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February 07, 2026

Brandon here.

My inbox has been blowing up with one question:

“Is this the bottom?”

According to my volatility framework — not yet.

Yes, we saw a sharp rally yesterday as traders rushed to buy the tech dip. But before the opening bell even rang, I was already seeing signals that didn’t line up with a true bottom.

Here’s the big tell from this week:

More than 100,000 options contracts slammed into XLP — the consumer staples ETF. That’s where capital hides when fear creeps in.

So why would institutional money pile into puts on defensive stocks?

Because they’re positioning for something most traders aren’t watching.

This Monday at 2PM ET, I’m going live for a Squeeze Traps training where I’ll break down exactly what I’m seeing, including:

• The signal I wait for before buying risk
• Why volatility says the danger isn’t over yet
• What options flow reveals that price alone can’t
• How to identify squeeze setups before they explode

I’ve been repeating this all week: this isn’t capitulation — it’s rotation.

The real money gets made after the washout. I’ll show you the precise confirmation I need before putting capital to work.

See you Monday,
Brandon Chapman

P.S. Cash is a position — but timing deployment is everything. Register here to learn the signal I use to know when it’s time.