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Chris Vermeulen: Crash or Melt-Up? Markets at a Critical Tipping Point

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Aug 12, 2025
Chris Vermeulen, a technical analyst at The Technical Traders, specializes in helping investors avoid bear markets. He discusses the precarious state of the markets, debating whether stocks are headed for new highs or a downturn. Key topics include the 'Magnificent Seven' stocks masking market weakness and his forecast for gold and Bitcoin, potentially spiking to $136K. He emphasizes the need for strategic caution, especially for retirees, and warns of risks in oil and long-term investments amidst rising yields.
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INSIGHT

Miners Lead But Vary Widely

  • Gold miners have led price action and sometimes precede bullion moves, but individual miner charts vary widely.
  • Newmont's volatile history warns against buying mass-popular names at nosebleed levels.
ADVICE

Buy Sector Leaders With Clean Charts

  • Favor leadership stocks like Agnico that trade at highs and show clean momentum patterns.
  • Prefer leaders over noisy, sideways names that historically fail to sustain rallies.
INSIGHT

Silver Is Noisier But Has Explosive Upside

  • Silver remains volatile and noisier than gold but possesses explosive upside if a sustained uptrend forms.
  • Traders must stomach noise or wait for clearer technical strength before committing.
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