A Bottom AND a Top?

BY MARK SEBASTIAN 

April 24, 2025

Hey Traders,

 

The bottom might be in.

 

I am almost certain the top of volatility is in.

 

Take a look at the VIX:

We have seen the VIX try to blow up and fail repeatedly.

 

So what does this mean for the S&P 500?

 

We still have the bond market to deal with; but if the bond market stays calm, the S&P 500 is primed to run higher.

 

However, take a look at the Russell 2000:

In the last year only one index is down – the RUT.

 

I like that ETF to lead – be on the look out for a super overnight in RUT today!

 

I’ll be previewing GOOGL on Thursday … so make sure to join me and my team live at 10 a.m. ET – I am guiding you through this mess every day.

 

Let’s Recap Yesterday’s Trade

 

Sounds like most of our traders made some money!

 

But the trade ended up out of the money.

 

This cold streak will end, and when it does we will knock out a series of wins. Don’t give up here.

 

…Today’s Outlook

 

Look out for a Bull Super Overnight in IWM, and then we will look at the S&P.

 

Licia and I are cooking up something special … stay tuned.

 

Call Ted if you aren’t currently a member – 888 872 3301.

Your Only Option,

 

Mark Sebastian

 

Mark Sebastian

Founder & CEO, Option Pit

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Mark Sebastian

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Mark Sebastian is a former member of both the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) and the American Stock Exchange (AMEX), where he spent years mastering the art of options trading in the most competitive environment imaginable. As Chief Investment Officer at the hedge fund Karman Line Capital, Mark manages sophisticated options strategies for institutional clients. He is the author of two highly regarded books on options trading: ‘The Option Traders Hedge Fund’ and ‘Trading Options for Edge.’ Mark is a frequent guest on major financial networks including CNBC, Fox Business News, Bloomberg, and First Business News, where he provides expert commentary on market volatility and options strategies.

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