[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Mark Minervini [@markminervini](/creator/twitter/markminervini) on x 626.3K followers Created: 2025-07-09 14:11:13 UTC I've been closely observing big breakout stocks like CHEF as "canary in the coal mine" indicators, looking for clues to determine if the market's character was shifting toward a more favorable environment for low risk breakout trading. The key words are LOW RISK. Unfortunately, yesterday provided a definitive answer—though not the one we hoped for. If you are a breakout trader using tight stops - even though the indexes have ripped higher - you have likely experienced a low batting average. The frequent occurrence of squats and outright failures continues to dominate as a theme around breakout levels, clearly signaling that conditions remain challenging and volatile around key risk levels. These failed breakouts reveal persistent overhead supply and insufficient follow-through from institutional buyers, underscoring a risk off market with regard to broad-based participation. Hence, the continued gravitation to "old guard" names. Like you, I remain an active participant and careful observer, adjusting day by day and ensuring risk management remains my top priority. As far as breakout stocks are concerned, this is NOT yet an Easy Dollar environment. For the most part, we are still fighting for pennies. For those who have been willing to allow for a bit more volatility, you are likely experiencing better results. If so, congrats; keep doing what is working for you. Let me know in the comments if you agree with this assessment and what you are experiencing during this V recovery.. XXXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [trader](/topic/trader) [definitive](/topic/definitive) [stocks](/topic/stocks) [Post Link](https://x.com/markminervini/status/1942949668091990124)
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Mark Minervini @markminervini on x 626.3K followers
Created: 2025-07-09 14:11:13 UTC
I've been closely observing big breakout stocks like CHEF as "canary in the coal mine" indicators, looking for clues to determine if the market's character was shifting toward a more favorable environment for low risk breakout trading. The key words are LOW RISK. Unfortunately, yesterday provided a definitive answer—though not the one we hoped for.
If you are a breakout trader using tight stops - even though the indexes have ripped higher - you have likely experienced a low batting average.
The frequent occurrence of squats and outright failures continues to dominate as a theme around breakout levels, clearly signaling that conditions remain challenging and volatile around key risk levels.
These failed breakouts reveal persistent overhead supply and insufficient follow-through from institutional buyers, underscoring a risk off market with regard to broad-based participation. Hence, the continued gravitation to "old guard" names.
Like you, I remain an active participant and careful observer, adjusting day by day and ensuring risk management remains my top priority. As far as breakout stocks are concerned, this is NOT yet an Easy Dollar environment. For the most part, we are still fighting for pennies.
For those who have been willing to allow for a bit more volatility, you are likely experiencing better results. If so, congrats; keep doing what is working for you.
Let me know in the comments if you agree with this assessment and what you are experiencing during this V recovery..
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