Market Pulse Weekly: S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, and IBIT BTC / Bitcoin
End of Week: Friday, November 14, 2025
SPX (S&P 500)
Market Regime: Uptrend
Weekly Consideration: Hold (effective Monday, November 17, 2025, at the open)
Brief:
The S&P 500 demonstrated resilience this week, maintaining a position within its bullish regime despite closing with limited net gains compared to the previous Friday. The index spent much of the week consolidating recent advances, signaling a pause in momentum as investors assess the broader environment.
NDX (NASDAQ 100)
Market Regime: Uptrend
Weekly Consideration: Hold (effective Monday, November 17, 2025, at the open)
Brief:
The NASDAQ 100 finished the week lower than the previous Friday’s close, marking a minor pullback within its established bullish regime. While profit-taking emerged in the technology-heavy index, the core trend remains well-supported, and the intermediate outlook continues to justify maintaining current positions.
IBIT (Bitcoin / BTC)
Market Regime: Downtrend
Weekly Consideration: Sell / Hedge (effective Monday, November 17, 2025, at the open)
Brief:
IBIT closed the week sharply lower than the previous Friday, confirming an intermediate down impulse within the prevailing bearish regime. The digital asset space shows continued weakness following the break of a key channel midpoint, prompting a defensive posture for the upcoming trading period.
Macro Summary
Market sentiment remains mixed, driven by ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s rate trajectory and persistent inflation readings. Volatility was slightly elevated as investors absorbed central bank commentary, while U.S. Treasury yields continued to pressure growth and rate-sensitive sectors. Global geopolitical developments also contributed to cautious trading behavior across major indices, reinforcing a wait-and-see stance among market participants.