S&P 500 (ES)
Prior Session was Cycle Day 2: Range rhythm: textbook MATD execution
Opening Sequence:
Overnight targets fulfilled right on cue — ES hit the 6895–6900 zone, while NQ tagged 26115–26165. The morning opened with the tape coiled in negative gamma, that lovely environment where dealer hedging amplifies moves instead of damping them. As Manny reminded the crew:
“Negative gamma is a day trader’s playground.”
And David chimed in with the quote of the day:
“Make Negative Gamma Great Again!”
Early Structure:
The continuation long from 6890–6900 (Plan #4) fired early, with Manny booking +5 on partials and sliding stops to breakeven — disciplined execution ahead of opening volatility. A short scalp rotation developed as micro H&S completed, tagging the 6888 target. PTG precision at work.
Line in the Sand: 6875 held multiple roles throughout the session — first as a downside magnet, then as a structural pivot reclaimed post-OR shorts.
Range was 60 handles on 1.301M contracts traded.
For greater detail of how this day unfolded, click on the Trading Room RECAP 11.3.25 link.
…Transition from Cycle Day 2 to Cycle Day 3
Transition into Cycle Day 3:
The Three-Day Cycle Statistic (91.77%) remains in play and will be fulfilled as long as price holds above the CD1 Low (6843.50) during the RTH session. For now, price action continues to balance within the 6850–6915 consolidation zone, reflecting a classic tug-of-war between short-term profit-takers and rotational traders marking time ahead of the next impulse move.
A violation and conversion of either boundary will likely open the field for a more directional trend to emerge. Downside risk measures into the 6825–6815 support zone, while upside potential extends toward the 6935–6950 target zone. Between these levels, expect more of the recent rhythmic rotations—the kind that test traders’ patience as much as their precision.
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 6970+-, initially targets 6885 – 6890 zone.
Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 6970+-, initially targets 6855 – 6850 zone.
PVA High Edge = 6890 PVA Low Edge = 6871 Prior POC = 6885
ESZ
Nasdaq (NQ)
Prior Session was Cycle Day 2: The NAZ opened with a fury as Gamma Sellers wasted no time showing their hand, unloading inventory straight out of the gate. But just as it looked like a full-on liquidation event was brewing, Buyers clocked in at the 26,000 “Line in the Sand” — executing with the precision of a Swiss timepiece. Their calculated absorption flipped momentum cleanly, sending price ripping higher and handing the early aggressors a tidy lesson in overconfidence.
Range was 253 handles on 468k contracts exchanged.
…Transition from Cycle Day 2 to Cycle Day 3
Transition into Cycle Day 3: – Outlook:
With sellers rebuffed and forced to cover into the close, the 26,000 – 25980 zone now serves as the new tactical battle line, with responsive buyers likely to reload on any controlled pullback.
Above, eyes remain fixed on the 26,200–26,250 resistance corridor, where momentum traders will test whether this rally still has fuel or if we’re due for another round of whipsaw chess.
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 26100+-, initially targets 26200 – 26250 zone.
Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 26100+-, initially targets 26000 – 25980 zone.
PVA High Edge = 26155 PVA Low Edge = 26070 Prior POC = 26095
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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