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Bitcoin's "No Shorts" Problem Is About to Crush Tech Stocks

Don Kaufman here.
I just shot my weekend market video, and one insight jumped out that could blindside tech traders next week.
I identified a critical flaw in Bitcoin's current structure that could trigger the next major tech selloff - and most traders have no idea it's coming.
One of the biggest issues in crypto and specifically Bitcoin: there's not a lot of traders that short this product. You're not seeing huge rips back to the upside because you don't have shorts.
Why This Creates a Dangerous Feedback Loop
Without short covering to provide natural bounces, Bitcoin's selloffs become relentlessly one-sided. And here's the kicker that most traders miss: Bitcoin weakness directly impacts major tech names.
If Bitcoin starts tanking again, it's going to pull areas of the S&Ps under and cause considerable concerns in big tech stocks. It's literally going to have backlash right into the Nvidias.
The Setup That Has Me Concerned
After calling for a rally that would take Bitcoin to 96-97k (which didn't fully materialize), I now see this marketplace headed for a next leg down.
The absence of short interest means when the selling starts, there's no natural buying pressure to create bounces. Just fierce sellside activity with minimal dip buying.
The Timing That Could Blindside Everyone
I believe we're very close to a critical inflection point where Bitcoin selling gets extreme - possibly as soon as next week when the Fed provides the catalyst.
What You Need to Know Before Monday
My complete video breakdown covers:
The specific technical levels where Bitcoin's breakdown accelerates
How the crypto correlation will impact individual tech names
Why the absence of short interest makes this different from traditional selloffs
The Fed meeting catalyst that could trigger the cascade
My complete trade management strategy for navigating the volatility
Why the dealer gamma buildup makes this even more explosive
To your success,
Don Kaufman
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