Tuesday Jul 22: Live Room Insights and Key Zones for ES & MES Futures
Tuesday July 22, 2025
In Tuesday’s AM Briefing, traders were urged to prioritize internal growth and system adherence over short-term performance. Emphasizing psychological discipline, the session outlined how journaling and ego management directly impact consistency. Key technical themes included reversal boxes, VWAP alignment, and precise risk management protocols from pre-defined battle plans. Market focus remained bullish, contingent on Nasdaq support and the critical 11.25 ES level holding firm.Opening Remarks
Good morning traders, today is Tuesday, July the 22nd. Welcome to Episode 475 of our AM Briefing. As always, we’re diving into not just the market structure but also the internal structure of you — the trader.
"Therefore we do not give up, do not give up, do not give up."
Resilience and Persistence
In trading, you may blow an account, you may miss a setup, but that doesn't mean you're not growing. Who you are becoming internally will eventually become your edge in trading. Resilience isn't optional — it's the foundation.
Essay Format Questions
- What system rule are you struggling to obey?
- What is your temptation of choice?
Journaling and Self-Reflection
If you didn’t journal it, it didn’t happen. Journaling is non-negotiable for those taking trading seriously. It's not the glamorous part, but it's where the growth is. You’ve got to document your thoughts, emotions, and execution details. That’s the behind-the-scenes work that makes the on-screen work sustainable.
Ego and Discipline
Is your ego killing your trading? Are you revenge trading, overtrading? Those are not just behavioral issues — they're metrics for how you're doing mentally. This game is not about being right or feeding some inflated ego. It’s about executing your system exactly as designed. Over and over. Until it becomes boring. The boring repetition is where you actually become consistent.
Systematic Trading Approach
The best state you can trade from is one where you're just waiting. Waiting for your mapped-out setup, and when it comes, you take it — no hesitation. You don't chase, you don't force. You let the system do the heavy lifting.
Glossary of Key Terms
- VWAP: Volume-Weighted Average Price — a benchmark price often used as a guide for trend bias.
- Reversal Box: A consolidation pattern that follows an impulsive move, signaling potential directional shifts.
Battle Plan Trades and Execution Precision
Members received a full battle plan this morning. Example: we had a long trade where the stop was clearly defined — two to five points under the low. We’re not winging it. You’ve got to know your entry, your stop, and your profit targets ahead of time. Once in, peel off contracts as price moves in your favor. Manage the runner to either break-even or a small controlled loss, so if it runs, it’s all gravy.
Market Structure and Key Levels
Right now, ENQ — that’s the Nasdaq futures — is holding the market up. There's a beautiful trendline there. If ENQ breaks under it, that could change the whole tone of the day. Keep your eyes on ENQ.
Market is still making higher highs and higher lows. That means bulls are in control. Bulls control, baby. Bulls control.
Seasonality Considerations
We’re getting toward the end of July. Seasonality shows we're nearing the top. Look what tends to happen in August — often some form of retracement. Could it happen early this year? Absolutely.
Trader Tools and Weekly Prompts
If you're in the full membership, make sure you’re using the Trader Meditations journaling software. Every lesson, every trade, all in one place. You can track patterns like overtrading and revenge trading — and aim to see those numbers go to zero.
Upcoming Events
Powell is set to speak shortly — expect some volatility. Richmond Manufacturing Index drops 30 minutes after open. Existing Home Sales come out tomorrow. And earnings are in full swing this week — stay sharp.
Trading Philosophy & Strategy FAQ
Q: What is the core philosophy that underpins successful trading?
A: The core philosophy, inspired by 2 Corinthians, is "do not give up." Even through setbacks, the trader's internal growth becomes their ultimate edge. This growth is developed through consistent journaling and self-reflection, which is essential behind-the-scenes work for long-term success.
Q: How does ego negatively impact trading, and what is the antidote?
A: Ego often causes traders to overtrade or seek revenge trades. The solution is to eliminate the desire to be “right” and instead follow the trading system with discipline until it becomes routine. Journaling helps identify and reduce these ego-driven behaviors.
Q: What is the significance of journaling in a trader's routine?
A: Journaling is considered fundamental to success. The phrase "you didn’t journal it didn’t happen" highlights its importance. It encourages consistent review of trades and self-analysis, turning emotional responses into measurable growth.
Q: What are some practical technical indicators and strategies mentioned for identifying trading opportunities?
A: The briefing highlights VWAP for directional bias (shorts under VWAP), reversal boxes for potential breakdowns, and pre-mapped battle plan trades with defined entries, stops, and profit targets. Watching ENQ trendlines and respecting the 11.25 level are also emphasized.
Q: How are specific trade management techniques applied after an entry?
A: Trade management includes placing stop losses 2–5 points under the low, scaling out at profit targets, and leaving a financed runner with break-even or slightly negative stop. This protects capital while allowing potential large wins.
Q: What distinguishes a high-probability trade setup from a risky one?
A: High-probability trades come from patiently waiting for mapped-out setups. Risky trades often involve chasing breakout moves from consolidation zones, which are avoided due to their unreliable nature and susceptibility to liquidity grabs.
Q: What are the key news drivers and market observations mentioned for the current week?
A: Key drivers include Powell’s speech, the Richmond Manufacturing Index, Existing Home Sales, and ongoing earnings reports. Observations include seasonality signals, divergence in index behavior, and bullish market structure as long as higher highs/lows and the 11.25 level hold.
Q: What resources are offered to traders by the speaker's group?
A: Resources include Trader Meditations journaling software, daily battle plans, AM briefings, wrap-ups, Tuesday live streams (a free trial alternative), strategy training modules, and strong level tools. These are available via full membership and detailed at microstrader.com.
ADDITIONAL LINKS:
- Day Traders Blog: Live Room Commentary and Post-Session Notes
- CME Guide to Micro E-mini Equity Futures (MES/ES)
- Practice Futures Trading on the CME Trading Simulator
- YouTube Community Tab: MicrosTrader Announcements & Prompts
- AM BRIEFING Archive: July 22 E-mini Micros Morning Prep
- MES Micros Blog: July 22 Live Room Insights & Technical Breakdown
- Rumble Video: ES/MES Technical Analysis & Scalping Strategy Breakdown
- YouTube Post: July 22 Trading Community Discussion
Trading FAQs from Tuesday’s Briefing
Q: What is the rule for trading under VWAP?
A: If the price is under VWAP, traders are allowed to look for shorts. It acts as a directional bias filter.
Q: What defines a "reversal box" in this briefing?
A: A reversal box is characterized by an impulsive move followed by at least 1.5–2 hours of chop. If price breaks down from it, the rule is not to look for longs — instead expect a retracement to deeper RTH levels.
Q: How should runners be managed in a trade setup?
A: After partial profit-taking, runners should be managed at either break-even or a small controlled loss. This allows potential for a high-reward continuation while protecting capital.
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