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Arslan Ali

💼Financial Markets Analyst

🎓MBA Finance | M.Phil. Behavioral Finance

📊Crypto | Forex | Macroeconomics

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

Palantir (PLTR) Falls 6% - NHS Scrutiny, Open-Source Rival, Earnings Aug 3

TradingKey - Palantir fell 6% today on two catalysts: UK regulators scrutinised the NHS FDP contract and a free open-source alternative called World Monitor appeared on GitHub. Q2 earnings August 3. At $125, the $122 support is the key level.

Why Is Alphabet (GOOGL) Selling Off After a Record $9.11 EPS Beat?

TradingKey - Alphabet reported EPS of $9.11, Cloud growth of 82%, and revenue of $119.8B in Q2 2026 - all records. So why is GOOGL selling off? Capex doubled to $44.9B and the EPS beat was mostly unrealised gains. Here is what actually happened.

Western Digital (WDC) Surges 12.5% to $548 - Kioxia Merger Talks, $900 Analyst Target

TradingKey - Western Digital surged 12.5% to $548 today as memory stocks rebounded and Kioxia merger talks resumed. HDD production is sold out through 2026. Cantor Fitzgerald targets $900, Citi $800. Earnings August 5. Here is the setup.

Micron (MU) Bounces to $969 - Morgan Stanley and BofA Both Say Buy the Dip

TradingKey - Micron bounced from $848 to $969 after Morgan Stanley called the selloff a buying opportunity and BofA said open-source AI actually helps memory demand. 16 non-cancelable contracts worth $22B. At $938, here is where resistance sits.

Dell Stock Forecast: Record AI Orders Put $439 in Focus; What's Next?

TradingKey - Dell reported record Q1 FY2027 revenue of $43.8 billion, booked $24.4 billion in AI server orders and raised its annual outlook. DELL’s breakout now puts $439 in focus.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Down 55% From Peak - $266M Air Force Win, Aug 6 Earnings

TradingKey - Rocket Lab is down 55% from its $151 peak but just won a $266M Air Force contract and was named in a $17B Space Force ceiling. An $8B Iridium acquisition is pending. At $82, here is the setup ahead of August 6 earnings.

Figma (FIG) Down 80% From Peak — 46% Revenue Growth, $30 Target

Figma fell 8.6% Tuesday after breaking its rising trendline. The stock is down 80% from its IPO-era peak but growing revenue 46% with a 139% net retention rate. Average analyst target $30.56. Q2 earnings August 5. Here is the setup.

Intel (INTC) Surged 8% Tuesday on Three Catalysts - Earnings Tomorrow

Intel surged 8.4% Tuesday on three confirmed catalysts: Xeon 8000 MT memory upgrade, expanded Google Cloud AI deal, and 18A cloud foundry commitment. 18A yields at 85%. Earnings Thursday. At $105, here is the setup.

IBM Stock Steady at $213 Before Wednesday Earnings — 7% Options Swing

TradingKey - IBM is trading around $213 today, slightly higher after last week's record crash. Options pricing a 7% swing before Wednesday's full Q2 report. Wedbush holds $350. Average analyst target $271. Here is what the session and the chart are saying.

Halliburton (HAL) Price Forecast: Beats Q2 2026 — Iraq Win and $36 Rally

TradingKey - Halliburton beat Q2 2026 estimates on EPS and revenue, rising 2.5% to $36. New Iraq contract, Saudi Aramco wins, and growing international backlog are the story. Citi targets $52. At $36, here is what the triangle setup says next.

3M (MMM) Q2 2026 Preview: JPMorgan Upgraded Friday, EPS $2.27 Expected

TradingKey - 3M reports Q2 2026 this morning. JPMorgan upgraded to Overweight on Friday. Consensus: EPS $2.27, revenue $6.38B. Microsoft confirmed as the first hyperscale EBO customer. Four consecutive EPS beats. At $159.60, the $161.63 triangle is the level to watch.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Share Price Forecast: 7-Year Backlog, Tejas Risk, Aug 7 Earnings

TradingKey - HAL has a Rs 2.55 lakh crore order book worth 7 years of revenue. Q4 FY26 EPS beat estimates by 17.4%. But Tejas Mk1A delays and supplier fraud have raised execution risk. At Rs 4,491, here is the setup ahead of August 7 earnings.

General Motors (GM) Q2 2026 Preview: $3.13 EPS Expected, 20% Average Beat Rate

GM reports Q2 2026 this morning at 6:30 AM ET. Consensus: EPS $3.13, revenue $45.96B. Four consecutive beats with a 20.25% average surprise. Average analyst target $95.85. At $75.67, here is what to watch.

Intel (INTC) Price Forecast: Two Days From Earnings; 317% YoY Gain, 12% Options Swing

Intel reports Q2 2026 on Thursday after close. Up 317% in a year. 18A-P is in risk production. Apple and Microsoft are foundry partners. Options pricing a 12% swing. At $97, here is what Thursday needs to prove.

AMD Stock Near $510 Before Its Biggest AI Event — 12 Gigawatts on the Line

TradingKey - AMD has 12 gigawatts of committed demand from Meta and OpenAI. On Tuesday, the Advancing AI event reveals MI450 and Helios. At $508, here is what this week’s event means and why August 4 is the financial test.

IBM Stocks Down 28% YTD After Record Crash; Wednesday Report Is the Reset

TradingKey - IBM fell 25% on July 14 — its worst day since 1968 — after a $17.2B Q2 warning. Now a securities fraud investigation has opened. The full report lands Wednesday July 22 at 5 PM ET. At $212, here is what the call must answer.

General Motors (GM) Earnings Tomorrow — 20% Average Beat Rate, $3.13 EPS Expected

TradingKey - GM reports Q2 2026 tomorrow at 6:30 AM ET. Consensus: $3.13 EPS, $45.96B revenue. GM has beaten estimates in four consecutive quarters with a 20.25% average surprise. At $76, here is what matters and where the chart stands.

Intel (INTC) Q2 Earnings Thursday; Up 163% YTD, Options Price 15% Swing

TradingKey - Intel reports Q2 2026 Thursday after close. Up 163% YTD but down 17% in a month. Options pricing a 15% swing. Consensus: $14.4B revenue, $0.10 EPS. At $95 in a descending channel, here is what Thursday needs to show.

Tesla (TSLA) Q2 Earnings Wednesday — 480K Deliveries, 7.6% Options Swing

Tesla reports Q2 2026 after close Wednesday July 22. Record 480K deliveries, 13.5 GWh energy storage. Consensus: $26.4B revenue, $0.54 EPS. Options pricing 7.6% move. At $380, here is what the chart says.

Alphabet (GOOGL) Week Review: EU Hit, Gemini Delays, Earnings Wednesday

Alphabet GOOGL stock forecast July 2026, Google EU Android order, Gemini 3.5 Pro delay, GOOGL Q2 earnings July 22, GOOGL $341 trendline support.

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