Trading Room RECAP 9.26.25

Posted on by September 29, 2025

Theme of the Day:
“FRYday = Capital Preservation”
Caution dominated the tape. With a week of solid wins already banked, both PTGDavid and Manny reminded the team that preserving gains was the true trade of the day. Volatility gave glimpses of opportunity, but discipline and patience proved to be the best profit-makers.

Market Behavior

  • Price gravitated around key inflection zones:

    • SPX 6625 / ES 6678.25

    • SPX 6640 / ES 6693.25

  • SPX 6640 = GEX Magnet, effectively pinning price action and capping upside.

  • Order flow was messy and indecisive. Many—including Manny—reduced risk, choosing test accounts or paper trades rather than full capital deployment.

Key Trade Setups

1. AM Continuation Long Attempt

  • Trigger: Break + retest of SPX 6625 / ES 6678.25

  • Targets: 6683.25 → 6688.25 → 6693.25

  • Result: Triggered, but price failed to convert 6640 → rejection. Good tape-reading lesson, no follow-through.

2. Second Long Attempt (10:00–10:15 ET)

  • Trigger: M1–M5 close > 6640 / 6693.25 + retest 6694–6696

  • Targets: 6703.25 → 6713.25 → 6723.25 → 6743.25

  • Result: Strong tape, same rejection. Discipline preserved capital.

John B Highlight:

  • Long stopped out, flipped short. Managed trade around 0DTE support with precision. Excellent example of adaptive risk management.

The Clock – Time-Based Pivots in Action

  • 10:15–10:50 AM LOD Window: Watched, didn’t confirm.

  • 11:00–11:40 AM High: Came in late.

  • 12:00–12:55 PM Low: Arrived early.

  • 2:00–2:50 PM High: Played out, but no lasting move.

  • 3:30 PM Low: Watched closely, but market pinned into close (THETA burn).

🔑 Manny Insight:

“I used to think the center time was the time. Now I wait later in the window—it’s often the final test of balance that offers the best entry.”

Coaching & Community

  • Execution Discipline: Manny stressed: “Let someone else break the level—then ride the follow-through.”

  • Many opted out of low-quality setups or used sim accounts, keeping risk minimal.

  • Focus: edge = structure + timing, not chasing raw PA.

Room Engagement:

  • Roy, Slatitude, and John B actively asked, shared, and learned.

  • PTGDavid provided key resources:

    • XMO Dashboard

    • PTG University module

    • YUMI psychology insights → “Ego is the enemy.”

💡 YUMI Wisdom Shared:

“You are not the piece that determines the win or loss—you’re part of the system.”

Final Hour Recap

  • Expected volatility failed to materialize.

  • Manny noted market makers likely capped price under SPX 6640 to bleed call premium into expiry.

  • Bottom line: low risk, limited opportunity, maximum clarity.

Summary Points

  • SPX 6640 = resistance story of the day.

  • Several setups triggered, but none converted → defense was key.

  • Discipline > chasing. Manny’s guidance kept traders sharp and capital intact.

  • Time-based pivot tools helped members “see the matrix.”

Quote of the Day

“It’s not about catching every move—it’s about knowing when not to trade and preserving edge.” – PTG

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