Trading Recap – PTGDavid’s Market Insights (March 28, 2025)
PTGDavid was highly active throughout the trading session, providing real-time insights, trade setups, and market reactions. Below is a recap of the key moments:
Morning Session:
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Pre-Market Analysis: PTGDavid started the session by focusing on short plays before the regular trading hours (RTH). He scaled into a 3410 short position early.
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Market Response: He noted a strong buy response at 5712 on the ES (E-mini S&P 500), highlighting key support levels and potential reversals.
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Liquidity & Targets: By mid-morning, he identified liquidations and set lower target projections at 5682, 5669, 5667, and 5654, which were gradually met.
Midday Trading:
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Trade Execution: After 5654 was tagged, PTGDavid recommended closing shorts, as the initial balance had completed.
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Market Equilibrium: He noted the Point of Control (POC) shift to 5655, signaling that buyers were stepping in, balancing the market.
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Commodity Trades: He also tracked CL (Crude Oil) OPR shorts, with targets being hit progressively.
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Afternoon & Closing Session:
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Final Targets Met: All crude oil short targets were fulfilled before he briefly stepped away for a call.
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End-of-Day Market Overview:
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The session concluded with a significant quarterly red candle, signaling bearish sentiment.
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The MOC (Market On Close) imbalance showed a $2.7 billion buy order.
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Educational Takeaways:
✅ Scalability in Trading: PTGDavid scaled into short positions instead of going all-in, showing a controlled risk approach.
✅ Technical Levels Matter: His D-LEVL and Money Box strategies highlighted areas of strong market reactions.
✅ Market Equilibrium is Key: After hitting major targets, he monitored shifts in the POC (Point of Control) to gauge potential reversals.
✅ News & Order Flow Impact: He referenced economic data (University of Michigan Sentiment) and institutional order flow (MOC buys) to refine his strategy.