I think you are overthinking this a bit. Every suggestion you made is a possibility, and futile. Like I said I am biased towards bullish sentiment, however I have several bearish plays in my ledger (options) which can counteract the potential move downwards should it happen. I also have leaps for a bullish move through January and several shares on both directions as well in NIGT, DUST, GLD, GDX and solid holding in physical. I can tolerate a move in either direction and adjust to make money and maximize profits no matter how this plays out. I do believe this will be volatile no matter where it goes. I believe a spike north no matter the out me of our gov over the next 2-3 weeks regardless. Then.....who knows