Volatility is My Love Language

May 29, 2026

Hey Traders,

This stock market rally has been nothing short of phenomenal — and what I love most is how much of it is driven by real fundamentals, not just hype. We’re watching AI revolution stocks (semis, memory, AI infrastructure, energy, and space plays) deliver explosive moves around earnings. Companies are beating expectations, guiding higher, and the market is rewarding them instantly. Just look at Dell: it closed at $317 before earnings and is now trading at $446 after hours — that’s a monster move when the options market only priced in about a $30 swing!

This environment is creating incredible opportunities, and retail traders are showing up in force. We’re seeing record participation in both the stock and options markets — the kind of volume we haven’t seen consistently since 2020. These dip buyers have been trained by COVID volatility, bear markets, tariff scares, and every headline war threat. They know the playbook: buy the dip. And they’re doing it religiously. Even with inflation scares or Fed noise, the loyalty of these buyers has kept the market from any meaningful correction.

Trading 2x ETFs

On top of that, the product pipeline keeps getting better for retail. We now have new 2x leveraged ETFs on individual stocks, fresh ETFs like NASA hitting the tape, and regulatory tailwinds such as the removal of the PDT rule. More products = more opportunities = more volume = better liquidity and bigger-than-expected moves. 

For example, take a look at Microsoft today. Microsoft is one of my favorite Mag 7 names, and though it’s been beaten down a lot, it’s finally reversing. Buying shares in Micrsoft isn’t cheap though, but there is another product, which is Microsoft’s 2x ETF, MSFU.

Take a look below:

Is it more volatile? Yes. Microsoft closed up 5.45% today, a significant move for the stock, which traded at $450.24. However, MSFU is up 10.59% and trading at $33.09. I’ve purchased shares of this ETF in my son’s account! It’s volatile, yes, but I’m an options trader. Volatility is my love language.

The volume and volatility in the markets are rocket fuel for options traders and trend followers. We’re also seeing plenty of short-squeeze setups that retail loves — and when volume collides with high short float and strong catalysts, the moves can be explosive. This is hands-down my favorite market environment for a directional trader. There is simply so much opportunity right now. (Just stay disciplined and don’t let the euphoria get the best of you.)

Some of My Latest Trades

This week, I closed out many different trades in the space sector as they hit profit targets, but if you’re still in, never fear because I’m sure the market will shake off the space pullback due to the Blue Orgin rocket explosion as Elon Musk continues previewing SpaceX before the IPO.

Here are a few recent ideas:

• Reddit (RDDT) – I bought July calls (0.70 delta) yesterday. The stock is holding key support, breaking out above resistance, has incoming volume, high short float, solid earnings momentum, and IGV is recovering. Looking strong.
• MP Materials (MP) – Today, I sold put credit spreads as this ticker fell into support. This one is consolidating nicely on the daily and weekly charts, coiling right at resistance with high short interest — ready for a breakout.
• Amazon (AMZN) – I’m buying bullish butterflies targeting new highs.
• Nebius (NBIS) – I’m planning on getting back in for a trade up into $250-275.

Special Announcement: My First Webinar in Years

I’m beyond excited to tell you that by overwhelming demand, I’m coming out of webinar retirement! This will be my first live webinar in years, and I’m going to speak live about my newest developments, strategies, and exactly how I’m navigating this earnings-driven rally right now. 

If you want to hear exactly how I’m finding these high-probability setups, managing risk in this environment, and positioning for the next leg higher, you do not want to miss this. I’ll be live next Thursday, June 4th, at 8 pm ET! 

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Spots are filling up fast, so grab your seat now. I can’t wait to see you there live!

Let’s keep crushing it,

@traderDanielle

P.S. The market is rewarding those who stay prepared and decisive. If you’ve been on the sidelines, this webinar is your perfect re-entry point. See you soon!