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Market Recap
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Overnight: ES tagged 6575 with a sharp “snap-back” buy response.
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Bear Scenario: Sustained trade below 6592 LIS targeted the 6575–6565 zone.
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Protocols vs Rules: PTG team clarified: Rules = binary yes/no. Protocols = structured step-by-step behaviors shaped by experience. Key highlight: Profit Protect Fridays as a standing protocol.
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Flow Bias: Supportive—dips bought, rips sold.
Intraday Action
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Pullback Buys: Manny called 6580 shelf and 6550 prime buy zone—both respected with absorption/reclaims.
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Sentiment Data: Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Prelim) missed: 55.4 vs 58.0 forecast (prev 58.2) → bots whipped the tape.
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Fib Watch: Manny noted clusters acting as 5–7pt trade bands.
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Cross-talk: Traders discussed Rande Howell vs Andrew Menaker and psychology protocols.
Cycle Day & Technicals
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Cycle Day 2 textbook execution: Explored both upper and lower boundaries before closing near 6592 LIS.
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Precision Squared – Price respected the roadmap with tactical accuracy.
Community Notes
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GM check-ins from Barbara, Jimbo, Ram, John B, Bosier, Kenfix, Slatitude39.
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NVDA flagged for possible breakout.
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Tools & setups: Synergy (multi-system control), fib conversion, OR candle observations.
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Closing sentiment: Capital Preservation FRYday → traders headed out early to protect weekly PnL.
📌 Takeaway:
Discipline carried the session—respecting rules for risk, protocols for process. Price gravitated to the 6592 LIS, validating the framework.
PTG Motto: Traders Helping Traders!
📊 Closing Print: Cycle Day 2 delivered balance and precision → “HAGWEE.”