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Between the constant volatility, upcoming tariff announcements on April 2nd, and traders scrambling for clarity, a lot of people are feeling the heat.

But this is exactly when we need to focus on strength, not fear.

The best setups always reveal themselves during chaos, and I’ve got my eye on one that’s looking primed to explode.

I’m talking about Zscaler (ZS)—a cybersecurity beast that’s been quietly crushing it this year.

While the market’s been chopping traders up, ZS is up over 12% year-to-date, and it’s trading near its 52-week highs of 217.84.

What really has me fired up is the technical picture here—it’s about as clean as it gets.

ZS has squeezes setting up across multiple timeframes (daily, weekly, 195-minute, 78-minute, 1-hour, 30-minute, and 15-minute), beautifully stacked EMAs, and relative strength that’s hard to ignore.

And don’t forget the bigger picture: cybersecurity isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

Tariffs, budget cuts, or whatever other chaos hits the headlines, this is a sector that thrives regardless.

Let me show you why ZS is at the top of my watchlist right now.

Squeeze Patterns Everywhere: The Calm Before the Storm

Let’s kick things off with these squeezes. For those of you new to my approach, a squeeze is one of my favorite setups.

It happens when Bollinger Bands contract inside Keltner Channels, signaling that volatility is compressing like a spring coiling tighter and tighter.

Why does this matter? Because when the squeeze “fires,” it releases all that pent-up energy, and the stock tends to make a big, explosive move.

What’s got me so excited about ZS is that we’re not just seeing a squeeze on the daily chart—we’ve got squeezes on the weekly, 195-minute, 78-minute, 1-hour, 30-minute, and even 15-minute timeframes.

This tells me one thing: ZS is building energy across all timeframes, and when that energy is released, it could be massive.

Combine that with the fact that ZS is consolidating near 52-week highs, and we’re looking at a textbook setup for a breakout.

Stacked EMAs: A Bullish Trend You Can Trust

Now let’s talk about those EMAs (Exponential Moving Averages), because they’re absolutely beautiful on ZS right now. On both the daily and weekly charts, we’ve got shorter EMAs (8, 21) stacked cleanly above the longer EMAs (34, 55).

Here’s why that’s so bullish: stacked EMAs tell us we’re in a strong, healthy uptrend. They act like layers of support, with each EMA creating a safety net during pullbacks.

When you see this kind of alignment on multiple timeframes, it’s like the market is screaming, “This trend is legit!”

ZS isn’t just flashing short-term strength—it’s showing a sustained, powerful trend that’s holding up even as the broader market struggles.

Relative Strength: ZS Is Crushing the Competition

Let’s face it—most stocks have been taking a beating this year. The constant volatility has been brutal. But ZS is up more than 12% year-to-date and trading near its highs. That’s not just good—that’s incredible.

This kind of relative strength is what separates winners from losers during uncertain markets. When a stock can outperform while everything else is struggling, it tells you big money is flowing into it. Institutions aren’t just nibbling—they’re making serious moves here.

In volatile markets like this, I always pay close attention to relative strength.

It’s like a spotlight showing you where the strongest names are hiding. And right now, ZS is shining bright.

Why Cybersecurity Could Thrive in Market Chaos

Now let’s zoom out and talk about why ZS could continue to perform, even with all the craziness in the markets. The upcoming tariff announcements on April 2nd have everyone on edge, and fears of government budget cuts are swirling.

But here’s the thing: cybersecurity doesn’t care.

1. Cyber Threats Don’t Wait: Cyberattacks don’t scale back just because budgets tighten or tariffs hit. Businesses and governments face relentless threats—ransomware, data breaches, and hacking campaigns aren’t slowing down. In fact, global cybercrime costs are projected to hit $9.5 trillion in 2024. Companies can’t afford to skimp on protection, no matter what the economy does.
2. Digital Transformation Is Inevitable: Economic shifts are pushing businesses deeper into the cloud, remote work, and IoT (Internet of Things). Each new system or endpoint is a vulnerability, which means cybersecurity demand keeps growing. Even if tariffs disrupt supply chains, the shift to digital infrastructure will only accelerate—and Zscaler is positioned perfectly to capitalize.
3. Regulatory Pressure Is Non-Negotiable: Frameworks like GDPR and CCPA aren’t going away. Companies face massive fines for breaches, and they’ll spend whatever it takes to stay compliant. Cybersecurity spending isn’t optional—it’s mandatory.

ZS thrives in this environment. It’s a pure play on the unstoppable growth of cybersecurity, and it’s one of the strongest names in the sector.

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Your Action Plan

So here’s where I’m at with ZS. I don’t have a position yet, but this is absolutely at the top of my watchlist.

The beauty of stocks trading at 52-week highs is that there’s no overhead resistance—it’s blue sky above.

And with squeezes across multiple timeframes, stacked EMAs, and insane relative strength, ZS has all the ingredients for an explosive move.

In a market like this, I’m not interested in weak names hoping for a bounce. I’m focused on strength, and ZS is showing all the signs of a winner.

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Stay safe out there, and as always, focus on the strongest names.