"Oil, War & Volatility: Traders Brace for Explosive Week as Global Tensions Flare" DCG STOCKS, OPTION, CRYPTO Trading Plan | Week of June 22, 2025

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🔀 Market Strategy Outlook

Sentiment: Mixed but risk-off bias short term. Heavy rotation to safety: gold, energy, defense. Expected Move (SPX): ±116 pts | Range: 5900–6100 Trend Bias: Bearish-to-neutral early week, potentially bullish reversal post-Powell.

BULLISH SECTORS:

• ⚡ Energy (XLE, USO, INDO, CVX)

• 🚨 Defense (RTX, DFEN, LMT)

• 🔷 Uranium/Nuclear (LEU, SMR)

• 💸 Gold & Silver (GLD, SLV, GDX)

BEARISH SECTORS:

• 📈 Tech (QQQ, NVDA, META, AMD)

• 🛣 Altcoins & Crypto Equities (MARA, COIN)

• 🏠 Real Estate (XLRE)

🌍 News Catalyst Breakdown

Macro & Fed:

• Fed Gov. Waller hints at July rate cut.

• Powell testifies Tues/Wed; markets expect dovish tone.

• Core PCE Friday = critical inflation signal.

Geopolitical Headlines:

• Iran Parliament approves Hormuz closure; 20M+ bpd affected.

• U.S. Navy approved Hormuz reopening, momentary de-escalation.

• Russia, China call for UN ceasefire; Iran rejects diplomacy.

Corporate Highlights:

• GMS in talks with HD, QXO - watch takeover bids.

• Couchbase acquired at $24.50/share (deal premium).

• Centrus (LEU) extends DoE uranium fuel contract.

• Circle and Seaport highlight stablecoin momentum.

• TSLA opens robotaxi network to early adopters.

📊 Economic Calendar (June 24–28)

• Mon: Manufacturing/Services PMI, Existing Home Sales

• Tues: Powell Testimony, Consumer Confidence, FDX Earnings

• Wed: Powell (pt 2), MU Earnings, New Home Sales

• Thurs: GDP, Initial Claims, Durable Goods, NKE Earnings

• Fri: Core PCE Inflation – Biggest market mover

🔢 Seasonality & Technical Patterns

• June Post-OPEX: Typically weak. Expect pullbacks early week.

• Volatility compression into Thursday (GDP), followed by potential Friday reversal.

• SPX 5900 key support zone.

🚀 Overnight & Intraday Trades (High Conviction)

Long:

• ⭐ CVX July $150c

• ⭐ GLD July $192c

• ⭐ RTX July $100c

Short:

• ❌ MU $130p into earnings

• ❌ MARA common

• ❌ QQQ puts (short term hedge)

🔹 Watchlist Focus

• Oil plays: INDO, XLE, PBR, XOM (news-sensitive)

• Crypto reversal: BTC, ETH, STRK (volume surge)

• Event trades: FDX, MU, NKE (earnings swing setups)

🚨 Trading Instructions

Copy/Paste Guide ⬇️

Trade Smart. Trade Strategic. Stay Nimble – Geo/Macro risk remains elevated.

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