“Dutch Bros shows how to turn earnings into actionable trades.”

By Nathan Bear

February 18, 2025

Hey Gang,

I’ve made millions in the market. And this week, I caught another perfect trade setup that I want to share with you…

…One that netted nearly 100% gains in just a few days!

You see, most traders obsess over whether a company beats or misses earnings expectations.

I focus on something far more important: how the stock reactw after the numbers came out.

And boy, did Dutch Bros (BROS) react.

What really got me excited wasn’t just the initial pop – it was how BROS held onto those gains and started consolidating near the highs.

That’s exactly the kind of price action I look for.

So, when I spotted this setup last week, I didn’t hesitate. I started building a position in the February 21st $85 calls, scaling in between $1.00 and $1.75.

By the time I closed the position a few days later, these calls had nearly doubled.

But here’s the thing – this wasn’t just luck.

This was a calculated trade based on one of my favorite setups: the post-earnings continuation play.

And as you’re about to see, understanding how to spot these opportunities can lead to consistent profits in any market…

Current Market

Before we dive into the Dutch Bros’ chart, I want to give you the lay of the land.

The S&P 500 continues to trade sideways in a narrow range.

In fact, we’ve been at it for so long that a squeeze has appeared on the daily chart.

For all the worries out there, from inflation to tariffs, the market doesn’t seem to care.

Based on this chart, I actually expect equities to break higher in the next week or two. And it could be quite violent.

Volatility is still high, which means traders hold protection against moves higher or lower.

So, if we catch a fast rally, it could force market makers to hedge by buying up stocks. That would add fuel to the fire, sending the market much higher than most people expect.

Where does Dutch Bros fit into this?

The stock already has a lot of buying pressure already supporting it.

Add in broader market gains, and you could see an epic short squeeze if we break above the recent highs.

Now that we have an idea of what we’re working with, let’s break down the Dutch Bros chart.

Why Dutch Bros?

When my S.A.M. AI Scanner flagged Dutch Bros, I immediately noticed how perfectly it lined up with my TPS strategy.

Looking at the chart, you can see three key elements that make this setup so powerful:

First, there’s the TREND.

After that earnings jump, BROS established a clear upward trajectory, with the stock riding above its stacked moving averages. This tells me the big money isn’t just buying – they’re holding their positions.

Second, we have the PATTERN.

Notice how BROS has been consolidating in a tight range near its highs. Those converging trendlines are creating a triangle pattern that’s typically a launchpad for the next big move.

But here’s what really got me excited – the SQUEEZE.

Look at those indicators at the bottom of the chart. The Bollinger Bands have moved inside the Keltner Channel, showing decreased volatility. Like a spring being compressed, this often leads to explosive moves once the pressure releases.

When these three elements align after a strong earnings report, it creates the perfect storm for a breakout. And that’s exactly what we got with BROS.

Remember those February 21st $85 calls I mentioned? I started scaling in when I saw this setup forming. As the stock consolidated near its highs, I kept adding to my position, knowing the squeeze was building.

How to Trade This Setup

Here’s what makes these post-earnings trades so profitable: most traders jump in too early.

They see a stock pop on earnings and immediately start buying calls, hoping to catch the next leg higher.

But that’s not how I approach these trades.

Instead, I wait patiently for my TPS setup to fully form. Right now, BROS has two of the three components – the trend and pattern are there. But we’re still waiting on a new squeeze to form.

Look at how I played this last setup:

First buy: 5 contracts at $1.75 when I spotted the initial setup
Added 5 more at $1.00 to bring my average cost down to $1.35
Added 20 more at $1.00 as the stock consolidated about an hour later
Final scale-in: 5 contracts at $1.30 as momentum built a few days later
Closed the position near 100% gains when the squeeze played out

The key was scaling into the position as the setup confirmed rather than going all-in at once.

Going forward, I’m watching for the next squeeze to form. When those dots at the bottom of the chart turn red again, that’s our signal that another explosive move could be coming.

Ready to Catch the Next Big Move?

Trading earnings winners like BROS requires three things: