The Weekly Call for March 29th

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 #500. 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, March 27 close)

S&P 500 (SPY): Closed near 7,020, modestly higher on the week as markets pushed to new highs, though momentum slowed into quarter-end.
Nasdaq Composite (QQQ): Around 23,520, holding gains as semiconductor and AI leadership remained intact but showed signs of consolidation.
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA): Approximately 50,480, edging higher as industrials and financials continued to support the broader market.


Global Markets

FTSE 100 (UK): Slightly higher, supported by energy and defensive sectors as global sentiment remained stable.
DAX (Germany): Higher as improving manufacturing data and easing inflation concerns lifted European equities.
Nikkei 225 (Japan): Continued firm, with exporters benefiting from yen weakness and consistent global demand.
Shanghai Composite (China): Mixed; policy support continues, but property and consumer sectors remain a drag on sentiment.


Commodities Snapshot (Friday close)

Gold: Around $2,175/oz, slightly lower as risk appetite improved, though still elevated relative to recent months.
Silver: Near $27.60/oz, holding gains despite stable equity conditions.
Copper: Approximately $4.70/lb, trending higher as global growth expectations improved.
Crude Oil (WTI): Around $78/barrel, supported by geopolitical tensions and steady demand.
Natural Gas: Near $3.00/MMBtu, easing as winter demand continued to decline.


Cryptocurrency Market (Friday close)

Bitcoin (BTC):$71,500, extending its breakout as ETF inflows remained strong and momentum held into quarter-end.
Ethereum (ETH):$2,260, pushing higher on continued Layer-2 activity and improving sentiment.
Solana (SOL):$128, continuing its recovery as altcoin participation remained firm.
XRP (XRP):$1.60, firmer as regulatory conditions remained stable.
BNB (BNB):$655, trending higher with consistent ecosystem activity.
Cardano (ADA):$0.36, modestly higher as broader altcoin sentiment improved.
Dogecoin (DOGE):$0.108, slightly higher with steady retail participation.


Key Market Drivers

  • Quarter-End Positioning: Markets showed signs of consolidation as investors rebalanced portfolios into quarter-end while maintaining overall upward momentum.
  • AI & Tech Leadership Holds: Semiconductor and AI-related stocks remained the primary drivers of equity performance, though gains slowed.
  • Fed Expectations Stable: Markets continue to price in gradual rate cuts later in 2026, supporting liquidity conditions.
  • Commodity Strength Signals Stability: Oil and copper remain firm, reinforcing expectations of stable global demand.
  • Crypto Breakout Momentum: Bitcoin extended its move above prior resistance as ETF inflows continued to provide structural support.

Emerging Crypto Projects & Ecosystem News

  • AI + Crypto Narrative Strengthens: Decentralized compute, AI inference, and data-layer protocols remain a leading development theme.
  • Real-World Asset Tokenization Growth: Tokenized treasury and credit products continue to attract institutional participation.
  • Ethereum Scaling Expansion: Layer-2 networks sustained strong throughput, reinforcing Ethereum’s role as core infrastructure.
  • Solana Ecosystem Development: Continued launches across payments, gaming, and social platforms supported network growth.
  • Infrastructure Investment Continues: Venture capital remains focused on interoperability, security, and developer tooling across blockchain ecosystems.

Outlook for the Week Ahead

  • Macro Calendar: Markets will watch employment data, inflation updates, and Fed commentary for confirmation of the current trajectory.
  • Equities: Trend remains constructive, though consolidation may continue following extended gains.
  • Crypto Levels to Watch:
    • BTC: Support $69,500–$70,000, resistance $73,500–$75,000.
    • ETH: Support $2,200–$2,230, resistance $2,350–$2,450.
    • SOL: Support $120, resistance $135–$140.
  • Sentiment: Risk appetite remains positive but sensitive to macro surprises and positioning shifts.

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.

Trading futures contracts and commodity options involves substantial risk of loss, and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please see our Disclaimer for more information.

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Sugar

Coffee

 

Live Cattle

 

Gold (GC)

 

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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.

Written by:

Stan Nabozny

Stan is a 20 year retail trading veteran, CTA (Commodity Trading Advisor) and Co-Founder of The Art of Chart. His specialties include using futures and options to trade Energies, Precious Metals, Equities, Currencies, Bonds, Softs, Grains and other commodities. Stan believes that Risk Management and Trader Psychology are more important that technical analysis and spends his time teaching and coaching other traders on these topics. Stan uses various trading systems and technical analysis approaches that integrate time and price in his work. See his latest articles here and www.huffingtonpost.com.

29th Mar 2026

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