S&P 500 (ES)
Prior Session was Cycle Day 3: Historical statistics (92%) favor positive 3-Day Cycle. The previous two sequentially failed cycles reversed in a BIG way, as this was a SUPER 3D CYCLE. Final numbers were: +175 points (193.30%) of the average range (90.53). More than covering the previous failed cycles. Range for this session was 55 handles on 1.508M contracts exchanged.
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For a more detailed recap of the trading session, click on this link: Trading Room RECAP 1.16.25
…Transition from Cycle Day 3 to Cycle Day 1
Transition into Cycle Day 1: Friday is “Gravy Day” to lock in the gains of the week.
This day begins a new cycle with the objective to find a secure low from which to stage the next rally. Average Decline Projection: 5958 – 5951
ODDS OF DECLINE > 10 = 79%…> 20 = 56%
Nothing changes for PTG…Simply follow your plan.
PTG’s Primary Directive (PD) is to ALWAYS STAY IN ALIGNMENT with the DOMINANT FORCE.
As such, scenarios to consider for today’s trading.
Bull Scenario: Price sustains a bid above 5975+-, initially targets 5990 – 5995 zone.
Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 5975+-, initially targets 5955 – 5950 zone.
PVA High Edge = 5997 PVA Low Edge = 5980 Prior POC = 5986
ES (Profile)
Nasdaq (NQ)
Prior Session was Cycle Day 3: The anticipated MATD -“Morning/Market After Trend Day” rhythms unfolded perfectly per DTS Briefing 1.16.25. Both the upside target zone 21450 – 21500 (actual hod = 21567.25) and down target zone 21320 – 21280 (LVA = 21308) responded beautifully. Range for this session was 395 handles on 586k contracts exchanged.
…Transition from Cycle Day 3 to Cycle Day 1
Transition into Cycle Day 1: Friday is “Gravy Day” to lock in the gains of the week.
This day begins a new cycle with the objective to find a secure low from which to stage the next rally. Average Decline Projection: 21266 – 21228.
ODDS OF DECLINE > 10 = 82%…> 20 = 76%
Nothing changes for PTG…Simply follow your plan.
PTG’s Primary Directive (PD) is to ALWAYS STAY IN ALIGNMENT with the DOMINANT FORCE.
As such, scenarios to consider for today’s trading.
Bull Scenario: Price sustains a bid above 21250+-, initially targets 21335 – 21370 zone.
Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 21250+-, initially targets 21200 – 21180 zone.
PVA High Edge = 21452 PVA Low Edge = 21325 Prior POC = 21397
NQ (Profile)
Economic Calendar
Trade Strategy: Our tactical trade strategy will simply remain unaltered…We’ll be flexible to trade both long and short side from Decision Pivot Levels. Continue to focus on Bull/Bear Stackers and Premium/Discounts. As always, remaining in alignment with dominant intra-day force increases probabilities of producing winning trades.
Stay Focused…Non-Biased…Disciplined ALWAYS USE STOPS!
Good Trading…David
“Knowing is not enough, We must APPLY. Willing is not enough, We must DO.” –BR
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