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SPCX (SpaceX) heading into Q2 2026 earnings: Dark pools, options, VPA, fundamentals, and the lock-up overhang

August 4, 2026 by David Coulling Comment Closed

SPCX (SpaceX) heading into Q2 2026 earnings: Dark pools, options, VPA, fundamentals, and the lock-up overhang SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) reports its first quarterly results as a public company after the close today (4 August 2026), with the webcast expected around 4:30 pm ET. The stock closed yesterday at $114.53, up 5.68% on elevated volume of roughly 70 million shares, after testing a low near $104.83. This bounce came after a sharp multi-week decline from the June peak above $225 and leaves the shares still well below the $135 IPO price. The setup is dominated by two near-term events: the earnings print itself and the first major lock-up release on 6 August (the second full trading day after results). That unlock allows up to ~20% of the eligible early-release pool — approximately 911.5 million shares, notionally worth around $100–110 billion at recent prices — to become tradable. Additional staggered tranches follow in the weeks and months ahead, while Elon Musk’s large stake remains...

Risk Management + Volume Price Analysis: The Combination That Builds Consistent Traders

July 17, 2026 by David Coulling Comment Closed

Risk Management + Volume Price Analysis: The Combination That Builds Consistent Traders Introduction Most new traders chase indicators, signals, and “secret strategies.” At Quantum Trading Education (QTE), we teach something far more powerful: the combination of solid risk management and Volume Price Analysis (VPA). This powerful duo doesn’t just help you survive — it helps you understand what the market is really doing and trade with confidence. 1. Why Risk Management Alone Is Not Enough The 1% rule, proper position sizing, and logical stop-losses are essential. But without understanding market behaviour, you’re still trading blind. This is where Volume Price Analysis (VPA) becomes your edge.VPA teaches you to read the story behind every candle by combining price action with volume. High volume confirms conviction. Low volume often signals weakness or traps. 2. Core Principles of Volume Price Analysis (VPA) Here are the key VPA concepts we emphasise in our QTE training: High Volume + Strong Price Move = Institutional conviction (likely continuation) High Volume + Small...

The AI Energy Boom of 2026: Why Power Demand Is the Real Story Behind Today’s Markets

May 17, 2026 by David Coulling Comment Closed

The AI Energy Boom of 2026: Why Power Demand Is the Real Story Behind Today’s Markets Mid-May 2026 finds the stock market in an interesting spot. The S&P 500 delivered one of its strongest April performances in recent memory — up over 5% with multiple record closes. Yet as we move through May, volatility has returned amid hotter-than-expected inflation readings, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and questions about the sustainability of the AI-driven rally. While headlines focus on tech earnings and short-term swings, a much larger, multi-year structural shift is underway: the explosive growth in electricity demand driven by Artificial Intelligence. This isn’t hype — it’s a fundamental change that’s creating clear opportunities for stock traders who know how to read the bigger picture. The Market in Mid-May 2026 April 2026 was impressive. The S&P 500 rose around 5.3% for the month, pushing the index to fresh all-time highs near 7,165 at one point. Strong corporate earnings, particularly from the technology and semiconductor sectors, helped...

Gold Volatility & FOMO Traps: How VPA Reveals the Truth Behind the Price Action

February 24, 2026 by David Coulling Comment Closed

This video focuses on the recent price action of gold futures on the daily chart, in particular, the volatility that sent the precious metal plummeting. However, volume price analysis reveals the truth behind the price action and the trap move created by market makers and insiders. 00:21 Introduction to gold futures and time frames 00:21 The speaker introduces the Ninja Trader platform and mentions that there is about an hour to an hour and a half left in the trading session. They plan to analyze the GC contract, which represents gold futures, across six different time frames ranging from 15 seconds to daily. The speaker notes that typically, the focus is on intraday charts for indices during these sessions. 00:53 Focus on daily chart and the importance of volatility 00:53 The speaker discusses focusing on the daily chart for gold rather than faster time frames to better understand market dynamics. They explain that the daily chart provides a classic example of entrapment. It reveals how volatility across time...