% daily, -29.4% monthly, -44.6% from ATH)

• SOL: -13.39% (7-day)

• XRP: -12.79% (24hr), -18.10% (7-day)

• BNB: -11.38% (24hr), -11.54% (7-day)

• DOGE: -14.71% (24hr), -15.94% (7-day)

BITCOIN TRADE SETUPS:

🔴 BEARISH SCENARIO (60% probability)

• Entry: $81,000-$83,000 shorts

• Target 1: $75,000 (-8.5%)

• Target 2: $70,000 (-14.6%)

• Stop: $88,000

• Thesis: Broken structure, ETF outflows continuing, macro deteriorating

🟢 BULLISH SCENARIO (40% probability)

• Entry: $74,500-$75,000 longs (demand zone)

• Target 1: $86,000 (+14.7%)

• Target 2: $97,500 (+30%)

• Stop: $72,000

• Thesis: Oversold bounce, capitulation near, strong HODLer base

RATING: ⭐⭐ CAUTION - Wait for Stabilization

📅 UPCOMING ECONOMIC CATALYSTS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025

7:30 AM ET: John Williams (NY Fed) Speaks 8:30 AM ET: Michael Barr Speaks
9:00 AM ET: Lorie Logan Speaks 9:45 AM ET: 📊 S&P Global Flash PMI (Manufacturing & Services) - KEY DATA 10:00 AM ET: 📊 Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Final) - CRITICAL 10:00 AM ET: Michigan Inflation Expectations 10:00 AM ET: Wholesale Inventories (Preliminary) 1:00 PM ET: Baker Hughes Rig Count

MARKET IMPACT: Heavy Fed speak + consumer sentiment could drive volatility. Watch for any hawkish comments supporting "higher for longer" narrative.

NEXT WEEK EARNINGS CALENDAR

Monday, Nov 24:

• ZM (Zoom Communications)

Tuesday, Nov 25:

• BABA (Alibaba) 🇨🇳

• NIO (Nio) 🇨🇳

• ADI (Analog Devices) - Semiconductor

• KSS (Kohl's) - Retail

• BBY (Best Buy) - Retail

• DKS (Dick's Sporting Goods) - Retail

• DELL (Dell) - Tech

• WDAY (Workday) - Software

Wednesday, Nov 26:

• Markets close early (1 PM) for Thanksgiving

🎯 S&P 500 KEY TECHNICAL LEVELS

Current Price: 6,538 (Thu close)

CRITICAL SUPPORT LEVELS:

1. 6,500: Psychological / Round number

2. 6,465: 50-day Moving Average

3. 6,400: September lows / Major support

4. 6,300: 200-day MA (if broken = bear market signal)

RESISTANCE LEVELS:

1. 6,620: Prior support now resistance

2. 6,780: Pre-selloff highs

3. 6,810: All-time highs

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS:

• ❌ Death cross forming (50-day crossing below 200-day)

• ❌ RSI oversold but no divergence yet

• ❌ Volume increasing on down days (distribution)

• ⚠️ Broken uptrend from October

• ⚠️ Below 20-day EMA

VERDICT: Analysts note conditions are getting somewhat oversold, setting up for at least a bounce, but more economic news this week could determine whether it's a relief rally or deeper pullback.

🔥 HOT TRADES & ACTIONABLE SETUPS

TODAY'S MOMENTUM PLAYS

EARNINGS GAPPERS (Potential)

Watch for pre-market movers on earnings:

• INTU (Intuit): +16 (+2.5%) on earnings beat ($637.44)

• MNDR: +1.60 (+52.6%) on acquisition news ($3.04)

SYMPATHY PLAYS

Post-Walmart Beat:

• TGT (Target): Could catch bid as retail value play

• COST (Costco): Defensive retailer, membership model

• DLTR (Dollar Tree): Value segment strength

• BJ (BJ's Wholesale): Reports Friday - HIGH WATCH

Semiconductor Weakness:

• All semi names vulnerable on NVDA weakness

• SMH ETF: Down 9% from recent highs - oversold bounce candidate?

• Watch for capitulation in AMD, AVGO, MU

💼 OPTIONS FLOW & DARK POOL ACTIVITY

NOTABLE THURSDAY FLOWS

ORCL (Oracle) CDS prices rising according to Tom Lee at Fundstrat, indicating credit concerns - bearish signal.

MAJOR MONTHLY OPTIONS EXPIRY TODAY:

• Expect increased volatility into close

• $SPY 9:45 AM PMI data will drive directional bias

• Pin risk at major strikes

WHALE ACTIVITY:

• Large put buying in QQQ (Nasdaq ETF)

• Call selling in XLK (Tech ETF)

• Unusual call activity in WMT (following earnings)

📰 SECTOR-BY-SECTOR GAMEPLAN

🔴 BEARISH / AVOID

Technology (-3.14%):

• Secular downtrend forming

• Wait for capitulation / volume climax

• Best Short Candidates: NVDA (on rallies to $190), AMD, ORCL, Software names

Consumer Discretionary (-1.49%):

• Recessionary signals building

• Exception: Deep value / off-price retailers (TJX, ROST)

Crypto-Related:

• MSTR, COIN, crypto miners = toxic

• Don't catch falling knives

🟢 BULLISH / ACCUMULATE

Consumer Staples (+0.72%):

• WMT leading, look for followers

• Defensive rotation accelerating

• Top Picks: WMT, COST, PG, KO

Healthcare (-0.60% but relative strength):

• Defensive characteristics

• Watch for oversold bounces in biotech

• Top Picks: LLY (held up well), UNH, JNJ

Utilities (-0.51%):

• Dividend yield attractive as rates stabilize

• Defensive haven

• ETF: XLU for broad exposure

⚖️ NEUTRAL / SELECTIVE

Financials (-0.87%):

• Banks under pressure from rate uncertainty

• Regional banks vulnerable

• Wait for clarity on Fed policy

Energy (-1.13%):

• Oil weakness on Ukraine peace talk speculation

• Potential capitulation setup

• Watch: If oil hits $70-$72 = buying opportunity

🌍 GLOBAL MARKET IMPACT

INTERNATIONAL HEADLINES

🇯🇵 Japan:

• Japan's economic package to be worth 42.8 trillion yen in overall impact with 17.7 trillion yen in fresh spending via extra budget

• Yen at 40-year lows vs USD (JPY 160)

🇨🇳 China:

• Tech regulation concerns persist

• BABA earnings Monday critical

🇪🇺 Europe:

• Euro Area Q3 negotiated wages rose only 1.87% y/y vs estimate of 2.45%, showing cooling wage pressures

• ECB's de Guindos: Growth better than expected but rate level appropriate

Impact on US Markets: Dollar strength headwind for multinationals, but defensive posture globally supports US safe haven bid.

🎪 MASTERMIND & SOCIAL SENTIMENT ANALYSIS

KEY TRADING COMMUNITY INSIGHTS

🔮 Irish Born Investor (4:01 AM): "I really feel like there is a market catalyst going to hit soon. The bitcoin collapse and the rising VIX. Maybe I'm completely wrong but I feel like there is a turd hidden somewhere that's about to reveal itself."

Analysis: Astute observation - multiple hidden risks accumulating.

📊 Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT: BofA Hartnett notes "Peak rate cuts, peak liquidity" with 316 rate cuts over the last 24 months, suggesting the easy money era is over.

Implication: The liquidity tide that lifted all boats is receding - stock picking critical.

🎲 Palmer (5:26 AM): "The coin hit the 81000 area...75000 next."

Analysis: Aligns with our $75K BTC target zone.

⚡ Jungle Rock: "The market will trade the bottom iceberg level (not shown) then bounce. This would complete the iceberg alpha meme as posted in client updates at the start of October. It was getting you ready for Bloody November."

Takeaway: Technical analysts saw this correction coming - Bloody November playing out as forecast.

🎯 OVERALL MARKET STRATEGY & POSITIONING

CURRENT MARKET REGIME:

RISK-OFF / DEFENSIVE ROTATION / VOLATILITY EXPANSION

RECOMMENDED PORTFOLIO POSITIONING:

40% - Cash / Short-term Treasuries (wait for clarity) 30% - Defensive longs (WMT, staples, utilities, healthcare) 20% - Tactical shorts / hedges (Tech, crypto-related, weak retailers) 10% - Opportunistic long setups (quality names at support)

KEY RULES FOR CURRENT ENVIRONMENT:

1. ✅ DO:

   • Raise cash

   • Cut losers quickly

   • Focus on relative strength

   • Use tight stops

   • Scale into positions (don't go all-in)

   • Buy quality defensive names on dips

2. ❌ DON'T:

   • Chase bounces in broken names (NVDA, crypto)

   • Average down on losers

   • Fight the trend

   • Get complacent on shorts (cover quickly)

   • Ignore the VIX (volatility = risk)

TRADE MANAGEMENT:

• Longs: Tighten stops, take partial profits, trail stops

• Shorts: Set profit targets, don't overstay, respect bounces

• Options: Reduce size, bias towards spreads vs naked, watch theta

🔮 NEXT WEEK OUTLOOK

BULLISH CASE (35% probability):

• Consumer sentiment beats → Fed cuts back in play

• Bitcoin finds support at $75K → crypto bounce

• Tech names capitulate with volume → buy signal

• Ukraine peace progress → risk-on rotation

Target: SPX 6,650-6,700

BASE CASE (45% probability):

• Choppy, range-bound action

• SPX 6,450-6,580 range

• Sector rotation continues

• Volatility remains elevated

• No clear direction until Dec Fed meeting

BEARISH CASE (20% probability):

• Consumer sentiment disappoints → recession fears

• Bitcoin breaks $75K → crypto capitulation cascade

• Fed speakers reinforce hawkish stance

• Geopolitical escalation

Target: SPX 6,300-6,400 (200-day MA test)

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS & ACTION ITEMS

🎯 TOP 5 TRADES FOR MONDAY OPEN:

1. WMT Long: $104-107 entry, $113+ targets ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

2. MSTR Short: $175-180 entry, $150 target, tight stop ⭐⭐⭐⭐

3. SPY Puts: 640 strike, Dec expiry (hedge) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

4. XLU Long: Defensive utility ETF rotation ⭐⭐⭐⭐

5. TGT Long: Sympathy to WMT, oversold ⭐⭐⭐

🚨 CRITICAL WATCH LEVELS:

• SPX: 6,500 (must hold) / 6,620 (must break for bulls)

• BTC: $81,000 support / $75,000 major support

• VIX: 30 = full panic mode

• Dollar (DXY): 107+ = headwind for stocks

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• Today 9:45 AM: PMI data (volatility catalyst)

• Today 10 AM: Consumer Sentiment (market mover)

• Mon-Tue: China stocks report (BABA, NIO)

• Tuesday: Retail earnings bonanza (BBY, DKS, KSS, DELL)

• Dec 9: Walmart moves to Nasdaq (index flows)

• Dec 17-18: Fed Meeting (rate decision critical)

🎓 EDUCATIONAL INSIGHT: Understanding Market Regimes

We've transitioned from:

• ✅ Easy money / AI euphoria / "buy everything"

TO:

• ⚠️ Tighter liquidity / Valuation matters / Stock picking crucial

Historical Context: Only 37% (183 stocks) of the S&P 500 outperformed in 2025, showing extreme narrow leadership similar to 1999-2000 tech bubble.

What This Means: The index may look "fine" but under the hood, most stocks are already in bear markets. This is why rotation into quality defensives (WMT) is accelerating.

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⚖️ FINAL THOUGHTS & DISCLAIMER

Friday's trade will likely be choppy and volatile given:

• Monthly options expiry

• Economic data at 9:45 AM & 10 AM

• Shortened week ahead (Thanksgiving)

• Extreme fear readings

Best Strategy:

• Watch first hour for direction

• Let PMI/Consumer Sentiment data settle

• Trade the reaction, not the news

• Don't force trades - cash is a position

Remember: Ray Dalio advised investors: "Don't sell just because there's a bubble," suggesting patience through volatility.

DISCLAIMER

This newsletter is for educational and informational purposes only. Not financial advice. Trading carries risk of loss. All trade ideas include stop losses for risk management. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Always do your own due diligence and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Price Verification: All stock prices verified as of market close November 20, 2025, or pre-market November 21, 2025. Cryptocurrency prices are real-time as of 7:00 AM EST November 21, 2025.

Sources: CNBC, Bloomberg, Reuters, TradeTheNews, Yahoo Finance, CoinMarketCap, multiple analyst reports, social media trading community feeds.

🔔 STAY VIGILANT. STAY DISCIPLINED. TRADE SMART. 🔔

Published: Friday, November 21, 2025 | 7:30 AM EST
Next Update: Monday, November 24, 2025 Pre-Market

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