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ES Emini Day Trading Plan: Where Are We?

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☀️ AM BRIEFING U.S. equity index futures remained resilient following a stronger-than-expected Non-Farm Payrolls report, with job growth of 130,000 surpassing forecasts of 66,000 but generating only a muted market response. In the February 11 AM Briefing, Micros Trader emphasized that while bullish momentum persists—supported by price holding above VWAP and consolidating in upper distribution—the market is approaching significant high-timeframe resistance. Key technical levels include the top of a 108-day range and major daily trend lines, raising the potential for either a liquidation break or a false breakout trap. Despite the prevailing uptrend, the analysis cautions traders against initiating new long positions at elevated levels, underscoring trade location as the primary determinant of risk-adjusted opportunity. AM Briefing: Trade Location and Non-Farm Payroll Analysis Opening Remarks In this AM Briefing, Micros Trader focuses on the intersection of...
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ES EMINI DAILY TRADE PLAN

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☀️ AM BRIEFING U.S. equity futures continue to trade near record highs following a rapid two-day advance, underscoring firm bullish control but also rising structural risk. With ES positioned in an upper distribution zone, traders are facing compressed volatility and fewer high-quality entry opportunities. The approach of major economic releases, including Retail Sales, Non-Farm Payrolls, and CPI, has increased the likelihood of sharp liquidation-driven pullbacks. Market participants are being urged to exercise patience, favor deeper retracements, and avoid counter-trend trades amid heightened event risk. Opening Remarks and Market Overview This AM Briefing outlines the current market environment, which can best be described as a two-day sprint that has carried ES to the doorstep of new all-time highs. Bulls remain firmly in control, but the market is now entering a dangerous zone due to proximity to major economic catalysts, including Non-Farm Payroll and CP...
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☀️ AM BRIEFING Opening Overview The Micros Trader AM Briefing for Monday, February 9, outlines a market currently trapped in a high-timeframe consolidation phase. Price action is characterized by a “monster” sideways move occurring within a 108-day Point of Control (POC). After last week printed a doji candle on the weekly chart, the market remains stuck in the middle of a multi-day range, lacking the momentum typically seen near range extremes. Despite this range-bound environment, recent tactical executions delivered strong results. Battle Plan 2 and the Speculator Special captured roughly 60 points on the short side. Battle Plan 1 also triggered successfully on the long side, delivering close to 20 points. Looking ahead, the upcoming week is back-loaded with major economic data, including Retail Sales, Non-Farm Payrolls on Wednesday, and CPI on Friday. These events are expected to provide the next meaningful directional catalyst. Market Context an...
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The Tail Of A Trader

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A Recap of Today's Price Action & Setups: Battle Plan (1️⃣) (2️⃣)   Battle Plan (1️⃣) (2️⃣) activated last night for 193 point move! I only drafted out 2 Battle Plan trade ideas. These both paid. How fun is that! Each week we usually get 1 Battle Plan trade idea that goes 100 points. This week, it was more than one! Just a monster week for the Battle Plan. Once again, we were looking for the right trades in the right trade locations. That is the entire purpose of the Battle Plan! This chart is about as pretty as it gets! See the chart below! Best MES Micros Trade Setups RTH AM offered little of nothing with monster go-nowhere candles. The trade was... to be LONG last night per the Battle Plan and HOLD.  100-POINTER: Congrats Andrew! 🔥 I want to give a massive shout out to one member for his first 100-Pointer ! Congrats!  By noon or so, Andrew was up $800 on his final MES Micro. He posted in the room, " 3 contract system!! Managing you...
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MES TRADING SYSTEM

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☀️ AM BRIEFING "Know that the Lord he is God. He is who made us. We are his. We are his people and the sheep of his pasture... His steadfast love endures forever and his faithfulness for all generations." Market Context and Economic Indicators The market enters the Friday session following a volatile overnight move, marked by a 118-point surge. This price action moved us back into the upper distribution from the previous day. While the "Battle Plan" long entries triggered near the 72 level were successful, the significant overnight extension makes new entries increasingly risky due to the high probability of chasing longs. The primary technical focus is the critical range between 6883 and 7041 — a zone that served as the main trading area for the past two weeks before being lost. Currently, price action still suggests a "laddering down" structure, even after the overnight bounce. Friday’s AM Briefing is situated in a ...
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Best ES EMINI Setups

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☀️ AM BRIEFING Opening Remarks: Extreme Volatility and Risk Environment The current trading environment is defined by extreme volatility, best described as “Level 10” risk conditions. Market data confirms a high Average True Range (ATR) environment, with individual 3-minute candles frequently exceeding 15 points. These conditions resemble the intensity typically seen during major economic releases, such as Non-Farm Payrolls. A core market thesis is that both the ES Emini and the Nasdaq have spent extended time below the 2026 opening price, commonly referred to as the yearly bull-bear line. This behavior suggests that sellers are currently in control, even if intermittent rallies attempt to regain footing. The primary recommendation in this environment is professional discipline, specifically the discipline of withholding trade. When price action does not align with a written and predefined trade plan, the correct decision may be to stand aside. While ce...
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MES TRADE PLAN

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A Recap of Today's Price Action & Setups: See the FULL Battleplan Battle Plan (1️⃣)  Battle Plan (1️⃣) activated late last night for a 12-point move. I noted, " Reclaiming the 6950ish Strong Level might be a challenge. " and it was.... took multiple attempts.  As I often say, you can't hold yourself responsible for missing a trade that happens while you're asleep. This one was for our international members... US-based traders were sound asleep. MES Micros Setup (1️⃣)   What About Zoom? What Did I Say Over and Over Today? From the Zoom transcript: "Do not trade this." "I will not be trading it. I will not be trading. I'm not trading right now. I'm going to watch for the fascination of price action." "Stand down. Don't trade this. Don't trade this." "I think the review is gonna be super easy today. Three 15-point candles, don't trade." "Don't trade this." "S...
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