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BEARISH STABLE SPX

Weakness in June and July historically predicts declines for the remainder of the year, with average losses of 2.5% when these months fall.

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FIRST SEENAug 4, 2026
LAST SEENAug 4, 2026
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Too little corroboration in the last 3 days to call a trend (1 article). Watching for it to gain traction.

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RELATED THEMES

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⇄ CROSS-ASSET Bitcoin weakness will drag Ethereum lower, creating downside risk in the August-October period BEARISH ETH ⇄ CROSS-ASSET Technology stocks are experiencing seasonal weakness in June but will recover as earnings season approaches BULLISH NDX ⇄ CROSS-ASSET ETH June Seasonal Weakness BEARISH ETH ⇄ CROSS-ASSET August's historical seasonality of negative 10% average returns combined with thin summer liquidity will amplify Bitcoin's downside volatility BEARISH BTC ⇄ CROSS-ASSET The market is recovering from its worst month in four years, suggesting a potential bottom. BULLISH BTC ⇄ CROSS-ASSET Extreme valuation weakness in early June created a local bottom as short-term holders capitulated, providing a floor for further declines. BULLISH BTC
SOURCE EVIDENCE

"When these two months fall, the rest of the year drops more than half the time, posting an average decline of 2.5%."

Benzinga mainstream_finance Source article