S&P 500 (ES)

Prior Session was Cycle Day 3: Triple Witching | Gamma Unleashed | Capital Preservation Wins

If you came into FRYday expecting a sleepy OPEX grind… congratulations — you were violently wrong.

This was the largest OPEX on record, and the market wasted exactly zero time reminding participants that liquidity events do not negotiate.

For greater detail of how this day unfolded, click on the Trading Room RECAP 12.19.25 link.

…Transition from Cycle Day 3 to Cycle Day 1

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 6895+-, initially targets 6905 – 6910 zone. 

Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 6895+-, initially targets 6880 – 6870 zone.

PVA High Edge = 6891    PVA Low Edge = 6877         Prior POC = 6888

   ESH

Nasdaq (NQ)

Prior Session was Cycle Day 3: OPEX Rally

Just when you thought OPEX was going to be a “chop-fest” market trough a curve-ball and rallied throughout the session, closing on highs of the day. Is this the prelude to the year-end Santa Claus Rally?

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…Transition from Cycle Day 3 to Cycle Day 1

Transition into Cycle Day 1: Final Rally of 2025

As the curtain falls on 2025, the tape is singing a familiar seasonal tune — the Santa Rally appears to be alive and humming. Bulls are clearly in a festive mood, while bears… well… let’s just say they’re staring at a lump of coal and rereading the calendar.

Despite plenty of attempts throughout the year, bears never found sustained traction. Momentum held, dips were absorbed, and upside persistence ruled the tape. Sure, there’s always next year — or the highly improbable asteroid headline — but for now, the path of least resistance remains higher.

This isn’t euphoria — it’s controlled year-end strength. Participation will thin, liquidity will get selective, and discipline remains the real edge. Enjoy the ride, but don’t forget who’s driving the sleigh.

🔍 Updated Levels of Interest — NQ

Upside Targets

• 🎯 25650

• 🎯 25706

• 🎯 25750

• 🎯 25762

Downside Levels

• 🧱 25543

• 🧱 25505

• 🧱 25460

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 25600+-, initially targets 25650 – 25706 zone. 

Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 25600+-, initially targets 25506 – 25460 zone.

PVA High Edge = 25591     PVA Low Edge = 25525         Prior POC = 25575

NQH

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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