The Trading Post | 04.21.25

Good morning,

Dow futures are down 450 points, gold just kissed $3,400, Trump may oust Powell (again), Bitcoin's soaring while stocks sulk, and over 100 S&P 500 earnings are about to light the fuse.

Unlock the secrets of chart patterns with Trading Blueprints, where "The Pattern Whisperer" Tony Benson reveals his proven framework for spotting profitable trading opportunities. 

Let’s jump in.

Pre-Market Performance

As of 4/17/25 market close.

Market News

• Dow tanks 450+ points: Markets brace as Trump plays trade Jenga and investors grow anxious over a hawkish Fed and geopolitical mess. CNBC

• Gold breaches $3,400: Dollar weakness and global uncertainty drive the ultimate doomsday metal to fresh highs. Not exactly bullish for confidence. KITCO

• Powell's job in limbo: Trump may boot the Fed chair. Because obviously that’s what markets need right now—more drama. CNBC

• Bitcoin breaks $75K: BTC decouples from traditional assets. Traders wondering if it’s the new VIX… or just the usual casino. Block Chain

• Earnings Blitz incoming: Alphabet, Tesla, Boeing, and 100+ S&P 500 companies ready to show their cards. Volatility? Oh yes. CNBC

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

Are you tired of getting faked out by misleading chart patterns? Want to gain confidence in your technical analysis skills? 

Join trading veteran Tony Benson—nicknamed "The Pattern Whisperer"—for a free training that will transform how you spot profitable opportunities in the market. 

In this exclusive webinar, you'll discover: 

• The Pattern-Finding Secret: Learn to identify high-probability chart patterns that signal potential profit opportunities 

• The Most Powerful Patterns: Recognize the specific formations that consistently lead to profitable trades 

• The Right Strategy Selection: Match the perfect trading strategy to each pattern for maximum effectiveness 

With over 20 years of trading experience and thousands of successful students, Tony has developed a framework that takes the guesswork out of technical analysis. 

Whether you're overwhelmed by the complexity of chart patterns or simply want to refine your existing skills, this training provides the blueprint you need to trade with confidence. 

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Earnings We’re Watching

• W.R Berkley Corp (WRB) - Monday (AMC) 

Trade Ideas

• Autoliv Inc (ALV)

• American Water Works Company Inc (AWK)

• Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD)

• Lantheus Holdings Inc (LNTH)

• 3M Co (MMM)

• Old Dominion Freight Line Inc (ODFL)

• Pultegroup Inc (PHM)

• Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares (SPXL)

• Vistra Corp (VST)

• Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN)

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Daily Moment of Zen

Why It Matters:

This one's a classic, and like most Buffett-isms, it's deceptively simple. On the surface, it sounds like wisdom your grandma would slap on a refrigerator magnet. But in the trenches of daily trading, it’s a brutal truth.

Impatience is clicking “Buy” five minutes before a key earnings call. It’s panic-selling your position because Powell coughed weird at a press conference. It’s revenge trading after missing an entry. And guess what? Every time that happens, someone calm, collected, and patient is on the other side of that trade—buying your fear, selling into your greed, and cashing your emotional check.

This quote isn’t a sermon for passive investing. It’s a sniper-level reminder that discipline > dopamine. Whether you’re scalping Tesla or swinging gold, patience isn’t just a virtue—it’s a wealth transfer mechanism. So ask yourself before your next click: Am I the device? Or the recipient?