The Trading Post | 07.07.25

July 07, 2025

Good morning,

Trump punts tariffs to August, Tesla tanks on Musk’s political chaos, Jane Street gets the regulatory smackdown in India, Delta’s earnings prep the runway, and Bitcoin refuses to die quietly above $108K.

Ever wonder if that gap will fill? Gap Trading Stats is the first-of-its-kind software that gives you historical data and probability insights to trade gaps with confidence instead of guesswork. 

Let’s jump in.

Pre-Market Performance

As of 7/4/25 market close.

Market News

  • Trump Delays Tariff Deadline to August 1
    Trump’s tariff deadline gets a reprieve, shifting from July 9 to August 1. Traders breathe a brief sigh of relief, but volatility risk stays firmly on the menu. CNBC

  • Tesla Shares Dive 7% on Musk’s “America Party”
    TSLA craters from $328.01 to $305.25 premarket as Elon Musk launches his own political party. Traders are split: buy-the-dip or bail on the circus? Economic Times

  • Jane Street Banned from Indian Markets
    SEBI boots Jane Street and freezes $566M in assets after an alleged Nifty Bank index manipulation. Global algo shops might want to mind their manners. CNBC

  • Delta Kicks Off Earnings Season
    Delta Airlines reports July 10 with EPS estimates of $1.92-$2.03, down YoY but with a potential beat in the cards. Business travel remains the elephant in the cabin. Financial Modeling Prep

  • Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $108K
    Bitcoin nudges up 0.6% to $108,786 even as the broader crypto market cools. Record ETF inflows suggest institutions might actually believe in magic internet money after all. Crypto Rank

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

Trade Gaps Like a Pro with Data-Backed Insights 

We've all been there – staring at a gap on the chart, wondering if it'll fill or run. Instead of guessing, what if you could know the historical probability based on gap size, direction, and even the day of the week? 

Gap Trading Stats is a first-of-its kind software built exclusively for traders who want to master gap trading through data, not hunches. It’s more than just another screener...it's the first platform that analyzes how gaps actually behave over time. 

Gap Trading Stats dives deep into gap statistics, showing you patterns like full vs. partial gap fills, how gap size affects probability, and whether Monday gaps behave differently than Friday gaps.  

Whether you're a swing trader looking for multi-day gap fill plays or an intraday trader scalping quick moves, having this historical context gives you a massive edge. 

Stop trading gaps blind. Start trading them with the confidence that only real data can provide. 

All trading involves risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 

Daily Moment of Zen

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Every winner needs to master three essential components of trading: a sound individual psychology, a logical trading system, and good money management.

Dr. Alexander Elder

Why It Matters:

Ah yes—the Holy Trinity of trading success. Translation? Keep your emotions in check, know why the hell you’re pressing the buy button, and don’t bet the rent money on a YOLO options trade.

Psychology keeps you from rage-quitting after one bad trade. A logical system stops you from flipping a coin for entries. And money management ensures you’re still in the game to trade another day rather than explaining to your spouse why your “sure thing” turned into ramen dinners for the foreseeable future.

Ignore any of the three, and you’ll quickly learn the market’s fourth secret ingredient: humiliation.