According to The Kobeissi Letter, there was a notable $10 million spike in put options on the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) shortly after the White House announced a press briefing with a 'Special Guest'. This activity mirrors a similar trend previously observed in $QQQ options before Nvidia's announcements, indicating potential market volatility. Traders should closely monitor these developments for strategic positioning.

According to Eric Balchunas, $SPY is up 1.5% in pre-market trading, maintaining its position above the Death Cross, where the 50-day moving average falls below the 200-day moving average. Despite current market volatility, $SPY is only down 7.5% year-to-date, while showing a 5.5% increase Cramer-to-date (CTD). This indicates a resilient performance, suggesting potential trading opportunities for investors monitoring these technical indicators.

According to Eric Balchunas, $VOO has officially surpassed $SPY in assets, signifying a notable transition in the ETF marketplace. This development is crucial for traders as it reflects changing investor preferences and may influence future trading volumes and liquidity in these ETFs. The transition marks the end of $SPY's long-standing dominance since its inception in January 1993. Traders should consider the potential impacts on market dynamics and adjust their strategies accordingly, as $VOO's ascendancy could lead to shifts in asset allocation and investor behavior. [Source: Eric Balchunas on Twitter]

According to @GreeksLive, the DeepSeek revolution is predicted to significantly impact the financial markets. @satoshiheist suggests that Bitcoin ($BTC) could reach $60,000 within a week, while the S&P 500 Index ($SPY) might decline by 40% in three weeks. Additionally, major American tech stocks are expected to enter a bear market, potentially dropping by 80%. These claims, if realized, could have substantial implications for traders and long-term investors in both the cryptocurrency and traditional stock markets. However, such forecasts should be approached with caution, as they are based on speculative projections.

According to Greeks.live, the trader and researcher Fofty is highly recommended to follow. They suggest that $IWM might be a signal for a $BTC bid. Last week, following dovish comments from Powell, $IWM outperformed $SPY and $QQQ, gaining 3% compared to their 1% gains.