Cycle Day 2: “Gravy Above the Highs”
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Market Overview: CD2 in Full Swing
The day opened with Cycle Day 2 expectations, which usually means one thing: back-and-fill behavior, a breather from the prior trend, and a chance to test key zones.
Add in some fresh tech earnings and a shiny new all-time high, and traders were primed for digestion—both of data and directional bias.
PTGDavid framed the session with clear intent: Primary objectives were already in the bag; anything above would be “gravy.”
Trade Plan & Execution: Clean, Clear, Executed
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Sandbox Zone: Defined early between 6395–6405, with a bias for continuation only if 6390 held.
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Bullish Roadmap: Stay above 6390 ➡️ Target 6415–6420.
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And just like that… the market followed the script. Price hit the 6415 mark late morning, fulfilling the roadmap to a tee.
💡 When the roadmap matches the road traveled—confidence compounds.
Community & Charting: Learning in Lockstep
The PTG crew brought their A-game:
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Enthusiastic questions around Sierra Chart, volume structures, and bull stackers.
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PTGDavid shared a Sierra Chart tutorial video, giving traders a solid resource for leveling up.
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Discussions touched on POC, LVNs, and the layered logic of cross-platform indicators.
Key Lessons & Takeaways
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✅ Structure Matters: 6390 support and the 6400 POC were mission-critical zones.
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📊 Planning Pays: CD2 expectations + a sound plan = clean execution.
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🧠 Tools & Education: Platform proficiency was a major theme—Sierra Chart got plenty of love.
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🕰 Patience Wins: With the market balanced, discipline mattered more than bravado.
🔗 Links for Reference:
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🎥 Sierra Chart Video Tutorial (exact link can be plugged in if needed)