As the Year Begins, Pressure Is Already Shifting

January 01, 2026   |   Read Online Hey, Brandon Chapman here. The new year is here—and markets don't wait for anyone to get settled. The first few weeks of the year are often when positioning starts to matter most. Institutions are already leaning. Pressure is already forming. Most traders won't see it until price forces their hand. That's why watching the replay of my Silent Surge webinar is a smart first move for 2026. In the session, I walk through what the Ghost Prints Surveillance Console is showing right now: bearish institutional activity in XLB and IWM, downside pressure developing in gold and commodities, and put setups forming as money shifts beneath the surface. This is the same process behind six straight winning trades, including 62%, 67%, 46%, and 62%, and nearly 50 winners since April. Ghost Prints isn't about prediction. It's about seeing where institutional pressure is building before it shows up on the chart. The replay breaks down the signals, the framework, and real examples of how these setups are identified. If you want to start the year informed instead of reacting later, watch the replay. Happy New Year, Brandon Chapman, CMT   Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2026 Disclaimer: Neither TheoTrade or any of its officers, directors, employees, other personnel, representatives, agents or independent contractors is, in such capacities, a licensed financial adviser, registered investment adviser, registered broker-dealer or FINRA|SIPC|NFA-member firm. TheoTrade does not provide investment or financial advice or make investment recommendations. TheoTrade is not in the business of transacting trades, nor does TheoTrade agree to direct your brokerage accounts or give trading advice tailored to your particular situation. Nothing contained in our content constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, promotion, or endorsement of any particular security, other investment product, transaction or investment.Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time. Past Performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. 16427 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste. 410 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Scottsdale , Arizona 85254, United States of America Powered by beehiiv Terms of Service