The Dow just dropped 1,200 points. Big Tech is imploding. The dollar’s hitting multi-year lows. And traders are panicking over every new tariff threat and Trump’s attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
But here’s what I want you to understand…
In chaotic markets, penny stocks don’t just survive — they thrive.
When fear takes over the broader market, low-priced stocks get even wilder. Over the last three weeks, we’ve seen AREB, ICCT, WTF, RSLS, MLGO all explode 300–1,000%*. These aren’t flukes — they’re patterns.
So while everyone else is trying to guess the bottom on AAPL or NVDA, I’m focused on what’s actually working: volatile penny stock squeezes.
This week, I’ll continue using the same approach — take singles, react to price action, and stay disciplined. Here’s what I’m watching now:
5 Stocks to Watch This Week
Before you send in your orders, take note: I have NO plans to trade these stocks unless they fit my preferred setups. This is only a watchlist.
The best traders watch more than they trade. That’s what I’m trying to model here. Pay attention to the work that goes in, not the picks that come out.
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Hertz Global Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: HTZ)
Setup: Multiday runner with heavy volume
Why it matters: Legacy name acting like a low-float squeezer
HTZ is holding strong despite the market plunge. It ran 100%+ and is still sitting near highs. I’m not swinging this overnights — but I’ll watch closely for either a morning panic dip buy or a breakout above the $8.80–$9.00 zone.
Be cautious — big market cap = harder to squeeze, but volume speaks loud.
Jack Kellogg’s take: “I’d only short if it gaps up and pushes early. Otherwise, let it hold and maybe squeeze more.”
American Resources Corp (NASDAQ: AREC)
Setup: First red day setup
Why it matters: Sector heat + possible overextension
AREC is gapping and has room to squeeze, but I’ll be watching for a gap up followed by a fail into the $1.50–$1.60s. Great opportunity for short-term shorts if the price action confirms.
This is one of those “framework” tickers — respect the pattern, react to the price.
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Motorsport Games Inc (NASDAQ: MSGM)
Setup: Former runner reclaiming momentum
Why it matters: Float is tiny — it moves fast
MSGM ran big on Friday and held gains — a classic sign that it could go again. Low float + prior history = recipe for fireworks if it breaks above Friday’s high.
Be patient. I’ll be watching for morning panic buys or a clean VWAP reclaim — and will be extra cautious since dip buys have been weak lately.
Ohmyhome Ltd (NASDAQ: OMH)
Setup: Breakout watch
Why it matters: Continuation with volume or fakeout fade
This one’s setting up on the daily chart. If the right chatroom or catalyst hits, it could take off. I’m watching for clean levels to break — but staying cautious in this market. If it doesn’t prove itself, I’ll pass.
iCoreConnect Inc (NASDAQ: ICCT)
Setup: Short squeeze turned momentum runner
Why it matters: Oversold bounce + news + volume = explosive
ICCT was written off… until it bounced 283%* in one day. Classic short squeeze setup, especially in this bear market where fundamentals don’t matter — price action does.
I made a stress-free 12% by following the trend (starting stake $3,762). It’s back on watch this week for follow-through.
Key levels: $4.80 breakout or $3.00 panic bounce zone. Don’t chase — let the trade come to you.
Shorts are still lurking. One more squeeze wouldn’t surprise me.
Strategy for This Week
This market is unpredictable. Tariff headlines, Trump tweets, Powell drama — the noise is deafening.
But that’s exactly why you don’t need to guess direction. Let the price action show you what’s in play.
My plan:
- No overnight positions — too much uncertainty
- Look for morning spikers that break day highs with volume
- Watch for panic dip buys — but only on proven runners
- Avoid anything with big resistance or weak volume
- Sell into strength, always
When the market’s irrational, trade like a sniper. In, out, calculated gains. Let others guess.
Key Dates to Watch
- April 25: Big earnings drop — could mark a Q1 earnings bottom or signal more downside
- April 29: End-of-month positioning — if April closes green, the bottom may be in
- May–June: Potential Fed rate cuts = possible new bull market in small caps
Final Thoughts
The truth is, you don’t need to know where the bottom is.
You just need to recognize what’s working — and repeat it with discipline.
Penny stocks aren’t immune to macro volatility — they feed off of it. While blue chips crash, we get trading windows like we haven’t seen since 2020.
The penny stocks that exploded over the past few weeks all followed repeated patterns.
This is a market tailor-made for traders who are prepared. Penny stocks thrive on volatility, but it’s up to you to capitalize on it. Stick to your plan, manage your risk, and don’t let FOMO drive your decisions.
These opportunities are fast and unpredictable, but with the right strategy, you can make them work for you.
I recommend that you pay close attention to the first days of this possibly historic bull market.
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