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May 19, 2026

DeepSeek Blues

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The AI-led momentum rally is stumbling through its worst unwind since 2022 as semi-conductors break technical trends and volume anomalies signal a potential peak.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Momentum is experiencing its most significant 2-day unwind since 2022, signaling a potential shift in the AI-led melt-up.
  • 2.Semi-conductor indices (SOX/SMH) are breaking critical technical support levels, including trend lines and moving averages.
  • 3.A rare volume anomaly where QQQ notional volume exceeds SPY by over $5Bn has historically signaled peaks in the semiconductor sector.

Table of Contents

  • DeepSeek Blues
  • MOMO carnage
  • Momentum peaks
  • Exposure
  • SOX
  • Distribution
  • Violent
  • Volume anomaly
  • MACD in SOX

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