Good morning, tradersโฆ
Jeff here.
The 2025 stock market is already giving us a lot to think aboutโฆ
Big moves in key sectors, some massive squeezes, and the kind of momentum traders dream of.
However, donโt forget: How you approach January could make or break your entire year.
Itโs easy to get caught up in the hype when the market starts the year strong. Everyoneโs fired up, trying to hit it big right out of the gate.
They want fireworks. They want quick, easy money. They want to make their entire year in the first two weeks.
But more often than not, those unfortunate souls end up blowing up their accounts.
Iโve been doing this long enough to know that January is where many traders go wrong.
On the other hand, if you start January with some small, consistent, stackable wins โ youโll set yourself up for success throughout 2025.
With that in mind, letโs get to my first Tuesday Market Outlook of the new yearโฆ
Why January Can Be Dangerous
The answer is simple: taking too much risk too soon.
I get it. Itโs tempting. The marketโs moving, your adrenalineโs pumping, and youโre thinking, โThis is it, the trade that could make my yearโฆโ
But over-leveraging in January is a recipe for disaster.
When you blow up early, you donโt just lose money โ you lose confidence. And thatโs much harder to get back than a few hundred bucks.
Now youโre stuck in defense mode for months, trying to claw your way back to even.
Itโs a miserable way to trade โ and why I take a completely different approach in Januaryโฆ
Start Small and Build Gradually
For me, the goal in January isnโt to hit home runs. Itโs to stack consistent wins, one after the other, no matter how smallโฆ
Momentum matters.
When you start the year with a string of wins, even modest ones, two things happen:
- You build your P&L. It might not feel like much at first, but those small wins add up.
- You build your confidence. Trading is a mental game, and confidence is fuel for victory. When youโre winning, you feel sharper, more focused, and more convicted.
Ask yourself: Would you rather have a $5,000 profit in January or a $25,000 drawdown?
Iโll take the slow, steady grind every timeโฆ
The Marketโs Hot โ But Donโt Chase
Now, letโs talk about whatโs movingโฆ
Semiconductors
Theyโre getting squeezed again, with some solid bids coming in early this month. No surprise there with tech earnings around the corner. If youโre trading these names, remember this: the last push higher can be the riskiest one to chase. Keep your stops tight and donโt get greedy.
Crypto Stocks
Crypto stocks are another area to watch. Bitcoin (BTC) is back above $100,000, and Iโm expecting to see a new high by mid-month. But just because itโs moving doesnโt mean you throw risk management out the window. Treat it like any other trade: plan your entry, set your stops, and take profits when the opportunityโs there.
Small Caps
Finally, small caps โ specifically, nuclear stocks have been going bananas. Stocks like VST and CEG are going parabolic, and itโs not just hype. Weโre seeing what I call a โregime changeโ in fundamentals and sectors, likely tied to the incoming presidential administration. The anticipation of new policies is creating fresh momentum and a boatload of trading opportunities.
These kinds of moves are exciting, but they can also be dangerous if you get in too late. As usual, it all comes back to discipline.
The Best Move You Can Make Right Now
Start small. Build wins. Protect your capital. Your #1 job in January is to stay in the game.
If you end the month with a solid foundation โ even if itโs just a handful of small wins โ youโre setting yourself up for success the rest of the year.
On the flip side, if you blow up early, youโre playing desperate defense before February even begins.
Donโt do that to yourself.
Remember, trading is a marathon, not a sprint. You donโt need to make your year in January. You just need to avoid the mistakes that sink so many traders early on.
Thatโs where Burn Notice and GAMMA come in โ to help you identify the highest-probability trades.
If you play it smart, I think 2025 is going to be an incredible year for options traders.
But it all starts with the decisions you make todayโฆ
Happy trading,
Jeff Zananiri
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