30-Year Yield Warning: The Level That Could Change Everything for Stocks and Retirement Portfolios

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In this interview with David Lin, I break down what I’m seeing in stocks, gold, Bitcoin, and especially the bond market, where the 30-year Treasury yield is approaching levels investors cannot afford to ignore. We look at the upside potential still remaining in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, whether gold’s rally has staying power, and what Bitcoin’s recent surge may be telling us about risk appetite across the markets.

More importantly, I explain why rising long-term interest rates could eventually put significant pressure on stocks, bonds, real estate, and retirement portfolios. We also discuss when I believe investors should begin thinking about reducing market exposure, why strong rallies can cause people to take their biggest risks at exactly the wrong time, and how I approach protecting capital as market conditions change.

Recorded August 20, 2026

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What David and I also discussed includes:

  • 0:00 – Intro.
  • 3:08 – Gold Rally: Breakout or False Start?
  • 8:07 – Bitcoin Surges 17% — Is It Finally Waking Up?
  • 16:03 – 30-Year Yield Breakout & 8% Warning
  • 19:42 – S&P 500 and Nasdaq Price Targets
  • 24:45 – Gold Sentiment & Contrarian Warning
  • 28:02 – When to Sell Stocks and Raise Cash
  • 32:40 – Biggest Risks Investors Make After a Rally
  • 36:04 – How Chris Protects Capital Through Market Cycles

Chris Vermeulen
Chief Investment Officer
TheTechnicalTraders.com

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