Pain Today, Power Tomorrow: Embrace the Journey

Hello, my friends!

Today, I want to dive deep into a concept that has been resonating with me lately - the pain you feel today is the strength you build tomorrow.

It’s easy to focus on the charts, the trends, and the numbers, but our real power comes from within.

If we aren’t building ourselves up mentally and emotionally, how can we expect to handle the opportunities, and the risks that come our way?

We’ve all felt those gut-wrenching moments when it seems like the market is against us, when a big move is missed, or when a business decision hits hard.

Every bit of pain you feel today is forging resilience, sharpening your edge, and preparing you for what’s next.

So, before we break down today’s market action, remember this:

The challenges you face aren’t holding you back - they’re gearing you up for greater things.

Let’s jump into today’s important example - how Crude Oil pulled an unexpected impulse after yesterday’s bullish news!

NY Impulse - Crude Oil (-3.50%)🗽📉

9:30-12:00 Est

• Oil kicked off the day by opening right at yesterday’s highs, also in line with the strongest Call Resistance 72 level, eagerly waiting for a surge in volume to decide if it would hold or break below critical gamma levels at 71 & 70.

• Then came the EIA Data, showing rising stockpiles that signaled well-supplied markets, even amidst growing tensions in the East. 

  • The market saw this as the perfect moment to reduce demand, sending prices down to the $70 per barrel mark.

• But here’s the kicker - 70 turned out to be a strong psychological level. With significant 0DTE Put exposure in play, it quickly became today’s new support zone.

• Despite the pressure, Oil never dipped below, holding firm and showing just how powerful this level is.

• CL 71 (0DTE Highest Level of Put Gamma)

• CL 70 (0DTE 2nd Highest Level of Put Gamma)

• CL 72 (0DTE Highest Level of Call Gamma)

0DTE Levels: Zones of significant options volume in underlying assets, that can trigger an increase of volatility as the expiration approaches

These market levels are recalculated and updated daily, taking into account factors like gamma expiration, trading volume, and market volatility.

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Oil Headlines 📰🛢️

• Deutsche Bank: Brent price forecast for 2025 cut by 18% to $66/bbl on expectation of large surplus, lower forecast for Chinese growth and plans by 0PEC+ to revive supply.

• EIA Crude Oil Inventories Actual 3.889M (Forecast -1.43M, Previous -4.471M)

• Russia’s Deputy PM Novak: The oil market is volatile yet Middle East tensions already priced in.

Lessons from the Trenches 🧠🛠️

Take a moment to reflect on one of your biggest challenges.

For me, it was a trade I took a few years ago - a miscalculated long during a highly volatile market. I was confident, but in a matter of hours, the market turned sharply against me. I was shaken. But it wasn’t the loss itself that was the most painful; it was the realization that I hadn’t prepared enough for that level of risk.

We often think of pain as something to avoid, but in reality, pain is one of the greatest teachers. Each setback holds within it the seeds of future success - if we’re willing to learn.

When you face adversity, whether it’s in the market, in your career, or in personal life, that’s your opportunity to grow. The pain you feel in the moment becomes a marker for where you need to improve. It gives you the clarity to adapt and build new systems that will serve you better in the future.

Next time you face a difficult day - remember this: The pain you feel today is the strength you’ll draw on tomorrow. It’s temporary, but the lessons you take from it can last a lifetime.

Your ability to push through discomfort, to pause, reflect, and refine your approach - that’s what separates you from the rest. It’s the edge that builds unshakable character. In both trading and business, that strength of character is what fuels long-term success.

Embrace your struggles.

Let this message guide you through your day.

Keep your head up, stay disciplined, and remember that even when things feel tough, you’re building the strength you need for tomorrow’s success.

Until next time,
Steve B
Founder, The Daily Impulse

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