Pure Trade Ideas
2025-12-30 06:32
Regime
Year-end rotation with selective momentum. Tech weakness, energy/commodity strength
Bias
Neutral to slightly bearish on growth, bullish on cyclicals and commodities
Best Setups
Energy breakouts, gold continuation, crypto breakdowns, tech shorts on bounces
Avoid
Avoid catching falling tech knives, stay away from broken momentum names
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Stock Ideas

3 ideas
XLE
LONG
medium 2-4 weeks 3-4%
Energy sector showing relative strength with +0.95% daily gain, approaching 52-week high of $47.41. Strong momentum with high volume confirmation
Catalyst: Oil price stability around $58 and year-end energy rotation
Entry
$44.80-45.00 on any pullback or breakout above $44.62
Target
$47.20 (near 52-week high)
Stop
$43.50
R:R
2.4:1
Invalidation: Break below $43.50 or oil crashes below $55
INTC
LONG
speculative 3-6 weeks 2-3%
Strong daily momentum +1.33% with high volume. Breaking above resistance after extended consolidation. Relative strength vs semiconductors
Catalyst: Potential turnaround story and AI positioning speculation
Entry
$37.00 on breakout confirmation
Target
$42.00 (near 52-week high)
Stop
$35.50
R:R
3.3:1
Invalidation: Failure to hold above $36.50 or broader semi weakness
TSLA
SHORT
medium 2-3 weeks 3%
Heavy selling pressure with -3.27% decline on massive volume (63M). Breaking down from recent highs, showing distribution
Catalyst: Profit-taking after strong year-end run, delivery concerns
Entry
$455-460 on any bounce
Target
$420
Stop
$475
R:R
2.3:1
Invalidation: Reclaim above $475 or strong delivery numbers
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Commodity Ideas

2 ideas
Gold
LONG
high GLD ETF or Gold Futures 4-8 weeks
Strong momentum with +0.9% daily gain, approaching all-time highs. Year-end positioning and currency debasement fears
Entry
$4385-4400 on any small pullback
Target
$4550 (near ATH)
Stop
$4300
R:R
1.8:1
Key Levels: Support: $4350, Resistance: $4500, ATH: $4556
Crude Oil
LONG
medium USO ETF or CL Futures 6-10 weeks
Holding above key support at $55, seasonal demand patterns, geopolitical backdrop supportive
Entry
$57.80-58.20 range
Target
$65.00
Stop
$55.50
R:R
2.8:1
Key Levels: Critical support: $55, Resistance: $62, $65

Crypto Ideas

3 ideas
BTC
SHORT
medium 2-4 weeks 3-4%
Failed to reclaim $90K, showing distribution at highs. Down -2.94% with heavy volume, breaking key support
On-Chain Signal: Long-term holders taking profits, exchange inflows increasing
Entry
$86,500-87,500 on any bounce
Target
$80,000
Stop
$90,000
R:R
2.3:1
HYPE
LONG
speculative 3-6 weeks 1-2%
Strong momentum with +0.8% daily gain despite broader crypto weakness. New DeFi protocol gaining traction
On-Chain Signal: TVL growing rapidly, active addresses increasing
Entry
$26.00-26.50 on pullback
Target
$35.00
Stop
$24.00
R:R
3.4:1
ETH
SHORT
medium 3-5 weeks 2-3%
Weaker than BTC with -3.06% decline. Failed to reclaim $3000 convincingly, showing relative weakness
On-Chain Signal: Gas fees declining, DeFi activity slowing
Entry
$2950-3000 on bounce
Target
$2600
Stop
$3100
R:R
2.5:1
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Options Plays

2 plays
XLE
medium
Long Call | $46.00 | Jan 31, 2025
Leverage energy momentum with defined risk. High delta play on sector rotation
Max Risk
$150 per contract
Max Reward
Unlimited above $47.50
Breakeven
$47.50
Ideal Scenario: XLE breaks to new highs above $47.41
TSLA
medium
Put Spread | Buy $450P / Sell $430P | Jan 17, 2025
Defined risk way to play TSLA weakness without unlimited risk
Max Risk
$800 per spread
Max Reward
$1200 per spread
Breakeven
$442
Ideal Scenario: TSLA continues decline below $430
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Pairs Trades

1 pairs
medium 1:1 dollar weighted 4-8 weeks
LONG
XLE
vs
SHORT
XLK
Energy showing strength while tech weakening. Rotation from growth to value/cyclicals
Entry Spread
XLE outperforming by 1.4% today
Target Spread
5-7% outperformance
Stop Spread
If tech reclaims leadership
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Avoid These

🚫 META
Heavy selling pressure -0.69%, far from highs at $658 vs $796 ATH. Momentum clearly broken
The Trap: Looks 'cheap' vs highs but momentum is negative - classic falling knife
🚫 NVDA
Down -1.21% on massive volume, breaking down from $212 highs. Distribution pattern
The Trap: AI narrative still strong but price action is deteriorating
🚫 AMZN
Weak close at $232 vs $258 highs, showing relative weakness vs market
The Trap: Large cap 'safety' play but momentum is negative