First published March 13, 2026

Traders Union recently referenced Brian Shannon’s latest market update covering several key areas of the financial markets, including equities, cryptocurrencies, and gold.

The coverage pointed to Brian’s analysis of a range of widely followed tickers and market benchmarks, including SPY, QQQ, MAGS, IGV, SMH, SNDK, and NVDA, alongside broader assets such as Bitcoin and gold.

In the video update referenced in the article, Brian reviewed the current structure of these markets and discussed how traders can evaluate trends and risk across multiple asset classes.

Part of the discussion focused on Bitcoin’s behavior around its year-to-date VWAP level. Brian noted the importance of this reference point as traders assess whether the cryptocurrency can maintain support during periods of volatility in digital markets.

The update also included Brian’s ongoing analysis of major equity ETFs and semiconductor-related stocks, areas that have been central to recent market leadership and sector rotation discussions.

By reviewing instruments such as SPY, QQQ, SMH, and NVDA together, Brian’s commentary highlighted how broader market indices and key industry groups can provide context for understanding overall market conditions.

For traders who follow Brian’s work regularly, the themes remain consistent: analyze price behavior across multiple timeframes, identify where capital is rotating, and define risk before entering a trade.

Inside Alphatrends Premium Membership, Brian expands on these ideas daily through detailed market breakdowns, sector analysis, and structured trade planning using Anchored VWAP and multi-timeframe trend alignment.