The David Lin Report ‘Watch Out 2026’: What Bitcoin's Meltdown Means For Stocks, Warns Trader | Gareth Soloway
Dec 19, 2025
Gareth Soloway, Chief Market Strategist at Verified Investing, dives into why Bitcoin's recent crash could forecast a significant stock decline in 2026. He discusses the risks in the AI bubble and hints at a 40-50% pullback for Bitcoin. Gareth also reveals his thoughts on gold's bullish trend and offers insights on defensive dividend stocks for the upcoming year. With a focus on risk management and the implications of retail versus institutional trading, he emphasizes a chart-based approach over market hype.
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Year-End Float Masks 2026 Risk
- The CPI print and Micron's strong earnings temporarily revived the AI trade and markets into year-end.
- Gareth warns this is a short float and 2026 charts point to significant downside for stocks.
AI Margins Face Fast Compression
- AI chip depreciation and mounting hyperscaler debt are pressuring AI profit margins.
- Gareth expects margin compression and structural risks to push AI-related stocks materially lower in 2026.
Don't Celebrate Cuts Born From Crises
- If the Fed cuts because of market weakness, expect cuts to follow crashes rather than spur rallies.
- Gareth advises that Fed easing in reaction to shocks likely signals market trouble, not opportunity.