SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. engages in operating social media and in the technology business. Its brands include TRUTH Social, TMTG+ and TMTG News. The company was founded on March 28, 2024 and is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.

Trump Media is trending as the community debates its valuation and potential impact from the release of Epstein files, with some suggesting a link between the stock's performance and broader political narratives. The stock's significant year-to-date decline is fueling discussions about its long-term viability and comparisons to other ventures associated with its namesake. Community members are sharing both bullish and bearish perspectives, often tied to political affiliations and beliefs.

Quantum Computing, Inc. engages in developing novel algorithms and solutions utilizing quantum and quantum-inspired computing to solve difficult problems in various industries. It leverages its expertise in finance, computing, security, mathematics, and physics to develop commercial applications for the financial, security, and government sectors. The company was founded on July 25, 2001 and is headquartered in Hoboken, NJ.

Quantum Computing Inc

QUBT is trending due to its recent earnings report, which revealed a significant year-over-year revenue increase and the first commercial sale of quantum cybersecurity. Community discussions revolve around the company's revenue multiple, expense growth, and overall market capitalization, with some questioning the relevance of revenue in the current market environment. Despite mixed opinions, the potential impact of the company's first cybersecurity sale is a key talking point.

UnitedHealth Group, Inc. engages in the provision of health care coverage, software, and data consultancy services. It operates through the following segments: UnitedHealthcare, OptumHealth, OptumInsight, and OptumRx. The UnitedHealthcare segment utilizes Optum's capabilities to help coordinate patient care, improve affordability of medical care, analyze cost trends, manage pharmacy benefits, work with care providers more effectively, and create a simpler consumer experience. The OptumHealth segment provides health and wellness care, serving the broad health care marketplace including payers, care providers, employers, government, life sciences companies, and consumers. The OptumInsight segment focuses on data and analytics, technology, and information to help major participants in the healthcare industry. The OptumRx segment offers pharmacy care services. The company was founded by Richard T. Burke in January 1977 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

Unitedhealth Group Inc

UnitedHealth Group is trending as investors await the release of a key 13F filing, with speculation high that Warren Buffett may have increased his stake in the company. Community discussions revolve around the potential impact of this filing, with some bracing for a possible downturn if the news is unfavorable, while others anticipate a surge based on positive expectations.

Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It enables peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions without intermediaries like banks or governments, operating on a blockchain secured by Proof of Work mining and the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm.   With a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins and programmatic halvings every four years that reduce miner rewards, Bitcoin is designed as a deflationary digital asset often called "digital gold." Its value stems from solving the double-spending problem without trusted intermediaries, creating the first truly scarce digital asset with censorship resistance and permissionless access that no government, corporation, or individual can control.  Bitcoin operates as a decentralized peer-to-peer network where transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, distributed across thousands of computers globally. Transactions are grouped into blocks added approximately every 10 minutes through mining, where specialized computers compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles.   Bitcoin has achieved mainstream adoption through multiple vectors. The January 2024 SEC approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs opened Bitcoin investment to traditional finance participants, and corporations like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are using Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to protect against currency debasement, offering MSTR holders amplified exposure to Bitcoin.   The Bitcoin ecosystem continues to evolve with innovations like Ordinals, which emerged in January 2023 to enable NFT-like functionality directly on Bitcoin, and BRC-20 tokens, an experimental standard for creating fungible tokens using Ordinal inscriptions. BTCFi (Bitcoin Finance) represents emerging financial applications extending beyond Bitcoin's traditional role, with protocols like Babylon allowing Bitcoin holders to stake BTC to secure Proof of Stake chains.

Bitcoin

Bitcoin is experiencing volatility, with community discussions focused on recent price drops and potential future support levels. Investors are debating whether this is a buying opportunity or the start of a longer downturn, with some pointing to institutional accumulation while others express concerns about market manipulation and broader economic factors. The conversation also includes speculation about the impact of potential regulatory changes and the influence of key figures like Michael Saylor.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. engages in providing technology infrastructure and marketing reach. It operates through the following business segments: China Commerce, International Commerce, Local Consumer Services, Cainiao, Cloud, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others segments. The Core Commerce segment consists of platforms operating in retail and wholesale. The China Commerce segment includes China commerce retail and wholesale businesses. The International Commerce segment focuses on international commerce retail and wholesale businesses. The Local Consumer Services segment is involved in To-Home businesses, which include Ele.me, local services and delivery platform, and Taoxianda, and To-Destination segment businesses which include Amap, the provider of mobile digital map, navigation and real-time traffic information, and restaurant and local services guide platform. The Cainiao segment has Cainiao Network and offers domestic and international one-stop-shop logistics services and supply chain management solution. The Cloud segment includes Alibaba Cloud and DingTalk. The company was founded by Chung Tsai and Yun Ma on June 28, 1999 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd - ADR

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd

Alibaba is trending amid a White House memo alleging the company provides technological support to the Chinese military, raising concerns about national security. The community is debating the validity and timing of the memo, with some dismissing it as old news or market manipulation, while others fear potential delisting and geopolitical risks. Despite the controversy, some bulls remain confident in Alibaba's long-term growth potential, citing its AI capabilities and upcoming earnings.

Cycurion, Inc. engages in custom solutions to organizations for information technology and cybersecurity needs. The company was founded on February 14, 2025 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Cycurion Inc.

Cycurion is trending as traders discuss its recent gains and potential for a short squeeze, fueled by news of a major telecom contract to modernize a US government agency's emergency warning network. Community members are debating the stock's potential for further upward movement, with some citing the low float and others cautioning about potential dilution. Bullish sentiment is further supported by the company regaining Nasdaq compliance.

Alphabet, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in software, health care, transportation, and other technologies. It operates through the following segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services, such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment refers to infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment relates to the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on October 2, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Alphabet Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Alphabet Inc Class A

Alphabet (GOOGL) is trending following news of a major investment by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and plans to invest $40 billion in new Texas data centers. The community is buzzing about the "Buffett bump" and its implications for the stock, particularly regarding AI hardware and a potential rise to $320.

Oracle Corp. engages in the provision of products and services that address aspects of corporate information technology environments, including applications and infrastructure technologies. It operates through the following business segments: Cloud and License, Hardware, and Services. The Cloud and License segment markets, sells, and delivers enterprise applications and infrastructure technologies through cloud and on-premise deployment models including cloud services and license support offerings. The Hardware segment provides infrastructure technologies including Oracle Engineered Systems, servers, storage, industry-specific hardware, operating systems, virtualization, management, and other hardware-related software. The Services segment offers consulting, advanced support, and education services. The company was founded by Lawrence Joseph Ellison, Robert Nimrod Miner, and Edward A. Oates on June 16, 1977 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Oracle Corp.

Oracle's stock is trending due to concerns over rising credit derivatives and AI-linked risks, despite a recent bounce. The community is actively discussing whether this is a tactical play or a real reversal, especially with near-term put demand. Broader market weakness is exacerbating the stock's decline, with some drawing comparisons to past underperforming tech stocks.

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. engages in the provision of medical cannabis products and services. It cultivates and produces its products in-house and distributes to its branded stores, as well as directly to patients via home delivery. The company was founded by Kim Rivers & Jason Pernell on September 17, 1940 and is headquartered in Quincy, FL.

Trulieve Cannabis Corp - Ordinary Shares (Sub Voting)

Trulieve Cannabis

Trulieve Cannabis is trending amid broader cannabis sector discussions, with investors weighing the potential impacts of rescheduling, particularly the removal of 280E restrictions. Community members are actively debating the timing of potential announcements and the beneficiaries of any policy changes, while also scrutinizing price action and potential manipulation. A federal hemp ban signed into law is seen by some as a positive catalyst for the licensed cannabis industry.

Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. engages in developing targeted immunotherapies designed to save lives and improve the standard of care for patients facing serious diseases. Its platform, Cloudbreak, enables development of novel drug-Fc conjugates (DFCs) that inhibit specific disease targets while simultaneously engaging the immune system. The company was founded by Kevin M. Forrest, Kevin J. Judice, and H. Shaw Warren in December 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Cidara Therapeutics Inc

Cidara Therapeutics is trending due to positive community sentiment surrounding its recent acquisition by Merck for $9.2 billion, highlighting the value of its Rezzayo asset and leading to discussions about potential bidding wars. Bullish investors are covering their shorts, and analysts are updating their ratings, contributing to a significant upward trend. Community members are also discussing the potential impact on other biotech companies and speculating on future buyout targets.

statis crypto Watchlist

Ethereum

Solana

Ripple

Dogecoin

Cardano

statis IN Watchlist

Nifty 50

Nifty Bank

Reliance Industries Ltd.

Zomato Ltd.

Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Motors Ltd.

HDFC Bank Ltd.

ITC Ltd.

Adani Enterprises Ltd

Axis Bank Ltd

Bajaj Finance Ltd

statis US Watchlist

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Apple Inc.

Tesla Inc

Microsoft Corporation

NVIDIA Corp

 Hey, I want to invite you to join Stocktwits. It’s the largest global community of active traders. You’ll get access to the real-time market insights, news, discussion and much more! You can sign up using my unique link below 
 


 has invited you to join Stocktwits

Eballyn

Thomas P

Hohcampus

Kram

James Braun

$APLD $GLXY $IREN When you see continued pullback like this, the natural response is to seek reassurance. You want someone to tell you the thesis is intact, that institutions are just shaking out weak hands, that this is normal volatility you need to weather. And maybe all of that is true.

But I want to offer you something more valuable than reassurance. A framework for using this exact moment as diagnostic information about yourself and your positions that you can&#39;t get any other way.

Drawdowns don&#39;t just test your conviction. They reveal the difference between intellectual agreement and embodied belief. And that difference is where most trading profit and loss actually gets determined.

When your positions were climbing and the narrative had momentum, you probably felt certain about your thesis. You could articulate why the opportunity matters, why the fundamentals are solid, why this is a multi-year trend. That certainty felt like conviction. It felt real.

But here&#39;s what most people don&#39;t understand about conviction. Intellectual agreement with a thesis costs nothing. It&#39;s frictionless. You can hold ten different investment theses simultaneously when none of them are being tested. The market going your way doesn&#39;t prove you have conviction. It just proves you&#39;re not being asked to pay the psychological cost of maintaining your position.

Drawdowns are when you find out what you actually believe versus what you theoretically believe.

Right now, your positions are pulling back with the broader sector. Your account is showing red. That number represents real money, real opportunity cost, real consequences. And your nervous system is generating a very specific kind of discomfort that intellectual frameworks can&#39;t easily override.

This discomfort is information. Not about your stocks. About you.

Here&#39;s the diagnostic question most people never ask themselves. Why exactly am I uncomfortable right now?

Is it because something fundamental changed about the thesis? Did the underlying business deteriorate? Did the competitive advantage disappear? Did the customers or revenue model break? Or is it simply because the number went down and numbers going down triggers threat response regardless of whether the underlying story changed?

Most people can&#39;t distinguish between these two sources of discomfort. They feel the anxiety and assume it must mean something is wrong with the position, when really it just means they&#39;re experiencing the normal psychological cost of holding through volatility. They&#39;re conflating &quot;this feels bad&quot; with &quot;this is bad.&quot;

But if you can separate those signals, if you can ask yourself what actually changed versus what just feels different because of price action, you gain something more valuable than conviction. You gain self-knowledge about your actual tolerance for uncertainty.

Because here&#39;s the reality that almost no one talks about. Your position size should be calibrated not to your thesis strength but to your psychological carrying capacity. If you sized your positions such that this pullback has you checking the price compulsively, losing sleep, or constantly seeking reassurance, that&#39;s not a statement about your stocks. That&#39;s a statement about the mismatch between your position size and your nervous system&#39;s tolerance for drawdown.

And that&#39;s actionable information.

The trader who can sit through this pullback calmly isn&#39;t necessarily smarter or more convicted than you. They might just have their position sized appropriately for their psychology. They feel the same discomfort you do. They&#39;re just not being overwhelmed by it because they risked an amount they can actually afford to lose, both financially and psychologically.

This is why the real learning in trading doesn&#39;t come from winning. Winners feel good. They confirm your intelligence and your thesis and your decision-making. But you learn almost nothing about yourself from winning because you&#39;re never forced to confront the gap between what you think you believe and what you can actually maintain under pressure.

Drawdowns are where you learn. They&#39;re where you discover that maybe you thought you had strong conviction in your thesis, but what you actually had was comfort with upward price momentum. They&#39;re where you find out that you can intellectually agree with a three-year outlook while psychologically operating on a three-day timeframe. They&#39;re where the gap between your theoretical trading plan and your actual psychological architecture becomes visible.

And that visibility is worth more than the cost of the drawdown.

Because once you see the gap, you can do something about it. Maybe that means reducing position size so the drawdown doesn&#39;t trigger threat response. Maybe it means adding to your position if you genuinely believe nothing fundamental changed and you&#39;re being offered a better price. Maybe it means exiting because you&#39;ve realized the discomfort is actually coming from doubts about the thesis you were suppressing when price was going up.

All of those are valid responses. What&#39;s not valid is pretending you don&#39;t know which one is true. The drawdown is forcing you to answer a question you could avoid when things were going well. Do you actually believe this, or were you just enjoying the ride?

Most trading advice treats this as a binary. Either you have conviction and you hold, or you don&#39;t and you sell. But that&#39;s not how human psychology works. Conviction isn&#39;t a switch. It&#39;s a load-bearing capacity that varies with position size, timeframe, and a dozen other factors. What you&#39;re really discovering in this drawdown is your actual capacity, not your theoretical capacity.

And knowing your actual capacity is how you survive long enough to compound. The traders who blow up aren&#39;t the ones who lack conviction. They&#39;re the ones who overestimate their psychological carrying capacity and size positions their nervous system can&#39;t actually support through normal volatility. They had conviction. They just had more conviction than their architecture could operationalize under stress.

So use this moment. Not to white-knuckle through it. Not to seek reassurance that everything will be fine. But to gather real information about the gap between what you thought you could handle and what you&#39;re actually handling. About whether your discomfort is thesis-driven or price-driven. About whether your position size matches your psychology.

That information is worth far more than whatever your positions do tomorrow. Because you can use it for the next fifty positions over the next ten years. It&#39;s transferable self-knowledge that becomes part of your edge.

The market will always create drawdowns. That&#39;s not a bug. That&#39;s how price discovery works. Assets oscillate around fair value as new information gets incorporated and as different participants with different timeframes and different capital bases enter and exit positions. Drawdowns are the market&#39;s way of asking everyone currently holding, &quot;Do you still want to be here at this price?&quot;

Some people will say no. They&#39;ll exit. That&#39;s fine. They learned something about themselves.

Some people will say yes. They&#39;ll hold or add. That&#39;s fine too. They also learned something about themselves.

What&#39;s not fine is answering the question without actually asking it. Just holding because you don&#39;t want to take a loss, or selling because you can&#39;t handle the discomfort, without ever examining what&#39;s actually driving that decision. That&#39;s how you repeat the same mistakes forever.

This pullback is asking you a question. The valuable thing isn&#39;t the answer. It&#39;s learning how to hear the question clearly.