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General Market Observations

Are There Predictable Market Patterns? Stocks and Crypto Trends Explored Are There Predictable Market Patterns? Stocks and Crypto Trends Explored Posted on July 4, 2025 | By Market Curious Ever wondered if there are specific times when stocks or cryptocurrencies are cheaper or more active? I had some hunches about market patterns—cheaper stocks on Fridays, month-end deals, pricier securities at the start of the month, and a buzzing crypto market on weekends. I dug into the data to see if these ideas hold up. Here’s what I found! Are Stocks Cheaper on Fridays? The idea that stocks might be cheaper on Fridays makes sense—maybe traders sell off before the weekend, pushing prices down. But is it true? Finding: It’s not a sure thing. Some studies show stocks often have positive returns on Fridays due to optimistic buying....

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Tiger Line Trades July 1st

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The Shorting Game

Shorting Stocks and Market Manipulation Explained Understanding Shorting Stocks and Market Manipulation 1. How Shorting a Stock Works What is shorting? Shorting is betting a stock’s price will drop. You borrow shares, sell them, and buy them back cheaper to profit. Borrow : Borrow 100 shares of Company X at $10 each. Sell : Sell them for $1,000. Wait : Hope the price falls to $5. Buy back : Buy 100 shares for $500, return them. Profit : Keep the $500 difference (minus fees). Risk : If the price rises (e.g., to $20), you lose $1,000 buying back shares. Losses can be unlimited. Why? Investors short struggling companies to profit from price drops. 2. Market Manipulation by Big Players Who? Market makers (e.g., Citadel) and hedge funds, who trade massive volumes. How they manipulate : ...