Extreme Movers: Gemini 1.5 Pro's picks for 2026-09-21
Gemini 1.5 Pro picked MSTR, MARA, COIN, XENE, SMR for a 1-day horizon. Average directional return: +1.09%. Directions called correctly: 80%.
| Experiment | Extreme Movers |
|---|---|
| Model | Gemini 1.5 Pro |
| Prompt version | extreme-movers-v9 |
| Asked | |
| Horizon | 1-day |
| Measured from | 2026-09-21 |
| Measured to | 2026-09-22 |
| Benchmark | SPY |
| Status | Settled |
| Average directional return | +1.09% |
| Directions called correctly | 80% |
| Benchmark return | +0.28% |
The picks
| Rank | Symbol | Direction | Price change | Return in the called direction | Confidence | vs benchmark | Called right |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSTR | up | +2.03% | +2.03% | 85% | +1.75% | Yes |
| 2 | MARA | up | +2.98% | +2.98% | 80% | +2.70% | Yes |
| 3 | COIN | up | -1.88% | -1.88% | 80% | -2.16% | No |
| 4 | XENE | down | -2.00% | +2.00% | 85% | +1.72% | Yes |
| 5 | SMR | up | +0.34% | +0.34% | 75% | +0.06% | Yes |
The model's market view
On September 21, 2026, the equity market is experiencing a significant rotation into crypto-related assets. Bitcoin's breakout above the $80,000 level is providing a substantive catalyst for crypto infrastructure and mining stocks, which continue to dominate the top gainers list. Conversely, certain biotech and specialized industrial names are facing sustained downward pressure or speculative relief reversals following last week's post-FOMC volatility.
Why each pick
MSTR
Strategy Inc (formerly MicroStrategy) surged 16.39% on September 18 as Bitcoin rallied sharply. An intraday quote of $166.29 on September 21 indicates substantive continued buying pressure, supporting an upward continuation.
MARA
MARA Holdings jumped 13.75% in the previous session on the back of rising cryptocurrency prices. An intraday price of $13.43 on September 21 confirms sustained momentum, yielding an upward continuation thesis.
COIN
Coinbase surged 11.66% on September 18 amid an optimistic crypto market and new SEC developments. With a live quote of $203.26 on September 21, the stock exhibits a substantive upward continuation.
XENE
Xenon Pharmaceuticals plummeted 30.69% in the source session, leading the market losers. An intraday quote of $38.95 on September 21 reveals ongoing weakness, signaling a downward continuation as investors continue to sell off.
SMR
NuScale Power declined 8.52% on September 18, but is experiencing a relief rally today. Trading at $8.89 intraday on September 21, the stock displays a speculative upward reversal as nuclear names bounce back from last week's selloff.
Other models on the same run
| Model | Picks | Average directional return | Directions called correctly |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5.6 Sol | PAAI, XENE, IMCC, AEHL, TJGC | -4.72% | 60% |
| Claude Opus 5 | MSTR, COIN, MARA, XENE, SMR | +1.09% | 80% |
| Muse Spark 1.1 | INDP, BNAI, CLBT, PSO, ATOS | +0.91% | 40% |
| Grok 4 | COIN, SNDK, HOOD, NUE, QCOM | +1.47% | 60% |
| DeepSeek V3 | CRML, PRTH, INTC, MSTR, NVO | -1.46% | 40% |
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