S&P 500 (ES)
Prior Session was Cycle Day 3: Tactical Whipsaw
“Liquidity Takes No Prisoners.”
As detailed in the DTS Briefing, the Three-Day Cycle Statistic (91.88%) remained unbroken heading into Wednesday. Bulls carried momentum into the overnight session, extending above the CD2 highs and fulfilling the 6894 – 6899 D-Level Money Box (DLMB). But that’s where the easy part ended.
Session Narrative:
At the open, optimism gave way to the market’s favorite equalizer — liquidity. Price chopped between tactical zones as both factions launched early assaults. Bulls pressed their advantage above 6875, only to trigger the perfect bull trap — a swift counterstrike sent the ES tumbling into the 6855 bear target, fulfilling the DTS Bear Scenario to the tick.
From there, both sides scrambled for cover. Longs got ambushed, shorts got overconfident, and the battlefield devolved into what we affectionately call a Cycle Day 3 Whipsaw Zone — where conviction meets confusion and only disciplined risk survives.
Market Sentiment:
The result? A stalemate cloaked in volatility. Neither camp claimed full victory, but liquidity sure collected its toll. As the dust settles, we mark today’s action as another proof-point for the maxim: “Control the risk, or it controls you.”
Range was 48 handles on 1.345M contracts exchanged
For greater detail of how this day unfolded, click on the Trading Room RECAP 11.12.25 link.
…Transition from Cycle Day 3 to Cycle Day 1
Transition into Cycle Day 1: A new cycle kicks off with the average decline projection (6862.25) already satisfied during the prior session’s rebalancing operation. However, a deeper downside target remains active at 6833.66 — should the bears coordinate a full-scale Blitzkrieg Assault and bulls tactically retreat to reposition at higher-quality price zones.
We’ll mark the 6830 handle as a key support pivot on any retracement probe. Failure by bulls to mount an adequate supportive response opens the door for a lower target sweep into the 6803 → 6788–6772 zone — a high-value liquidity corridor where order flow will reveal who truly holds the field.
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 6865+-, initially targets 6885 – 6890 zone.
Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 6865+-, initially targets 6855 – 6850 zone.
PVA High Edge = 6881 PVA Low Edge = 6865 Prior POC = 6878
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Nasdaq (NQ)
Prior Session was Cycle Day 3: Similar to the ES, the NQ pushed above its CD2 high, testing the D-Level Money Box (DLMB) zone. But that was as far as the bulls could carry the day, as the Peek-a-Boo (PKB) Reversal below the prior high (25,770) delivered a well-deserved kick to the proverbial groin.
The bears growled and seized control. What was once MAGS-7 quickly earned a new moniker: “DRAGGED-7”, as price plunged to and through the 25,520 DTS Briefing target.
A lackluster afternoon bounce left both factions trading barbs before calling it quits. As always, tomorrow is another chance to settle the score.
Range for this session was 341 handles on 599k contracts exchanged.
…Transition from Cycle Day 3 to Cycle Day1
Transition into Cycle Day 1: The new cycle erupts with 25,117 already claimed—a calculated strike that sets the stage.
The Nasdaq (NQ) holds the field in a three-day consolidation standoff, bulls and bears circling, probing, and testing each other for weaknesses. Every trade is a skirmish for control of optimal price and volume.
AI Sector – Frontline Report: The spotlight burns hot on Nvidia and Palantir, where selling pressure mounts. Druckenmiller’s liquidation moves are noted in the ranks; whether they signal a coordinated push or just opportunistic retreat, the sector is bracing for action. Traders watching for “reasons” can take note—the battlefield has its whispers.
TOf 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 25595+-, initially targets 25720 – 25765 zone.
Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 25595+-, initially targets 25530 – 25490 zone.
PVA High Edge = 25638 PVA Low Edge = 25529 Prior POC = 25595
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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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