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 401 articles
Snap (SNAP) Stock Jumps 10% After Q2 Beat - EBITDA Surged 6x and Specs Launches September 16
Snap surged 10% after hours after Q2 revenue of $1.6B beat by 4%, and adjusted EBITDA surged sixfold to $250M. The April restructuring that cut 1,000 jobs is working. Specs AR glasses launch September 16. Irenic Capital wants them shut down. Here is the full picture at $5.43.
Tue, Aug 4
Boeing (BA) Stock Forecast: BNP Paribas Upgrades, JPMorgan Raises to $290, Double-Top at $234 in Focus
Boeing gained 4.8% Monday to $226 as BNP Paribas upgraded from Underperform to Outperform and JPMorgan raised its target to $290. The $234 double-top is the next resistance. Q2 confirmed record $715B backlog, 171 deliveries (highest since 2018), and $631M FCF.
Tue, Aug 4
Palantir (PLTR) Surges 15% After Blowout Q2: Revenue +93%, US Commercial +149%, Guidance Raised to $8.15B
Palantir surged 15% after hours after Q2 revenue of $1.935B beat by 6.8%, US commercial grew 149%, and full-year guidance was raised to $8.15B from $7.66B. Rule of 40 score: 155. At $145, here is what the breakout means.
Tue, Aug 4
Oracle (ORCL) Stock Forecast: $638B Backlog, Down 28% YTD, Up 9% Today - Is the Recovery Real?
Oracle gained 9.22% on August 3 to close at $141.85, bouncing from its $114.50 low. It has a $638B cloud backlog, IaaS growing 93%, and new contracts with Google, CACI, and Ontario Hospitals. But it is still down 28% YTD. Here is whether the recovery holds.
Tue, Aug 4
Why Is Microsoft Stock Surging Today? Azure Growth Hits 43% as MSFT Targets $560 Next
TradingKey - Microsoft (MSFT) stock surged after strong Q4 earnings as Azure revenue accelerated to 43%. Robust AI demand, a $678B backlog, and bullish analyst targets continue to support the stock.
Tue, Aug 4
Why Is Amazon Stock Surging Today? AMZN Hits $285 as AWS AI Revenue Fuels 17% Rally
TradingKey - Amazon (AMZN) stock surged to a record high after strong Q2 earnings. AWS revenue jumped 37%, AI demand remained robust, and analysts raised price targets to as high as $400.
Tue, Aug 4
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
