A year ago, a Wall Street veteran predicted the exact timing of the next market downturn. Combat the market fears with data from the Chaikin Power Gauge: https://www.marketbeat.com/y/chaikin4 Now we’re just days away from that prediction… and the recent volatility in the market has many investors wondering if the warning is about to play out. In this interview, Marc Chaikin — founder and CEO of Chaikin Analytics and a 50+ year Wall Street veteran — returns to MarketBeat to explain why the market may be approaching a major turning point. Marc shares 3 critical things investors should do right now to prepare for a potential bear market — including how to protect your portfolio and where opportunities could still exist. If you’re concerned about where the market could be headed next, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. Video Chapters 0:00 The Market Crash Prediction 2:40 Why the Market Looks So Volatile Now 6:30 Are We Heading Toward a Bear Market? 10:45 3 Things Investors Should Do Right Now 11:05 Step #1: Protect Your Portfolio 14:10 Step #2: Where Opportunities Still Exist 17:40 Step #3: What Investors Should Avoid Watch Marc’s original market crash prediction from February 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvhr82VnkzU 📲 Text ‘YouTube’ to 68285 for FREE SMS breaking news alerts on top stocks. DISCLAIMER: MarketBeat’s videos are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisers, and nothing herein is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or strategy. Investing involves risk—including the potential loss of principal—so always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before acting. All opinions are those of the presenters and may change without notice. Presenters and MarketBeat personnel may own or trade the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results; any examples or case studies shown are illustrative and not typical. Some links or promotions mentioned may be affiliate partnerships that compensate MarketBeat at no additional cost to you. MarketBeat and its representatives accept no liability for any losses arising from reliance on this content.