Tariff Shockwave: SPX Crashes To Buy Level
Did you buy the dip at these levels like we did.
Tariff Tantrums: Surviving the Market’s Whiplash
Picture this: you’re sipping your morning coffee, ready to trade, when bam—another tariff headline slams the wires. The past 14 days have been a trader’s fever dream—Trump’s trade war threats crashing stocks, crypto yo-yoing, and bonds throwing tantrums. The S&P 500’s been on a rollercoaster, down 3.3% one day, up 9.5% the next—pure whiplash. It’s like the market’s playing dodgeball, and we’re all ducking.
In times like these, you don’t go all-in like a cowboy—you dial down risk. Think smaller position sizes, tighter stops, and a cool head. Our VIPs trimmed exposure last week and still banked 3% on VIX sells—less bravado, more brains.
S&P 500 Volatility This chart’s a heart monitor—spikes and dips as tariffs hit and pause. Today’s $572.42 (realtime) is calmer, but don’t get cocky—volatility’s still lurking.
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GBP/NZD example this month we have traded it 3 times.
Won 2 lost 1 ~ Keep it simple stay patient
VIX Sells: Cashing In on Fear’s Fever
Last newsletter, we flagged VIX sells at 58-59 — hope you jumped in, because they’re running. Today’s 37 (realtime) is profit city, with targets at 18
VIX Spike This chart’s your trophy—VIX spiked to 59, we sold the top, and now it’s sliding. X’s cheering: “VIX sells printing—RB called it!” Stay nimble—use BlackBull Markets to ride these waves clean.
China’s Tariff Scramble: Traders, Brace Yourself
Storytime: China’s exporters are sweating—Trump’s 125% tariffs (up from 104%, CNBC, April 11) are a gut punch. Factories from Shanghai to Shenzhen are slashing prices, hoarding cash, and begging Beijing for bailouts. But here’s the rub: this chaos ripples straight to your trades.
How It Hits Traders:
Supply Chain Pain: Costs are spiking—electronics, apparel, you name it. Stocks like Apple (-2% today) and Nike feel the heat.
Currency Jitters: China’s yuan’s wobbling—USD/CNH up 1.2% this week. Forex traders, watch for breakouts.
Crypto Collateral: Tariff fears tanked BTC to $79K last week—today’s $82K’s a buy, but stay sharp.
Until next time 🤝