$Tiger Brokers(TIGR)$ As 2025 winds down, it feels like the right moment to step back and be honest about the trades that defined the year for me, not just the wins, but the ones that tested discipline, patience, and ego. This was a year where markets rewarded timing and punished complacency. AI mania, crypto euphoria, sudden macro shifts, and violent rotations made it impossible to coast. You either managed risk actively, or the market managed you. Here are my two most memorable trades of 2025, for very different reasons: The Best Trade: Selling MSTR Before the Drop My most memorable win this year was not a flashy multi-bagger. It was selling MSTR before it rolled over. MSTR had become one of the most crowded expressions of Bitcoin optimis
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Year-End Options Recap 2025: The Trades That Paid Me, and the Ones That Taught Me
Year-End Options Recap 2025: The Trades That Paid Me, and the Ones That Taught Me
Tech Meltdown Friday or Tactical Reset? Why Next Week Likely Brings a Volatile Bounce
Friday's tech sell off looked ugly on the surface, but structurally this feels less like the start of a prolonged downtrend and more like a coordinated reset across both risk tech and crypto. The key detail is this: nothing fundamentally broke. What broke was positioning. What Really Caused the Drop This was not a collapse in earnings or a sudden end to AI demand. It was a classic macro cocktail hitting crowded trades at once: Treasury yields pushed higher, pressuring long-duration assets Heavy profit taking in AI and momentum names Broadcom margins rattled sentiment across semiconductors Positioning was stretched after a strong year-to-date rally Year-end rebalancing amplified downside volatility When yields rise late in the year, tech and crypto tend to get hit first. That is exactly wha
Tech Meltdown Friday or Tactical Reset? Why Next Week Likely Brings a Volatile Bounce
FOMC Cut Day: My Battle Plan for 10 Dec
Today isn't just another green or red day on the screen – it"s FOMC rate-cut day, and the market has already been pricing in soft landing perfection for weeks. When expectations are this high, the reaction often matters more than the decision. I'm watching three layers: macro reaction, mega-cap flows, and high-beta trades. 1. Macro: Three Paths After the Cut 🟢 Scenario A – Dovish & Done (Bullish risk assets) Powell signals confidence in disinflation and hints that cuts will be gradual, not panicky. Yield curve stabilises, the dollar softens, and we likely see a classic everything rally into year-end – growth, tech, and even small caps. In this scenario, I expect momentum to resume in AI leaders and quality growth. 🟡 Scenario B – Dovish but Worried (Choppy, rotation) Fed cuts, but tone
Nvidia China Sales Back On: What Traders Should Expect Next Week
Trump's approval for Nvidia to resume H200 sales to China has injected fresh energy into a cooling AI sector. The after hours bounce was small, but the signal was big. This is the first real policy break in months, and traders now have a clear catalyst to anchor short term direction. Below is the clean breakdown of how the market may trade Nvidia in the coming sessions. 1. Why This Catalyst Matters China demand was never the issue. Policy blockage was. H200 carries higher margins and stronger upgrade cycles than the previous A series chips. Data center budgets for 2025 are still expanding, not contracting. The approval lowers headline risk and reduces fear premium in the entire AI basket. T
Nvidia China Sales Back On: What Traders Should Expect Next Week
BTC Back Above 90K and Crypto Equities Are Waking Up. Is 100K Still on the Table for 2025?
The BTC rebound has created a clean risk-on ripple across the crypto equity basket, and the moves in BMNR, CRCL and MSTR hint that positioning might have reached exhaustion on the downside. What matters now is the path of liquidity. If BTC holds above the 89K to 92K range, the next impulse zone opens toward 97K, with a potential late December test of 100K if volatility compresses. BMNR continues to trade as a leveraged beta play to BTC strength. A break above its recent lower-high structure points to 40 to 45 in a squeeze scenario. CRCL is still one of the cleanest AI x crypto infrastructure names. If BTC pushes for 95K, CRCL could retest the 12 to 14 zone as funding flows rotate back into high convexity names. MSTR remains the institutional torque for BTC. As long as BTC sustains higher l
BTC Back Above 90K and Crypto Equities Are Waking Up. Is 100K Still on the Table for 2025?
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NVIDIA at 185: Profit or Hold? Here Is the Real Story
NVIDIA's rebound to 185 is not just a bounce. It is a stress test of market conviction after weeks of AI volatility. The CFOs denial of an AI bubble aligns with the data. AI chip supply is still absorbed by new data center construction rather than replacement cycles. This means the demand curve is still expanding, not plateauing. Here is the key metric to watch: global data center capex is projected to reach 3 to 4 trillion by 2030. If this trajectory holds, NVIDIA remains the primary beneficiary across GPUs, networking, and accelerated computing. Valuations look rich on the surface, but the growth runway has not peaked. Short term, 185 to 190 is a resistance zone tied to ETF outflows and rotation into small caps. Medium term, if earnings revisions stay positive, NVIDIA can reclaim 200 wit
NVIDIA at 185: Profit or Hold? Here Is the Real Story
MSTR Over 180: Discount or Danger Zone?
MSTR popping back above 180 looks impressive, but the real story is in the math. The company now trades at a market cap smaller than the value of the BTC it holds, which implies a clear discount. That alone makes MSTR interesting for medium-term swing traders. But the short-term picture still depends entirely on BTC. If Bitcoin holds above 90K, MSTR can reclaim 200 easily. If BTC slips toward the mid 80s, MSTR could sink back toward 160. What I am watching now: the crypto beta stocks. RZLV and ORBS tend to amplify crypto strength, while COIN and MARA confirm overall sentiment. If all four show sustained bid pressure, MSTR becomes a safer bet. If they turn red first, MSTR usually follows. My view: Undervalued on paper, but direction will be decided by BTC. Good for tactical trades. Not for
MSTR Over 180: Discount or Danger Zone?
December Dip Recovery. Can The Rally Last Or Is It A Head Fake?
The second trading day of December opened strong, but the real question is whether the rally can sustain itself or if this is just a classic early-month bounce before volatility returns. The setup for December is still supportive. Real yields have softened, liquidity has improved, and fund managers who underperformed in 2025 are chasing returns into year end. Seasonality favours strength when November ends weak, and the market has followed that script so far. For me, I am watching two themes very closely: 1. High beta tech If Nasdaq holds above 23000, a melt-up is still possible. Mega caps like MSFT and GOOGL continue to pull the index higher. Their strength decides if December closes green. 2. High conviction small caps Names like RZLV, RGTI, and CRCL still have asymmetric upside due to c
December Dip Recovery. Can The Rally Last Or Is It A Head Fake?
2026 Outlook: Which Prediction Breaks First, and What Actually Happens Next?
Morgan Stanley paints a clean macro runway for 2026 with supportive policy, strong earnings and resilient growth. But markets rarely follow the script. The biggest risk is the assumption that all risk assets will rise together. The next cycle will reward precision, not passive optimism. 1. The Prediction Most Likely to Fail: A Smooth Macro and Even Rally Across Risk Assets The idea that everything will move up in harmony is the weakest point. Bond markets are already signalling stress, supply chains look vulnerable, and geopolitical catalysts can flip risk sentiment quickly. Tech valuations sit at premium levels, and any slowdown in cloud spending or AI hardware demand will hit megacaps first. The soft landing story can wobble if inflation stays sticky or if the Federal Reserve pivots too
2026 Outlook: Which Prediction Breaks First, and What Actually Happens Next?
BTC at 90K: Relief Rally or the Start of the Next Leg Higher
BTC snapping back above 90K in one week feels powerful, but the structure behind this rally is still mixed. ETF inflows have not returned, and price is rising without strong institutional support. Historically, this pattern creates a fragile advance that can snap quickly when liquidity dries up. The key zone is still 88K to 90K. Hold above it and the market can push toward 95K and possibly 100K before year end. Lose it, and a fast 10 to 15 percent washout is likely, because leveraged long positions remain elevated. How this affects the stocks I am tracking 1) RZLV (AI and data infrastructure) RZLV benefits from high risk appetite. When BTC stabilises above major levels, liquidity often rotates into smaller tech names. If crypto stays firm, RZLV can reclaim momentum, especially with the com
BTC at 90K: Relief Rally or the Start of the Next Leg Higher
Alibaba AI Push On: Is 150 USD Still a Steal or a Trap?
Alibaba rolling out its Quark AI glasses at 268 USD and 529 USD is a clear signal that China wants its own consumer AI wave. This price point massively undercuts Meta and shows that Alibaba is playing the volume game rather than the luxury game. The bigger question is whether this is the start of a full AI ecosystem or just another hardware experiment. Investors will watch three things closely: 1. Adoption curve If Chinese consumers pick up affordable AI glasses faster than the US market did, Alibaba could own the first large consumer AI hardware base outside the West. 2. Link to cloud and model inference Cheap hardware only matters if it anchors users to Alibaba Cloud and Tongyi Qianwen AI services. If Alibaba can tie hardware to recurring cloud revenue, the stock gains real support. 3. V
Alibaba AI Push On: Is 150 USD Still a Steal or a Trap?
November stumbled, but history says December still holds firepower.
$Tiger Brokers(TIGR)$ November broke its old reputation, closing red despite a strong year to date. But the data behind this pattern is far more interesting. In every year where the S and P 500 gained at least 10 percent from Jan to Oct and November turned negative, December delivered positive returns across the board. Average December gain: 4 percent. Average drawdown: 1.7 percent. Zero negative outcomes. The logic is simple. A negative November often resets positioning. Funds de risk, short term traders close books, and liquidity thins. Once December starts, pension flows, buybacks, and year end window dressing push markets upward. This structural tailwind has been consistent for decades. So what does this mean for the stocks we watch? CR
November stumbled, but history says December still holds firepower.
Bitcoin at 90K again. Relief bounce or start of the sprint to 100K
Bitcoin snapping back above 90K in one week shows that the bull cycle is not dead yet. At the same time, the latest ETF outflows remind us that this move is not fully backed by fresh institutional money. Price is strong, but the foundation is not perfect. That is exactly the type of environment that creates opportunity for traders. Scenario 1 BTC holds 88K to 90K and pushes toward 100K In this case the market treats the recent pullback as a shakeout. Likely winners: High beta miners such as RIOT, MARA, CLSK, HUT Leverage plays such as MSTR Exchanges such as COIN which benefit from volume and interest Smaller names such as ORBS that ride the broader crypto wave Here I would expect miners to move two to four times BTC percentage moves, and COIN to grind higher as long as volatility stays ele
Bitcoin at 90K again. Relief bounce or start of the sprint to 100K
Rebound Watch: Will Thanksgiving Break the Four Year Pattern or Is This Another Trap?
This market is trying very hard to look confident, but everyone can feel that the ground is still soft. November was rough, volatility spiked, and the Fed had to step in again. Yet here we are, green candles showing up right before Thanksgiving week. The big question is whether this bounce has real strength or if it is another holiday trap. If the major indexes hold their levels, we may see a short burst of risk appetite that spills into smaller names. That is where things get interesting for traders who watch counters like CRCL, RZLV, RGTI, NOK, BYND, and ORBS. CRCL could benefit if AI sentiment improves again since speculative tech often reacts to macro tone first. RZLV is still a low float mover, so any rotation into small caps may give it a pop. RGTI tends to shadow momentum in the bro
Rebound Watch: Will Thanksgiving Break the Four Year Pattern or Is This Another Trap?
Can One Property Really Fund a Middle-Class Life Overseas? The Real Math Behind Retirement Plan B
For many Singaporeans, Plan B used to sound like a fantasy — rent out your HDB or condo, move to a lower-cost country, and enjoy a middle-class lifestyle on passive income. But with rents still strong and REIT yields stabilising, this question is no longer theoretical. It's becoming a serious consideration. 🏠 1. Can One Singapore Property Fund an Overseas Life? In some places, yes, if you plan smartly. A typical 2- or 3-bedder rental today can bring in $2,500–$4,000+ monthly depending on location. In countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Portugal, or parts of Taiwan, that income alone can fund: Rent Food Transport Insurance A comfortable lifestyle with savings The key is picking a country where your SGD income stretches, instead of fighting inflation here. 📈 2. What About REITs as a
Can One Property Really Fund a Middle-Class Life Overseas? The Real Math Behind Retirement Plan B
🐯 If Google Breaks Out… CRCL, RZLV & the Rest Won’t Stay Quiet
Google hitting $4T in three months isn't impossible. Well, not in this market where mega-cap flows dominate everything. With a NATO cloud deal + AI spending accelerating, GOOGL is playing in a winner-takes-all arena. If momentum holds and the Fed doesn't ruin the party, $4T becomes a sentiment game more than a fundamentals game. But here's where it gets interesting for the rest of the market: when mega-caps pump, liquidity eventually trickles down. That's why I'm watching names like CRCL, RZLV, RGTI. When big tech sucks up attention, these smaller names usually lag... then suddenly catch a rotation pop once indexes stabilise. If $QQQ holds its breakout and GOOGL keeps leading, we could see: CRCL: bounce attempt if AI sentiment stays positive RZLV: low-float sympathy moves RGTI: quantum nam
🐯 If Google Breaks Out… CRCL, RZLV & the Rest Won’t Stay Quiet
🔥 Forgotten Gems Ready to Pop? Why CRCL, RZLV & NOK Might Surprise Next Week
If we zoom out from the headlines, this week actually set up some pretty interesting opportunities for the smaller names many of us are watching. $CRCL took a beating after the broader semiconductor panic, but the setup is getting spicy. With December potential rally coming up and quantum/AI momentum still alive, any positive news could spark a sharp rebound. This one always moves fast both ways — which also means it bounces hard. $RZLV is still my dark horse. Ultra-low float + improving sentiment in EV microcaps = potential for that sudden 20–40% rotation pop. Not guaranteed, but the recipe is there. $RGTI is hanging on surprisingly well despite AI volatility. Quantum names usually lag macro noise, then overshoot when liquidity returns. Watch for that pattern again. $NOK pushing above $7
🔥 Forgotten Gems Ready to Pop? Why CRCL, RZLV & NOK Might Surprise Next Week
Broad Rebound: Melt-Up Momentum or Pre-Turkey Trap?
Comrades, this is not some fairy-tale, mindless rally. This is a beat-up market trying to crawl out of a ditch after November delivered its worst monthly spanking since March. The Fed's emergency jawboning last Friday stopped the bleeding, but it also reminded everyone how thin the ice still is. VIX hit April highs. AI got ratio'd. Tariffs spooked the algos. And yet... green candles everywhere, like nothing happened. 🦃 Thanksgiving Week = Binary Setup The tape doesn't lie — this week moves in phases: Wednesday (Today) Low-volume grind. Expect a slow +0.5–1% drift while half of Wall Street is already at the airport. Thursday Markets closed. Crypto decides Friday's mood. Friday (Half-Day) Pure coin-flip chaos. 1 PM close = liquidity evaporates. One BTC flush or pump and equities swing 3–5% i
Broad Rebound: Melt-Up Momentum or Pre-Turkey Trap?
Top-Down? Bottom-Up? This Week Proved $NVDA, $AAPL & $TSLA Decide Your Strategy Next.
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