Next Market Crash To Last 20 Years But Gareth Soloway Is 'Unbelievably Bullish' On This Asset

| Podcasts | February 24, 2026 | 120 Thousand views | 38:31

TL;DR

Technical analyst Gareth Soloway warns the S&P 500 could enter a 20-year stagnation resembling Japan's lost decade, with downside targets of 6,100 and eventually 5,600, while remaining 'unbelievably bullish' on Bitcoin for a short-term relief rally to $85,000 despite maintaining long-term bearishness.

📉 Stock Market Outlook 3 insights

Japan-style stagnation may last 20 years

Soloway compares current market conditions to Japan in the 1980s, suggesting the S&P 500 may not see new all-time highs for over 20 years as institutional distribution continues.

S&P technical breakdown targets 6,100 support

Charts show distribution with institutional selling within a parallel channel; first major support sits at 6,100 with eventual downside toward 5,600 as lower lows and lower highs develop.

Tariff policy uncertainty rattles equity markets

Trump's increase to 15% blanket tariffs following Supreme Court restrictions on selective tariffs creates inflation fears and market instability, invalidating Friday's relief rally.

🛢️ Oil and Geopolitics 3 insights

Shale decline supports bullish oil outlook

The US shale boom is ending as production naturally declines after two years, creating structural supply constraints that could push oil to $100 per barrel even during a recession.

Iran conflict would trigger temporary price spike

An imminent strike on Iran could cause a 5-7% oil rally, though likely short-lived due to US production independence and political considerations ahead of midterm elections.

Institutional rotation from tech into commodities

Oil represented the only major asset class near lows entering 2025, driving institutional capital rotation out of overvalued tech stocks and MAG 7 names.

Bitcoin and Crypto 3 insights

Extreme bearishness creates contrarian Bitcoin opportunity

With the Fear & Greed index at 4-5 for the past month and price holding above $60,000, Soloway sees a high-probability relief rally to $80,000-$85,000.

Crypto legislation deal expected within month

Anticipation of a stalled banking regulation bill reaching agreement could serve as the catalyst for 20% Bitcoin gains and 40-50% altcoin rallies.

Long-term Bitcoin bear market remains intact

Despite short-term optimism, technical patterns suggest Bitcoin will eventually break below $50,000 after completing the current relief rally.

📊 Macro and Inflation 2 insights

Inflation pressures building across commodity complex

PCE data shows upward momentum while CPI understates true inflation; elevated copper, silver, and oil prices signal continued price pressures ahead.

Yield-stock correlation inverts signaling recession fears

The traditional relationship where falling yields boosted stocks has flipped; now declining Treasury yields accompany falling equities as recession fears override rate-cut optimism.

Bottom Line

Use the current Bitcoin dip to position for a short-term relief rally to $80,000+ while maintaining defensive stock positions, as the S&P 500 likely heads toward 5,600 amid structural bear market conditions.

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