Pure Trade Ideas
2026-02-07 06:41
Regime
RISK-ON MOMENTUM - Tech leading with AI/Semi breakouts
Bias
BULLISH with sector rotation into AI/Infrastructure themes
Best Setups
AI breakouts (NVDA, AMD), Crypto momentum (BTC, ETH), Industrials at highs
Avoid
Defensive plays, anything in downtrends, low-momentum value traps
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Stock Ideas

5 ideas
NVDA
LONG
high 2-4 weeks 4-5% portfolio
Explosive +7.9% move with massive volume (223M vs normal ~50M). Breaking out of consolidation near $185. AI momentum continuing with strong relative strength vs semis
Catalyst: AI earnings cycle approaching, potential new AI chip announcements
Entry
$186-188 on any pullback or continuation above $185.50
Target
$210-215 (previous high retest)
Stop
$175 (below breakout zone)
R:R
2.3:1
Invalidation: Closes below $175 or AI sector rotation begins
AMD
LONG
high 3-6 weeks 3-4% portfolio
Monster +8.3% breakout on huge volume. Playing catch-up to NVDA. Breaking above $200 resistance with conviction
Catalyst: AI server chip demand, datacenter buildouts continuing
Entry
$208-212 on any morning dip or momentum continuation
Target
$240-250 (gap fill to previous highs)
Stop
$195 (below breakout)
R:R
2.8:1
Invalidation: Fails to hold $200 or semi sector weakness
XLI
LONG
medium 4-8 weeks 2-3% portfolio
Industrials making new 52-week highs at $173.39. Infrastructure spending theme with strong relative strength
Catalyst: Infrastructure spending, manufacturing reshoring trends
Entry
$173-175 on pullback or breakout continuation
Target
$185-190 (measured move)
Stop
$168 (below recent support)
R:R
2.4:1
Invalidation: Breaks below $165 or rotation out of cyclicals
AMZN
SHORT
medium 2-4 weeks 2-3% portfolio
Brutal -5.5% breakdown on massive volume. Breaking key $220 support with conviction. Weak relative strength vs market
Catalyst: Cloud competition intensifying, margin pressure concerns
Entry
$208-212 on any bounce to resistance
Target
$185-190 (next support zone)
Stop
$225 (above breakdown level)
R:R
2.1:1
Invalidation: Reclaims $225 or broad tech recovery
META
SHORT
speculative 3-5 weeks 1-2% portfolio
Failed at resistance around $670, showing weakness vs other mega caps. Lower high formation developing
Catalyst: AI capex concerns, regulatory overhang, user growth questions
Entry
$655-665 on any bounce
Target
$600-620 (next support cluster)
Stop
$685 (above recent highs)
R:R
2.2:1
Invalidation: Breaks back above $680 or VR/AI catalyst
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Commodity Ideas

2 ideas
Gold
LONG
high GLD ETF or Futures 4-8 weeks
Strong +1.8% move breaking above $4900. Dollar weakness and geopolitical tensions supporting. Technical breakout confirmed
Entry
$4980-5020 (current levels or slight pullback)
Target
$5200-5300 (measured move toward highs)
Stop
$4850 (below breakout)
R:R
2.1:1
Key Levels: Resistance: $5100, $5200. Support: $4900, $4800
Crude Oil
LONG
medium USO ETF or CL Futures 3-6 weeks
Modest +0.4% gain but holding above $63. Energy sector showing relative strength (XLE +2%)
Entry
$63.50-64.50 on continuation
Target
$68-70 (resistance zone)
Stop
$61.50 (below recent support)
R:R
2.3:1
Key Levels: Resistance: $65, $67. Support: $62, $60

Crypto Ideas

3 ideas
BTC
LONG
high 2-6 weeks 3-5% portfolio
Explosive +7.7% breakout reclaiming $70k. Massive volume spike confirms institutional buying. Breaking multi-week consolidation
On-Chain Signal: Exchange outflows increasing, long-term holder accumulation
Entry
$69500-71000 on any pullback
Target
$78000-82000 (previous resistance zone)
Stop
$66000 (below consolidation)
R:R
2.8:1
ETH
LONG
high 3-6 weeks 2-4% portfolio
+8.1% surge following BTC strength. Breaking above $2080 resistance. ETH/BTC ratio improving
On-Chain Signal: DeFi TVL stabilizing, staking rewards attractive
Entry
$2080-2120 on pullback or continuation
Target
$2400-2600 (major resistance)
Stop
$1950 (below breakout)
R:R
2.4:1
SOL
LONG
medium 2-4 weeks 2-3% portfolio
Strong +9.8% move but still well below highs. Ecosystem growth continuing with meme coin activity
On-Chain Signal: DEX volumes increasing, NFT activity picking up
Entry
$87-92 on continuation or slight pullback
Target
$110-120 (next resistance)
Stop
$80 (below recent lows)
R:R
2.7:1
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Options Plays

2 plays
NVDA
high
Long Calls | $190 or $195 | March 21, 2026 (6 weeks)
Leverage the AI momentum breakout. High IV but justified by move potential
Max Risk
Premium paid (~$8-12 per contract)
Max Reward
Unlimited above breakeven
Breakeven
$198-207 depending on strike/premium
Ideal Scenario: NVDA continues to $210+ on AI momentum
XLI
medium
Bull Call Spread | Long $175, Short $185 | April 18, 2026
Lower cost way to play industrials breakout with defined risk
Max Risk
Net debit paid (~$3-4)
Max Reward
$10 width minus debit (~$6-7)
Breakeven
$178-179
Ideal Scenario: XLI moves to $185+ over next 2 months
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Pairs Trades

1 pairs
high 1:2 dollar weighted 4-8 weeks
LONG
NVDA
vs
SHORT
INTC
AI leader vs legacy chip laggard. NVDA breaking out while INTC still in recovery mode. Spread should widen
Entry Spread
Current levels (NVDA $185, INTC $50.59)
Target Spread
NVDA $210, INTC $48 (4:1 ratio improvement)
Stop Spread
NVDA $175, INTC $53 (convergence)
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Avoid These

🚫 GOOGL
Breaking down -2.5% on high volume, showing relative weakness vs other tech
The Trap: Looks 'cheap' but momentum is clearly negative
🚫 ADBE
Flat performance, near 52-week lows, no momentum catalyst visible
The Trap: Software name but no AI momentum, dead money
🚫 NFLX
Minor +1.6% gain but still in long-term downtrend from highs
The Trap: Streaming looks stable but no breakout momentum