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Hey gang,

Today, I’ve got a stock that’s lighting up my charts with a textbook setup—and I’m pumped to share it with you.

The stock? CBOE Global Markets (CBOE). It’s trading just slightly off its 52-week high of $234.37 and looks primed for a breakout.

Here’s what’s got my attention:

  • Daily squeeze coiling up like a spring.
  • Stacked EMAs on both the daily and weekly timeframes.
  • Relative strength that’s crushing the broader market, with CBOE up over +15% YTD while major indices lag behind.
  • Earnings winner status after a strong Q1 report, with EPS and revenue both beating expectations.

This setup is a perfect example of sticking to strong, proven chart patterns in a market that’s rewarding quality plays.

Let’s break it down.

Daily Squeeze: Building Energy for a Big Move

What’s a squeeze?

Think of it like a spring. When Bollinger Bands contract inside the Keltner Channels, volatility drops, and the stock starts coiling up. It’s like winding a spring tighter and tighter—when it releases, you get an explosive move.

For CBOE, we’ve got a daily squeeze in play, and the stock is holding near its highs.

When you see this, odds favor a move to the upside—especially with strong earnings acting as a catalyst. The longer the squeeze lasts, the bigger the potential move when it fires.

Stacked EMAs: A Clear Bullish Signal

What are stacked EMAs? It’s when the short-term moving averages (like the 8-day and 21-day) align above the longer-term ones (like the 50-day and 200-day).

This alignment signals that buyers are in control, and the stock is trending higher across multiple timeframes.

For CBOE, we’ve got stacked EMAs on both the daily and weekly charts—this is a textbook bullish signal. When you add this to the daily squeeze, it’s a green light that the path of least resistance is to the upside.

Relative Strength: Outperforming the Market

Why does relative strength matter? It shows you where the big money is flowing. When a stock is outperforming the broader market—like CBOE, which is up +15% YTD—it’s a sign that institutions are stepping in and supporting the stock.

While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have been choppy, CBOE has been a standout winner, fueled by strong fundamentals and technicals.

Earnings Winner: Confidence Backed by Results

CBOE crushed its Q1 earnings last week, reporting non-GAAP EPS of $2.50, beating by $0.14, and revenue of $565.1M (+12.5% Y/Y), beating by $2.73M.

The company also raised its 2025 organic net revenue growth targets, which is another vote of confidence in its long-term business model.

This kind of earnings momentum often leads to follow-through in the stock price, and with the technical setup already in place, I wouldn’t be surprised to see CBOE make a run at its 52-week highs.

Why This Setup Looks So Good Right Now

CBOE is the perfect combination of technical strength and fundamental momentum. It’s got a daily squeeze, stacked EMAs, and relative strength, plus it’s an earnings winner with a clear growth trajectory.

Last week, the market had a strong rally, but the game plan remains the same: Stick to strong setups with compelling chart action. This is exactly how we nailed some monster trades last week, like +1,000% in HIMS, +200% in DLTR, +100% in CAVA, and +300% in BABA.

CBOE is shaping up to be the next big mover, and I’m keeping it on my watchlist for a potential breakout toward its 52-week highs.

Your Action Plan

CBOE is setting up for a potential run at its highs, and the technicals are lining up perfectly. If you’re looking for more setups like this, make sure you check out my Opening Bell Aftershocks Strategy.

It’s designed to target explosive moves right after earnings announcements—think 100-300% gains in minutes.

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