Top 20 U.S. Stocks to Exit in 2025: As we move into the final quarter of 2025, the U.S. stock market is showing signs of sector rotation, AI froth fatigue, and policy-induced headwinds. With the Fed signaling prolonged higher interest rates and recent earnings exposing fundamental cracks in several high-flyers, now may be the right time to reassess your portfolio. While we believe in long-term investing, sometimes booking profits (or even taking losses) is the smartest strategy.
Based on Bloonser Macro Pulse – August 2025 (Read here) and recent technical breakdowns, here are 20 U.S. stocks to consider exiting now.
Contents
- 1 🔹 Top 20 U.S. Stocks to Exit Now (August 2025)
- 1.1 1. Nvidia (NVDA)
- 1.2 2. Tesla (TSLA)
- 1.3 3. C3.ai (AI)
- 1.4 4. GameStop (GME)
- 1.5 5. AMC Entertainment (AMC)
- 1.6 6. Unity Software (U)
- 1.7 7. Palantir (PLTR)
- 1.8 8. Zoom Video (ZM)
- 1.9 9. Lucid Motors (LCID)
- 1.10 10. Virgin Galactic (SPCE)
- 1.11 11. Beyond Meat (BYND)
- 1.12 12. Snowflake (SNOW)
- 1.13 13. Coinbase (COIN)
- 1.14 14. Roblox (RBLX)
- 1.15 15. Chewy (CHWY)
- 1.16 16. Fisker (FSR)
- 1.17 17. ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK)
- 1.18 18. Snap Inc (SNAP)
- 1.19 19. PayPal (PYPL)
- 1.20 20. Intel (INTC)
- 2 🔍 Technical Patterns to Watch For
- 3 🤝 Exit Strategy Checklist
- 4 ℹ️ Final Thoughts
✨ Thematic Overview: What’s Driving the Exit?
- AI Bubble Fatigue: Many AI stocks have outperformed earnings by 3x or more. Valuations are stretched and insider selling is accelerating (AI Bubble Survival Guide).
- Interest Rate Pressure: Capital-intensive businesses and speculative growth stocks are suffering as bond yields touch multi-year highs.
- Regulatory Overhangs: Antitrust actions, TikTok ban impacts, and Biden/Trump election-related uncertainty.
- Technical Bearish Patterns: Breakdown of key support levels on the daily/weekly charts.
🔹 Top 20 U.S. Stocks to Exit Now (August 2025)
1. Nvidia (NVDA)
- Why Exit: Trading at 46x forward earnings. Margins under pressure.
- Technical Signal: Bearish divergence on RSI, 50-day MA broken.
- News Catalyst: Slowing data center growth and China export limits.
2. Tesla (TSLA)
- Why Exit: Missed Q2 earnings, ASP falling, EV demand softening.
- Technical Signal: Death cross confirmed.
- Bloonser Note: AI spin-off hype isn’t translating to auto margins.
3. C3.ai (AI)
- Why Exit: Zero GAAP profitability, heavy insider selling.
- Technical: RSI < 30, repeated failed breakouts.
4. GameStop (GME)
- Why Exit: Meme stock rally unsustainable.
- Fundamentals: Revenue declining, no turnaround visibility.
5. AMC Entertainment (AMC)
- Why Exit: Negative cash flow, dilution risk.
- News: Weak box office post-Barbenheimer effect.
6. Unity Software (U)
- Why Exit: Poor integration post-IronSource, slowing ARR.
- Technical: Repeated lower highs, weak MACD.
7. Palantir (PLTR)
- Why Exit: Over-reliance on government deals.
- News: Valuation > 20x sales. High options activity signaling reversal.
8. Zoom Video (ZM)
- Why Exit: Growth decelerated, losing to MS Teams & Google Meet.
- Fundamentals: Negative YOY revenue growth.
9. Lucid Motors (LCID)
- Why Exit: High burn rate, low delivery numbers.
- Technical: Below IPO price, no floor in sight.
10. Virgin Galactic (SPCE)
- Why Exit: Commercial flights delayed again.
- News: Layoffs and cash runway < 12 months.
11. Beyond Meat (BYND)
- Why Exit: Shrinking market share, high debt.
- Technical: RSI < 30, multi-year low breached.
12. Snowflake (SNOW)
- Why Exit: High valuation, slowing enterprise cloud spending.
- Bloonser Link: Covered in AI Bubble Warning
13. Coinbase (COIN)
- Why Exit: SEC scrutiny, volatile crypto volumes.
- Fundamentals: Earnings decline, unclear regulatory path.
14. Roblox (RBLX)
- Why Exit: Monetization issues, Gen Z fatigue.
- Technical: Head-and-shoulders pattern.
15. Chewy (CHWY)
- Why Exit: Inventory buildup, weak consumer spending.
- News: EPS guidance lowered.
16. Fisker (FSR)
- Why Exit: Missed production targets, delisting risk.
- Bloonser Pulse: EV contraction noted in macro trends.
17. ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK)
- Why Exit: Concentrated in overvalued AI and biotech.
- Technical: Strong downtrend with lower highs.
18. Snap Inc (SNAP)
- Why Exit: Revenue stagnation, competition from TikTok & Instagram.
- News: Failed monetization of Spotlight.
19. PayPal (PYPL)
- Why Exit: Fintech competition, lack of innovation.
- Technical: Multi-year lows, weak bounce attempts.
20. Intel (INTC)
- Why Exit: Lagging in AI chip race, weak guidance.
- Bloonser Note: Growth bets not materializing.
🔍 Technical Patterns to Watch For
- Death Cross: (50-DMA crossing below 200-DMA) – visible in TSLA, CHWY
- Bearish RSI Divergence: (momentum slowing despite price gains) – NVDA, PLTR
- Head and Shoulders: (breakdown from top-heavy formations) – RBLX, ZM
🤝 Exit Strategy Checklist
- Review your average buy price – is the position green or red?
- Check insider selling trends via OpenInsider
- Use Bloonser Technical Heatmap (coming soon on Bloonser.com)
- Rotate into dividend-paying value stocks or sector ETFs
ℹ️ Final Thoughts
This list isn’t a condemnation of these companies’ futures—but a tactical call. With elevated valuations, macro headwinds, and shifting sentiment, capital preservation is just as important as growth. Exiting with discipline is a key skill in wealth creation.
Explore more insights in our latest Bloonser Macro Pulse – August Edition and prepare for the new cycle of leadership beyond AI hype.
🔗 Related Reads on Bloonser.com
- Wall Street Strategist on Surviving the AI Bubble
- Macro Pulse: August 2025 Edition
- How to Rotate From Growth to Value in 2025
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please consult your advisor before making investment decisions.
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