Bulls Keep Scooping the Dipsby Tony Rago NVDA’s numbers hit and flushed us down to 6459 and 23,434, taking out the prior day’s lows. But just as quick, buyers stepped in and dragged price back into the same range we’ve been chopping in. Overnight dip was scooped, and we’re sitting right back at 23,633 and 6500 into the open. If weakness shows up early, we could easily retest those NVDA lows. But if bulls defend and push, I’ll be watching for a move toward the weekly highs at 6506 and 23,689. Buyers have owned every dip lately, so I’m leaning with them — as long as they show up again at the open. First 30 minutes will tell the story. 👉 Full breakdown is inside today’s Pre-Market Playbook. [file_download style=”2″][op_file_download_item title=”Thursday%2C%20August%2028%2C%202025%20-%20Tony’s%20Pre-Market%20Playbook” icon=”style1-Pdf-64×64.png” file=”https://theotrade.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TonysPre-MarketPlaybook-08282025.pdf” package=”” level=”” new_window=”Y”][/op_file_download_item][/file_download]

NVDA on Deck, Market on Edgeby Tony Rago Overnight range was tight — could be another slow one — but with NVDA reporting at the bell, tech may throw some fuel on the tape. As I’m typing, we just saw a sharp rejection off 23,618, sending us right back to the Globex lows. Clearly something’s being priced in. Same approach: let the open breathe, stay objective, and take what the market gives. No forcing trades — just execution when the levels line up. Full breakdown is in today’s Pre-Market Playbook. [file_download style=”2″][op_file_download_item title=”Wednesday%2C%20August%2027%2C%202025%20-%20Tony’s%20Pre-Market%20Playbook” icon=”style1-Pdf-64×64.png” file=”https://theotrade.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TonysPre-MarketPlaybook-08272025.pdf” package=”” level=”” new_window=”Y”][/op_file_download_item][/file_download]  

  Bulls and Bears Collide at the Pivotsby Tony Rago Today’s all about the pivots. On ES, bulls have to defend 6450 and push back toward 6500. On NQ, bulls need to reclaim 23,500 and their weekly pivot to keep the upside momentum alive. Bears, on the other hand, have a real chance to press — but they’ve got to lock down 6462 and 23,500 as resistance. From there, the targets are the overnight lows and then the Jackson Hole lows at 6412 and 23,250. Overnight range was solid, which means we could actually get some movement today. Keep it simple, stay disciplined, and let’s crush it. Full breakdown is in today’s Pre-Market Playbook. [file_download style=”2″][op_file_download_item title=”Tuesday%2C%20August%2026%2C%202025%20-%20Tony’s%20Pre-Market%20Playbook” icon=”style1-Pdf-64×64.png” file=”https://theotrade.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TonysPre-MarketPlaybook-08262025.pdf” package=”” level=”” new_window=”Y”][/op_file_download_item][/file_download]

  Fresh Week, Pivotal Levelsby Tony Rago New week, new opportunities — and bulls have the ball early. NQ is bouncing off the weekly open at 23,608 and wrestling with the weekly pivot. That spot also lines up halfway back from the Jackson Hole reaction bar — big inflection zone. On ES, the pivot is sitting right around 6450. I’d like to see bulls test and hold that level to prove control. Today’s close will tell the story. Above the pivots, bulls keep the edge. Below, bears regain it. No bias here — let the open play out, watch where the initial ranges land, and trade what’s in front of you. Keep it simple, stay sharp, and let’s crush it. Full breakdown is in today’s Pre-Market Playbook. [file_download style=”2″][op_file_download_item title=”Monday%2C%20August%2025%2C%202025%20-%20Tony’s%20Pre-Market%20Playbook” icon=”style1-Pdf-64×64.png” file=”https://theotrade.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TonysPre-MarketPlaybook-08252025.pdf” package=”” level=”” new_window=”Y”][/op_file_download_item][/file_download]

Jackson Hole Sets the Toneby Tony Rago 10am Eastern — that’s the whole story today. Powell’s speech is the main event, and everything else is just noise until then. Expect volatility, expect waves — and if we don’t get them, consider it a gift. More than the intraday swings, how we close today will matter most. It’s Friday, and it’s a big one. Stay small until the market shows its hand. I’ll be flat into the speech and waiting for confirmation before leaning in. Same playbook applies: watch the initial balance, and look for breakouts or breakdowns around those levels. 👉 Full breakdown is inside today’s Pre-Market Playbook. [file_download style=”2″][op_file_download_item title=”Friday%2C%20August%2022%2C%202025%20-%20Tony’s%20Pre-Market%20Playbook” icon=”style1-Pdf-64×64.png” file=”https://theotrade.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TonysPre-MarketPlaybook-08222025.pdf” package=”” level=”” new_window=”Y”][/op_file_download_item][/file_download]

  Jackson Hole Looms, Tape on Edgeby Tony Rago Tomorrow is the big one — Powell at Jackson Hole, and the market’s bracing for volatility. Today looks like positioning ahead of that. ES is coming into the open under 6400, a level bulls must reclaim and hold to stay in control. On NQ, bulls need to defend 23,250 and make a push toward 23,500. Dip buyers stepped up yesterday and ripped us off the lows — but they’ll be tested again today. Same plan applies: let the open shake out, watch the opening range and initial balance, and let the tape show who’s really in charge. Stay patient, keep it tight, and be ready for either side to take the reins ahead of tomorrow’s fireworks. Full breakdown is inside today’s Pre-Market Playbook. [file_download style=”2″][op_file_download_item title=”Thursday%2C%20August%2021%2C%202025%20-%20Tony’s%20Pre-Market%20Playbook” icon=”style1-Pdf-64×64.png” file=”https://theotrade.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TonysPre-MarketPlaybook-08212025.pdf” package=”” level=”” new_window=”Y”][/op_file_download_item][/file_download]

  Bears Show Signs of Lifeby Tony Rago Slowly coming back from the dead — looks like the bears finally had their day yesterday. Hope you cleaned up, because it was no accident that yesterday’s low tagged 23,426. Yet another clean hit on that 26 level in the NQ. Coming into today, bears have the upper hand. The question is: can they actually build on it? If not, we’re staring at another dip-buy setup. Keep in mind though — ES has only pulled back about 1.5% off the highs. That’s a nano-pullback given the size of this run. No bias here. Let the open settle, watch the 30-minute high and low, and wait for one side to show leadership. And don’t forget — Jackson Hole is Friday. Big catalyst ahead, and the market knows it. Full game plan’s in the Pre-Market Playbook. Check it out here and stay sharp. [file_download

  Hot PPI Sparks Early Moveby Tony Rago PPI came in hotter than expected, breaking price out of the overnight chop. Now it’s about seeing how stocks handle it once the cash session kicks in. VIX needs to wake up if we’re going to get any real momentum. We’re coming off fresh all-time highs that haven’t been retested, so—believe it or not—the bears might actually have a shot to put something together today. Same plan: let the open settle, establish the range and initial balance, then trade what’s in front of you. Full breakdown’s in the Pre-Market Playbook below. [file_download style=”2″][op_file_download_item title=”Thursday%2C%20August%2014%2C%202025%20-%20Tony’s%20Pre-Market%20Playbook” icon=”style1-Pdf-64×64.png” file=”https://theotrade.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TonysPre-MarketPlaybook-8142025.pdf” package=”” level=”” new_window=”Y”][/op_file_download_item][/file_download]

Momentum Builds as Bulls Dominateby Tony Rago Fresh highs everywhere — NQ just hit 24,000, and ES bulls are eyeing 6500 to finish the job. News flow is dead quiet, and after yesterday’s CPI surge, we could be in digestion mode. With VIX still stuck in the 14s, volatility has to get off the floor before we see another real push. Stay objective. Watch the levels in front of you. Be patient enough for the trade to come to you — and ready in case the tape flips. Full breakdown’s in the Pre-Market Playbook. Read it here and decide for yourself if this market’s topping… or just warming up. [file_download style=”2″][op_file_download_item title=”Wednesday%2C%20August%2013%2C%202025%20-%20Tony’s%20Pre-Market%20Playbook” icon=”style1-Pdf-64×64.png” file=”https://theotrade.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TonysPre-MarketPlaybook-08132025.pdf” package=”” level=”” new_window=”Y”][/op_file_download_item][/file_download]

  CPI Pops, Bulls Chargeby Tony Rago Market liked the CPI print — NQ’s flirting with a new all-time high. Now the question is whether we get some actual volatility in the regular session we can trade. I’ll let the open play out and see where we stand by the top of the hour. Bulls have the ball here. Be careful trying to get cute and pick the top — this tape’s not giving up easy. Full game plan’s in today’s Pre-Market Playbook. [file_download style=”2″][op_file_download_item title=”Tuesday%2C%20August%2012%2C%202025%20-%20Tony’s%20Pre-Market%20Playbook” icon=”style1-Pdf-64×64.png” file=”https://theotrade.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TonysPre-MarketPlaybook-08122025.pdf” package=”” level=”” new_window=”Y”][/op_file_download_item][/file_download]