Post-FOMC Whipsaws Aren’t Random — Here’s Why

January 30, 2026   |   Read Online Since Wednesday's FOMC announcement, the tape has been doing something familiar — and dangerous. Moves that looked clean… failed. Breakouts that drew in buyers… reversed hard. Trades that felt "right"… turned into traps. That's not coincidence. It's exactly what tends to happen after major policy events. When the dust settles, the market doesn't immediately trend — it creates motion meant to mislead. Convincing pushes that lack real pressure. Breakouts engineered to invite participation… before pulling the rug. If you don't know how to tell the difference between real expansion and manufactured movement, you end up paying tuition over and over again. That's why I want to make sure you see this. The replay of my free Squeeze Traps training is still available for a short time: 👉 Watch the replay here before it's removed Inside the session, I break down: • Why post-FOMC environments are a breeding ground for traps • How to identify pressure-based moves before price confirms • The key differences between real expansions and liquidity-driven fakes • Why traditional indicators and textbook patterns keep failing • How this framework applies across stocks, indices, and sectors This isn't theory. Seeing these setups early has led to results like: • KSS +375% in 13 days • RKT +150% in 25 hours • PLUG +206% in 5 days Different names. Different speeds. Same core principle: The signal was there before the move became obvious. I know — inboxes are full. There's always another replay, another strategy, another promise. But this isn't about finding more trades. It's about mastering one of the most important skills in today's market: Knowing when to stay out. With volatility behaving the way it is right now, that skill isn't optional. Once you understand Squeeze Traps, you'll start seeing price action differently — and avoiding the kinds of losses that don't need to happen. Don't wait until next week to realize what just happened. 👉 Click here to watch the free training now — 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 Powered by beehiiv Terms of Service