Holiday Tape — Stay Patient
by Tony Rago
We’re setting up for more holiday-style trade today — lower volatility, thinner participation, and a slow grind kind of tape. The open should still matter, though. Typically you’ll see the most opportunity in that first hour as overnight positioning gets sorted out, then activity tapers off as the session wears on. That makes early levels and reactions especially important, since follow-through later in the day can be harder to come by when volume dries up.
We also have GDP and PCE hitting this morning, so the real question is how price wants to react during RTH rather than the data itself. In environments like this, patience is an edge — letting the market show its hand instead of forcing trades in dead zones. Clean reactions, measured size, and realistic expectations go a long way when the tape is slow. Stay sharp early, stay disciplined late, and let the day come to you 💪
👉 Full breakdown is inside today’s Pre-Market Playbook. Check it out here and trade it smart.
