Slope of Hope Blog Posts

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The Obvious Point of Failure

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In my last post yesterday I was looking at the big inflection points in the current rally on US equity indices that could take SPX and QQQ, and perhaps also DIA and IWM, to retests of their late 2024 all time highs.

The first inflection point in this process was at the Monday’s lows and key support, and they rallied there.

The second inflection point was after the initial rallies, and they pushed through to the upside there.

The third inflection point we reached this morning, and if we are to see this move fail hard, then this is the most likely remaining place to see that. Equally, if bulls push through this, on SPX there is a clear path to the all time high retest and that would likely be made.

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Options Trading

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How We Turn Volatility into Opportunity

As a lifelong member of the Sloper community, I’d like to begin with a heartfelt thank you to Tim and to all of you for creating a space where ideas flourish and market challenges are faced head-on. Being part of this group has been a privilege, and I continue to learn from the wisdom and camaraderie shared here. This shared wisdom has reinforced an important truth: volatility, while daunting to some, is often where the greatest opportunities lie for those willing to embrace it. It’s remarkable how many traders—some of them seasoned professionals—hesitate when faced with volatile markets. But the truth is, these conditions often present the greatest opportunities.

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