Wednesday October 22, 2025

In Tuesday’s AM Briefing, Micros Trader delivered a structured trading strategy anchored in range-bound price action and a mindset of disciplined execution. Emphasizing strict adherence to “Range Rules,” the educator highlighted the necessity of entering only at the extremes in a sideways market, avoiding trades in the mid-range “void.” Complementing this tactical framework is a devotional practice, encouraging traders to commit their plans to a higher power in order to reduce outcome anxiety and foster consistent discipline. The briefing concluded with logistical updates, including upcoming economic events and reminders about the daily battle plan and YouTube engagement.

☀️ AM BRIEFING

Opening Remarks

Micros Trader opens today’s AM Briefing by emphasizing two major themes: tactical range-based trading and psychological discipline through a daily devotional. The current market environment is defined as “chop,” and in this context, the only viable strategy is strict adherence to a set of “Range Rules.” These rules are non-negotiable and provide a framework for staying out of trouble in a low-momentum, sideways market.

The Primacy of Range Rules in a Sideways Market

Micros Trader stresses that the “Range Rules” are the foundation of all trade decisions while the market remains inside the clearly defined range established last Wednesday. These rules can be distilled into a single, absolute directive:

Never long at the top and never short at the bottom.

According to Micros Trader, this is the only approach that has worked in recent sessions, as the market has “ping-ponged” from the bottom of the range to the top, offering clean trades only at the extremes. The middle of the range, by contrast, is referred to as a “strategic void”—a zone where no trades should be taken.

Two trades were executed based on this principle:

A long trade from the lower part of the range using multiple contracts. This trade reached the top of the range and booked solid profits.
A second long trade taken during the Asian session with a single contract. This trade also reached the top of the range, but was stopped out at breakeven when the market dropped again. Micros Trader reflected that had they been awake at the time, the trade would’ve either been closed for a 20-point win or a 10-point lock-in.

The point remains clear: taking profits at the opposite boundary of the range is not optional—it is essential. These examples reinforce the simple idea that Range Rules “rule” and, right now, they are “the only trade there is.”

The Daily Devotional and Trading Mindset

A significant portion of the AM Briefing is focused on the trader’s internal world—discipline, mindset, and emotional detachment from outcomes. This is framed through a “Daily Devotional,” which calls for surrendering control over results and putting trust in a higher power.

The devotional centers around a verse from Proverbs:

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans."

Micros Trader explains that this principle helps eliminate the anxiety of needing to control outcomes. By putting God first, a trader can let go of fear and focus on executing the plan.

Essay Format Questions

What emotion affected your trade today?
How will you respond differently next time?

Practical Commitment Ritual

Journaling: Before the open, write the following in your trading journal:

"Today I commit my trading to God. I will follow my plan, accept all outcomes, and trust Him with the results."

Battle Plan Alignment: List two or three specific setups you're watching—this corresponds directly to the "battle plan" published nightly.

The Trader’s Prayer

"Lord, I commit my trading plan to you today. Establish my strategy with your wisdom. Help me execute with discipline and free me from the anxiety of needing to control outcomes. Let me trade faithfully, knowing results rest in your hands and not mine."

Market Outlook and Logistics

Tomorrow: Existing Home Sales report
Friday: CPI (Consumer Price Index)
Next Week: FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee)

Final Logistics

Live Stream: A live stream covering the opening candles will take place tomorrow. A link will be included in tomorrow’s AM Briefing.
Battle Plan: Members are reminded that the nightly trade setups and strategy notes are available at microstrader.com.
YouTube Engagement: Viewers are encouraged to click the share button on the video, helping the algorithm recognize its value and spread it to others.

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Range Trading & Commitment Ritual – FAQ

Question 1: According to established range trading principles, where should a trader primarily look to execute long and short positions?

Answer 1: When operating within a defined range, a trader should be looking for longs at the bottom of the range and looking for shorts at the top of the range. The rule is to never go long at the top and never go short at the bottom.

Question 2: If a market is currently positioned in the middle of its established range, what is the recommended trading action?

Answer 2: When the market is back in the middle of the range, there is absolutely nothing to do. A trader must wait for something new, as playing range rules is often the only viable trade during periods of chop.

Question 3: As a practical application of commitment, what key steps should a trader include in a commitment ritual before the market opens?

Answer 3: The commitment ritual should involve writing in a journal before the market opens stating the intent to follow the trading plan, accept all outcomes, and trust the results. The trader should also list two or three setups they are watching, which can be referred to as the battle plan.