According to @DowdEdward, a cluster of three Hindenburg Omens and reports of Altman and Jenson seeking taxpayer assistance for AI indicate weak short-term breadth and downside risk for SPX. Source: @DowdEdward. He adds that even if Trump greenlights government assistance, any initial pump is likely to fade because Congress controls the purse strings. Source: @DowdEdward. He also notes that headline indices are being kept afloat by seven AI stocks, creating a fragile market structure vulnerable to sharp reversals. Source: @DowdEdward. For trading, this favors a short-term bearish bias on SPX and fading aid-driven spikes; crypto traders should monitor for equity-led risk-off that can tighten risk appetite across assets. Source: @DowdEdward.

According to Eric Balchunas, ETF Stream's analysis points out structural challenges in selling buffers, attributing it to a population that largely relies on government assistance and advisors who depend on commissions. This scenario suggests a slower adoption rate compared to the US market.