# The Worlds Biggest Hedge Wakes Up...
**Date:** 2026-03-31  
**Source:** [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHOLLarbQxg)

## Main Thesis
The market is currently in a state of decline and extreme volatility, with bond market indicators showing increasing risk and a potential for further downside, especially if earnings in the semiconductor and financial sectors disappoint. The US Dollar is acting as a major hedge, breaking out, while many equity sectors are showing weakness.

## Charts & Technical Analysis

### 1. S&P 500 Stocks Above 50-Day Average (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** decline in breadth
**Key Levels:** 21.10, 19.48, 2.74

The chart shows a decline in market breadth, with the percentage of S&P 500 stocks above their 50-day average falling below 20. This indicates that new lows are outpacing new highs, suggesting an oversold market but not necessarily an immediate buy signal. The current level is 19.48, with a previous low of 2.74 and a resistance at 21.10.

### 2. ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield Option-Adjusted Spread (MOVE Index) (weekly)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** acceleration of risk
**Key Levels:** 154.2705, 108.3286, 60.0344

The MOVE Index, a bond market indicator, is accelerating upwards, breaking to a new higher high. This signifies increasing risk in the bond markets, which is concerning for overall market stability. The current level is 108.3286, with a high of 154.2705 and a low of 60.0344. This acceleration is faster than previous spikes in 2025.

### 3. U.S. Dollar Index Futures (DXY) (daily)

**Bias:** BULLISH
**Pattern:** breakout
**Key Levels:** 100.370, 100.250, 99.765

The US Dollar Index is breaking out, suggesting a 'risk-off' sentiment where money flows into safe-haven assets. The current price is 100.370, with a resistance at 100.250 and a support at 99.765. This is considered a 'world's biggest hedge' firing up.

### 4. S&P 500 (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** lower lows, lower highs
**Key Levels:** 6,333.2, 6,400, 6,200

The S&P 500 is showing a series of lower lows and lower highs, indicating a downward trend. The current price is 6,333.2, with a potential target of 6,200. This suggests panic under the hood of the market.

### 5. Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** decline after delays
**Key Levels:** 250, 180

A chart titled 'Grand Theft Patience' shows Take-Two's stock price declining after two delays in 'CTA VI' (likely referring to Grand Theft Auto VI). The stock fell from around 250 to 180 after the second delay.

### 6. Fear & Greed Index (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** extreme fear
**Key Levels:** 9 (Extreme Fear)

The Fear & Greed Index is at 9, indicating 'Extreme Fear'. While not an instant buy signal, it's a clear sign of a declining market under significant pressure, especially in bonds and advance-decline lines.

### 7. ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield Option-Adjusted Spread (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** accelerating credit spreads
**Key Levels:** 3.42

The ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield Option-Adjusted Spread has started to extend itself, breaking to a new higher high. This indicates that the current trend of accelerating credit spreads is moving in the wrong direction for market stability. The current level is 3.42.

### 8. S&P 500: Bond Market Option Volatility Estimate Index (MOVE) (weekly)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** accelerating volatility
**Key Levels:** 115.0172, 60.0344
**Historical Comparison:** 2025 accelerations

The MOVE Index is showing a faster acceleration of risk than seen in 2025. This needs to be crushed back down to show that Wall Street is bidding based on bonds, not just stocks. The current level is 115.0172, with a low of 60.0344.

### 9. S&P 500: Bond Market Option Volatility Estimate Index (MOVE) (weekly)

**Bias:** NEUTRAL TO BEARISH
**Pattern:** signals when MOVE crosses above 115
**Key Levels:** 115
**Historical Comparison:** S&P 500 forward performance since 2003

This chart shows S&P 500 forward performance since 2003 when the MOVE index crosses above 115 after remaining below it for at least 3 months. Such accelerations can point to further capitulation or a bottoming sign. The current reading is above 115. Historically, 12 months later, markets were only bullish 64% of the time, and 6 months later, only 57% of the time. This suggests extreme volatility for the rest of 2026.

### 10. S&P 500: NYSE New 52-Week Highs/Lows (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** increasing new lows, decreasing new highs
**Key Levels:** 6,365.5 (S&P 500)

The number of stocks making new lows has dramatically increased over the last couple of weeks, while new highs have declined. This indicates a series of lower lows and lower highs in the market. This trend has been ongoing for over a month and a half, even before the recent market drop.

### 11. S&P 500: Streak of 5 Consecutive Negative Weeks (weekly)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** extreme volatility
**Key Levels:** 5 consecutive negative weeks
**Historical Comparison:** S&P 500 forward performance since 1980

The S&P 500 has experienced 5 consecutive negative weeks. Historically, this has led to very coin-flippy statistics for future market performance. Over the next 12 months, markets were only bullish 64% of the time, and over the next 6 months, only 57%. This suggests extreme volatility for the remainder of 2026, which is typical for midterm election years.

### 12. S&P 500 Falls Below 200DMA While Within 6% of Its All-Time High (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** sideways to structural market bottom
**Key Levels:** 200-day moving average
**Historical Comparison:** S&P 500 forward performance since 1950

The S&P 500 falling below its 200-day moving average while within 6% of its all-time high is a bearish signal. Historically, it took an average of 275 trading days to make a new high after such an event. In 2007, it took over 1000 days, leading to a recession. This suggests a period of sideways to structural market bottoming, with potential for significant downside if the market fails to recover past the 200DMA.

### 13. S&P 500 Forward Performance After Major U.S. Ground Troop Deployments Post-WWII (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** market bottoming
**Key Levels:** 80-200 days after deployment
**Historical Comparison:** various post-WWII deployments

This chart shows S&P 500 performance after major U.S. ground troop deployments. Historically, markets tend to bottom between 80 and 200 days after such events. This is in line with similar structures seen before, suggesting a potential 15% average decline. The current geopolitical tensions could lead to similar market behavior, especially with a lack of government stimulus.

### 14. S&P 500: SPY Put Volume > 8 million (daily)

**Bias:** NEUTRAL TO BULLISH (SHORT-TERM)
**Pattern:** skyrocketing put volume
**Key Levels:** 8 million put volume
**Historical Comparison:** 2022-2026 data

Put volume on SPY has skyrocketed, exceeding 8 million. While markets are currently in negative gamma, historically, after such high put volumes, markets have shown positive returns one month later 100% of the time (based on the last couple of years). This suggests potential for short-term relief rallies due to hedging activity, but the overall market remains volatile.

### 15. Energy Sector ETF $XLE: 14 Consecutive Positive Weeks (weekly)

**Bias:** NEUTRAL TO BEARISH
**Pattern:** steep curve, potential volatility
**Key Levels:** 14 consecutive positive weeks

The Energy Sector ETF (XLE) has seen 14 consecutive positive weeks, indicating a very steep curve. While energy stocks have been strong since January, if news changes, expect quick volatility. The current trend is accelerating, and a break above 115 on UKOIL would be a major concern.

### 16. ProShares Short S&P500 (SH) (daily)

**Bias:** NEUTRAL
**Pattern:** dark pool sweep
**Key Levels:** 38.95

A dark pool sweep has occurred on SH (ProShares Short S&P500) around the current price of 38.95. This could indicate profit-taking by short sellers or new entries, but structure is needed for confirmation. It's possible that profit is being taken, suggesting the short trade might be over.

### 17. Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ) (weekly)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** dark pools at the top, losing structure
**Key Levels:** 62.60

SOXQ, a semiconductor ETF, has seen many dark pools at the top, and is now losing structure. The question is whether the AI trade is unwinding. This will be heavily impacted by upcoming earnings. The current price is 62.60, with significant dark pool activity around the highs.

### 18. Bitcoin (daily)

**Bias:** NEUTRAL TO BULLISH
**Pattern:** large speculators buying dips
**Key Levels:** 60,000, 80,000

Large speculators have started to buy Bitcoin again, similar to previous dips. The key is to look for structure. Bitcoin demand on the left-hand side is a strong zone. If it drops below 60,000, the next stop could be around 40,000. The current price is around 66,000, with a potential flag pattern forming.

### 19. S&P 500 Index (SPX) (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** topping pattern, lower lows/highs
**Key Levels:** 6,545.80 (resistance), 6,343.73 (current), 6,205.89 (support), 6,000 (support)

The S&P 500 is showing a topping pattern with a series of lower lows and lower highs. The distance from the top suggests a target around 6,200. The market is currently in a 'middle of nowhere' zone, with strong demand only appearing at 6,200 and then 6,000. The current price is 6,343.73, with resistance at 6,545.80.

### 20. Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** double top, acceleration to downside
**Key Levels:** 585.38 (resistance), 558.28 (current), 537.88 (support)

The QQQ is showing a similar double top pattern to the S&P 500. Technically, this pattern suggests a target around 538. The market has accelerated to the downside, breaking key support at 585.38. The current price is 558.28, and the next strong support is at 537.88. This indicates a 'freak out' in the market.

### 21. US 500 Index (Futures) (weekly)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** continuing decline, rallies crushed
**Key Levels:** 6,441.6 (options high level), 6,316.3 (current), 6,244.9 (options low level), 6,232.9 (first support)

US 500 futures are continuing to decline, with rallies being crushed by the end of the day/week. The options high level is 6,441.6, and the low support is around 6,200. The market is showing a series of lower lows and lower highs, indicating continued weakening. We are in negative gamma across all expirations, pushing markets lower.

### 22. S&P 500 (GEX Profile) (various expirations)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** negative gamma
**Key Levels:** 6400 (put support), 6800 (call resistance)

The GEX profile for the S&P 500 shows negative gamma across all expirations. Put options are moving down, indicating hedging from the street. 6400 is a key support level, but 6300 is being struck, and 6200 is starting to appear. This negative gamma is pushing markets lower.

### 23. QQQ (GEX Profile) (various expirations)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** negative gamma
**Key Levels:** 560 (put support), 630 (call resistance)

The GEX profile for QQQ is similar to the S&P 500, with 560 becoming the most struck level for puts, and 550 also appearing. The Nasdaq is currently trading at 560, sitting on this important level. If it drops this zone, it could go to 550 or even lower. There is more options activity on the S&P 500 than on the QQQ.

### 24. NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) (GEX Profile) (various expirations)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** negative gamma, losing key support
**Key Levels:** 160 (put support), 200 (call resistance)

The GEX profile for NVIDIA shows negative gamma, and the stock has fallen through one of its key supports. 170 has been reduced, and 160 is the next major support. This indicates that the semiconductor trade is starting to unwind, with the biggest stock in the world falling off.

### 25. S&P 500 Stocks Above 50-Day Average (daily)

**Bias:** NEUTRAL TO BEARISH
**Pattern:** oversold, but not capitulation
**Key Levels:** 21.10, 19.48, 2.74

The percentage of S&P 500 stocks above their 50-day moving average has moved under 20. While this indicates an oversold market, it's not yet 'total capitulation' as levels of 5% or less have been seen before. This suggests a fear-driven level, but not yet maximum fear.

### 26. ICE BofAML U.S. Market Option Volatility Estimate Index (MOVE) (daily)

**Bias:** NEUTRAL TO BULLISH (IF CRUSHED)
**Pattern:** crushing on options
**Key Levels:** -8.40% (current change), -17.35% (previous change)

We are looking for the MOVE index to be 'crushed' on options, similar to what happened previously. When it gets crushed and there is structure to the upside in the stock market, that's a good sign. The current change is -8.40%, with a previous change of -17.35%.

### 27. iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** high yield junk showing up
**Key Levels:** 79.94 (resistance), 78.81 (current)

High yield junk bonds (HYG) are showing up, indicating that the bond market is waking up and demanding to be paid for risk. This is the first time this has happened since April of last year. While it hasn't capitulated yet, it's a sign of increasing risk. The current price is 78.81, with resistance at 79.94.

### 28. Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) (weekly)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** lack of left-hand side support
**Key Levels:** 57.11 (resistance), 55.39 (current), 42.22 (support), 38.88 (support)

The Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) lacks significant left-hand side support. While some might argue previous resistance could act as support, the price has already fallen below those levels. This indicates that some of the biggest stocks in the world are not looking very strong. The current price is 55.39, with resistance at 57.11 and supports at 42.22 and 38.88.

### 29. NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) (weekly)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** major support dropped
**Key Levels:** 169.88 (major support), 165.17 (current), 164.09 (support)

NVIDIA has dropped below major support at 169.88, with the current price at 165.17. It has closed below 170 and 167. This is not looking very strong, and while it could recover, the current flow is downwards. The last 24 hours saw it tap 164.09. This is a significant concern for the semiconductor trade.

### 30. VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** broken support, losing AI backbone
**Key Levels:** 375.47 (resistance), 362.53 (current), 261.05 (support)

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) has broken clean below its support at 375.47. This means the market has lost the support of one of its most important sectors, which is AI. While earnings haven't topped off yet, this is a worrying sign. The current price is 362.53, with resistance at 375.47 and support at 261.05.

### 31. SMH/SPY (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** head and shoulders, underperforming SPY
**Key Levels:** 0.5737 (current)

The SMH/SPY ratio is starting to underperform, and some people might see this as a head and shoulders pattern. This is not a positive sign for the market. The current ratio is 0.5737, with a resistance around 0.60.

### 32. Hang Seng Index Futures (HSI) (daily)

**Bias:** NEUTRAL TO BEARISH
**Pattern:** Wyckoff potential
**Key Levels:** 24,985 (resistance), 24,683 (current), 22,042 (resistance)

The Hang Seng Index Futures are holding a little better than other markets, currently around 24,683, with resistance at 24,985. However, it looks like a potential Wyckoff distribution pattern, with big volumes. This suggests a potential for further downside.

### 33. German 40 Index (GER40) (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** Wyckoff potential, big volumes
**Key Levels:** 22,995.8 (resistance), 22,325.7 (current)

The German 40 Index is also showing a potential Wyckoff pattern, with big volumes. This suggests a lack of bids and potential for further downside. The current price is 22,325.7, with resistance at 22,995.8.

### 34. U.S. Dollar Index Futures (DXY) (weekly)

**Bias:** BULLISH
**Pattern:** breakout, risk-off
**Key Levels:** 103.300 (resistance), 100.480 (current), 100.250 (support), 98.680 (support)

The US Dollar Index is possibly breaking out through 100.300, suggesting a 'risk-off' environment. This is one of the world's biggest hedges, and its breakout indicates money flowing into safe havens. The current price is 100.480, with resistance at 103.300 and supports at 100.250 and 98.680.

### 35. Gold (XAUUSD) (4-hour)

**Bias:** NEUTRAL
**Pattern:** stabilizing
**Key Levels:** 4,726.77 (resistance), 4,511.49 (current)

Gold is stabilizing, holding its ground. It hit its daily 200-day moving average, a critical level, and found some support. This is a bit different from the dollar, as money often moves into the US dollar during liquidity crises. The current price is 4,511.49, with resistance at 4,726.77.

### 36. Silver (XAGUSD) (4-hour)

**Bias:** NEUTRAL TO BEARISH
**Pattern:** holding, lower lows/highs
**Key Levels:** 74.3347 (resistance), 69.4790 (current), 61.1957 (support)

Silver is holding, not losing too much, but it's still in a lower low, lower high pattern. The current price is 69.4790, with resistance at 74.3347 and support at 61.1957.

### 37. UKOIL (Brent Crude Oil) (2-hour)

**Bias:** BULLISH
**Pattern:** breaking out of consolidation
**Key Levels:** 115.35 (resistance), 109.89 (current)

UKOIL is breaking out of consolidation and moving towards the upside. If it gets through 115.35, that would be a big concern, indicating further risk in the markets. The current price is 109.89, with resistance at 115.35. Forward futures contracts are also creeping up.

### 38. United States 30 Year Government Bond Yield (US30Y) (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** yields staying high
**Key Levels:** 4.961% (current)

US 30-year government bond yields are staying high, currently at 4.961%. This indicates continued pressure on the bond market.

### 39. United States 2 Year Government Bond Yield (US02Y) (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** yields staying high
**Key Levels:** 3.836% (current)

US 2-year government bond yields are staying high, currently at 3.836%. They are not breaking out, but we need to watch world markets as well.

### 40. Japan 1 Year LSEG Government Bonds Yield (JP01Y) (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** bouncing up
**Key Levels:** 1.161% (current)

Japanese 1-year government bond yields are continuing to bounce up, currently at 1.161%. This is one of the worrying markets, and we need to consider all factors, as nothing is off the table in 2026.

### 41. Sandisk Corporation (SNDK) (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** massive dark pools, dropped support
**Key Levels:** 547.43 (support), 572.50 (current)

Sandisk Corporation (SNDK) has seen massive dark pools and has dropped below its support at 547.43. This stock was up from $45 to $760 in months, and its current decline is very worrying. This indicates that the hardware trade is being lost, filtering into AI compression. The current price is 572.50.

### 42. KOSPI Composite Index (KOSPI) (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** blow-off top
**Key Levels:** 5,875.08 (resistance), 5,080.50 (current), 4,906.33 (support)

The South Korean KOSPI Composite Index is showing a 'blow-off top' pattern, which looks really bad. It was up over 150% in 12 months. This is a very worrying market, and the problem is that we seem to be losing the hardware trade, which is filtering into AI compression. The current price is 5,080.50, with resistance at 5,875.08 and support at 4,906.33.

### 43. US 500 Index (Futures) (4-hour)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** downward trendline, lower lows/highs
**Key Levels:** 6,569.2 (resistance), 6,320.8 (current), 6,245.8 (support)

US 500 futures are still in a downward trend, with a series of lower lows and lower highs. Anchored VWAP analysis showed significant resistance around 6,500-6,550. The current price is 6,320.8, with resistance at 6,569.2 and support at 6,245.8.

### 44. iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) (daily)

**Bias:** BEARISH
**Pattern:** continuing decline, breaking support
**Key Levels:** 98.67 (resistance), 88.08 (current)

The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) is continuing to decline. It's currently on support and starting to break down. The current price is 88.08, with resistance at 98.67. This indicates weakness in the housing sector.

### 45. Bitcoin / TetherUS (BTCUSDT) (4-hour)

**Bias:** NEUTRAL TO BEARISH
**Pattern:** holding demand zone, potential bear flag
**Key Levels:** 65,170.99 (support), 66,788.16 (current)

Bitcoin is holding relatively well in a demand zone around 65,170.99, despite broader market declines. However, there is a bear case that it's setting up as a massive flag pattern, which could lead to a drop towards 42,000. The current price is 66,788.16. While it has held relatively well, the structure suggests potential for further downside if the bear flag plays out.

## Regime / Cycle Analysis
The market is in a 'risk-off' regime, characterized by declining equity breadth, accelerating bond market volatility (MOVE index), and a strengthening US Dollar. This environment is reminiscent of periods of extreme volatility, especially in midterm election years. The AI trade, particularly in semiconductors, appears to be unwinding, and global markets like the KOSPI are showing signs of a 'blow-off top'. Earnings season, especially for semiconductors and financials, will be critical in determining the market's direction.

## Key Calls & Predictions
- Sign up for the free newsletter for more market insights and indicators.
- Be cautious with equity markets due to declining breadth and increasing bond market risk.
- Watch for further acceleration in bond market indicators (MOVE, credit spreads) as a sign of continued market instability.
- Monitor the US Dollar Index (DXY) as a key hedge; its breakout suggests risk-off sentiment.
- Be aware of potential further declines in the S&P 500 and QQQ, with key support levels identified.
- The AI trade in semiconductors appears to be unwinding; watch earnings reports closely.
- Gold and Silver are holding, while UKOIL is breaking out, indicating inflation concerns and money moving into hedges.
- Global markets like the KOSPI and German 40 are showing worrying patterns (blow-off top, Wyckoff distribution).
- Bitcoin is holding a demand zone, but a bear flag pattern suggests potential for further downside towards 42,000.
- Maintain a level head and focus on evidence-based statistical approaches rather than predictions.

## All Instruments Mentioned
S&P 500 Stocks Above 50-Day Average, ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield Option-Adjusted Spread, MOVE Index, U.S. Dollar Index Futures, S&P 500, Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO), Fear & Greed Index, NYSE New 52-Week Highs, NYSE New 52-Week Lows, S&P 500: Streak of 5 Consecutive Negative Weeks, S&P 500 Falls Below 200DMA While Within 6% of Its All-Time High, S&P 500 Forward Performance After Major U.S. Ground Troop Deployments Post-WWII, SPY Put Volume, Energy Sector ETF (XLE), ProShares Short S&P500 (SH), Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ), Bitcoin, S&P 500 Index (SPX), Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ), US 500 Index (Futures), QQQ (GEX Profile), NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) (GEX Profile), Gold (XAUUSD), Silver (XAGUSD), UKOIL (Brent Crude Oil), United States 30 Year Government Bond Yield (US30Y), United States 2 Year Government Bond Yield (US02Y), Japan 1 Year LSEG Government Bonds Yield (JP01Y), Sandisk Corporation (SNDK), KOSPI Composite Index (KOSPI), iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB), Bitcoin / TetherUS (BTCUSDT), SMH/SPY, Hang Seng Index Futures (HSI), German 40 Index (GER40), Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS)

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