Trading Room RECAP 9.29.25

Cycle Day 1 (CD1) | Series Day S3L

Theme of the Day

“Patience in the Chop” — With S3L historically carrying a rotational, choppy bias, especially in the morning, discipline and timing were the real edge. The day doubled as both a trading lab and a masterclass in structured, time-based execution.


✅ Key Positive Trades & Setups

1. Early Long Trade (Manny)

  • Entry: Back above 6722.25

  • Exit: +5 @ 6730, then +8 @ 6733
    Showcased early morning strength and sharp use of structure for confirmation.

2. Crude Oil Open Range Short (@CL)

  • PTGDavid: Called the short, confirmed “All Targets fulfilled” by 9:27 AM.
    A textbook setup — surgical and complete.

3. NQ Open Range Long (10:10 AM)

  • Supported by David’s screenshot.

  • Bullish structure held through consolidation right inside the clock window.

4. Manny’s Afternoon Trade

  • Entry: S6716 during the 11:30 candle, anticipating the 12:30 low pivot

  • Exit: +5 off a “pseudo A4” at 2:30 high, then +10 more in the afternoon
    Perfect example of timing entries and exits against forecasted clock pivots.

5. Last Hour Pivot Low (3:20 PM)

  • Arrived right on time, per the model.

  • Manny: “Trailed out” with profits.

  • CD1 range (6697–6735) fully achieved.


🎓 Key Lessons & Educational Highlights

S3 Days = Patience Required

  • Manny underscored that S3 days often punish early trading attempts. Waiting for structure + time alignment is the edge.

The Clock – Deep Dive

  • Manny broke down his time-based model with today’s pivot windows (CT):

    • Low: 10:30

    • High: 11:20

    • Low: 12:35

    • High: 2:30

    • Final Low: 3:20

  • The windows played out with high accuracy, reinforcing the reliability of time-based pivots.

Boot Camp Discipline

  • Manny shared his personal development arc:

    • 3-month “1 contract / 3 trades” boot camp

    • Rule violation = restart from scratch

    • Took a full year, but built lasting discipline

Excel & Tracking Tools

  • Manny displayed his clock model data back to 2015

  • Shared his personal performance tracker

  • Reinforced the importance of journaling and review

Wisdom Nuggets

  • “Nothing in trading is perfect, but follow along… eventually you trust it.”

  • “Keep adding tools to your belt. Throw out what doesn’t serve us.”

  • “The clock is a tool outside of price — and it works.”


📌 Notable Mentions

  • Chief shared a video on his zone-drawing process — well received.

  • Community engagement was strong, with many expressing appreciation.

  • Manny credited WB (Wyckoff AM Trader) for introducing him to the clock model in 2013/14.


📊 Summary Takeaway

Even with the chop of an S3L day, the PTG team leaned on process, patience, and time-tested tools to extract value. For those who waited, the afternoon brought clarity and profits. Education took center stage, with a rare look into Manny’s systematic development and the power of time pivots.


🔭 Looking Ahead

Tuesday shifts into S4H, a structure that historically provides greater directional clarity — particularly when aligned with CD1 momentum. This may help set the tone for the rest of the week.

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