Hit & Run Candlesticks – Your Road To Wealth
The University of Real Wealth: Staying Nimble in a Bearish Cloud
By Rick Saddler | March 30, 2026
They don’t teach this in colleges or universities: the hardest trade to make is often no trade at all.
As we enter this short trading week—with the markets closed this Friday for the holiday—the overall environment remains under a heavy “Bearish Cloud.” While it’s tempting to chase every minor bounce, the Hit and Run Candlesticks roadmap is giving us a clear signal of caution.
The Technical View: The Bears Still Hold the Key
If you look at the major indices—RSP, SPY, QQQ, DIA, and IWM—the trend is unmistakable. We are seeing a coordinated bearish signal from the three pillars of our strategy: Price Action, the T-Line (8 EMA), and the Trendicator (17 EMA).
Currently, the T-Line remains pinned below the Trendicator. This relationship tells us that the “Essential Force” of the market is still pushing lower. Until we see these averages stabilize and cross, any move higher is simply a counter-trend bounce.
Volatility and the VXX Whipsaw
The VXX (Volatility Index) continues to whipsaw off its pre-market highs. While we are seeing some jagged price action, the underlying chart pattern for volatility remains bullish. In simple terms: Fear is still driving the bus. When the VXX is trending up alongside its T-Line and Trendicator, it acts as a massive headwind for stocks. We might see a “relief bounce” today, but the smart trader knows that a bounce in a downtrend is often just an opportunity for the bears to reload.
The Macro Driver: Headline Risk
The primary driver of this market remains the conflict in Iran. As of 6:30 AM this morning, there has been no significant shift in the headlines. The market is waiting for a “light at the end of the tunnel,” and until that light appears, price action will remain defensive and headline-sensitive.
The Plan: Watch the 60-Minute Chart
It will be hard to sit on our hands today, especially if we see green on the screen early on. But in my humble opinion, that is exactly what a disciplined trader will do.
Here is your “clue” for the week: We are currently building a solid watchlist of high-quality names. We are waiting for the 60-minute chart to trigger a clear buy signal. When the 60-minute trend shifts, it will be our first “early warning” that the daily trend is ready to follow.
Is This the Market You Want to Trade In?
I ask you again: is this the kind of volatile, headline-driven environment where you want to risk your “Road to Wealth” capital?
Keep some cash on the side. Discipline is about protecting your “tank” so you are ready to strike when the conditions are perfect. I firmly believe that sunshine lies ahead, and this market will rally—but we wait for the signal, not the hope.
Stay patient, stay nimble, and I’ll see you in the room.
Rick Saddler Founder, Hit and Run Candlesticks
Current Positions: MRK, NFLX – Not buying much right now due to market conditions
Stocks of Interest: CHWY, NFLX, OGE, PFE, PYPL, KEY, CLDX, MRVL, OIS, STATS, ARM, TGT, BTU, U, MRK,
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