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In today’s trading briefing from MicrosTrader.com, traders are urged to heed the strength of market moves rather than counter them. The session spotlights a key 30-minute trendline backtest and identifies crucial zones to either step aside or enter trades. With revised consumer sentiment data due and macroeconomic catalysts on the horizon, positioning becomes paramount. As traders head into the weekend, mental fatigue and decision quality are top of mind. RESOURCES:

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📊 AM Briefing – Friday, April 25th

Good morning, everybody! Happy Friday and welcome to the AM Briefing brought to you by MicrosTrader.com, where together we trade better. We are an E-mini/Micro ES (MES) futures trading room that operates with a high-probability trading system. Everyone in our community trades off the same chart, looking for the same setups. This creates a cohesive and collaborative environment that makes trading easier and more effective.

If you're searching for a solid trading group, come check us out at MicrosTrader.com.

📖 Final Day of Weekly Scripture

“But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.” – Daniel 3:18

🧠 Tip of the Day – Strength of the Move

Yesterday highlighted the importance of understanding the strength of a move. Recognizing a powerful move means you don’t try to counter it — instead, you go with it and seek an appropriate entry.

One of my ideal entries missed by two ticks, which could have been the trade of the day. The next one filled but was sluggish, resulting in a breakeven. No big deal — but that first entry would have paid.

If you're unsure about how to identify strong moves, head over to my YouTube channel and use the search feature to find videos on “strength of the move.” They’re worth your time.

📰 Market Drivers & News

Today’s Key Data: Revised Consumer Sentiment – 30 minutes after market open
Next Week’s Lineup: JOLTS, PCE, Non-Farm Payrolls

Watch for possible macroeconomic shifts, including updates from the Ukraine conflict and trade tariff news.

🧭 Technical Outlook

We’re backtesting a primary 30-minute trendline and its origin. Whether we stay above this line or fall below it will dictate direction:

Above: Target upside.
Below: Return to previous levels.

I'm not trading around the 5475 level. While it could offer a long opportunity, I’m more focused on watching how price behaves:

Interested near 5485–5465 area.
Below 5485: caution zone begins.
5485–5465: No Trade Zone.
Below 5465: potential long opportunity if there's a strong reaction.
Below 5455: very cautious with longs; possibly a short setup.

🎯 Trade Levels & Zones

Mark your Asia High (overnight high) and keep an eye on the London High as price reacts.

The first ladder just occurred — worth watching for pre-market traders.

Ideal setup would be a “scary” candle followed by a reaction with a vengeance — that’s the entry trigger I like to see.

Watch for movement under 5465 and especially under 5455 — under these, I may start looking for short setups. I won’t short above the origin, and I’ll be careful with longs below the origin.

🧘 Mental Note

It’s Friday — and I’m feeling it. Between trade journaling and the regular grind, the fatigue is real. The key question today: Should I even be trading?

Remember, quality over quantity — and stay sharp.