In an ideal world, we’d see a gradual pullback to the $545–$550 ( SPY ) zone over the next few weeks , just enough of a dip to stir fear, shake out weak hands, and reignite the familiar headlines predicting doom. The sentiment would turn bearish again, retail traders would panic, and everyone would start preparing for a market crash that never comes. Then, just when the doubt peaks, the market reverses sharply and rips higher, rallying into year end with strength and leaving the bears behind again.