Summary
Arslan Ali Butt is a financial markets analyst and fintech writer with over a decade of experience covering cryptocurrencies, forex, commodities, and global macro trends. His work focuses on technical analysis, trading strategies, and market commentary for retail traders and institutional audiences. Arslan has contributed to leading financial platforms including Cryptonews, FXEmpire, BingX, KuCoin, Bybit, ACY Securities, and FlowBank, producing thousands of market forecasts, educational guides,
Areas of Expertise
Technical Analysis: Price action, chart patterns, RSI, MACD, moving averages, and multi-timeframe market structure.
Crypto Market Research: Bitcoin and altcoin analysis, DeFi trends, institutional adoption, and regulatory developments.
Forex & CFD Trading: Trading strategies, risk management, and macro-driven market analysis.
Macro Research: Federal Reserve policy, inflation trends, liquidity cycles, and geopolitical market impacts.
Market Commentary: Regularly publishes technical forecasts and market insights for retail and institutional audiences.
Experience
Cryptonews - Crypto News Writer & Technical Analyst Author of crypto market analysis and price forecasts covering major digital assets.
BingX - Crypto Analyst & Trading Education Contributor Produces educational content on trading strategies, indicators, and technical analysis.
FXLeaders - Lead Market Analyst Delivered daily forex, crypto, and commodities market analysis and trading signals.
KuCoin, ACY Securities, FlowBank - Market Research & Trading Education Created trading guides, technical analysis reports, and educational content for global trading platforms.
Total 555 articles
Meta (META) Price Forecast: Double Bottom Recovery at $595 - Is the Selloff Priced In?
Meta bounced from the $521 double bottom to $595 today, clearing $577 resistance. Wall Street screams Buy. Cathie Wood bought $14.3M. One analyst targets $700. The fundamental concern - $784M FCF on $31B capex - hasn't changed. Here is what $615 requires.
Mon, Aug 3
Alibaba (BABA) Stock Forecast: Qwen AI, Profitability Recovery, and August 17 Earnings at $128
Alibaba is up 39% from its $91.99 June low and broke out above $121 to reach $127.82 today. Qwen3.8-Max launched. Instant commerce losses narrowed. August 17 earnings are the next test. At $128, here is the full picture and what matters next.
Mon, Aug 3
Alphabet (GOOGL) Price Forecast: Up 14% From Post-Earnings Low, Eyes $364 Resistance at 17x P/E
Alphabet has recovered from $315 to $359 — a 14% bounce — reclaiming both EMAs and approaching the 1.272 Fibonacci at $364. P/E at 17.87x is the cheapest since 2019 on 24% revenue growth. Google is backing a $15B Anthropic data center in Texas. 58 analysts say Buy. Here is the setup.
Mon, Aug 3
Amazon (AMZN) Stock Forecast: AWS at 37% and $35B OpenAI Bet - What Comes After the 15% Surge
Amazon surged 15.32% after Q2 2026 results showing AWS at 37% growth and $200.6B revenue. Then invested another $35B in OpenAI. At $271, the 1.618 Fib at $279 is the next test. Here is the full picture heading into the week of macro events.
Mon, Aug 3
Palantir (PLTR) Earnings Preview: 8 Straight Beats, 40% Off Its High, Options Price 12% Swing
TradingKey - Palantir reports Q2 2026 on Monday August 3 after close. Eight consecutive beats. Consensus: $1.81B revenue, $0.34 EPS. Options price a 12% swing. The stock is 40% off its high inside a symmetrical triangle at $123. Baird has $200. Here is everything to know.
Mon, Aug 3
SK Hynix (SKHY) Stock Forecast: Record 76% Margin, But Fell on Earnings; $155 Is the Level
TradingKey - SK Hynix posted record Q2 2026 revenue of KRW 79.3T (+257% YoY) and a 76% operating margin - then fell 9% on the earnings call. After a 30% single-day surge Friday and a 35% July decline, SKHY is at $143. Here is what comes next.
Mon, Aug 3
Samsung vs SK Hynix vs CXMT: Who Wins the AI Memory War and Which Stock Should You Buy?
SK Hynix will earn more in 2026 than in its prior 27 years combined. Samsung gained 27% in a single day. CXMT just listed at $487B. Here is a direct comparison of all three and which one makes the most sense to own right now.
Sun, Aug 2
Is Apple (AAPL) Still a Buy at $309? Breaking Down Tim Cook's Final Earnings Report
Apple fell from $342 to $309 after Tim Cook's final earnings call. Revenue grew 16%, iPhone grew 22% for a third straight quarter above 20%, but Services missed by $480M and China disappointed. John Ternus takes over September 1. Is it a buy?
Sun, Aug 2
The Week That Proved AI Is Real: MSFT +16%, AMZN +10%, META -10%, AAPL -4% - Winners, Losers and Key Takeaways
Microsoft surged 16% adding $450B in a single day. Amazon jumped 10%. Meta crashed 10%. Apple fell 4%. The KOSPI gained 17.9% — the largest one-day gain in its history. Here is everything that happened in the most important week for AI stocks in 2026 and what traders do next.
Sat, Aug 1
August Kicks Off: Palantir, AMD, SanDisk Earnings and NFP Jobs Report - 5 Stocks and 3 Macro Events to Watch
The biggest tech earnings week is over. Now comes the hangover test. Palantir reports Monday. AMD reports Tuesday. SanDisk reports Wednesday. NFP drops Friday. Here are the 5 stocks and 3 macro events that define the week of August 3 to 7, 2026.
Sat, Aug 1
Microsoft +8%, Amazon +10%, Apple -4%: The Big Tech Earnings Scorecard and What Traders Do Next
Microsoft surged 8%, Amazon jumped 10%, Apple fell 4%, Meta crashed 10%, Alphabet dropped 15%. The Magnificent 5 all reported in one week. Here is the full scorecard, what each result means, and what traders should focus on next.
Fri, Jul 31
AI Bubble or AI Boom? How Europe's Markets Read Alphabet Down 15%, Meta Down 10%, Microsoft Up 8%
Alphabet fell 15%, Meta crashed 10%, Micron dropped 41% from its high. But Microsoft surged 8% and Samsung confirmed chip shortages. Europe's markets watched all of it without panicking. Here is what the DAX and STOXX reaction actually tells us about where AI investing stands.
Fri, Jul 31
CXMT Surged 531% on Debut — What It Means for Micron, SanDisk, and SK Hynix Investors
CXMT surged 531% on its Shanghai debut, becoming China's most valuable listed company at $487B. Q1 revenue grew 719%. Apple is testing its chips. HBM production starts 2026. Here is the full picture on the stock that spooked Micron and SK Hynix.
Fri, Jul 31
KOSPI Surged 17.9% in a Single Day - The Largest One-Day Gain in Its History
The KOSPI closed July 31 at 6,595.45, up 17.91% - the largest single-day gain in its history. SK Hynix hit the 30% daily limit. Samsung gained 27%. South Korea's chip exports grew 199.5% in June. Here is what drove the move and where the index goes next.
Fri, Jul 31
Qualcomm Falls 7% After Q4 EPS Guidance Misses by 12% — Automotive Hit a Record $1.6B
TradingKey - Qualcomm stock fell after weaker-than-expected Q4 guidance overshadowed a Q3 revenue beat. Here's what drove the selloff and what investors should watch next.
Fri, Jul 31
Why Is Micron Stock Surging Today? Samsung Just Confirmed the Memory Shortage That Drove the $1,255 High
TradingKey - Micron jumped 18% Thursday after Samsung's Q2 earnings confirmed long-term memory chip supply shortages. The stock had fallen 41% from its $1,255 high on CXMT fears. At $868, the $903 trendline is the next test. Here is what Samsung said and why it matters.
Fri, Jul 31
Alphabet (GOOGL) Price Forecast: 17.7x P/E at $335, Testing Trendline, Amazon Earnings Today
Alphabet is recovering from its $315 post-earnings low to $335 and is testing the descending trendline at $338.90. P/E has compressed to 17.7x. Analysts see $445 to $515. EU rivals are filing lawsuits post-DMA fine. Amazon reports today. RSI 55.
Thu, Jul 30
Netflix (NFLX) Stock Forecast: 23x P/E, $94 Target, Testing Trendline at $73
Netflix is at $73.63, testing the descending trendline after Q2 beat on EPS but missed Q3 guidance by $140M. P/E at 23x, average analyst target $94.33, 36 Buy ratings. Baird cut to $90 from $120. A $1B debt refinancing is done. RSI 59. Here is the setup.
Thu, Jul 30
Microsoft (MSFT) Surged 8% After Earnings - Azure Hit 43%, Copilot 30M Seats, Capex Steady
Microsoft beat Q4 FY2026 estimates with revenue of $90B, Azure at 43%, and Copilot at 30M seats, and the stock surged 8.13% to $422. What made the difference vs Meta and Alphabet was steady capex guidance and demand-first framing. Here is the full breakdown.
Thu, Jul 30
Why Is Meta (META) Crashing After Earnings? EPS Missed 14%, FCF Hit $784M, Capex Raised Again
Meta beat revenue at $60.8B (+28%) but missed EPS by 14% at $6.18 vs $7.17, free cash flow collapsed to $784M, and capex guidance was raised again. Stock fell 9.64% to $529 after hours. RSI at 16. Here is the full breakdown.
Thu, Jul 30
