On Monday, February 24, 2025, PTGDavid provided real-time market analysis and trading insights in a chat focused on E-mini S&P 500 (@ES) and Nasdaq 100 (@NQ) futures. Below is a summary of the day’s key developments based on his commentary:

Morning Session (7:28 AM – 11:46 AM PST)

PTGDavid opened with a trader wisdom quote: “I have no control over the trade outcomes. I can only control the orders I enter,” emphasizing disciplined execution based on predefined criteria.

Overnight activity saw @ES prices bounce to an upper target zone of 6065–6070, as outlined in a prior DTS Briefing. He outlined two scenarios: a bullish case (price above 6045 targeting 6065–6070) and a bearish case (price below 6045 targeting 6025–6020).

Early price action leaned bearish, fulfilling the lower target zone by 9:58 AM, followed by a buy response at a “D-Level Money Box Zone” for both @ES and @NQ.

A pivotal moment occurred mid-morning when a successful retest of the intra-day low (6024.50) triggered a bullish shift. PTGDavid noted a “bear-trap” and an “ultra-precise reversal” from the D-Level Money Box Zone, supported by a visual aid (uploaded image at 11:30 AM).

Bulls reclaimed 6024.50 by 11:27 AM, converting it from resistance to a potential support level, with PTGDavid advising it must hold on dips for sustained upside. By 11:46 AM, a strong buy response at this level reinforced a bullish lean above 6024.50, highlighting “good rhythms” for trading opportunities.

Afternoon Session (1:50 PM – 4:00 PM PST)

Post-lunch, momentum stalled. @NQ struggled at its prior low (21653), while @ES hit resistance at 6045, dubbed the “Line in the Sand.” PTGDavid cautioned that new longs were high-risk near these levels.

By 3:01 PM, a pullback to 6024.50 emerged as a key decision point entering the “Power Hour.” Late-day action saw @NQ reject its prior daily low (PDL), and @ES fought at its PDL, culminating in a “flush lower” into the close.

PTGDavid executed shorts via his A4 strategy, scaling into the sell-off, and noted a modest MOC (Market on Close) sell imbalance. He concluded at 4:00 PM that “everyone should have gotten a piece of today’s action,” praising the performance of PTG strategies.

Key Levels and Strategies

• • Critical Levels: 6024.50 (prior low/support), 6045 (resistance/neutral zone), 6065–6070 (upper target).

• • A4 Strategy: A recurring tactic, effective for both long and short plays, notably in the late-day flush.

• • D-Level Money Box Zone: A high-probability reversal area, central to the morning’s bullish shift.

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Educational Takeaway

Discipline and Precision in Dynamic Markets
PTGDavid’s commentary underscores the importance of disciplined trading rooted in clear criteria and real-time adaptability. His focus on specific price levels (e.g., 6024.50, 6045) and predefined scenarios (bullish/bearish targets) demonstrates how traders can navigate volatility by anchoring decisions to technical thresholds rather than emotional impulses.

The day’s “bear-trap” and subsequent reversal at the D-Level Money Box Zone highlight the value of recognizing market traps and leveraging precise support/resistance zones for high-probability trades.

Aspiring traders can learn from this: success lies in controlling what you can—entry/exit rules—and capitalizing on market rhythms, not predicting outcomes.