It can be hard for traditional investors to gain appropriate exposure to crypto. There are many hurdles to jump and hoops to clear.
The Bitcoin futures ETF, launched late last year, is a step in the right direction. But isn't a perfect solution. Over time, futures ETFs are incredibly expensive, as the fund provider has to constantly roll over the contracts.
In an ideal world, US investors would have a Bitcoin spot ETF, which, of course, does not yet exist.
Another possibility is to skip the Bitcoin/cryptocurrency exposure and invest in crypto-related companies. That's certainly a viable solution.
From our work, we've found MicroStrategy $MSTR is, by far, the most fitting vehicle for those looking to gain exposure to Bitcoin via a traditional stock.
Other stocks, like mining and banking names, have their own idiosyncratic risks and drivers beyond crypto trends, making them less-than-ideal solutions for those seeking exposure solely to cryptocurrencies.
Last week, it was cool and rainy in Milwaukee. This week, it's been sunny and sweltering (with a few thunderstorms thrown in as well). Summer has definitely arrived as we approach the solstice and max daylight in the Northern Hemisphere.
With the heat we’ve had this week (several days in the 90s pushed our greenhouse temperatures to at least 120, which is as high as our thermometer measures), I've been sure to water the garden early and often.
These are the registration details for our live mid-month conference call for Premium Members of All Star Charts.
Our next Live Call will be held on Monday June 20th at 6PM ET. As always, if you cannot make the call live, the video and slides will be archived and published here along with every other live call since 2015.
The Outperformers is our newest scan that pinpoints the very best stocks in the market. It’s the fastest, easiest way to find quality names that are primed for major moves.
The goal is that as the market rally progresses, the sector rotation within the market will reflect in this scan. So while our Top/Down Analysis helps us with the broader view of the market, this Bottom/Up scan makes sure that we catch the slightest change in sentiment.
When investing in the stock market, we always want to approach it as a market of stocks.
Regardless of the environment, there are always stocks showing leadership and trending higher.
We may have to look harder to identify them depending on current market conditions… but there are always stocks that are going up.
The same can be said for weak stocks. Regardless of the environment, there are always stocks that are going down, too.
We already have multiple scans focusing on stocks making all-time highs, such as Hall of Famers, Minor Leaguers, and the 2 to 100 Club. We filter these universes for stocks that are exhibiting the best momentum and relative strength characteristics.
Clearly, we spend a lot of time identifying and writing about leading stocks every week, via multiple reports. Now, we're also highlighting lagging stocks on a recurring basis.
Key Takeaway: Lower prices have a way of souring investor moods. It’s a relationship that thrives on the feedback loop it creates. Increased selling pressure begets pessimism that fuels continued selling pressure. With the recent relief rally behind us, short-lived optimism has dissipated and bearish sentiment is on the rise (II bull-bear spread challenges its lowest level since the GFC and Consensus bulls fall to their lowest reading since the Covid crash). It’s hard to claim sentiment is washed out as long as pessimism is still expanding. And based on the disparity between investor moods and positioning, there’s still plenty of gas in the tank for the bears.
Sentiment Report Chart of the Week: Household Liquidity Near Historic Lows
I'm not sure about you, but these last few weeks have further reinforced my love and passion for crypto.
You know this crypto selloff has been severe when even the media outlets and evening news programs in tiny, old New Zealand are covering it.
Even after years of being with the All Star Charts crew, my family still has no idea what I do every day. Charts? Technical analysis? Cryptocurrencies? You write research? For who?
These are the questions I'm constantly asked. It's pretty hilarious.
So when I try and explain the headlines they're reading behind Luna, Ethereum crashing, or who this Do Kwon dude is, I'm often met with blank stares.
Spending my days obsessive and immersed in crypto feels like a video game. This whole industry and community are on an entire other planet.
To quote our Head Technical Analyst at All Star Charts, Steve Strazza: "Bullish setups are hard to come by these days."
Yeah.
But, for those willing to venture into the choppy waters, recent market action has provided us with some nearby risk management levels that give us the opportunity to act quickly if we're wrong, limiting our losses while giving us multiples of potential profit (as measured against the risk).
And today's idea comes from the only sector to show YTD gains this year.
