ES MES Futures Trading: Key Levels, Tips, Technical Analysis. Monday "AM Briefing"

Preparing ES Emini & MES Micros Traders
For Our Emini and Micros Futures Trading Room



Traders in the ES and MES futures markets are bracing for a volatile week, with key earnings reports and economic data on the horizon. NVIDIA’s highly anticipated earnings release on Wednesday and Friday’s PCE inflation report are expected to drive market sentiment, prompting traders to fine-tune their strategies. In the latest market briefing, MicrosTrader.com emphasized risk management, warning that while small losses are inevitable, large losses are often self-inflicted through poor discipline, such as moving stop losses or adding to losing trades. With price action currently stuck in a complex range, key resistance and support levels are in focus, as traders watch for a breakout or a potential downside move. As the market prepares for crucial data, traders are urged to remain vigilant, follow their predefined strategies, and avoid unnecessary risks. RESOURCES:
            
▶️ Free "Futures Foundations Course"             
▶️ Membership Options      
▶️Youtube Community Updates             
▶️ Website for ES MES Trading Room (Back Up)


TRANSCRIPT:

Welcome ES MES Futures Traders

Morning Briefing Video

Presented by MicrosTrader.com

Good morning, everyone! Happy Monday, February 24th, the final week of the month.

Bible Verse of the Day

1 John 3:16

"This is how we have come to know love: He laid down His life for us. We should also lay down our lives for our brothers."

Isn't that the greatest act of love someone could ever exhibit—to lay down their life for another? Very powerful.

Tip of the Day: Small Losses Happen, Large Losses Are Created

How do you create a large loss? I use the word created on purpose because large losses do not just happen—they are a result of a trader's actions.

When you enter a trade, you should always have your entry and stop-loss predetermined. That stop-loss marks the point where you acknowledge the trade is invalid, and it's not necessarily that you are wrong—sometimes, price action simply does not behave as expected.

Even with our system, which has a high probability of success (92% of our levels bounce), there is still an 8% failure rate. The key is to ensure that 8% does not wipe you out by creating large losses.

So ask yourself:

  • What is your biggest temptation when managing a losing trade?
  • Do you move your stop?
  • Do you add to a losing position?
  • Do you engage in predictive trading rather than reactive trading?

There are small wins and big wins—both are acceptable. There are also small losses and big losses. One of those must be eliminated: large losses. A successful trader never allows large losses to be part of their repertoire.

Most of the time, during intraday trading, large losses are not a result of price suddenly gapping against you—they are the result of bad decisions.

Market News & Key Events

Yesterday’s Review & This Week’s Drivers

Not much happening today, but Wednesday and Friday are key days to watch.

  • Wednesday – NVIDIA earnings
  • Friday – PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures) data release

We'll be live on YouTube on Friday for the PCE reaction, so join us!

Earnings to Watch This Week

  • Monday: Domino's, Hims & Hers
  • Tuesday: Home Depot, Lowe’s
  • Wednesday: NVIDIA (a major market mover)

Daily Trading Reminders

  • Daily AM Briefing: Monday through Friday
  • Member-Only Zoom Calls:
    • 30 minutes before market open – Mental training
    • 10 minutes before market open – Trade mapping and daily reminders
  • Friday: Live stream for the PCE candle

Free Foundations Course

Sign up for our free trading foundations course, which includes a Zoom pass allowing you to join a live session on a day of your choice.

  • Earn your trading badges:
    • Identify 3 bounce levels
    • Submit your charts for feedback
    • Complete an end-of-day chart with all key levels and strategies applied

ES Chart - Where Are We At?

I won't go over Friday's session in detail, as I did a long-form weekend update (linked at the end of this video).

On Friday, we saw a 120-point move from the overnight high to the low. What’s likely today? Complex chop.

We are currently testing a daily trendline, making it unlikely that I’d short at this level. The key levels to watch today:

  • 10,525 – A significant resistance area
  • Friday’s RTH Halfback & Last Week’s Low – Important support levels
  • 91 Level – If we drop below this, watch out below

If price moves above halfback, we could target 10,525. This trendline is just an anchor point, and we’ll see if it holds. A likely scenario:

  1. Price taps 10,525, then retraces back to halfback
  2. If price fails to hold at halfback, we could see further downside

Market Overview – Where Is Everyone Positioned?

  • We are all within Friday’s range
  • The Dow is moving up, but NQ and ES are relatively flat
  • No clear bearish signs yet

The key to watch: Halfback levels on both ES and NQ. If they hold, we could see a move higher. If they fail, downside pressure increases.

Final Thoughts

Stay safe today! I'll see my traders live 30 minutes before market open. Stay disciplined, and as always—stay green, my friends!

To learn more about our group, visit MicrosTrader.com.

MORE INFORMATION:

SUMMARY:

  • ✅ Large Losses Are Created, Not Random – Most traders cause large losses through bad habits like moving stops, adding to losing trades, or predictive trading.
  • ✅ Key Market Events This Week – Watch for NVIDIA earnings on Wednesday and the PCE data release on Friday (we’ll be live-streaming for PCE).
  • ✅ ES Market Outlook – Price action suggests complex chop today, with 10,525 as key resistance and last week’s low as major support.
  • ✅ Daily Trading Routine – Join the AM briefing Monday-Friday, and member Zoom calls 30 minutes before market open for strategy and mental training.
  • ✅ Free Trading Course Available – New traders can sign up for the free Foundations Course to learn our strategy and join a live trading session.


  • 💬 YouTube Community Updates - Stay updated with important announcements, trading insights, and community discussions.


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