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I’ve been noticing something interesting across several of the strongest names that have been hitting my News Flow Scanner lately. There’s a specific pattern that keeps showing up — and when it hits, these stocks absolutely explode.
Keep in mind, as always, that past performance does not guarantee future results and all, but here’s what I’ve noticed…
It’s not your typical textbook technical setup. What I’m seeing is periods of compression followed by massive moves. Think of it like a coiled spring — the tighter the compression, the more explosive the eventual breakout.
The Pattern in Action
Let me break this down with some real examples. BitMine Immersion Technology (BMNR) is showing this exact compression-move pattern, and even though it’s a newer name on my radar, the setup is textbook.
But here’s where it gets interesting — I’m seeing the same pattern in Palantir (PLTR). Compression, then boom… explosive move. The consistency is what caught my attention.
And it’s not just small caps. Even Tesla (TSLA) followed this same compression setup before its recent move. It compressed for a long time, building that tension, and then delivered exactly what the pattern suggested. Now it’s up over 25% the past month.
Why This Setup Works
What makes this pattern so reliable isn’t just the technical setup — it’s what’s happening underneath. During these compression periods, you’re often seeing institutional accumulation.
Smart money is building positions while the stock looks “boring” to most retail traders.
Then when the breakout comes, it’s not just technical momentum. These moves often turn into massive short squeeze situations, especially in growth names that were heavily shorted during the compression phase.
The key is recognizing that these aren’t random breakouts — they’re setups where all the pieces align. Compression creates the technical foundation, institutional activity provides the fuel, and short covering amplifies the move.
I’ll keep tracking these compression patterns because when they work, they really work. The strongest moves often come from the most boring setups.
Order Flow:
This is for informational and educational purposes only. These are not official alerts issued by Lance, but rather some interesting orders picked by the team at Lance Ippolito Trading.
When you look at these plays, always take the market maker move into consideration.
You can be right on the direction but still lose money if the stock doesn’t move enough. That’s where the market maker move comes in clutch.
With puts, they’re often downside hedges in case a stock tanks, especially around earnings. The further out of the money they are, the more likely they are to be hedges.
Also be sure and check when the company’s earnings date is because many of the plays we post here are centered around earnings!
If a stock is really expensive, consider a spread to lower the cost.
And finally, always remember the golden rule when it comes to buying calls: Buy dips, sell rips — and don’t chase!
If a stock’s moved a ton already today, maybe wait for a pullback.
There is inherent risk in trading. Trade at your own risk.
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P.S. See the Tickers Wall Street Is Going After Ahead of Wednesday’s Fed Decision
I just flagged tickers Wall Street already earmarked for massive buy orders ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s rate decision on Wednesday…
And I’m revealing them now to give you time to get in on them before the numbers hit!
