S&P 500 (ES)
Prior Session was Cycle Day 1: “The Money Box Reversal”
The day opened with early strength and optimism — a “fade-the-fear” vibe among traders convinced every dip was another golden ticket. Spoiler: it wasn’t.
Right on cue, the Cycle Day 1 pattern played its hand — an early rally that sucked in the hopefuls before flipping the switch and fading into a D-Level Money Box reversal that had chart watchers whispering, “Go figure.”
PTGDavid reaffirmed the early bullish lean until structure broke — and when it did, it was swift and decisive.
By mid-morning, textbook PTG cycle targeting guided price into reversal territory, and the “big boyz” made sure the weak hands paid the tuition.
Range was 115 handles on 1.942M contracts exchanged
For greater detail of how this day unfolded, click on the Trading Room RECAP 10.15.25 link.
…Transition from Cycle Day 1 to Cycle Day 2
Transition into Cycle Day 2: Normally for CD2 we are anticipating some consolidation MATD rhythms to begin the session.
Key levels such as the 3-Day Central Pivot Zone…3 Day Cycle Target…D-Level Money Box zone to name a few in the PTG Toolbox continue to provide strong tradable locations.
***NOTE: D-Level Money Box Indicator now is equipped with “historical” zones. Contact PTGDavid for further information.
Expect elevated volatility (i.e. wide swings) until the markets absorb the recent information inflow and decides both the short-term and longer-term implications. So we’ll stay laser focused on risk-management.
Typically following “shock-event” sell-offs, markets enter a period of “repair” which may take days/weeks to work through. (Or just hours in this algorithmic marketplace!)
Be on Alert for more Trump Tape Bombs!
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 6715+-, initially targets 6740 – 6745 zone.
Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 6715+-, initially targets 6695 – 6685 zone.
PVA High Edge = 6745 PVA Low Edge = 6697 Prior POC = 6716
ESZ
Nasdaq (NQ)
Prior Session was Cycle Day 1: “The Money Box Reversal” Early rally stopped and reversal right @ the D-Level Money Box (DLMB) zone. The subsequent sell-off traversed the entire prior value-area before finding a respectable buy response, The remainder of the day was a series of dampening oscillating settling price near the MID-VWAP.
***NOTE: D-Level Money Box Indicator now is equipped with “historical” zones. Contact PTGDavid for further information.
Range for this session was 451 handles on 623k contracts exchanged.
…Transition from Cycle Day 1 to Cycle Day 2
Transition into Cycle Day 2: Normally for CD2 we are anticipating some consolidation MATD rhythms to begin the session.
Expect elevated volatility (i.e. wide swings) until the markets absorb the recent information inflow and decides both the short-term and longer-term implications. So we’ll stay laser focused on risk-management.
Be on Alert for more Trump Tape Bombs!
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 24940+-, initially targets 25020 – 25050 zone.
Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 24940+-, initially targets 25825 – 24940 zone.
PVA High Edge = 25020 PVA Low Edge = 24825 Prior POC = 25336
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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