ES & MES Futures Trading – Key Levels & Technical Tips Monday

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



MicrosTrader celebrates its 400th AM Briefing with a focus on trader discipline and structured strategy. The session emphasizes the value of keeping “runners” in counter trades and offers insight into key market levels. With no major data early in the week, attention turns to FOMC minutes and CPI figures later on. The briefing blends technical strategy, market psychology, and spiritual reflection in a community-focused trading environment. RESOURCES:
            
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AM Briefing – Monday, April 7th

Presented by MicrosTrader.com – Where Together We Trade Better

Good morning, everyone! It’s Monday, April 7th, and the first full trading week of April. Today also marks a special milestone—it’s my 400th AM Briefing. That’s a whole lot of morning sessions. If you appreciate the content I share, please like, subscribe, consider becoming a member, and if you really want to brighten my day, leave a comment!

Weekly Scripture

Know that Yahweh your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His gracious covenant loyalty for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commands.

— Deuteronomy 7:9

Maybe it’s not anyone’s “life verse,” but it’s a strong one nonetheless.

Tip of the Day: Keep a Runner

"When counter, don’t expect a breakout—but keep a runner just in case."

On Saturday morning, I posted a video about the power of keeping a runner. If you had followed the strategy, you could’ve had a 1,000-point runner from the weekend through the open. You never really know what price will do—staying in a trade builds discipline and character.

News & Events for the Week

  • Today: No major economic drivers
  • Tomorrow: No notable events
  • Wednesday Afternoon: FOMC Minutes release
  • Thursday: CPI report (I’ll be live for the CPI candle!)
  • Later This Week: PPI numbers and a few earnings

I'll likely go live two or three times this week. Hit that subscribe and notification bell to join!

Earnings to Watch

This week kicks off earnings season lightly. Here are a few names on the radar:

  • BlackRock
  • Wells Fargo
  • Morgan Stanley
  • CarMax
  • Levi’s (Monday)
  • Delta (Wednesday)

(Thanks to Earnings Whisper for the graphic—check them out on Twitter for more details.)

Monday Morning Reminders

  • Daily AM Briefing: Monday through Friday, Lord willing.
  • Mental Training (Members Only): 30 minutes before market open on Zoom.
  • Daily Entry Mapping: 10 minutes before the bell.
  • Free Zoom Pass: Available through our Foundations Course.

If our philosophy resonates with you, consider joining and working toward earning your badges. You'll learn:

  • First, Second, and Third Bounce Levels
  • How to chart those levels on a 3-minute chart for entries

Last week’s strategy yielded 29 winners, 0 losers, and 5 scratches—all of which were counter trades and could’ve been full losses without taking the break-even opportunity.

Sunday Night Session Recap

During the Sunday opening session:

  • Went live 10 minutes before the open to discuss levels.
  • Took a solid long trade right after the open.
  • Strategy included scaling out contracts and using one to finance the other.
  • Discussed protection levels and strategic stop placement.

Today’s game plan is to lock in gains (capturing a 75-point profit), which provides a 40-point cushion for today’s trading.

Chart Observations & Trade Management

  • Strong levels identified where price consistently reacts.
  • Reviewing protection layers and adjusting stops accordingly.
  • Noting volatility: recent 50-point candles observed—extreme price action.
  • Emphasizing structure-based exits over trailing stops.
  • Entries are fine-detail work; trade management is broad-stroke.

Market Sentiment

Bears currently have control. High risk of short covering rallies—potential for a 500-point spike. Danger levels clearly marked using our group’s indicators. Expecting a volatile New York open.

Always be cautious—anything can happen, especially with geopolitical or economic news drops.

Final Thoughts

Be sure to join the mental training session 30 minutes before the market opens. We’ll map out our trades and prepare for the day. Thanks for joining today’s AM Briefing—stay green, my friends!

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