SEE HOW ANYONE CAN TARGET $915 OR MORE EVERY WEEK — LIVE AT 4 PM ET TODAY!
After a blockbuster year in 2024, it’s time to reset expectations — 2025 is shaping up to be a different beast entirely.
With market dynamics shifting and risks mounting, adopting a balanced trading approach will be crucial for navigating what could be a choppier and less forgiving environment.
Last year, we leaned heavily into bullish strategies, riding the wave of the S&P 500’s 23% gain. But the early signs for 2025 suggest a more cautious path.
January, in particular, poses unique challenges. With multiple holidays chopping up the month and thinning out volume, we’re likely to see elevated volatility. These conditions make it difficult for markets to establish a clear trend, leaving traders exposed to sudden reversals.
This isn’t just about choppy weeks, though — structural risks in the market are becoming harder to ignore. The equal-weighted S&P 500 (RSP) and the Russell 2000 are showing signs of weakness, underperforming their market-cap-weighted counterparts.
This divergence highlights how a small number of stocks — primarily the Magnificent Seven — have been propping up broader indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 (QQQ). If these market leaders falter, the impact on the overall market could be severe.
For traders, this environment demands flexibility and discipline.
In 2025, a balanced strategy incorporating both calls and puts will likely be the most effective way to navigate uncertainty. Unlike 2024, when bullish trades dominated, this year calls for a more hedged approach.
Puts may take on a larger role, particularly if the risks of a market correction materialize early in the year.
The key is to stay nimble.
Don’t overcommit to a single narrative or direction. Instead, focus on positioning your portfolio to weather potential downturns while still taking advantage of upward opportunities.
This means keeping an eye on technical levels — such as the 50-day moving average, which the S&P 500 recently broke below — and watching for potential breaks lower toward the 200-day moving average.
It’s also critical to remain grounded in reality.
This isn’t about doomsday predictions or expecting a full-blown bear market. But the chances of a repeat of 2024’s steady upward climb are slim.
By managing risk and maintaining balance, traders can adapt to whatever the market throws their way in 2025.
Kane Shieh
Kane Shieh Trading
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The majority trades expressed are from historical back-tested data in order to demonstrate the potential of the system. The average backtested return per weekend (winners and losers included) is $903.41 profit per weekend based on a $5,000 starting stake, and every example is based on that same starting investment unless otherwise stated. The historic success rate is 92%.
