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Michael Esther
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2025-12-23

The Market Trap: Watching SPY While Energy Decides Everything

Everyone is watching rates, GDP, GOLD and the YEN this week. $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ needs to hold above $675 this week to go higher towards $690 OR we can pull back under towards $670 to form DOJI on monthly chart. (check out chart to study it)Almost no one is watching what actually breaks markets.That’s the trap.This week alone:• US GDP drops Tuesday at 8:30am, a delayed report with market moving power• SPY is sitting on a knife edge between $675–$690, with an expected move as low as $673• Markets are open reduced hours and no trading Thursday, creating liquidity air pockets• Commodities just hit record highs: gold above $2,165, copper and silver at all-time highsBut zoom out.While traders argue over 5–10 SPY points, the real pressure i
The Market Trap: Watching SPY While Energy Decides Everything
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pretiming
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2025-12-23

The NASDAQ remains in a Bearish zone, justifying a continued Sell

$NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ $NASDAQ 100(NDX)$ $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$ $E-mini Nasdaq 100 - main 2603(NQmain)$ 1. Long-Term Investment Strategy & AnalysisThe long-term trend zone remains Bearish, and the strategically appropriate position continues to be “Sell and Observe.” This zone is historically associated with lower expected returns and elevated downside risk, even during intermittent rebounds.The Sell and Observe position has been maintained for 4 days, during which the cumulative return stands at +1.1%, confirming that risk has been effectively managed while allowing flexibility during the rebound phase.Importantly, there is
The NASDAQ remains in a Bearish zone, justifying a continued Sell
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nerdbull1669
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2025-12-23

Why Amazon Remains A Good Candidate for Selling a Cash-Secured Put

$Amazon.com(AMZN)$ remains a good stock for options trading due to its strong underlying business fundamentals, analyst optimism and growth potential in high-margin sectors, and stock volatility that provides trading opportunities. In this article, I would like to share my options-trading–oriented analysis of why Amazon (AMZN) remains a compelling stock for options traders based on strong fundamentals, volatility dynamics, and market sentiment: Robust Underlying Business Fundamentals A solid fundamental backdrop tends to support informed options trading because it reduces the likelihood of unpredictable, catastrophic moves while still providing directional catalysts. Key long-term drivers: a. AWS leadership and profitability Amazon Web Services (A
Why Amazon Remains A Good Candidate for Selling a Cash-Secured Put
TOPmiffsy: Solid analysis! AMZN's volatility definitely offers juicy premiums.[看涨]
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1M40
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2025-12-19
$Chagee Holdings Limited(CHA)$ Just received the dividend $0.92 for 1 share. 7% dividend. Use the dividend to buy more shares at max fear. 🎉🎉🎉 Hope share price can continue to go lower so can buy more shares at a cheaper price. 
CHA
12-19 03:55
USChagee Holdings Limited
SidePrice | FilledRealized P&L
Buy
Open
12.60
100
-12.53%
Holding
Chagee Holdings Limited
$Chagee Holdings Limited(CHA)$ Just received the dividend $0.92 for 1 share. 7% dividend. Use the dividend to buy more shares at max fear. 🎉🎉🎉 Hope...
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Bonta
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2025-12-19
$Alibaba(BABA)$ Assigned at 185. Buy and hold for now. Will see how to adjust nearer to earnings date 
BABA
12-19 13:26
USAlibaba
SidePrice | FilledRealized P&L
Buy
Open
185.00
400
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Alibaba
$Alibaba(BABA)$ Assigned at 185. Buy and hold for now. Will see how to adjust nearer to earnings date
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YJ13
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2025-12-19
$SoundHound AI Inc(SOUN)$ PT: Stage 4, ST: Orange Candles, BM: green arrow at 11.55....picking bottom to test my strategy 
SOUN
12-19 17:01
USSoundHound AI Inc
SidePrice | FilledRealized P&L
Buy
Open
11.06
50
-23.50%
Holding
SoundHound AI Inc
$SoundHound AI Inc(SOUN)$ PT: Stage 4, ST: Orange Candles, BM: green arrow at 11.55....picking bottom to test my strategy
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gnustiy
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2025-12-19
$PLTR 20251219 175.0 PUT$ Take profit and take a break for the year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
PLTR PUT
12-19 22:34
US20251219 175.0
SidePrice | FilledRealized P&L
Buy
Close
0.05
5Lot(s)
+96.22%
Closed
Palantir Technologies Inc.
$PLTR 20251219 175.0 PUT$ Take profit and take a break for the year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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grouperking
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2025-12-19
$BBAI 20251219 7.5 CALL$ Closed position to materialise profit. Lunch and chicken wings money for the Christmas week
BBAI CALL
12-19 22:38
US20251219 7.5
SidePrice | FilledRealized P&L
Buy
Close
0.01
5Lot(s)
+92.43%
Closed
BigBear.ai Holdings
$BBAI 20251219 7.5 CALL$ Closed position to materialise profit. Lunch and chicken wings money for the Christmas week
TOPBorisBack: Profit secured, time to enjoy the holiday feast![强]
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過路人
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2025-12-19
$TSLA 20251219 337.5 PUT$ 呢單交易,可以用一首歌既歌詞去形容:即管揭穿我,調刺我毫無大志[贱笑] 。 別人笑我太瘋癲,我笑他們看不穿[贱笑]   ,咁易比你地看穿,d錢咪比人賺哂[嘘]  [嘘]  
TSLA PUT
12-19 22:42
US20251219 337.5
SidePrice | FilledRealized P&L
Sell
Open
0.01
8Lot(s)
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Closed
Tesla Motors
$TSLA 20251219 337.5 PUT$ 呢單交易,可以用一首歌既歌詞去形容:即管揭穿我,調刺我毫無大志[贱笑] 。 別人笑我太瘋癲,我笑他們看不穿[贱笑] ,咁易比你地看穿,d錢咪比人賺哂[嘘] [嘘]
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VNW Capital
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2025-12-19
$TSLA VERTICAL 260109 PUT 400.0/PUT 405.0$ TSLA have failed breakout at $495 and price going lower. Lock 76% profit first with 21 days before expiration. Observe for better entry.
TSLA Vertical
12-19 23:43
US400.0/405.0
SidePrice | FilledRealized P&L
Debit
Close
0.31
3
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Closed
TSLA VERTICAL 260109 PUT 400.0/PUT 405.0
$TSLA VERTICAL 260109 PUT 400.0/PUT 405.0$ TSLA have failed breakout at $495 and price going lower. Lock 76% profit first with 21 days before expir...
TOPCynthiaVogt: Smart move taking profits mate, wait for better entry spot on
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VNW Capital
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2025-12-20
$MSFT VERTICAL 260123 PUT 470.0/PUT 475.0$ MSFT breaking 20 SMA and 20 EMA, giving me confidence that price will stay above $475 in 34 days.
MSFT Vertical
12-20 00:00
US470.0/475.0
SidePrice | FilledRealized P&L
Credit
Open
-1.45
4
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Holding
MSFT VERTICAL 260123 PUT 470.0/PUT 475.0
$MSFT VERTICAL 260123 PUT 470.0/PUT 475.0$ MSFT breaking 20 SMA and 20 EMA, giving me confidence that price will stay above $475 in 34 days.
TOPchimey: Solid breakout, mate! Holding tight for that $475 target 🚀
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逆天邪神云澈
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2025-12-20
$UNH VERTICAL 260116 CALL 390.0/CALL 370.0$ Rolling down my strike price. Premium quite good, earned around $1000+ for this roll [Miser]  
UNH Vertical
12-20 01:05
US390.0/370.0
SidePrice | FilledRealized P&L
Credit
Close
-1.21
9
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Closed
UNH VERTICAL 260116 CALL 390.0/CALL 370.0
$UNH VERTICAL 260116 CALL 390.0/CALL 370.0$ Rolling down my strike price. Premium quite good, earned around $1000+ for this roll [Miser]
TOPnizzmo: Solid move! Those premiums are sweet as. Keep grinding 💰
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BillionaireN
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2025-12-20
$CRCL 20251226 90.0 CALL$ Another set of covered calls after closing the earlier sold calls 
CRCL CALL
12-20 02:57
US20251226 90.0
SidePrice | FilledRealized P&L
Sell
Open
0.99
5Lot(s)
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Closed
Circle Internet Corp.
$CRCL 20251226 90.0 CALL$ Another set of covered calls after closing the earlier sold calls
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DKim
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2025-12-20
$Alibaba(BABA)$ Covered call got call away upon expiry. Shall build up the cash margin for deployment.
BABA
12-20 14:34
USAlibaba
SidePriceRealized P&L
Sell
Close
100.00-8.30%
Closed
Alibaba
$Alibaba(BABA)$ Covered call got call away upon expiry. Shall build up the cash margin for deployment.
TOPGabrielleSusan: Smart move. Cash is king for the next play.[强]
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R and T
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2025-12-20
$Hims & Hers Health Inc.(HIMS)$ 這注成本價是 $36-2.23 = $33.77,比現價 35.6 低很多,接貨策略成功!!
HIMS
12-20 14:42
USHims & Hers Health Inc.
SidePrice | FilledRealized P&L
Buy
Open
36.00
2,000
-59.58%
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Hims & Hers Health Inc.
$Hims & Hers Health Inc.(HIMS)$ 這注成本價是 $36-2.23 = $33.77,比現價 35.6 低很多,接貨策略成功!!
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Nite
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2025-12-20
$Enovix Corporation(ENVX)$ Awarded 500 shares as price ended below $8. Put options were sold when the price was $7+ as I didnt mind owning shares at that price. Will see how it moves 
ENVX
12-20 14:45
USEnovix Corporation
SidePrice | FilledRealized P&L
Buy
Open
8.00
500
-33.12%
Holding
Enovix Corporation
$Enovix Corporation(ENVX)$ Awarded 500 shares as price ended below $8. Put options were sold when the price was $7+ as I didnt mind owning shares a...
TOPjazzyloo: Good move cashing out of those puts when you did mate, keep an eye on how she tracks now[看涨]
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Shyon
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2025-12-20
$Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares(SOXL)$ I continue to dollar-cost average into SOXL because it aligns with how I view the long-term trajectory of the semiconductor industry. Chips are no longer just a cyclical tech component—they sit at the core of AI, data centers, cloud computing, autonomous driving, and edge computing. While the semiconductor sector is volatile by nature, the structural demand behind it keeps expanding. By DCA-ing, I'm not trying to time short-term cycles; I'm positioning myself for multi-year growth driven by real technological adoption. At the same time, SOXL's leverage is exactly why discipline matters. A 3x leveraged ETF magnifies both upside and drawdowns, which makes lump-sum timing extremely unforgiving
SOXL
12-20 02:34
USDirexion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares
SidePriceRealized P&L
Buy
Open
42.22+47.34%
Holding
Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares
$Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares(SOXL)$ I continue to dollar-cost average into SOXL because it aligns with how I view the long-term tr...
TOPbouncyo: Solid DCA strategy! SOXL's leverage needs nerves of steel but payoff could be massive[看涨]
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