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Week 48: The "Flush" is Done? Is the Seasonal Bounce Next?

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Options Hunter joined discussion · Nov 24, 2025 10:02
Week 48: The "Flush" is Done? Is the Seasonal Bounce Next?
🌊 Wave Down... Wave Up?
Last week was tough—we saw the flush many were worried about. But from a data perspective, this "wave down" might be setting the stage for a seasonal shift. Week 48 has historically shown an 80% bullish probability. We are at a fascinating pivot point between technical damage and seasonal strength.
🔎 Key Takeaways:
– The Flush: Tech broke support last week, but small caps held strong. 📉
– The Pivot: Week 48 seasonality flips to an 80% bullish bias. 🐂
– The Signal: Our 50SMA System remains in HOLD mode (No panic). ✋
– The Play: High Volatility (87%) + Bullish Bias = 3 Distinct Setup Ideas.
📉 WHAT: The "Flush" We Just Saw
Let’s look at the tape—last week was a reality check.
The scoreboard shows the S&P 500 $SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY.US)$ down -2.0% and Nasdaq $Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ.US)$ down -2.7%, both slicing through their 50-day moving averages. Even a strong earnings beat from NVIDIA wasn't enough to hold the line, with the stock finishing down -2.8%.
But here is the interesting internal rotation: While big tech lagged (-4.7%), capital didn't necessarily leave the market—it rotated.
– Defensive Moves: Money flowed into Health Care (+1.8%) and Communication Services (+3.0%).
– Small Cap Strength: The Russell 2000 (-0.8%) held up much better than the mega-caps.
We also saw a bounce on Friday after Fed President John Williams hinted at a December rate cut. The "risk-off" sentiment is there, but the buyers stepped in at the lows.
Sources: Briefing.com
🤔 WHY: Analyzing the Data
Week 48: The "Flush" is Done? Is the Seasonal Bounce Next?
Sources: Tradingview.com
Why is this week (Week 48) on my radar? Two data points stand out.
1. The Seasonality Flip Last week, the historical data suggested a 40% chance of a drop, and we got it (SPY fell -1.92%, nearly matching the bearish average).
But as we enter Week 48, the historical script flips:
– Historical Bullish Frequency: 80%
– Historical Bearish Frequency: 20%
– Avg Historical Move: +1.62%
Week 48: The "Flush" is Done? Is the Seasonal Bounce Next?
Sources: Tradingview.com
1. System Status - For those following the 50SMA Mean Reversion mechanics, you might be asking if the system triggered a sell. It has not. The methodology requires the RSI(2) to hit 70 to trigger an exit. Currently, it sits at 53.12. Based on the strict rules of the model, the positioning remains.
🛠️ HOW: Two Ways to Trade the "Bounce"
Educational Concept: Matching Strategy to Volatility
Week 48: The "Flush" is Done? Is the Seasonal Bounce Next?
One key metric stands out: Implied Volatility (IV) is at 87%. In plain English: Options are expensive right now because the market is fearful. This creates three distinct ways to approach a bullish view.
Week 48: The "Flush" is Done? Is the Seasonal Bounce Next?
Strategy A: The "Income Hunter" (Bull Put Spread)
Best for: Traders who expect a bounce OR choppy consolidation.
– The Setup: Sell a Put option below support and buy a lower strike Put to cap risk.
– The Logic: Because IV is high, you collect a "fat premium" upfront.
– The Risk: If the market drops hard and breaks below your strikes, you can lose the difference between the strikes (minus the credit received).
– Why do it? You profit if the market goes up, stays flat, or even drops slightly (as long as it holds your strike). You also win if volatility drops (IV Crush).
Strategy B: The "Conservative Bull" (Bull Call Spread)
Best for: Traders who want upside exposure but refuse to pay full price.
– The Setup: Buy a Call option, but simultaneously sell a higher strike Call to offset the cost.()
– The Logic: By selling the higher call, you make the trade cheaper than buying a naked call.() This lowers your breakeven point.
– The Risk: Defined. Your max loss is strictly limited to the net debit (premium) you paid to enter.()
Strategy C: The "Aggressive Bull" (Long Call)
Best for: Traders who expect a massive, explosive rally.
– The Setup: Buy a single Call option.
– The Logic: You have unlimited upside if the stock rips higher.
– The Risk: Because IV is high, this option is expensive to buy. If the market rallies slowly, the drop in volatility (IV Crush) could eat your profits. This is a "high risk, high reward" approach that requires a strong directional move to offset the premium cost.
🛡️ A Quick Note on Risk
Before we wrap up, I want to highlight one thing I love about options: Defined Risk.
Last week was a brutal reminder of how fast sentiment can flip. We saw sessions open extremely bullish only to reverse and close deep in the red. In a market moving that fast, stop-losses can sometimes slip or trigger prematurely.
With a defined-risk strategy (like the spreads mentioned above), I know my maximum loss down to the penny before I even enter the trade. No matter how crazy the market gets intraday, my worst-case scenario is locked in. That peace of mind is priceless in weeks like this.
⚡ NOW: What Are You Watching?
We are sitting at a fascinating crossroads.
On one hand, we have the "Wave Down" technical damage on the charts. On the other, we have the "Wave Up" seasonal history suggesting a bounce. Nothing is guaranteed, but the potential setup is there.
I want to hear your take: Are you playing it safe with Spreads (Strategy A/B), or are you swinging for the fences with Long Calls (Strategy C)? Drop a comment below!
Beat Wall Street, Be an Options Hunter, Earn Income Faster! Happy trading, Happy hunting!
⚠️ Disclaimer: This is for tracking my trades and strategies for personal review. Not investment advice — always do your own research and ensure it fits your risk tolerance.
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