🌅 Opening Context: Bullish Bias with a Target-Lock Mindset
The day began with price holding the 6290 Line in the Sand (LIS) in the overnight session, setting the stage for a bullish follow-through into 6305–6310, a precision strike that would make even Raytheon jealous.
PTGDavid’s early declaration:
“Bull Stacker Buy Signal”
📸 Image: Bull Signal Chart
📈 Cycle Day 3 in Full Swing
CD3 brought its usual energy. The initial sandbox was 6300–6310, and soon @NQ was leading the charge, reclaiming its title as “Alpha of the Index Pack”. By mid-morning, David confirmed the bias had shifted to sell-side probes against the 6322 area — a classic intraday two-way auction within a broader trend up.
Meanwhile, @PeterN was in the hot seat, probing risk management and trade strategy questions with admirable transparency, sparking another mini-PTG mentorship session.
🔭 Binoculars, Breakouts & ATHs
At midday, David announced:
“Going to pick up my new binoculars… Maybe that’ll help me trade better.”
Turns out, he didn’t need them. By 2:20 PM, price had rocketed into the 6334.75 Money Box Target zone and didn’t stop there.
🎯 Retest of the All-Time High: Complete.
🎶 Soundtrack: “Train Kept A-Rollin”
And roll it did—right through upper Cycle Day 3 penetration targets on both ES and NQ, notching new all-time highs into the close.
📸 Chart: 6315 Resistance Reference
💣 $5 Billion MOC Imbalance? Bulls Say “Cool Story Bro”
A hefty $5B Market-On-Close (MOC) Sell Imbalance showed up late day, but the market absorbed it like a seasoned pro on a third espresso.
“MOC will get absorbed… Exchange guarantee.”
“Just who will get left holding the crap shares?”
The day wrapped with bulls not only holding the line—but the crown, closing right on the highs.
🧑🏫 Educational Takeaways – Today’s Market Masterclass
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📍 Location, Location, LIS – Respecting the 6290 Line in the Sand was the key to unlocking the day’s directional bias.
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🧭 Cycle Day Awareness – CD3 delivered classic trending behavior; understanding this helped traders stay in sync.
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💰 Money Box Mechanics – The MB target (6334.75) wasn’t just hit—it was magnetized.
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📉 Volatility ≠ Panic – Even with a $5B MOC imbalance, structure and trend kept the trade plan intact.
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👁️ Trade Vision – Whether it’s a literal pair of binoculars or refining technical clarity, vision matters.
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🛑 Stop FOMO, Start Strategy – Community coaching around entry stops, ATRs, and trade management highlighted the value of a structured approach.