5/5/26 ES Market Prep

Thornexdaniel10 min read·Just now

The analysis presented is generated from multiple models I have built using a Claude-Trading View crossover.
I look daily at the gamma perspective as well as where ‘value’ lies in the charts via volume profiles and Time Price Opportunity charts to determine an overall perspective on the market and key levels to initiate trades in the futures market.

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GAMMA ENGINE

Regime
Long Gamma | Balanced Rotational | Market Maker Mode

Rules triggered: compressed IV + repeated VWAP magnet sessions + external gamma hint long. Trend override is not permitted at this time. Regime score: 6/6 long gamma, clean.

You are 0.63% from ATH. Pre-market has been a slow grind from ONL 7223.75 up to the current ONH 7257 — a measured, low-volume overnight lift. You are sitting right at the junction of ONH and estimated VAH. This is not a clean breakout location. This is a decision point.

Monday’s session told the story: gap up to 7279, flush to 7199.5 (put wall test), responsive buyers stepped in hard, closed 7230. The engine flagged that “Monday after ATH week often finds a hard responsive buyer at ONL before another leg.” That buyer showed up. Now Tuesday opens right at the structural decision point between old value and new high territory.

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