Market Pulse Weekly: S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, and IBIT BTC / Bitcoin
End of Week: Friday, November 28, 2025
SPX (S&P 500)
Market Regime: Uptrend
Weekly Consideration: Buy (effective Monday, December 1, 2025 at the open)
Brief:
The S&P 500 maintained a strong posture this week, closing higher than the previous session and reinforcing its Bullish market regime. This upward impulse signals continued momentum as the index completed a positive month-end close for November.
NDX (NASDAQ 100)
Market Regime: Uptrend
Weekly Consideration: Buy (effective Monday, December 1, 2025 at the open)
Brief:
The NASDAQ 100 posted solid weekly gains, confirming its position firmly within a Bullish regime. The technology-heavy index exhibited leadership strength, supporting a positive technical outlook heading into December following a strong month-end close.
IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust / Bitcoin)
Market Regime: Downtrend
Weekly Consideration: Hold (effective Monday, December 1, 2025 at the open)
Brief:
IBIT, serving as a proxy for Bitcoin exposure, ended the week with a modest gain but remained within its broader technical Downtrend regime. The asset continues to hold cautiously as it fails to reclaim key levels, reflecting a market in consolidation as November concludes.
Macro Summary
Broader market sentiment remained positive throughout the week, supported by strength across major equity indices. Central bank commentary continued to emphasize data dependency, with markets pricing in a stable—yet vigilant—approach to inflation targets. Volatility measures stayed subdued as month-end trading activity lightened, reflecting an environment tilted toward risk-on sentiment and ongoing economic stability.