Polaris Trading Group – Daily Recap – Solid Win

PTG Trading Room Summary – Monday, May 19, 2025

Overview:
Monday kicked off with a sharp overnight selloff, attributed to Friday’s OPEX and a Moody’s U.S. debt downgrade. However, the decline was met with strategic buying near a key gamma level (SPX 5893), setting the stage for a well-executed bullish recovery throughout the morning session. PTGDavid guided the room through multiple high-probability long setups that hit targets cleanly, especially in the NQ and ES futures. Afternoon trade turned more two-way, with price rhythm slowing, but still offered valuable market structure insights.

Morning Session Highlights:

• Gamma Support Holds:
  Overnight lows hit the Gamma Guys’ Put Wall at 5875–5893, triggering a reversal and validating key support recognition. This setup underpinned the bullish tone early.
• Reclaim of CD1 Low (5923):
  David emphasized 5923 as critical for bulls to gain control. Once reclaimed, price action accelerated higher, giving traders early confirmation of bullish intent.
• Key Trade Execution:
  • A4 Long Setup:
    Initiated around the 8:30 window, two targets were fulfilled and a runner trailed successfully until stopped. Great execution and discipline.
  • NQ and ES Open Range Longs:
    All targets were hit. These setups demonstrated clean structure and excellent pace in line with the day’s developing theme.
• Bullish Milestone:
  • “Line in the Sand” at 5950 reclaimed, leading to the successful fulfillment of the 5965–5970 target zone by mid-morning.
  • PTGDavid reaffirmed bullish control with price staying firm above 5950 during the session’s peak.

Midday to Afternoon Action:

• Market Rhythms Shift:
  As anticipated, two-way price movement developed post-initial balance. David noted this transition and adjusted expectations accordingly.
• Pullback & D-Level Resistance:
  Afternoon pullbacks challenged previous highs, with the D-Level at 5977.50 acting as a ceiling. A failed breakout attempt confirmed resistance, leading to a moderate fade.
• Afternoon Observations:
  • “2 PM Shake & Bake” played out as price lost its hold above PH.
  • A brief attempt to reclaim 5977.50 failed—highlighting the precision of PTG’s structural levels.
  • Despite a $3.1B MOC Buy Imbalance, absorption capped the move.

Lessons & Takeaways:

• Gamma Levels as Edge:
  Recognizing and trading off institutional gamma levels provided a clear edge today. The reaction at the 5893 level was textbook.
• Reclaiming Key Levels = Signal:
  Watching for reclaim of prior session lows (like CD1 5923) offered confirmation of directional bias and allowed for confident entries.
• Best Rhythms = Morning Session:
  As David reiterated, the most favorable trades occurred in the morning when structure was clear and momentum aligned with setups.

Conclusion:

Today was a solid win for PTG traders who followed the plan. Multiple targets were hit with precision, and the real-time commentary provided structure and clarity. PTGDavid’s emphasis on key levels, gamma zones, and rhythm awareness continues to offer valuable insight and a strong trading framework.