Black Monday in AI Stocks. Is This the Top?
Black Monday in AI Stocks. Is This the Top?
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Quick Insights

Investors should maintain exposure to AI Semiconductors like NVIDIA and Broadcom (AVGO) for the next 5 to 6 months, as the sector rally is expected to continue through Q4 2024 despite recent volatility. Alphabet (GOOGL) and Apple (AAPL) present strong opportunities as they integrate Gemini AI into hardware, marking a significant shift in retail AI adoption that the market may currently be underpricing. Exercise extreme caution regarding SpaceX; the upcoming liquidity event appears to be an "exit" for insiders, so avoid holding long positions past the first week of July. Monitor the anticipated IPOs of Anthropic and OpenAI between August and October 2024, as these listings will likely signal the peak of the AI cycle. To manage risk, plan to de-risk from NASDAQ 100 (QQQ) positions toward the end of the year to avoid a potential sector-wide correction.

Detailed Analysis

AI Semiconductor Sector (Broadcom, ARM, Marvell, Micron, NVIDIA)

• The sector recently experienced a "Black Monday" correction, with the South Korean KOSPI (heavily weighted in Samsung and SK Hynix) falling over 8% and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) dropping 10%. • Recent earnings for Broadcom (AVGO), ARM, and Marvell (MRVL) showed that even when companies beat expectations, stock prices failed to rally, suggesting the "AI boom" is currently front-run and priced in. • Micron (MU) was the last major outlier that rallied post-earnings in April; since then, market rotation has accelerated.

Takeaways

Don't Panic Yet: The AI bubble is unlikely to burst imminently. Historical patterns (like the Dot-com bubble) suggest the peak occurs after major IPOs provide maximum exit liquidity for insiders. • Timeline: Expect the AI rally to continue for another 5 to 6 months (through Q4 2024). • Strategy: If holding AI chip stocks, it is not yet time to go "risk-off," but be prepared for high volatility as sentiment shifts from fundamentals to pure speculation.


SpaceX (SPCX / Private)

• SpaceX is preparing for a major liquidity event/IPO around June 12th. It is currently valued at approximately $1.75 trillion to $2.13 trillion ($162/share) in secondary markets. • The company is essentially three businesses: SpaceX (Rockets), Starlink (Satellite Internet), and xAI (AI Lab). Starlink is noted as the strongest fundamental performer. • Red Flags: - A record 30% of the float is being offered to retail investors (3-6x higher than the usual 5-10%). - A specific NASDAQ rule change allows for "fast entry," meaning SpaceX could be added to the NASDAQ 100 just 15 days after listing (around July 7th) to force passive fund buying.

Takeaways

Sentiment: Bearish/Neutral. The speaker views this as a massive "exit liquidity" event for insiders to sell to retail. • Action: Avoid or Short. If trading the hype, do not hold past the first week of July. • Access: For non-accredited investors, exposure is available via: - Crypto Perps: Hyperliquid (SPCX), Binance, Bybit, or Coinbase (Pre-IPO futures). - Tokenized Stocks: Platforms like Pre-Stocks or X-Stocks (backed by Kraken).


Apple (AAPL) & Alphabet (GOOGL)

• Apple’s WWDC 2024 announcements regarding "Siri AI" represent the first major move toward "AI Agents" for the general public. • Siri AI will be powered by Google’s Gemini models (both local light versions and cloud-based flagship versions). • Unlike ChatGPT, these agents have "on-screen awareness" and deep vertical integration into the phone’s hardware (AirPods, iCloud, Health, etc.).

Takeaways

Bullish on Integration: Apple is the only company capable of hardware-level AI integration that functions as a true "Executive Assistant." • Google Benefit: Alphabet stands to gain significantly as the underlying engine (Gemini) powering Apple’s massive user funnel. • Investment View: Current "sell the news" price action in AAPL may be an oversight by the market; this represents a significant shift in retail AI adoption.


NASDAQ 100 (QQQ)

• The index is becoming increasingly risky due to its heavy concentration in AI-related firms. • With the potential inclusion of SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI later this year, the index will be even more sensitive to an AI sector collapse.

Takeaways

Risk Management: The NASDAQ is expected to be more volatile and prone to a deeper crash than the S&P 500 or Dow Jones when the bubble eventually bursts. • Long-term Strategy: Plan to de-risk from NASDAQ-heavy positions toward the end of 2024 (Q4).


Upcoming AI IPOs (Anthropic & OpenAI)

• These are identified as the "final pillars" of the AI bubble. • Anthropic and OpenAI are expected to go public or have major liquidity events around August to October 2024.

Takeaways

Market Indicator: Watch these IPOs closely. The peak of the market will likely coincide with the extreme bullish sentiment immediately following these listings. • The "Burst" Signal: Once these three mega-IPOs (SpaceX, Anthropic, OpenAI) are live and "pushed down retail's throats," the cycle is likely over.

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Video Description
The KOSPI just had a Black Monday, down 8.29% in a global AI-chip rout, and the bubble headlines are everywhere. I'm taking the other side. The AI rally is not over, the bubble eventually pops but it's not popping yet, and I'll walk you through exactly why I'm still buying, which AI stocks I'd own today, and how I'm reading the macro into CPI and the Fed. Then I break down the SpaceX IPO this Friday: buy it, short it, or sit it out. ---------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Copy my Bull Market Portfolio 🔥 1️⃣ Watch tutorial on Bull Market Bots 2️⃣ Sign up to Pionex: https://bacon.link/pionex 3️⃣ Claim deposit bonus: https://bacon.link/pionex-bonus 4️⃣ Join our free community The Coiners : https://app.thecoiners.io 5️⃣ Copy my Bull Market Bots: Bitcoin: https://bacon.link/btc-hold-bot Ethereum: https://bacon.link/eth-hold-bot Solana: https://bacon.link/sol-hold-bot All Trading Strategies: https://bacon.link/all-bots Strategy Settings and History: https://bacon.link/portfolio-2025 ---------------------------------------------------- All Exchanges and Links ✅ Pionex Exchange: https://bacon.link/pionex (Best Trading Bots, KYC Friendly) ✅ Bitunix Exchange: https://bacon.link/bitunix ($5,500 Bonus, no KYC) ✅ ByBit Exchange: https://bacon.link/bybit ($30,000 Bonus, KYC Needed) ✅ NordVPN: https://bacon.link/nordVPN (Protect yourself with a Dedicated IP for Exchanges) 💎 Free Trading Community The Coiners : https://app.thecoiners.io 📢 Follow my X for Quick Alpha: https://x.com/virtualbacon0x 📢 Courses, Exchange Guides, and All Links: https://virtualbacon.com/ ----------------------------------------------------- Chapters 0:00 Black Monday as KOSPI Falls 8.29% on AI Chips 1:32 Why the AI Rally Continues Until All Three IPOs 3:04 Semiconductor Rout (SOX and NASDAQ Down 10%) 6:06 IPOs Are the Real Liquidity Event, Not Fundamentals 9:08 Apple WWDC 2026 Rebuilds Siri as a True Agent 15:43 The Two Companies That Benefit: Apple and Google 18:45 The SpaceX IPO This Friday at a 1.75 Trillion Valuation 22:19 Red Flags: 30% Retail Float and a NASDAQ Rule Change 25:50 Why the NASDAQ Is Splitting From the Broad Market 29:23 How to Trade SpaceX With Perps, PreStocks, and X Stocks 40:03 The Bubble Bursts in Q4 After Three IPOs Finish ----------------------------------------------------- 📜 Disclaimer 📜 The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speaker who is not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses a considerable risk of loss. The speaker does not guarantee any particular outcome. #BlackMonday #AIBubble #AIStocks #Bitcoin #SpaceX #StockMarket
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