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

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In Tuesday’s AM Briefing, traders were advised to focus on structure and patience, as bullish sentiment remains intact above key levels like the 2025 opening price and 5949 bull/bear line. The speaker reviewed a previous short trade that nearly delivered a 20-point move, noting how better stop placement could have improved the result. An untouched weekly opening gap now offers the next potential upside target if bullish momentum continues. Meanwhile, traders were reminded to avoid FOMO and wait for clean, high-probability setups. RESOURCES:
            
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TRANSCRIPT:

AM Briefing - Tuesday, May 20th

Good morning, everybody! Welcome to the AM Briefing. Despite the earlier slip-up, it is Tuesday, May 20th—not the 18th. Thanks for joining us today for the morning session brought to you by MicrosTrader.com—where together, we trade better.

Weekly Scripture

“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The urgent request of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.” — James 5:16

Tip of the Day: Free Yourself From FOMO

Free yourself from the bondage of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). There's always another high-probability trade just around the corner—you simply have to wait for it. If you miss one, raise your hands and say, “Oh well!” and move on. Waiting for the right setup will make your trading more relaxed and free.

Market Outlook: Tuesday, May 20th

Not much action this morning—today should be a green trading day. Stay safe out there. We’ll be live on Zoom and possibly on YouTube, so be sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. Hope to see you there.

Yesterday’s trades played out well. We were looking for longs in all the right places, although there were brief opportunities to take small shorts. I personally took two shorts and two longs. The results: +1 point on one short, breakeven on the other, and solid profits on the long positions.

Battle Plan Recap: Monday Evening

Last night, I posted our battle plan based on strong levels. The green arrow on the chart marked the trade I was most interested in. I shorted above the 2025 opening price based on how thin the market felt. The trade came back to me for a tick—unfortunately, I didn’t take 50% off early enough because I liked my location. In hindsight, my stop should’ve been above the strong level.

The trade bounced off our key level, and I missed a potential 20-point move. But the plan worked as intended—our entry was good, the stop level was clear, and we managed risk well.

Current Market Structure

We're currently holding above the 2025 opening price, and the bulls remain in control. Any shorts from here must be taken cautiously and only at well-defined levels. If the price dips back under 2025, that could set up a solid move to the downside.

We’re sitting near a P-shaped profile and just under the Point of Control (POC). The market will need to “make me trade” today—I’m not forcing anything.

The upper distribution from yesterday’s range is still intact. This is not bearish. In fact, we remain above the yearly bull/bear line at 5949.

Key Levels to Watch

  • 2025 Opening Price: If we drop back below this, shorts become viable again.
  • Untouched New Week Opening Gap: 6010.25 and 6019.50 — mark these on your chart.
  • Trendline: Overnight trendline has been retaken, backtested, and held—more bullish evidence.

Final Notes

Structure, tempo, and pace matter. While we’ve had several green days, that doesn’t rule out more upside. However, you must wait for high-probability opportunities, especially if shorting in bullish territory.

I'll see our group live in one hour for our mental training session. Stay green out there!

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