Stocks Hit New Highs
The episode argues that the S&P 500 is making new all-time highs in 2026 and that this behavior matches prior midterm-year patterns where a second, larger correction typically begins in mid-August to September. The host concludes a correction (10–20%) is likely around the time of the September Fed meeting, which would also likely mark Bitcoin's market-cycle bottom, while recommending dollar-cost averaging into low-cost index funds rather than trying to time tops and bottoms.
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In prior midterm years, major corrections tended to begin in mid-to-late September (2014 and 2018) or mid-August (2022).
The specific top/start dates cited were September 19, 2014; September 21, 2018; and August 16, 2022.
Those midterm-year corrections were typically in the 10% to 20% range: ~10% in 2014 and ~20% in 2018 and 2022.
The host expects the S&P to remain bullish for a number of weeks but predicts a correction most likely in September (possibly starting in late August).
The next Fed meeting is September 16, and current odds are roughly a 57% chance of a rate hike versus 43% chance of no change.
S&P New Highs
Host introduces the episode and notes the S&P 500 has made new all-time highs in early August 2026, framing the discussion around midterm-year market patterns.
Midterm Year Corrections
The host reviews past midterm-year corrections (2014, 2018, 2022), showing they typically begin in mid‑August to September and often lead to 10–20% drops.
2014 And 2018 Timelines
Detailed dates and patterns: 2014 correction began around September 19, 2018 around September 21, illustrating a mid‑to‑late‑September start in those cycles.
2022 Exception
2022 differed with a mid‑August top (August 16) during a bear market, but still produced a similar 10–20% decline in the back half of the year.
Pattern Repeats In 2026
Host argues 2026 is following prior midterm patterns: new highs into August/September with a likely secondary correction later in the year.
September Fed Meeting
Discussion of the September 16 Fed meeting and rate‑hike probabilities, and how a hike or lack thereof could trigger market panic and a correction.
Timing And Duration
Clarifies that a correction may start in August/September but often continues for months, as seen in past cycles where bottoms occurred in October or later.
Yields And Dollar Risks
Explains the role of bond yields and the dollar (DXY) in driving risk‑asset weakness, noting the 10‑ and 30‑year yields' moves as important signals.
Implications For Bitcoin
Connects stock corrections to Bitcoin market‑cycle bottoms, arguing Bitcoin historically bottoms during the larger, later midterm correction rather than the initial one.
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