Potential 8yr Cycle Scenarios
I see two possibilities for carving out our 8yr cycle low in Q3.
#1 After reviewing SP500 historic charts of 4yr and 8yr Cycles and monthly PMO analysis on DecisionPoint, I can see the potential of us continuing down gradually for the next 6 to 8 months to carve out our major 8yr Cycle. This is exactly what happened in 1953.
#2 We break through the overhead resistance on the large caps and move up fast into Q2. In Q3, we get a swift and major 1998-style correction with small and mid caps taking most of the beating. Coming out of that correction, the large caps will probably be the winners.
I'm guessing we will get scenario #2. The bears probably think we will get scenario #1. If my 2200-level support breaks, I would definitely go with scenario #1.
Historically, after a Q3 correction in a severe 8yr cycle, the Nasdaq has risen about 50% before topping.
Jan 4 - We have transitioned into a bear market. Completely different rules apply.
May 23 - IMO, any price at/above this close makes a great Nasdaq/SP500 short.