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When the S&P 500 is up more than 5% heading into May, history shows a perfect record — 23 out of 23 times the market continued higher through the rest of the year, with an average gain of about 8.8%.
That’s one reason I built this basket. The probabilities supported taking a tactical swing, not a blind gamble.
I put together a collection of highly speculative names — Killi (KILL), Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), Riot Platforms (RIOT), CleanSpark (CLSK) and Cipher Mining (CIFR) — designed to capture the type of violent upside that tends to appear in melt-up phases.
And yes, I bought the top. Consolidation hit right after I entered and the basket dropped about 10%. Now it’s flipped and I’m up more than 10%, a perfect example of how quickly these setups can whipsaw.
This kind of movement also reinforces humility. I passed on Hut 8 Mining (HUT) even though it was suggested to me, and it ran over 25%. You’ll never catch every winner. Listening to sharp voices around you matters, and staying open to ideas beyond your own screen is part of developing as a trader.
The goal is disciplined execution, not perfection.
If you’re feeling late to the move, don’t chase. If you want exposure, keep it small or medium-sized. Melt-ups can produce explosive upside but they can unwind just as fast. Position size is your safety net.
Why I’m Using Stock Instead of Options
These names move fast enough that the underlying stock already provides substantial return potential. KILL was up 7% in a single session on the stock alone.
When the underlying behaves like an option, you don’t need those headaches on top of it.
Options on ultra-volatile names are generally expensive. You deal with premium decay, wide spreads and the risk of getting shaken out even when your direction is correct. Stock simplifies the equation by letting the volatility work in your favor.
Quick Tip: When Stock Beats Options
If the underlying regularly moves 5–10% in a day, stock can be cleaner than options. If the chain is thin or spreads are wide, stock is safer. If implied volatility is sky-high and premium decay becomes a drag, stock is the better tool. Options should amplify your edge, not fight it.
What a Melt-Up Actually Looks Like
If you want a visual reference, look at charts of Micron (MU) or SanDisk (SNDK). They show exactly how melt-ups unfold — clean breakouts, parabolic runs and sometimes equally sharp reversals afterward. Price behaves like it’s been cut loose from gravity, but only temporarily.
Several names in this basket are showing the same early characteristics. Breakouts out of multi-month downtrends, higher lows and stronger volume — classic signs that momentum may be building.
What Technicals I Looked For
I focused on names breaking out of extended downtrends, where the first close above resistance often signals a shift from weakness to strength. Clean levels and early follow-through matter. These types of breakouts often precede fast upside acceleration when momentum kicks in.
Tactical Trading = Iron Gut
This environment demands emotional discipline. You need a plan before entering, and you need to stick to that plan. Volatility will test you. You cannot react to every tick or let fear run your decisions. Melt-up trading rewards those who prepare and remain steady when others get shaken out.
Risk Radar
Sharp upside phases often come with shakeouts. A significant pullback — even something like 15% in a major index — wouldn’t be unusual and wouldn’t indicate the end of a bull market. Patience matters. Don’t chase every spike. Let clean setups come to you and act when the market gives you high-quality entries.
This basket is a tactical trade for May — not a long-term investment. Treat it that way. Have clear entries, clear exits and a clear reason for being in the trade.
And remember, the goal isn’t for you to simply follow alerts. I want you to get confident enough to spot clean setups on your own, manage risk effectively and trust your process. That’s how you become consistent.
Graham Lindman
Graham Lindman Trading
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P.S. The Overlooked Stocks That Soar Minutes After the Open
Let’s forget about the drama in the Middle East for a second…
This Monday, Roger Scott is kicking off one of the boldest moves of his entire career, and I’ll be alongside him.
Roger will put $50K of his own money into a brand-new approach where traders like us get to target extra cash within the first 30 minutes of every market day.
You don’t need that much to tag along, and all you have to do is place a basic trade just minutes after the opening bell…
And if things work out, have a shot to hit the daily goal completely hands-free from there.
As you’ll see…
Roger’s not piling that cash into NVDA or AAPL or any “popular” stocks!
But rather the tickers you won’t see “experts” on Fox and CNBC talk about.
We’ll give you all the details at 1 p.m. ET this Monday.
This is one of the boldest moves of his entire three-decade career, solely dedicating $50K to trading what he calls 30-Minute Flyers.
Overlooked stocks that have shown the power to soar 10%, 20 % and even 30% in the first 30 minutes after the opening bell.
Giving you the room to get in and out of the markets before any surprises strike.
You’ll also see why Roger’s so confident of piling that much money into these High Flyers…
You’ll see the overlooked force powering these 30-Minute windows that folks in the media will never talk about…
Most importantly…
You’ll get the chance to join in trading the 30-Minute Flyers setup that could trigger at any moment next week…
Roger will spill one of the most stunning secrets he’s ever come across in his career this Monday.
So he wants you to keep the details about this exclusive event closely guarded.
Naturally, we won’t make reckless promises when it comes to trading, but….
We develop strategies to the best of our ability, but cannot guarantee a future return. There is always a risk of loss when trading. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The results shown are from LIVE signals from 12/29/25 – 4/20/26. The result was a 63% win rate, a 3.3% average return (winners and losers), and an 11.8% average win with a 1-day hold time.
