TradeSmith CEO Keith Kaplan warns of a potential market tipping point in 2026, predicting significant volatility similar to events seen during the COVID-19 crash, where the S&P 500 dropped 34% in just over a month. He suggests this could bring about an average market loss of 20%, stating there’s a 65% chance of entering a bear market.
To address this volatile landscape, Kaplan will host the Tipping Point 2026 event on Tuesday, December 16 at 10 a.m. Eastern, in collaboration with Wall Street veteran Marc Chaikin, who asserts that 2026 could be “The Year of the Bear.” Current market dynamics, including the dominance of a few major tech stocks which now account for 35% of the S&P 500 and the prevalence of algorithm-driven trading, amplify the potential for sudden downturns.
Kaplan emphasizes the need for investors to prepare in advance, advocating the use of a new sell-alert system designed to navigate fast market shifts effectively. The event aims to provide insights on leveraging this system to mitigate losses amidst the expected volatility.
