Thursday Jul 10: Live Room Insights and Key Zones for ES & MES Futures
Thursday July 10, 2025
In Thursday’s AM Briefing, traders were urged to adopt a conservative and emotionally intelligent approach, guided by the motto “Green over Greed.” The market was described as exhibiting strong bullish momentum, reinforcing a long-side bias and discouraging short trades. Specific tools and strategies were highlighted, including pullback entries, the core strategy system, and the importance of journaling for performance review. Community support via live sessions, proprietary indicators, and journaling software were also featured as key pillars of the trading ecosystem.Core Trading Philosophy & Mindset
This Thursday’s AM Briefing strongly reinforced the foundational philosophy behind sustainable trading: discipline, patience, and emotional restraint. The primary motto, “Green over Greed,” reminds traders to prioritize consistent, manageable wins instead of chasing oversized profits through impulsive decisions.
A companion phrase — “Walk, be done, be content” — emphasizes knowing when to walk away. Once a trade achieves its goal, the professional move is to stop and preserve gains. This ties into the recurring theme of patience, where traders are encouraged to understand that most of the time in professional trading is spent waiting. As described, “Professional trading is hours of boredom by a few moments of entry.”
James 1:12 — “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life” — was quoted to remind traders that resilience and enduring discipline are key not only to trading but to life. It’s not about constant action but controlled execution.
Importantly, the video also stated, “Knowing which trades not to take is probably multiple times more important than which trades should I take.” This reversal of typical thinking speaks directly to seasoned traders: it’s the mistakes avoided, not the trades entered, that often define long-term success.
Market Analysis & Current Bias
The current bias is strongly bullish. This was expressed emphatically: “The bulls are strong strong strong super strong.” The market’s structure, the prevailing sentiment, and price action all reinforce this viewpoint.
As such, short trades are deemed high-risk in current conditions. “Playing the short game when the bulls are super strong is an amazingly difficult way to make a living,” the narrator warns. Instead, the strategy is to “wait for pullbacks and have a system of when you can get into those pullbacks.”
A historic comparison was drawn to the Tariff Move era, where even in the midst of broader downturns, “vicious roaring in-your-face RT rallies” erupted. Traders were advised to understand that similar strength can invalidate short setups.
The price is also positioned “above the bull-bear line,” a key indicator suggesting bullish market control. The upside target mentioned was 6370, supported by strong movement across major indices like the Dow, Nasdaq, and Russell.
Practical Trading Strategies & Tools
A “core strategy” was referenced several times. While full details are available in a separate educational video, this session did touch on key components, particularly regarding entry and exit logic. For example, trade management using the “three contract system” was briefly reviewed: “Where the add was and where the exit was and why that was the exit.”
Mapped-out trades from the AM briefing led to a relatively “easy day” — provided traders stuck with the plan and avoided distractions. A notable setup was the “Gap and Go Long,” called out live in Zoom and later confirmed with a solid follow-through.
The defined trading range for the day was “1150 to 61.” Traders were shown how to distinguish long and short zones, but were also reminded: “I am extremely cautious of the opposite.” The warning was clear — avoid longing at the top and shorting at the bottom, as these are traps inconsistent with the “Green over Greed” philosophy.
Essay Format Questions
- What trade did you avoid today that helped preserve your P&L?
- Which moment required the most discipline — and how did you handle it?
Importance of Journaling & Reflection
Journaling was emphasized as a cornerstone of professional development. The video encouraged daily journaling, ideally using the “Trader Meditations” software, which is purpose-built for this exact purpose.
Weekly reflection questions — such as “Which day had the clearest structure?” — help traders build structure-recognition skills and train memory. One powerful statement stood out: “That’s why you journal... so you don’t freaking forget everything.” By reviewing screenshots, journal entries, and decisions, traders can build a much deeper understanding of their process.
Community & Resources
The briefing is part of a larger ecosystem of tools, education, and community. Hosted on microtrader.com, this video ties into daily live sessions held 15 minutes before the market opens. In these meetings, members collaboratively map out the plan for the session.
A private Discord group is available for members to share insights, discuss strategy, and reinforce core principles. Several tools were referenced: the “Strong Indicator” (which puts levels directly on traders’ charts), Trader Meditations (journaling), and Zoom live sessions.
These resources combine to create a deeply collaborative environment designed to promote consistency and emotional discipline — two pillars of long-term trading success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is journaling considered essential for futures traders?
A: Journaling helps traders identify patterns, recall decision-making rationales, and reinforce lessons that improve long-term performance.
Q: What is the “Green over Greed” philosophy in trading?
A: It promotes disciplined, conservative trading focused on small consistent gains rather than high-risk setups chasing large profits.
Q: Why avoid short trades in a bullish market?
A: In a strongly bullish market, short trades carry much higher risk and lower probability of success, making them a poor strategic choice.
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