Stock Market & Crypto Analysis for Week Ending October 17, 2025

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Key Concepts

• Anchored VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price): A technical indicator that plots the average price of a security over a specific period, weighted by volume, and anchored to a significant price point (like a low or high).
• Moving Averages (5-day, 50-day): Technical indicators that smooth out price data to create a single flowing line, showing the average price over a defined period.
• Head and Shoulders Pattern: A chart pattern that signals a potential reversal of an uptrend. It consists of three peaks: a middle peak (head) higher than the two outer peaks (shoulders), with a neckline connecting the lows between the peaks.
• Volatility: The degree of variation of a trading price series over time, usually measured by the standard deviation of logarithmic returns.
• Time Correction: A period where an asset's price moves sideways or consolidates rather than making significant upward or downward moves, allowing other technical indicators (like moving averages) to catch up.
• Price Correction: A period where an asset's price declines.
• Catalyst: An event or factor that causes a significant change or action in a market or security.
• Neutral, Bullish, Bearish: Terms describing the market's or a security's sentiment or trend. Neutral indicates a lack of clear direction, bullish indicates an upward trend, and bearish indicates a downward trend.
• Anchored VWAP Handoff: A concept where a new Anchored VWAP is initiated from a previous significant low or high when the original anchor point is no longer relevant or has been surpassed.

Market Overview and S&P 500 Analysis

The market experienced mostly positive action this week, but it was characterized by significant choppiness. The S&P 500 touched its anchor off the August low, which has been a historically important level, and also coincided with the 50-day moving average. On a shorter-term (30-minute) timeframe, the index faced resistance at the month-to-date anchor. While the 5-day moving average started turning higher late in the day, the primary takeaway is the high volatility, making it difficult for buy-and-hold investors and more suitable for day traders.

The speaker believes the market is not making a top, despite some speculative names losing ground. He suggests a potential "head and shoulders" pattern, but interprets it as a precursor to undercutting a level, causing fear, followed by a time correction, and then a likely continuation higher. The longer-term (weekly) timeframe still indicates a clear uptrend, and the speaker is not attempting to call a top. He emphasizes a cautious approach until volatility, especially headline volatility, subsides. Earnings are expected to be a catalyst for individual stocks, potentially drawing attention away from the overall market and simplifying trades.

NASDAQ Performance

The NASDAQ found support at the 590 level, which also serves as the anchor off the September low. Buyers emerged at this significant market point, rather than at the 50-day moving average. For the upcoming week, the ideal scenario would be to undercut the 50-day moving average, test the anchor from the August low, and then recover. The speaker anticipates that many traders might perceive this as a "right shoulder" formation, potentially trapping short sellers before a move higher. However, he reiterates the need for volatility to decrease before making significant commitments.

Russell 2000 Analysis

The Russell 2000 broke out to a new all-time high this week, consolidated for a couple of days, and then pulled back. It broke a short-term important level, but this is not seen as a major problem given the overall giant uptrend. The speaker points to the "anchored VWAP handoff" concept from his book, where a new anchor is established from a previous significant low. The 240ish level is identified as important. The market might be slowing down to allow the 50-day moving average to catch up, or it could experience a deeper pullback before rebuilding for further upside.

Semiconductor Sector

Semiconductors remain a strong sector, though not led by Nvidia. Nvidia broke resistance and made a higher high, but then broke its higher low, leaving it trapped below the 184 level with a declining 5-day moving average. The speaker advises against rushing back into Nvidia until it can hold above 184-185, which would make it neutral and set the stage for a potential push higher. The real leadership in semiconductors has been from Micron, which has held its ground since a gap up a couple of weeks ago.

Biotech Sector

The biotech sector has had a significant run and broke out to new highs. However, it is now considered extended. The speaker cautions long holders against complacency, suggesting it might be time for a pullback. While there's no immediate evidence of a reversal on the daily timeframe (higher highs and higher lows are still present), the month-to-date anchor has been important on the shorter timeframe. A pullback to this anchor and subsequent rebuilding would be bullish. A price and time correction is deemed likely due to the magnitude of the move and the need for the sector to pause and "catch its breath."

Financials Sector

Financials have been volatile. The speaker noted that while getting back above a certain level after earnings was positive, breaking back below it proved troublesome. Similar to Nvidia, the XLF (Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund) would become neutral if it moved above a specific level, but not bullish. The larger concern is the persistent pattern of lower highs within the financials sector. A sustained rally would have required a different price action. The speaker mentions the headlines about KRE (KBW Regional Banking Index) and issues with regional banks, but states he does not trade banks as they are not of interest to him.

Energy Sector

Energy names are currently testing an anchor off the April 7th low. The speaker cautions that testing a support level does not guarantee a bounce and subsequent move higher.

Cryptocurrency Analysis

The crypto market is behaving as expected. The speaker recalls warning last week that the anchor off the April low was being tested too frequently. Increased frequency and reduced time between tests of a support level often lead to a breakdown, which has occurred. If crypto can get back above 109.5 this weekend, it will turn neutral. Until then, the speaker is hoping for a drop towards the 100-102,000 level and has bids placed there. On a shorter-term timeframe, since the breakdown, the market has shown a high, a low, and a lower low, with a potential lower high forming. Holding below 110 this weekend is key and would likely lead to further declines towards 100-102.

Ethereum and Solana

The speaker is not enthusiastic about Ethereum at its current price. He would prefer to see it drop to around 3,200. This zone is supported by the year-to-date anchored VWAP (around 2,900), the election anchor (around 3,000), and the April low anchor (around 3,250). The 3,000 to 3,250 range is where he plans to make purchases. He has been actively trading Ethereum, buying and selling in these zones, and has purchased more recently. He broadcasts these trades in real-time or in advance on X for $10 a month. For Solana, if it breaks back below its recent low, the speaker will exit his bounce trade.

Conclusion

The market remains choppy with significant volatility, making it challenging for longer-term investors. While the overall trend on longer timeframes is still upward, caution is advised until volatility subsides. Earnings are expected to be a key driver for individual stocks. Specific sectors like semiconductors are showing strength, while others like financials are facing headwinds. Cryptocurrencies are showing signs of further downside potential, with specific support zones identified for potential buying opportunities. The speaker emphasizes active trading and a data-driven approach based on technical indicators like Anchored VWAP.