PTG Market Recap – Tuesday, August 5, 2025
“Textbook Transition”
📉 Cycle Day 1 Execution
Today marked the kickoff of a fresh Cycle Day 1, and it did not disappoint. PTGDavid emphasized early the expectation for Mean After Trend Day (MATD) rhythm, and that’s precisely what unfolded — a textbook sequence into projected CD1 average decline levels.
🔄 Early Action – MATD Rhythms in Motion
Coming off Monday’s rally, the session opened with a rotational tone. PTGDavid highlighted the initial sandbox at 6358–6368, and traders observed a choppy back-and-fill consistent with early CD1 tendencies.
💥 ISM Catalyst – Downside Unleashed
Around 10:15 AM, ISM data hit, triggering a sell lean shift and reinforcing bearish structure. Price sliced through key reference levels including yesterday’s Value Area, and the prior session’s MID (6310) and RTH open (6303) quickly came into play.
🧠 Gamma Cluster & Fib Confluence
Manny and others pointed to a Gamma GEX support cluster at 6320–6325, also aligning with a Fibonacci confluence, which helped slow the bleed. However, order flow wasn’t favorable for longs, and the market continued its drift toward the average CD1 decline projection.
🎯 Target Hit – Textbook Fulfillment
PTGDavid confirmed the CD1 Average Decline Target was fulfilled at 6320, aligning with earlier projections and affirming disciplined strategy execution. No heroics — just statistical symmetry doing its job.
📈 Closing Bell – MOC Drama
A $1.3B MOC buy imbalance popped up late in the day but was paired off and neutralized by the close — a non-event after a clean execution day.
🔍 Recap Snapshot:
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🌀 Cycle: CD1
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🎯 Target: 6320 hit ✔️
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💡 Strategy: MATD → Sell Lean Post ISM
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⚠️ Support Levels: 6325 → 6310 → 6303
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🧠 Key Themes: Gamma Confluence, Rotation, News-Driven Follow-Through
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📊 Result: Strategic and orderly CD1 downshift