S&P 500 (ES)
Prior Session was Cycle Day 2: Theme of the Day: “Go With The Flow – Jellyfish Mode Activated”
Market Overview
The S&P (SPX) continued its ping-pong act between 6,700–6,750, anchored by the now-infamous “Captain Condor” gamma complex. Positive gamma held firm above 6,730, keeping upside advances sticky yet controlled. The 6,700 underbelly softened early, hinting at a possible probe lower — but buyers again absorbed pressure, forcing yet another short-cover retreat.
With FOMC Minutes at 2:00 PM ET, traders braced for a potential “seek-and-destroy” magnet move toward the Captain’s 6,670 leg, but the morning strength and absorption kept the tone constructive. Bulls once again maintained structure dominance — the bears still couldn’t hold a sustained advantage.
Range was 49 handles on 1.001M contracts exchanged.
For greater detail of how this day unfolded, click on the Trading Room RECAP 10.8.25 link.
…Transition from Cycle Day 2 to Cycle Day 3
Transition into Cycle Day 3: Price closed near high of the day with a firm bullish bid.
Initial Cycle Target (6794) has been fulfilled with the final 3 Day Cycle Target (6819.41) in direct “bullseye” for today’s session.
Positive 3 Day Cycle is securely in-place with a 91.45% historical track record. P > CD1 Low on CD3
FREE TRIAL 3 DAY CYCLE YES or NO
.Choose wisely!
Of course, nothing changes for PTG…Simply follow your plan. Take only Triple A setups and manage the $risk. ALWAYS HAVE HARD STOP-LOSSES in-place on the exchange.
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 6800+-, initially targets 6815 – 6820 zone.
Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 6800+-, initially targets 6790 – 6785 zone.
PVA High Edge = 6803 PVA Low Edge = 6785 Prior POC = 6800
ESZ
Nasdaq (NQ)
Prior Session was Cycle Day 2: Continuation rally sent prices soaring to new all time highs while fulfilling upside 3 Day Cycle objectives in the process. Range was 338 handles on 362k contracts exchanged.
…Transition from Cycle Day 2 to Cycle Day 3
Transition into Cycle Day 3: Price closed near high of the day with a firm bullish bid.
Positive 3 Day Cycle is securely in-place with a 91.45% historical track record.
Three-Day Cycle Target (25320.50) has easily been fulfilled and exceeded as strong outgoing momentum is likely to “spill-over” into today.
Of course, nothing changes for PTG…Simply follow your plan. Take only Triple A setups and manage the $risk. ALWAYS HAVE HARD STOP-LOSSES in-place on the exchange.
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 25365+-, initially targets 25410 – 25457 zone.
Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 25365+-, initially targets 25310 – 25275 zone.
PVA High Edge = 25336 PVA Low Edge = 25171 Prior POC = 25211
NQZ
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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