Market Pulse Weekly: S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, and IBIT BTC / Bitcoin
End of week: Friday, September 12, 2025
S&P 500 (SPX)
Market Regime: Uptrend
Weekly Consideration: Buy, effective Monday, September 15, 2025 at the open
Brief:
The S&P 500 logged modest gains for the week, nudging lower on Friday after setting new record highs mid-week. With inflation and jobs data reinforcing expectations for a rate cut, sentiment remains tilted toward upside.
NASDAQ 100 (NDX)
Market Regime: Uptrend
Weekly Consideration: Buy, effective Monday, September 15, 2025 at the open
Brief:
The NASDAQ 100 closed at fresh highs, led by strength in big tech names. Investors appear confident ahead of the upcoming Fed meeting, continuing to favor growth and innovation sectors into next week.
IBIT / Bitcoin (BTC)
Market Regime: Uptrend
Weekly Consideration: Buy, effective Monday, September 15, 2025 at the open
Brief:
IBIT pushed higher this week, ending with a strong close. The ETF’s momentum picked up following breaks above resistance, suggesting positive sentiment in crypto markets despite volatility elsewhere.