Does Lower Bitcoin Volume Matter as $BTC Attempts to Clear 51K?

Mish Schneider | August 24, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Bitcoin continues its rally up with a recent break over the 50K price level.

However, many investors are watching for Bitcoin to clear 51K as the next hurdle.

With that said, if we are expecting Bitcoin …


Which Symbols to Watch if Russell 2000 (IWM) Clears Key Resistance

Mish Schneider | August 23, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Monday the market continued its rally from Friday of last week with the S&P 500 (SPY) and Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) clearing all-time highs.

Again, the tech sector and large-cap stocks are leading the market higher.

However, …


How Strong is Russell 2000’s (IWM) Current Rally?

Mish Schneider | August 22, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Above is a chart of the Russell 2000 (IWM). It is one of the most valuable indices as it tracks 2000 small-cap companies and therefore gives a great picture of the overall market direction.

Since the …


Can Key Sectors along with Bitcoin Hold Nearby Support?

Mish Schneider | August 18, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

The Economic Economic Modern Family now has 5 members sitting in a confirmed cautionary phase.

A cautionary phase is defined by the 50-Day moving average stacked over the 200-DMA with the price between both moving averages.…


Will the Market Bounce After the Nasty Retail Earnings Report?

Mish Schneider | August 17, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Tuesday, the retail earnings report came out -0.8% lower than expected, amid recent highs in two of the major indices.

This caused the market to gap lower following a continued selloff throughout the day.

However, the …


Which Symbols Hold the Key to the Next Market Run?

Mish Schneider | August 16, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Since mid-May, the Transportation sector (IYT) has been trending lower.

Currently, IYT sits just under resistance from its 50-Day moving average at $257.98.

Additionally, the small-cap index Russell 2000 (IWM) has traded sideways for over a …


Could Long-Term Bonds (TLT) Help Form a Worrisome Market Trend?

Mish Schneider | August 15, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Recently we talked about the ongoing battle between the Regional Banking Sector (KRE) and the 20+ Year Treasury Bonds ETF (TLT).

Each has its 50-Day moving average nearby and is looking to use them as potential …


Can the Regional Banking Sector (KRE) Hold its 50-DMA?

Mish Schneider | August 11, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

From June to late July, Regional Banking ETF (KRE) has been stuck within a downward trend.

Coming close to its 200-Day moving average, it was able to find some support and from there consolidated over the …


Why You Need to Watch These 5 Key Sectors and Major Index

Mish Schneider | August 10, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

One of the best ways to get a quick snapshot of the market is by using Mish’s Economic Economic Modern Family.

Using 5 sectors and 1 index, it can help guide us through the overall market …


What to Watch if Bitcoin Confirms a Phase Change Over the 200-DMA

Mish Schneider | August 9, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Monday, Bitcoin cleared its major moving average while Ethereum, the second-largest cap currency, tested its new support level at $2900.

For the moment, this shows the crypto space can hold its weekend progress.

Often, the weekend …