Bitcoin Nurphoto / Getty ImagesYou are invited to 10 Things Before The Opening Bell.Sign up if this was sent to you. You can also download Insider's app to get news on the move - click here for Android and here for iOS.Let's get to it.1. Stocks are benefiting from strong earnings and an apparent softening of China's regulators. There is a certain air of caution in the tech sector. Let's take a look at the market.2. Are you feeling lucky? You can now bet against Cathie's Ark Invest with a new ETF. The proposed ETF tracks the inverse performance Ark Invest's flagship funds. Learn how the Short ARKK ETF operates.3. Bank of America warns that investors are becoming too confident for their own good. The gauge that tracks market sentiment is at its highest point since the financial crisis. This puts the market at risk of flashing a major selling signal.4. Earnings: Toyota, Sony and CVS report on earnings. Uber, General Motors, and Sony also report.5. SEC chief Gary Genss says crypto must be controlled if it is to rise in value. According to Gary Gensler, SEC Chair, digital currency can only thrive if there are clear rules for the market. Investors will be better protected from fraud by Gensler's stricter regulations for the $1.6 trillion digital asset market.6. Fairlead Strategies says that bitcoin is poised for a 34% increase. Fairlead Strategies says technical indicators indicate a risky environment for the crypto market. This could mean that bitcoin is preparing for a big jump. This next boom could see bitcoin rise to $51,000.7. BlackRock: Quality time in the market: As we approach what is likely to be peak economic development this year, BlackRock claims that investors are turning their attention to quality stocks. BlackRock has designated companies that have strong balance sheets, high profits, and low levels of debt "quality stocks". Other indicators such as the expansion rate and durable products are also signaling a peak - see other indicators.8. Warren Buffett is right: Don't put all your eggs into one basket. Marc Andreessen, a legendary tech VC, is bullish about Buffett's philosophy. This value investing approach differs from the get-rich-quick, meme-stock trend. Andreessen said, "Don't get fancy with your investing."9. Goldman Sach's 26 stock list will beat the market. Long-term stability is a promise of solid balance sheets, especially with the Fed's asset tapering plans. Goldman called Facebook, Garmin, and other assets taper-proof. See the complete list here.10. The market wizard averaged a compound annual return of 58%. He attributes it to asymmetric opportunities, calculated risks and asymmetric opportunities. He developed a framework to understand market nuances through years of trial and error. The wizard also broke down his investing strategy and established two rules that he follows.Phil Rosen compiles the data. Have feedback? Send feedback to prosen@insider.com, or tweet @philrosennRegister for the Insider newsletters.
