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Hello and happy Wednesday!

Markets are aligning in a more constructive direction as equities fully recover from recent geopolitical shocks, the dollar weakens, and inflation data comes in softer than expected.

Inside today’s report, you’ll find 12 charts covering Bitcoin’s key decision zone, ongoing dominance trends, and a tactical Chart of the Week with clearly defined trading setups and risk management guidance.

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Here’s what’s in today’s report:

  • πŸ“… Macro Review: From equity markets reclaiming pre-conflict levels and a weakening dollar to softer PPI data and stabilizing yields.

  • πŸ“Š Crypto Market Overview: Clear technical analysis of Bitcoin, TOTAL3, and OTHERS as BTC consolidates below resistance.

  • πŸ” Bitcoin vs. Altcoins: An assessment of BTC.D approaching major resistance while OTHERS.D weakens, and what this means for capital rotation and relative performance.

  • πŸ“ˆ Key Reversal Signals: A focused look at OTHERS/BTC and ETH/BTC, highlighting breakdowns, and the levels that will determine whether altcoins can recover.

  • πŸš€ Chart of the Week: A tactical breakdown of ???, outlining precise long and short setups with clearly defined upside targets and downside risk.

Let’s dive in πŸ‘‡

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πŸ“…Β Macro Review:

The S&P 500 has fully erased its losses since the conflict began, recovering to pre-war levels in just six weeks, even as a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz remained in place. With Q1 earnings season kicking off and analysts projecting roughly 12% profit growth, the war's grip on sentiment could loosen further if results hold up.

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