The Market Is Chopping Traders Up — Here’s How Pros Adapt

by | Apr 1, 2026

Right now, the market is doing its best to take everyone’s lunch money. It’s caught for several months in what the pros call a broadening pattern — a frustrating cycle of chopping back and forth without clear direction.

Instead of chasing the noise, the goal is to define your risk and let the trade come to you.

In our latest roundtable, four professional traders, Chris Pulver, Nate Tucci, Jeffry Turnmire and Geof Smith, shared how they’re positioning for the current climate amidst geopolitical tension and shifting liquidity.

We covered everything from why Gold (GLD) remains strong to why Bitcoin (BTC) might be headed for a summer dump. The consensus was clear: Do not bail on your strategy just because things feel volatile.

🌍 Geopolitics: Whether the situation in Iran is short-lived or a long game, keep your powder dry for the next 48 hours.

📊 Market Breath: Ticker S5FI shows deteriorating breath, which could offer a short-term rally for those looking to buy the dip.

🛢️ Energy (XLE): Crude oil could see $125 if insurance costs and ghost ships keep supply from flowing.

📉 Live Trades: We walked through specific setups for SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), Occidental Petroleum (OXY) and the S&P 500 (SPX).

Stay informed and stay unfiltered.

Emily Turner

Unfiltered Finance 

You can find me streaming on @ThisIsUnfilteredFinance on YouTube.

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*This is for informational and educational purposes only. There is an inherent risk in trading, so trade at your own risk. 

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