S&P 500 (ES)

Prior Session was Cycle Day 1: Early establishment of the CD1 Low (6369.25) during the GLOBEX session set the stage for the FRYday rally that closed near highs of the day.

DTS Briefing has commented on this phenomena of the CD1 secured early, followed by a strong rally during the remainder of the session(s). Again this was no different, so if you are following the cycle, you must be mindful of this scenario, otherwise find yourself wondering about the potential trading dynamic.

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Range was 56 handles on 1.133M contracts exchanged

…Transition from Cycle Day 1 to Cycle Day 2

Transition into Cycle Day 2: Having closed near the highs of the day, momentum may spill-over  to the upside, although normally for CD2 we are anticipating some ‘back n fill’ / consolidation / MATD rhythms to begin the session.

Partial cycle targets have been fulfilled on the CD1 rally so stay the course and trade smartly.

The economic calendar is filled with key metrics this week,  such as the CPI, which will be an important measurement for the next FED action on rates.

Markets are pricing in a strong probability of a rate cut at the September 16–17, 2025 FOMC meeting, with CME FedWatch tool showing around an 89% chance of a move

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 6415+-, initially targets 6435 – 6440 zone. 

Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 6415+-, initially targets 6400 – 6395 zone.

PVA High Edge = 6417    PVA Low Edge = 6400         Prior POC = 6409

   ESU

Nasdaq (NQ)

Prior Session was Cycle Day 1: Early establishment of the CD1 Low (23503) during the GLOBEX session set the stage for the FRYday rally that closed near highs of the day. Range for this session was 342 handles on 516k contracts exchanged.

…Transition from Cycle Day 1 to Cycle Day 2

Transition into Cycle Day 2: Having closed near the highs of the day, momentum may spill-over to the upside, although normally for CD2 we are anticipating some ‘back n fill’ / consolidation / MATD rhythms to begin the session.

Partial cycle targets have been fulfilled on the CD1 rally so stay the course and trade smartly.

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 24715+-, initially targets 24800 – 24840 zone. 

Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 24715+-, initially targets 23670 – 23635 zone.

PVA High Edge = 23718     PVA Low Edge = 23628         Prior POC = 23693

NQU

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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