Mastering Market Volatility: Leveraging Quantitative Trading for Sustainable Profitability

Dear outstanding students of Diamond Ridge Financial Academy, Hello, everyone!  

I’m Charles Hanover, and it’s a great honour to be here with you as we begin this journey to explore the secrets of quantitative trading. In this challenging and opportunity-filled financial market, we need to learn and master the ability to use this knowledge to navigate market fluctuations and achieve steady investment returns.  

Today, the global markets have seen sharp volatility, especially in the tech sector. Next, we will analyze the latest market trends, assess the current investment environment and guide you in using quantitative trading tools to secure stable profits.

Today, the UK stock market is under pressure, with market sentiment turning cautious after the Trump administration announced a new round of tariffs. Trump confirmed comprehensive tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, breaking the previous market wait-and-see stance and intensifying concerns about escalating global trade tensions. As a result, the FTSE 100 Index fell 1% throughout the day, while the FTSE 250 Index and the AIM All-Share Index also declined, reflecting the overall pessimistic mood in the market.

The hardest-hit industries were those heavily reliant on international trade, especially companies closely tied to the US market. Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust saw its stock drop 4.0% due to its exposure to major US tech giants, making it a key drag on the market. Automakers, retailers and energy companies also faced pressure. Luxury car brand Aston Martin fell alongside its European peers, reflecting market concerns over higher costs and weaker demand caused by tariffs. Additionally, equipment rental company Speedy Hire issued a profit warning, sending its stock tumbling nearly 29%, exposing the direct impact of the UK’s slowing economic growth on corporate earnings.

However, the rise in risk-off sentiment pushed gold prices to a new all-time high, briefly touching $2.83K per ounce, up more than 0.7% intraday.   Overall, today’s decline in the UK stock market was mainly driven by uncertainty over global trade tensions, combined with weak domestic economic growth, making the short-term market outlook remain challenging. Investors should closely monitor further developments in tariff policies and the Bank of England’s monetary policy stance to navigate market fluctuations better.

The US market also took a hit from policy changes, with stocks plunging at the open. Trump administration confirmed a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, triggering panic across global markets. Investors rushed to sell risk assets, causing the Nasdaq to drop as much as 1.7%, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones both fell over 1% intraday. The market fears the trade war could escalate further, with potential retaliatory tariffs from other countries, adding to concerns about a global economic slowdown.

The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook was also affected. Rate-cut expectations dropped significantly as tariffs could increase inflation, making it harder for the Fed to ease policy. The 10-year US Treasury yield fell five basis points, signalling growing fears of slowing economic growth.  

Meanwhile, tech stocks were the biggest drag on the market. Nvidia tumbled by 5.4%, while Apple, Tesla, and Goldman Sachs also saw sharp pullbacks, deepening Nasdaq’s losses.

Besides the stock market, the crypto market also saw big swings. BTC dropped to around $91.25K in early trading, down over 10.3% from last week’s high of $103K. Smaller tokens fell even harder, with Eth sliding more than 15% intraday.  

However, as market sentiment eased slightly, the Mexican government announced a partial deal with Trump, delaying some tariffs. BTC quickly rebounded above $98K, helping crypto-related stocks in the US market trim their losses. Once again, this proves that crypto is the best investment asset right now. It not only acts as a defensive hedge during market uncertainty but also holds strong long-term growth potential. It allows investors to navigate a volatile market by using its safe-haven feature to handle short-term risks while taking advantage of its long-term growth potential to gain solid returns.

Overall, the US stock market took a heavy hit from policy moves today. Investors remain worried about worsening trade tensions, rising inflation expectations and uncertainty over the Fed’s next steps. While the market recovered some losses in the afternoon, the overall trend remains under pressure.  

For those following trading strategies, this kind of market volatility actually creates opportunities for success. Students who took profits or reduced positions last Friday locked in gains and avoided significant downside risks. But those who didn’t follow trade signals or made their own decisions saw profits wiped out or even suffered losses. This highlights the importance of trading discipline and execution. Timing trades precisely is the key to steady profits.

Using INOD as an example, taking a profit of around $38.5 led to an overall gain of 15%. But if held until today, profits would have dropped significantly. From a price perspective, the market hasn’t been very volatile, but the key to short-term trading is using market patterns like support and resistance levels to profit from range-bound movement. This is the essence of short-term trading. Instead of just holding a position and waiting for the market to move, actively locking in profits during price swings is no doubt a more efficient strategy.

On the other hand, those who didn’t join our group learning or didn’t follow my trade instructions made the wrong move by buying at the highs. As a result, when the market opened lower on Monday, they faced heavy losses and started complaining about the weak opening. However, the market never moves based on personal expectations. It only follows supply and demand, capital flow and policy trends.

Investing can be difficult, mainly because most retail investors are too busy with their full-time jobs to study market trends in depth. This often leads to random or uninformed trades, making losses inevitable.  

However, investing can also be simple, especially with guidance from a professional team. Investors just need to follow a set strategy to secure steady returns. For most investors, achieving consistent profits like professionals requires trusting experts or advanced tools to handle the trades. For example, INOD and today’s contract trading gains prove this point by following our experts and cutting-edge tools, making profits much easier.

Recent market swings have also helped many students better understand different asset classes. Compared to traditional tech stocks, crypto has clear advantages in short-term trading, making it more suitable for regular investors. Since BTC and other crypto assets trade 24/7, prices adjust instantly to market changes. Unlike traditional stocks, there are no overnight gaps, reducing uncertainty and making trading more manageable. When major events happen, simply trading with the trend allows for quick profits.

For instance, last Saturday, Trump officially announced the tariff adjustment plan, and the unexpected negative news inevitably impacted the market. However, as the stock and forex markets were closed, investors were unable to adjust their positions immediately, leaving them exposed to holding risks. In contrast, the crypto market provided an opportunity for an instant response. Investors holding long positions could not only execute stop-loss orders promptly but also open short positions to capitalise on the market downturn.

When faced with major news, quickly adjusting strategies and executing trades is a core skill short-term traders must master. This is the unique advantage of the crypto market; it not only provides real-time market opportunities, but it also effectively avoids the trading delays caused by the market closure in traditional markets, allowing investors to be more proactive in capturing market trends, achieving more precise risk management and maximising profits.

The quantitative trading system once again showcased its robust market insight and swift execution advantages in this event. The system adeptly captured the market signals triggered by Trump’s tariff plan on Saturday, providing clear trade recommendations. This judgment was rooted in two core logics: First, over the past three months, whenever Trump hinted at raising tariffs, tech stocks and the crypto market exhibited a clear pullback. This historical pattern became a cornerstone of the trading system. Second, from a technical standpoint, BTC’s price was already under pressure from the upper Bollinger Band on Friday and showed a pullback. After the tariff policy was officially implemented on Saturday, the price broke the middle Bollinger Band, forming a clear short signal. Therefore, whether through contract trading or spot trading, substantial profits were gained.

In the same market environment, different trading choices ultimately led to completely different results. Taking last week’s trading situation as an example, students who followed the quantitative trading strategy made substantial profits, while investors who blindly chased prices or failed to adjust their positions in time faced significant losses.

Statistics show that in the past week, over 70% of investors in the market suffered losses, while less than 20% made money. This fully confirms the existence of the “80/20 rule” in the market and reveals the fundamental rule of the market: only a few people can continue to make stable profits, while the vast majority become “contributors” to the market due to a lack of a systematic trading strategy.

So, how can you become one of the 20% of traders who continuously profit? There are basically two options: either become a professional investor yourself or follow professionals for trading. However, the reality is that most investors have their own jobs, and investing is just a part of their personal finances. They don’t have enough time or energy to dive deep into market research, making it hard to make precise decisions. Therefore, expecting everyone to become a professional investor isn’t realistic.

If you choose to hire a professional investment advisor, the cost is also a huge barrier. A senior financial advisor’s annual fee often exceeds £150K, which isn’t cost-effective for most individual investors. Also, traditional investment advisors often fail to cover all asset classes comprehensively, and their strategies become outdated, unable to adjust trading decisions in real-time. When the market changes quickly, they may miss the best trading opportunities.

Of course, there’s a more advanced way, which is to rely on intelligent quantitative trading systems. These systems use data-driven decisions to eliminate human emotional interference and precisely capture opportunities in market fluctuations. Our quantitative trading system was developed based on this idea. It not only uses the most advanced AI algorithms but also integrates the investment logic of thousands of top traders, enabling it to adapt to various market environments and always maintain a leading advantage. Compared to manual analysis, it is more efficient and accurate and, in most cases, can surpass the judgment abilities of professional investors, allowing regular investors to gain stable returns in the market.

Right now, more and more students are actively inquiring about and pre-ordering this system, hoping to use it for market trading as soon as possible to improve investment efficiency and returns. However, the system is still undergoing small-scale final optimization adjustments to ensure it performs at its best when officially launched. Before the official release, we will continue to provide free trading strategy guidance to all students participating in the public test, ensuring that everyone can fully experience the advantages of this quantitative trading system in real market practice and use it to achieve stable profits. This is not only a way to give back to everyone's long-term trust and support but also an opportunity for all students to personally verify the efficiency and accuracy of the system while getting familiar with the system's operation for future use of the official version. For each student who seriously participates, this is not just a trading test but a valuable wealth-building opportunity.

I hope all students will cherish this rare opportunity, make the most of this time, on the one hand, strictly follow my trading strategy plan, seize market trends, and earn steady profits with controlled risks while also using this opportunity to deeply learn the core logic of quantitative trading and develop a more rational and efficient trading mindset. On the other hand, I personally experienced the powerful functions of the quantitative trading system during market fluctuations, and I truly understand how to use data-driven trading methods to avoid market noise, improve trading accuracy, and build your own trading experience. Market opportunities come and go quickly. The ones who can truly seize profitable opportunities are often those who are willing to take action and dare to execute. The trend is already clear, and your decision will directly determine whether you can stand at the forefront of this market revolution and seize this excellent profit opportunity.

The launch of this trading plan also requires important financial preparation. Some students still have questions about the deposit process and need to familiarize themselves with the entire process quickly. The deposit method in the crypto market is different from the traditional financial system, with the biggest difference being its decentralized nature. Compared to traditional fiat currencies, decentralized assets are not controlled by a single institution, offering higher liquidity and lower transaction costs. This is also why I recommend that everyone use crypto for deposits.

However, due to its decentralized nature, many banks have a conservative attitude toward crypto, and some banks even impose restrictions on transactions involving crypto. Therefore, choosing the right deposit method is crucial to ensure that funds can be deposited quickly and you can participate in trading on time.

If you already hold crypto, you can directly use BTC, ETH or Solana for deposits, which is the most convenient option. This method not only ensures fast deposits and low transaction costs but also avoids the review and delays of the banking system.

For students who don’t yet hold crypto, you can choose to buy BTC or other crypto assets on mainstream exchanges like Coinbase, Crypto.com, etc., and then transfer them into your trading account. However, it’s important to note that some banks may have restrictions on transferring funds to exchanges, and some students may face bank blockages. In this case, the C2C (peer-to-peer) trading model is a more flexible option.

The core idea of C2C trading is that the buyer and seller trade directly without using a bank or centralized exchange as an intermediary, which avoids some interference from traditional financial institutions. On C2C trading platforms, users can directly buy crypto from other individuals, and after the payment is made, the seller transfers the crypto to the buyer’s account. This process is usually completed within minutes. This trading model is similar to e-commerce platforms where buyers find suitable sellers, pay and complete the transfer. The whole process is efficient, safe and not limited by the banking system.

When using C2C trading, it’s recommended to choose reputable sellers and ensure that the trading platform provides security mechanisms. For example, in Binance P2P trading, the platform acts as an escrow to ensure the safety of both parties’ funds during the transaction. The specific steps are:

Step 1: You can log into C2C platforms like Coinbase or Crypto.com and buy the equivalent amount of BTC using GBP. Multiple sellers on the platform will post their prices, amounts and conditions for selling BTC. You can choose a seller with a good reputation and a strong transaction record, pay with GBP and receive the corresponding BTC.

Step 2: Transfer the purchased BTC to your crypto wallet, such as MetaMask, Trust Wallet, etc.

Step 3: Then, transferring or depositing from your wallet becomes very convenient.

For students unfamiliar with the C2C trading process, you can consult your assistant in advance to ensure a smooth transaction.

Once the funds are ready, executing trades becomes the key step. Based on current market trends, short-term trading opportunities are especially prominent. With increased market volatility driven by global policy changes, these fluctuations are creating rare profit opportunities for traders. Accurately capturing market trends and efficiently executing trading strategies are the keys to determining final profits.

Today marks the first day of the initial profit plan. Students who prepared in advance and strictly followed the strategy have already achieved over 30% profit on a single trade, with overall capital gains reaching around 10%. This not only proves the efficiency of short-term trading but also confirms the accuracy of the quantitative trading system in capturing market movements. If the current market pace continues, the overall profit for this week is expected to reach around 50%. In other words, with £100,000 invested in trading this week, profits could reach £50,000.

Therefore, I encourage all students to actively participate in this trading plan and seize the short-term profit opportunities brought by market fluctuations. The current market environment is at a critical point. Policy changes, economic data and market sentiment are creating unprecedented profit opportunities for short-term trading. This is not just a trading opportunity but also a chance to deeply understand market patterns, improve trading skills and achieve steady profits with the help of a quantitative trading system.

Time is money, and opportunities are fleeting. I urge all students to act quickly and catch the market moves triggered by the U.S. ADP employment data on Wednesday. This type of data-driven event is similar to the market reaction following Trump's tariff announcement last Saturday. It's a classic economic event-driven trend that will create clear trading opportunities. Securing profits will be easy as long as your funds are ready and you strictly follow the trading strategy. The market never lacks opportunities; what's often missing is decisive action. Now is the perfect time to act.

Wealth accumulation is never accidental. It comes from accurate judgment and firm execution. In this ever-changing market, you can only achieve steady profit growth by seizing every trading opportunity. I hope all students make full use of this plan, move forward steadily with market fluctuations and truly achieve trend-following and stable profits. The journey of trading has just begun. Let's work together, share the market's gains and move toward a new level of financial freedom!