Advisory: Storm Watch Issued. Two high-impact data fronts will collide, capable of shifting market winds in minutes. Front #1: CPI Inflation Hot Print → Fed hawkish winds strengthen → selling pressure across risk assets. Cool Print → Dovish shift possible → rally conditions develop. Front #2: Jobless Claims Rising Claims → Signals economic cooling → rate-cut expectations grow. Strong Claims → Fed remains firm → markets adjust swiftly, often downward. Expected Impact Zones: Equities, Treasuries, USD, Crypto — sharp directional moves.Increased likelihood of false breakouts & whipsaw price action.Liquidity-sensitive assets may lead the reaction. Big Picture Implications: This day will influence: → The timeline for rate cuts → The flow of global liquidity → The appetite for risk across all markets Bottom Line: Prepare for volatility. Have your levels watched and your alerts set. Markets don’t wait—so neither should you. Stay sharp. Trade aware.
The market's concern is not the initial 25 basis point rate hike—that was widely anticipated since e
The real source of anxiety is the prospect of consecutive future hikes, driven by Japan's entrenched and serious inflation.
The U.S. Influence on Japan’s Inflation The chart illustrates the USD/JPY exchange rate using candlesticks, while the green line tracks Japan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), highlighting the relationship between currency movements and domestic inflation trends.
The U.S. Influence on Japan’s Inflation The chart illustrates the USD/JPY exchange rate using candlesticks, while the green line tracks Japan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), highlighting the relationship between currency movements and domestic inflation trends.
This correlation is fairly straightforward. A significant portion of Japan's inflation can be traced back to prior U.S. interest rate hikes. However, with the U.S. having executed three consecutive rate cuts between September and December 2025, this external pressure is receding. Consequently, Japan's CPI is likely to see a measurable decline as a result. It's important to note that Japan's domestic economy is also a factor, experiencing steady, real growth since 2020 when measured in constant dollars—though this expansion has been moderate, not exaggerated.
Moreover, Japan is highly likely to raise interest rates to 0.75% on December 19. This is a relatively high interest rate, the highest in Japan in nearly 30 years.
The relationship outlined here is significant. Japan's inflation has been substantially driven by external pressure from prior U.S. rate hikes. Now, with the U.S. having cut rates three consecutive times (Sep-Dec 2025), that external pressure is easing. As a result, Japan's CPI is highly likely to decline in the near term. The exact extent of the decline remains to be seen, but during this observation period, it is theoretically unlikely that Japan will engage in consecutive rate hikes. The Pace of Japan's Tightening Cycle Has Been Deliberate Reviewing the current hiking timeline reveals a measured approach: Mar 2024: Rate lifted from -0.1% to ~0%Jan 2025: Rate increased from ~0% to 0.5%Dec 2025 (Expected): Rate anticipated to rise from 0.5% to 0.75* The interval between hikes has been notably long—approximately 10-11 months. This pattern suggests that even if further hikes are planned, the next one is unlikely to occur for several months. Market Context: Limited Safe-Haven Demand for the Yen The yen and U.S. Treasuries are both safe-haven assets. During systemic U.S. crises (e.g., 2008, 2020), demand for the yen surges. However, the current environment features U.S. recession expectations without an immediate explosive crisis. This explains the relatively low 2-year Treasury yield alongside a 10-year yield persistently above 4%. In such a climate, broad, strong demand for the yen is less probable. Conclusion: A Transitory Impact The immediate market reaction to Japan's hike may be sentiment-driven and volatile. It is also possible that expectations for the December 19th move are already priced in, though some negative impact on the day remains possible. Crucially, the probability is high that Japan will not raise rates again for the next several months. By that time, the U.S. may be positioned for further cuts (particularly under expected Fed leadership changes), which would further assist in subduing Japan's inflation.
STOP EVERYTHING AND FOCUS HERE NOW. LOOK AT $PTB / #aPTB IMMEDIATELY. Just as highlighted yesterday — $PTB Expansion Phase is now CONFIRMED. Key Setup: Clean V-Reversal completed.Followed by a strong 4H impulse candle.Momentum is fully BULLISH as long as price holds above the breakout zone. ENTRY ZONE: 0.0045 – 0.0049 STOP-LOSS: 0.0040 TAKE PROFIT LEVELS: TP1: 0.0056 TP2: 0.0063 TP3: 0.0075 ⚠️ This is a HIGH MOMENTUM PLAY. Secure partials early and trail AGGRESSIVELY once TP1 is hit. EYES ON $PTB. $PTB
$ENSO /USDT — Bullish Recovery Setup $ENSO is trading at $0.679 (+3.35%), pushing back to the intraday high after a solid rebound from the $0.64 support zone. The 1H chart shows higher lows and strengthening bullish momentum, suggesting buyers are regaining control and continuation is possible. Entry Zone: $0.665 – $0.680 Target 1: $0.695 Target 2: $0.715 Target 3: $0.740 Stop Loss: $0.640 Holding above $0.665 keeps the bullish structure intact. A confirmed breakout above $0.68 can open the path toward the $0.72–$0.74 resistance zone. Buy and trade $ENSO
$DOT is trading at $1.998, up 0.25%, showing early signs of reversal. Price broke above MA7 ($1.978) with increasing volume (161.75K), suggesting buyer interest returning. Still trading below MA25 ($2.017) and MA99 ($2.146). Clear downtrend resistance overhead, but momentum is shifting bullish short term. Targets: TP1: $2.05 TP2: $2.15 TP3: $2.28 Stop Loss: $1.9
STOP-LOSS: 0.74 (below recent demand zone & breakout base)
TARGETS:
TP1: 0.95 TP2: 1.05 TP3: 1.18
RISK–REWARD:
Risk ≈ 0.10
Reward:
TP1 ≈ 1 : 1.1 TP2 ≈ 1 : 2.1 TP3 ≈ 1 : 3.4
SETUP LOGIC (PRICE ACTION): Strong bullish breakout from a prolonged downtrend and base near 0.61–0.65. Expansion candle with high volume, indicating short covering + fresh momentum buying. Price has reclaimed the short-term MA (7/25) and is attempting to challenge the MA99 (~0.88–0.90). Structure suggests a trend reversal / momentum continuation if price holds above 0.80–0.82.
INDICATOR CONTEXT (SUMMARY): Momentum shifted bullish (impulse move). Volume spike confirms breakout validity. Overhead resistance near 0.90–0.95 is the first test.
PROBABILITY ESTIMATE: ~60–65% chance of reaching TP1 ~45–50% chance of TP2 ~30–35% chance of TP3 (requires continuation and market support)
INVALIDATION: Daily close back below 0.74 negates the setup
🇺🇸 The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has officially issued conditional national trust bank approvals to Ripple, BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets, and Paxos. This is not a small step—this is structural. Major crypto custodians and payment-infrastructure firms are now being positioned inside the core architecture of the U.S. banking system.
The message from regulators is unmistakable: Digital-asset firms are no longer operating at the edge of finance — they’re being brought into the center. With these approvals: • Crypto custody and settlement can operate under federal banking oversight
• Institutional players receive a clearer compliance pathway
• Digital-asset infrastructure becomes interoperable with traditional finance rails
• U.S. adoption accelerates as regulated entities gain national reach What was once a future concept — fully regulated crypto banking — is now entering execution mode. The integration phase has begun.
My Crypto Army – High-Conviction Opportunity Alert
Three major pullback plays are now sitting at deeply discounted levels and are entering prime accumulation zones: • GIGGLE around 100 • FOLKS near 20 • LIGHT at 1.25
These assets have been among the top losers, positioning them for aggressive mean-reversion if momentum rotates back into oversold mid-caps. Over the next several days, the probability of a sharp rebound is high, with upside potential extending toward 50x if market conditions align.
$ARTX USDT is showing mild bearish momentum, currently trading at 0.49354 (-0.86%) after a small pullback. Price is near MA(7) at 0.494209 and MA(25) at 0.495958, while MA(99) at 0.494549 may act as support. Entry Zone: 0.484 – 0.494 Targets: TP1: 0.493502 TP2: 0.499842 TP3: 0.506910 Stop-Loss: 0.476079 Price hovering near key moving averages. KDJ (K: 39.66, D: 35.17, J: 48.63) indicates weak momentum, suggesting consolidation before a potential move. Volume at 1,763,341 indicates moderate trading activity. #ARTX #usmanleo03 $ARTX
Trade Signal: SAPIEN/USDT Current Price: 0.1597Direction: Bullish ContinuationPattern: Bullish Breakout from a potential Symmetrical Triangle (or consolidation range) on the daily (1D) chart, following a strong +13.26% candle.Key Level: Break above MA(7) at 0.1584. Levels & Risk-Reward Entry Zone: 0.1585 - 0.1605Stop-Loss (SL): 0.1490Placed below the previous day's low (0.1361) and the MA(25) support at 0.1426, allowing for normal volatility.Target 1 (T1): 0.1735 (Previous High)Target 2 (T2): 0.1900Risk-to-Reward Ratio (RRR): 1:3Risk (Entry to SL): ~0.0105Reward to T2 (Entry to T2): ~0.0315
• Stop-Loss: 0.865 (below prior resistance + below MA cluster)
• TP1: 1.20
• TP2: 1.32
• TP3: 1.42
• Risk-to-Reward:
– To TP1: ~1:1.3
– To TP2: ~1:2.2
– To TP3: ~1:3.3
Trade Setup Logic • Pattern: Clear bullish breakout from multi-week consolidation, accompanied by a strong expansion candle.
• Price Action: – Price reclaimed and closed above the 0.85–0.90 resistance zone. – Large green candle with strong body-to-wick ratio confirms momentum. – Moving averages (MA7/MA25) turning upward and price lifting above them.
• Volume: Volume spike supports the validity of the breakout. Probability Estimate (Based on Indicators & Structure) • Strong breakout + volume + trend shift: ≈ 60–65% probability of hitting at least TP1. • Sustained momentum beyond TP1: ≈ 40–45% probability of reaching TP2/TP3.
Price is attempting a short-term reversal after an extended downtrend, forming a potential base near $0.0370–$0.0540 support zone. The latest daily candle closed above the 7-day MA and is approaching the 25-day MA, indicating a possible mean-reversion or relief rally setup.
Probability Estimate: ~65% for initial bounce toward TP1 if momentum sustains above $0.0585.