S&P 500 (ES)
Prior Session was Cycle Day 2: Normal CD2 as MATD consolidation rhythms dominated this day as anticipated in prior DTS Briefing 1.23.25. Market has been on a multi-day rally since key test of the 5800 pivot. That is a whopping 350 handles! Money Box Zone (6149 – 6154) was solidly fulfilled during the Market On Close (MOC) Buy Imbalance of $2.165 Billion. Range for this session was 51 handles on 1.053M contracts exchanged.
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For a more detailed recap of the trading session, click on this link: Trading Room RECAP 1.23.25
…Transition from Cycle Day 2 to Cycle Day 3
Transition into Cycle Day 3: Primary 3-Day Cycle target 6150 has been fulfilled, so any further upside is “gravy!” There is room for a continuation of the current cycle rally, although the next decline could begin at any time.
Keep is mind as intra-day traders, we MUST respect the ongoing swing directions and remain squarely aligned at all times.
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 6150+-, initially targets 6161 – 6168 zone.
Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 6150+-, initially targets 6135 – 6130 zone.
PVA High Edge = 6140 PVA Low Edge = 6114 Prior POC = 6135
ES (Profile)
Nasdaq (NQ)
Prior Session was Cycle Day 2: Normal CD2 MATD rhythmic day with a late day MOC rally fulfilling primary 3 Day Cycle target zone (21925 – 22045). Range for this session was 188 handles on 1.165M contracts exchanged.
…Transition from Cycle Day 2 to Cycle Day 3
Transition into Cycle Day 3: Primary 3-Day Cycle target 22045 has been fulfilled, so any further upside is “gravy!” There is room for a continuation of the current cycle rally, although the next decline could begin at any time.
Keep is mind as intra-day traders, we MUST respect the ongoing swing directions and remain squarely aligned at all times.
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 22023+-, initially targets 22138 – 22168 zone.
Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 22023+-, initially targets 21950 – 21931 zone.
PVA High Edge = 21971 PVA Low Edge = 21896 Prior POC = 21936
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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