FOMO, Traps, and Falling Knives: $META, $NVDA, $MSTR, $PLTR, $AMZN, $HOOD

Recent market moves highlight the dangers of chasing post‑earnings spikes and the importance of disciplined systems.

$META and $AMZN fell through expected zones, triggering sell-the-news traps. $MSTR and $PLTR continue deep drawdowns, showing why catching falling knives rarely works.

Meanwhile, $NVDA sits in a discount band offering a tactical long entry. Even HOOD, down ~40% since early January, underscores the need for patience and structured risk management as bounces turn into traps.

Traders should focus on smart entry points and avoid emotional trades.

1. $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$

Most traders saw $META’s earnings rip and FOMO’d in.

We called it a trap

Price rejecting exactly where my system said “sell the news,” with room for another 15–18% downside into the smart money zone.

2. $NVIDIA(NVDA)$

NVDA is back at the last level I expect it to bounce from… and I’m long.

Price is sitting in my discount band, Monthly BX is still technically bullish

3. $Strategy(MSTR)$

MSTR is down 70% since my system flipped red… and people are still trying to “buy the dip.”

This is exactly why we never try to catch falling knives. 🔪

I’d rather buy higher with real buying pressure than bag‑hold an 80% drawdown.

4. $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$

PLTR is down 23% since I said the bull run was over… and I still don’t think the pain is done.

Monthly BX flipped dark red for the first time in years. That’s when institutions sell to retail, not buy with them.

5. $Amazon.com(AMZN)$

I thought $AMZN was set up for a clean earnings bounce… instead it nuked straight through my ideal long zone.

Trend was bullish, Monthly BX was improving, everything met criteria

6. $Robinhood(HOOD)$

HOOD is now down ~40% since I said the bull run was likely over on Jan 4… and I still don’t think the bottom is in.

Monthly BX flipped red which turns every bounce into a sell-the-news trap for me.

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