S&P 500 (ES)
Prior Session was Cycle Day 3: Positive 3-Day “Super Cycle” as price rallied 123.75pts (167.95%) of the average (73.68pts), surpassing all cycle targets.
Today’s MATD (Market After Trend Day) unfolded as expected with price oscillating back n forth around the 6470 Line in the Sand (LIS) fulcrum.
Market on Close (MOC) $2.1 Billion Sell Imbalance pushed price lower into the closing bell thus fulfilling the 6455 target outlined in the DTS Briefing 8.25.25.
Range for this session was 41 handles on 899k contracts exchanged.
For a more detailed recap of the trading session, click on this link: Trading Room RECAP 8.25.25
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…Transition from Cycle Day 3 to Cycle Day 1
Transition into Cycle Day 1: Today begins a new cycle with the average decline projection (6460).
Key for the next few trading sessions will be the response of buyers should sellers appear. The most bullish response, would be seeing additional buyers (new money) entering on the dips.
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 6455+-, initially targets 6465 – 6470 zone.
Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 6455+-, initially targets 6440– 6435 zone.
PVA High Edge = 6480 PVA Low Edge = 6466 Prior POC = 6470
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Nasdaq (NQ)
Prior Session was Cycle Day 3: Positive 3-Day Cycle as price rallied surpassing all cycle targets. Today’s MATD (Market After Trend Day) unfolded as expected with price oscillating back n forth around the 23570 Line in the Sand (LIS) fulcrum.
Range for this session was 173 handles on 396k contracts exchanged.
…Transition from Cycle Day 3 to Cycle Day 1
Transition into Cycle Day 1: Today begins a new cycle with the average decline projection (23480).
As noted in last week’s DTS Briefing’s, the Nasdaq (NQ) has been more in distribution-mode throughout the week.
The Tech Sector (MAGS-7) etc. did participate in the rally, but notable is the fact that price is quite far from a new ATH compared to the S&P (ES). This is a notable divergence and should be monitored very closely this coming week.
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 23445+-, initially targets 23495– 23530 zone.
Bear Scenario: Price sustains an offer below 23445+-, initially targets 23395 – 23370 zone.
PVA High Edge = 23608 PVA Low Edge = 23513 Prior POC = 23548
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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