📅 PTG Daily Recap – Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Market Overview
Today marked the transition from Cycle Day 3 to Cycle Day 1, kicking off a fresh cycle with downside projections of 6432 (Recap) and 6418 (Recap-MA). But before bears could even lace up, the market carried over strong closing momentum from Tuesday’s CPI rally.
Price action opened on the cusp of all-time highs, with no outside force strong enough to counter the bullish inertia. The continuation-long lean was the playbook early on.
Key Levels & Scenarios
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Bull Scenario: Hold 6460±, target 6480–6485
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✅ Target Zone achieved with ultra precision early in the session.
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First reversal opportunity came from the Money Box A4 shift, giving shorts a tactical pullback entry.
Notable Plays & Trader Insights
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Manny’s “Impulse Control” Wisdom – Holding his 6462 long through a nasty pullback per his system, resisting the urge to overtrade.
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Roy’s Tactical Query – Discussion on trailing shorts and point scaling.
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PeterN’s Macro View – Expecting some retrace given higher timeframe swings, though the trend remained the boss.
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OODA Loop & IF–THEN–ELSE – David reinforced decision discipline as a way to keep “the lunatic in one’s head” at bay.
Afternoon Action
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Lunch break signaled a pause before the 2PM Shake ’n Bake session.
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Afternoon held the prior high backtest, confirming support, and bulls closed with a firm outgoing bid.
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Solid continuation following CPI, setting the tone ahead of tomorrow’s PPI release for that “inside baseball” economic look.
🎯 PTG Takeaway:
Bulls defended their turf with precision targeting, capitalizing on momentum and shutting the door on bears for most of the session. The real test will be whether this inertia can punch through fresh highs with PPI on deck.