Welcome to this week’s edition of The Weekly Call, your trusted source for high-quality commodity setups and trading strategies. Since October 2016, our approach has delivered an impressive 777% return, and we continue to share the insights and methodologies that drive these results with this post #448. This week, we’ll explore the latest market trends, actionable trade setups, and global economic factors influencing commodities like sugar, coffee, live cattle, and gold.
Market Overview
Equities:
S&P 500: Closed at 5,958.38, up 0.7% for the week, as investors responded to stronger-than-expected consumer data and upbeat earnings from major retailers.
Nasdaq Composite: Rose 1.2% to 17,960.20, driven by continued enthusiasm for AI, semiconductors, and cloud software.
Dow Jones Industrial Average: Finished at 41,310.80, up 0.6%, supported by strength in financials, healthcare, and industrials.
Commodities:
Gold: At $3,203.72/oz, pulled back slightly from record highs as investors await FOMC meeting minutes and inflation commentary.
Silver: Trading at $32.95/oz, holding strong due to sustained industrial demand and positive momentum in metals markets.
Copper: At $4.59/lb, continues to hover near recent highs as energy transition demand offsets China growth concerns.
Crude Oil (WTI): At $61.80/barrel, rebounded modestly after U.S. inventories surprised to the downside and OPEC+ reiterated production restraint.
Natural Gas (Henry Hub): At $3.14/MMBtu, rangebound with balanced weather demand and healthy LNG export flows.
Cryptocurrency:
Bitcoin (BTC): Trading at $104,393, up sharply on ETF inflows and growing institutional positioning.
Ethereum (ETH): At $2,410, climbing as Cancun-Deneb upgrade nears and Layer-2 growth accelerates.
Solana (SOL): Holding at $175.60, fueled by increasing NFT and DEX activity on-chain.
Dogecoin (DOGE): At $0.2551, getting a lift from social integration and short-term retail flows.
Key Developments
1. Retail Strength Fuels Optimism
U.S. retail sales rose above expectations in April, with key categories like home goods and general merchandise showing resilience.
Positive earnings reports from Walmart, Target, and several e-commerce platforms boosted investor sentiment and consumer sector valuations.
2. FOMC Minutes and Inflation Watch
Markets are bracing for this week’s Fed minutes, which may reveal how close policymakers are to signaling rate cuts.
CPI and PPI data from last week were in line with expectations, helping cool fears of a surprise tightening shift.CoinDesk+3LiteFinance+3Stine P. Madsen+3
3. Crypto Surge Continues
Bitcoin ETFs posted their strongest inflow week since March, as major asset managers announced expanded crypto offerings.
Ethereum staking volumes spiked with over 30% of ETH now locked ahead of the Cancun-Deneb upgrade.
Altcoin rotation is underway, with DePIN and real-world asset (RWA) projects leading fresh inflows.
4. Metals Mixed, Energy Stabilizing
Gold cooled off slightly, while silver and copper remain elevated due to structural demand and constrained supply.
Oil found footing after weeks of weakness, buoyed by inventory draws and positive travel demand expectations.
Natural gas remains stable as storage tracks seasonal averages and export demand holds firm.
Emerging Crypto Projects to Watch
HelixGrid ($HLGX): A tokenized energy trading platform integrating solar credits and decentralized power swaps.
BlockMint ($BMNT): zk-enabled L2 designed for privacy-first DeFi apps and encrypted smart contract execution.
YieldNode ($YND): Liquid staking and validator coordination layer spanning Ethereum, Cosmos, and Polkadot.
ArtChain ($ARTC): NFT registry protocol linking high-value physical assets (fine art, watches, wine) to authenticated digital ownership.
Investor Insights
Equities: Tech and consumer sectors are driving the rally; watch Fed minutes for clues on market trajectory heading into summer.
Commodities: Industrial metals like silver and copper show long-term strength, while gold may consolidate after recent highs.
Crypto: Momentum remains strong in majors; upside potential remains tied to regulatory clarity and protocol upgrades.CryptoRank
Outlook for the Week Ahead
FOMC Minutes (Wednesday): Key event for all asset classes — watch for any tone shift on inflation or rate paths.
Housing Starts & Existing Home Sales (Tuesday/Thursday): Indicators of broader economic strength and real asset demand.
Ethereum Upgrade Timing: Cancun-Deneb deployment may be formally scheduled, which could trigger a new ETH rally.
Geopolitical Risks: Keep an eye on the Taiwan Strait and Persian Gulf as tensions linger — potential impact on semis and oil.
Stay tuned as global market conditions continue to evolve, trade smart and trade safe!
As always, stay informed and adjust your strategies based on the evolving market conditions. All trades are posted on our Private Twitter Feed for subscribers and are included in the track record posted below under Completed Trades. I am currently trading 15 lots given the account balance and will adjust as necessary based on market developments.
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COMPLETED TRADES
Track Record of Completed Trades
The purpose of this blog is to demonstrate how to swing trade futures using our methodology to select high-quality setups and manage the trade with our risk management approach. This track record is based on entries and exits as posted in this blog. I am currently using 15 lots for the Striker trades which is based on this account being over $375,000. Each lot for auto trading at Striker requires $25,000 per lot. See the videos below for more information.
Track Record January 2022 thru December 2022 Click Here.
Track Record January 2021 thru December 2021 Click Here.
Track Record January 2020 thru December 2020 Click Here.
Track Record January 2019 thru December 2019 Click Here.
Track Record January 2018 thru December 2018 Click Here.
Track Record October 2016 – December 2017 Click Here.
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Completed trade in Cattle as of November 28th
We expect subscribers to have captured 60% of the swing in live cattle which is over $14,500 in profit using a margin of only $5,115. A great example of using leverage in futures.
Completed Trade in Coffee as of December 12th
The total swing was $37.00 and we expect subscribers to have captured 60% of a wing or $22 in coffee for a profit of over $25,500 using a margin of $8,850. A great example of using leverage in futures. See the video below for the review of the trade.
Completed Trade in Natural Gas as of January 2nd
We were stopped out of out last 1/3 position as weather-related news created a gap down on January 2nd and a possible flat with support at 3.196. This concludes our trade with natural gas; we exit with 550 ticks on 2/3s of a position with $8,500 in profit.
Completed Trade in Coffee as of January 19th
We exited the coffee trade on January 19th with $17 or over $15,000 in profit using a margin of $8,850. A great example of using leverage in futures.
Completed Trade in Gold as of February 8th
We exited the gold trade on February 8th with over $14,000 in profit. We entered on January 3rd and held the trade into the high window. We will re-enter gold in a few weeks after a backtest.
18th May 2025
