Good morning, traders…

Friday afternoon delivered one of the best trades I’ve made in a while…

It all started when the Earnings Edge algorithm flagged something I couldn’t ignore.

Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: CIFR) lit up the scanner with massive Smart Money flow pouring into November 21 $20 Calls right at the close. 

Short-dated calls. Heavy volume. A name that’s rarely on my scanners with the kind of positioning that tells you institutions know something we don’t. 

The math lined up. The algorithm lined up. Mr. Anderson’s system lined up. So I went hog wild on the trade.

Monday morning, CIFR spiked 33% to nearly $25+ — and I sold my calls for a 300% gain.*

This is what happens when you #TrustTheMath. When you follow the Smart Money instead of throwing darts. 

But CIFR wasn’t a one-off. It was one of many promising setups currently in development. 

The conditions are ripe for trading call options. 

I’m watching 4 new Smart Money call-option bets this week, setting up just like CIFR…

The CIFR Trade: When Everything Lines Up

Friday afternoon, the Earnings Edge algorithm flagged CIFR. The November 21 $20 Calls saw massive institutional buying right into the close. 

I went in heavy because everything aligned:

• The math said go.
• The algorithm confirmed it.
• Mr. Anderson’s system flagged it as a high-probability win. 

Monday morning, CIFR spiked to $25+. My calls went up 300%.* The trade worked exactly as the system projected.

This is the power of #TrustingTheMath. You don’t guess. You wait for the signal, and when it comes, you act.

Tired of reading about these wins after they happen? Want to get those signals before the trades break out? 

Start carving out your Earnings Edge.

The Return of Risk-On

The market looked strong on Friday. Better yet, the internals backed up the move. 

The $TICK index finished above the zero line, meaning buying pressure dominated into the close.

The VIX dipped back under 17.50, showing that volatility is calming down. 

SKEW below 145 also suggests risk-on conditions. 

All the internals are pointing in the same direction: favorable conditions for call options. 

But which call options?

4 Charts I’m Watching This Week

DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG)

DKNG has had a rough two months, down nearly 40%. But on Friday, the daily chart bounced off its 51-week low … to the cent. That’s a textbook double bottom. Watch for a break above $30.85. If it clears that level, I’m targeting the November 7 $32.50 Calls. 

Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN)

After going on a crazy meme stock run from mid-July to mid-September, OPEN has been consolidating. It’s down almost 30% in six weeks. But just when retail thinks it’s dead … the Smart Money comes out of the woodwork. This stock was heavily loaded with call flow on Friday. If it breaks above $8.02, look at the November 7 $8.50 Calls. Smart Money is positioning here, and the technical setup supports a move higher.

PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL)

Contrary to DKNG (which bounced off its 52-week low), PYPL beat earnings and gapped up, only to get rejected at its 6-month high ($79.28). It’s been stuck in this range since April. Now it needs to reclaim the $70 level. If it does, I’m targeting the November 14 $72 Calls. This is a key psychological level, and a break above it should trigger a move back towards $80. 

Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ: CRML)

This stock went on a massive rally through the first two weeks of October. It’s now a whopping 65% off its highs and trying to find support at the 50-day EMA. The 14-day RSI is at a ridiculously low 15 handle. If CRML pushes above $13.50, I like the November 21 $15 Calls. The chart is building a base on a huge discount. A breakout here could be explosive. 

Trump, Crypto, and AI

Trump’s recent 60 Minutes interview emphasized crypto, Bitcoin, and AI as top national priorities. 

If you’re not paying attention to this shift, you’re missing a big piece of the puzzle. 

Policy drives capital flows. When the President signals priorities, markets tend to respond. 

Crypto and AI are getting institutional backing at the policy level. These sectors are likely to see sustained momentum.

My favorite way to play the crypto narrative is ETHA, which is currently range-bound. I’d like an entry near $27.40, or a breakout above $32 for “Stage 2” upside potential.

Align your investments with where the macro tailwinds are blowing. 

Don’t fight the narrative. Trade with it.

Don’t Miss My SchwabTV Debut

I’ll be appearing on Schwab TV at 9:15 a.m. EST today to discuss the “Trump Trade” and macro trends. 

Want to understand how policy shifts are creating trading opportunities? Tune in.

Also, if you’re part of OMEN Platinum…

Monday’s prep session (and Thursday’s lotto sessions) with the great Ethan Harms are an absolute must-watch.

In last week’s Thursday session, he called out a 400% lotto winner on QuantumScape Corp. (NYSE: QS).*

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Happy trading,

Ben Sturgill

*Past performance does not indicate future results. Not typical.