UPCOMING WEEK — MARKET SPOTLIGHT
Get ready for a volatility-prone week as key U.S. macro data collides with thin Christmas liquidity
What’s on the radar
Tuesday:
U.S. GDP (growth expectations → risk appetite)
PCE Inflation (the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge → rate path)
Mid-week:
Bank of Japan minutes (JPY volatility can spill into global risk)
U.S. Jobless Claims (labor strength vs. slowdown narrative)
Why it matters: With holiday liquidity thinning, even routine data can trigger outsized, fast moves—perfect conditions for both breakouts and traps.
Crypto charts to watch
Ethereum ($ETH): Structure suggests potential continuation if it holds key supports; watch for momentum confirmation on volume.
$OM: Monitoring for a base/expansion phase—patience pays in low-liquidity weeks.
Solana ($SOL): Relative strength remains notable; look for higher-low defenses and clean reclaim levels.
Positioning mindset
Plan > React: Define levels and invalidations before the data.
Size smart: Holiday weeks reward discipline more than aggression.
Let confirmation lead: Breakouts with volume beat anticipation.
Smart positioning now could catch early gains, but respect the tape.
