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 #472. 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.
U.S. Markets (Friday, October 10 close)
S&P 500 (SPY): Closed near 6,702.85, down ~0.3% for the week after profit-taking and sticky inflation data.
Nasdaq Composite (QQQ): Around 22,640.12, off ~0.5% as large-cap tech pulled back from record highs.
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA): Approximately 46,512.33, up ~0.4% as energy and financials offset tech weakness.
Global Markets
FTSE 100 (UK): Slightly higher as energy stocks rallied on oil strength.
DAX (Germany): Flat; inflation data softened, but growth concerns persisted.
Nikkei 225 (Japan): Modest gains supported by a weaker yen and export strength.
Shanghai Composite (China): Down ~0.6% amid limited post-holiday momentum and cautious consumer sentiment.
Commodities Snapshot (Friday close)
Gold: Around $3,410/oz, steady as traders hedged against global risk.
Silver: Near $38.70/oz, unchanged on mixed industrial demand.
Copper: Roughly $4.67/lb, mildly higher with infrastructure optimism.
Crude Oil (WTI): Closed near $73.20/barrel, up for the second week on tighter OPEC supply and geopolitical tension.
Natural Gas: Around $3.28/MMBtu, higher on early heating season demand.
Cryptocurrency Market (Friday close)
Bitcoin (BTC): ≈ $111,780, consolidating near key support after mild profit-taking.
Ethereum (ETH): ≈ $3,810, down ~2% for the week on continued ETF outflows and weaker staking yields.
Solana (SOL): ≈ $210, off ~4% amid general altcoin weakness.
XRP (XRP): ≈ $2.88, slightly lower as retail activity cooled.
BNB (BNB): ≈ $965, resilient with growing decentralized exchange volumes.
Cardano (ADA): ≈ $0.77, slightly down on limited network news.
Dogecoin (DOGE): ≈ $0.23, stable with light trading volume.
Key Market Drivers
Inflation & Fed Outlook: September CPI data came in marginally above expectations, dampening hopes for another near-term rate cut. Fed speakers reiterated a “data-dependent” stance, keeping volatility elevated.
Equity Rotation: Investors shifted from mega-cap tech into energy, industrials, and value names as earnings season kicked off.
Oil Strength: Crude rose above $73 as OPEC reiterated production discipline and U.S. inventories fell for a second week.
Safe-Haven Assets: Gold remained firm despite a stronger dollar, reflecting lingering macro uncertainty.
Crypto Consolidation: Bitcoin and Ethereum held key ranges after an early-October rally, with profit-taking seen in major altcoins.
Regulatory Watch: The SEC delayed ETF approvals for Solana and XRP-linked funds, keeping markets cautious but maintaining optimism for future listings.
Emerging Crypto Projects and News
Arclight (ACT): Completed mainnet launch with new partnerships for decentralized AI data storage.
Nexus Yield (NYX): Announced the integration of tokenized Treasury yield products, bringing RWA-backed income streams to DeFi.
Rollblock (RBLK): Expanded its liquidity mining and token burn programs to sustain trading volumes.
Remittix (RTX): Beta wallet expansion continues, with confirmed exchange listings scheduled for late October.
Euro Stablecoin Initiative: The European banking consortium finalized technical standards for its MiCAR-compliant euro stablecoin, set to pilot in 2026.
Cross-Chain Growth: Several interoperability updates across Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche networks improved DeFi liquidity and reduced bridge risk.
Outlook for Next Week
Earnings Season: Major banks, airlines, and tech firms report—results could influence risk sentiment across equities and crypto.
Economic Data: Retail sales, PPI, and consumer sentiment reports will shape the Fed outlook for the November meeting.
Crypto Focus: BTC’s support near $108,000 remains key; sustained movement above $115,000 would confirm upside continuation. ETH traders watch $3,600 support and $4,200 resistance for directional cues.
Macro Sentiment: With equities near all-time highs and Fed ambiguity persisting, markets may remain range-bound ahead of late-October data.
Regulatory Calendar: Additional SEC rulings on ETF applications and MiCAR developments in Europe could influence sector flows.
Volatility Watch: After September’s deleveraging, liquidity conditions have improved, but volatility remains elevated in both equities and crypto.
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.
12th Oct 2025
