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$SYRUP
{spot}(SYRUPUSDT)
Just in from Washington, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Mike Selig as the new Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, passing the vote 53–43. This is a meaningful development for the crypto space.
• Selig, a lawyer known for his pro-innovation and crypto-friendly views, will serve as CFTC Chair through 2029
• His confirmation suggests a more open approach toward digital asset markets, especially derivatives and futures
• At the same time, Travis Hill has been elevated to Chair of the FDIC, adding to the broader regulatory reshuffle
$SOL /USDT – Short Setup After Local Resistance
Market Structure SOL has pushed into a local resistance zone around 125.8–126.7, following a strong impulsive move from the 118 area. Price is now stalling and printing small-bodied candles, suggesting buyer exhaustion after the run-up.
Key Observation
The move up looks corrective within a larger range, not a clean breakout.
Price is struggling to accept above 126, which aligns with prior intraday supply.
This area is a high-probability rejection zone for a pullback.
Trade Idea – Short Bias
Entry Zone: 125.8 – 126.7
Stop Loss: Above 127.8 (clean invalidation above resistance)
Targets:
TP1: 122.5
TP2: 120.0
TP3: 118.5
Risk Management
Only valid as long as price stays below resistance
If we get a strong acceptance and close above 127.8, the short idea is invalidated
Partial profits recommended at TP1 to reduce risk
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