Daily Chart Report π Monday, May 20, 2024
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Todayβs Summary
Monday, May 20, 2024
Indices: Nasdaq +0.69% | Russell 2000 +0.32% | S&P 500 +0.09% | Dow -0.49%
Sectors: 4 of the 11 sectors closed higher. Technology led, gaining +1.18%. Financials lagged, falling -1.37%.
Commodities: Crude Oil futures fell -0.35% to $79.30 per barrel. Gold futures rose +0.87% to an all-time high of $2,439 per oz.
Currencies: The US Dollar Index rose +0.12% to $104.62.
Crypto: Bitcoin gaine +7.73% to $71,401. Ethereum surged +19.25% to $3,662.
Volatility: The Volatility Index rose +1.34% to 12.14.
Interest Rates: The US 10-year Treasury yield moved higher to 4.449%.
Here are the best charts, articles, and ideas shared on the web today!
Chart of the Day
π Todayβs Chart of the Day was shared by Eric Conrads (@conradseric).
- The second-largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum ($ETHUSD), surged +19.25% today, marking its best day since May 2021.
- $ETHUSD blasted through a 10-week downtrend line as traders speculate that the SEC could approve a spot Ethereum ETF this week.
- It's currently testing resistance at $3,700. Breaking above 3,700 would open the door to the March highs, around $4,050. Ethereum also looks poised to outperform Bitcoin in the near term.
The takeaway: Ethereum surged over +19% today, breaking a 10-week downtrend line. It looks ready to resume its uptrend and outperform Bitcoin in the near term.
Quote of the Day
"It's not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential."
β Bruce Lee
Top Links
Extreme Nasdaq Extremes - Bespoke
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Tech & Small Caps Historically Best Week Before Memorial Day - Almanac Trader
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Most New Highs in Years - All Star Charts
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The Percentage Life - The Weekly Trend
Ian McMillan and David Zarling discuss the noteworthy trends across the markets.
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