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TRADING THE ES EMINI CHART Wednesday November 26, 2025 In the latest AM Briefing, Micros Trader underscores the importance of developing and adhering to a predetermined trading plan to guard against impulsive decisions driven by emotion, particularly FOMO. The session outlines a disciplined framework anchored in daily chart reviews, a focus on long-biased ES trading, and tactical management through multi-contract systems including the runner strategy. A clear preference is expressed for cash accounts over prop firm setups, citing greater flexibility and less restrictive risk management. Looking ahead, December will launch a 21-step Trade Plan Builder initiative to help traders formalize their convictions and prepare for strategic goal setting in January. ☀️ AM BRIEFING Opening Remarks Micros Trader begins the AM Briefing by emphasizing a core philosophy: trading success depends on convictions that are settled before the market opens. These convictions must...

ES EMINI KEY LEVELS AND SETUPS Tuesday November 25, 2025 In today's AM Briefing, Micros Trader emphasized the critical importance of pre-defined conviction as the cornerstone of long-term trading success. He likened disciplined decision-making to biblical faith under pressure, warning that emotional reactions such as FOMO can derail even the best strategies. Despite a strong bullish market, the primary trade idea—a counter-trend short—was deferred due to incomplete conditions, underscoring the value of selective participation. Looking forward, December will focus on building structured trade plans using a new software tool, followed by goal-setting initiatives in January. ☀️ AM BRIEFING Opening Remarks Micros Trader opens the AM Briefing by emphasizing the importance of conviction in trading. He frames conviction not as an emotional response, but as a formal decision made in advance. This concept is central to today’s theme—trading from a position of p...

MES Micros Key Levels & Setups Monday November 24, 2025 In this AM Briefing, Micros Trader delivers a methodical assessment of market conditions alongside a compelling psychological framework rooted in faith and discipline. The current market is described as structurally bullish but psychologically complex, requiring traders to adopt a posture of cautious observation rather than execution. Long-term analysis points to a distant, untested daily level, reinforcing the value of patience in strategy. Beyond charts and setups, the briefing emphasizes that a trader’s identity must be anchored outside the market—specifically in faith—enabling resilience amid losses and detachment from outcome-based self-worth. ☀️ AM BRIEFING Opening Remarks Micros Trader begins today’s AM Briefing by grounding the session in both technical strategy and psychological readiness. The tip of the day sets the tone: "No setup means there's no trade. What do you do? You wa...

☀️ LAST WEEKS REVIEW A Recap of Today's Price Action & Setups: Watch the Weekly Review video. Seriously, watch it. It walks through the Battle Plan trade ideas and key levels you need marked on your ES/MES chart for this week. Consider it required weekend homework.     The video also covers the BIGGEST LESSON of the week: Hold That Runner. Look, we get 1-2 trades every single week that run 100+ points. Sometimes you gotta hold overnight. Sometimes it happens intraday. Either way, isn't it worth holding a runner to catch that 100-point move each week? Of course it is. In the next section, I'll show you three different 100-pointers that were right there in last week's Battle Plans. TRADES OF THE WEEK SUNDAY : Battle Plan (6️⃣) with a Core Strategy/Strong Level entry short as discussed in the Review Video that you watched - you watched it, right??? ▶️ If you took your 100-pointer, you got 100 points. Not a bad option to snag the 100 po...

Deep Dive into Price Action Trading for MES Micros Futures Traders Friday November 21, 2025 Micros Trader conducted a detailed review of the ES futures price action ahead of OPEX Friday, emphasizing discipline, structure, and faith in system-based trading. The briefing focused on range-bound price behavior, identifying high-probability trade locations supported by strong levels and clear journaling practices. Battle Plan Trade #3 played out three times with notable success, including a 60-point squeeze triggered by reclaiming a key level. The session reinforced the importance of patience, precise execution, and repeatable strategies, especially during volatile periods. ☀️ AM BRIEFING Opening Remarks Micros Trader opened the AM Briefing for Friday, November 22nd, by emphasizing the core trading philosophy centered around process, discipline, and repeatability. The guiding principle is simple yet powerful: "No level, no trade." Rather than predicti...

ES EMINI KEY LEVELS AND SETUPS Thursday November 20, 2025 Today's AM Briefing by Micros Trader analyzed the ES and MES futures markets amid heightened volatility caused by delayed NFP data, Nvidia earnings, and Walmart reports. The briefing emphasized a trading philosophy rooted in discipline, urging traders to wait for confirmation rather than act on mere price movement. Following a strong NFP release, the market broke into a new tradable range, prompting a live long trade targeting the Initial Balance high. The session also covered YouTube channel strategy, reaffirming a focus on quality over quantity for instructional content. ☀️ AM BRIEFING Opening Remarks Micros Trader opens the AM Briefing by emphasizing the importance of discipline and patience in trading. He sets the tone by stating that just because the market is moving doesn’t mean it’s your turn to act. “It can be frustrating... but waiting is the only answer. And knowing when not to trade is...

ES Emini MES Micros Trade Plan Wednesday November 19, 2025 In the latest AM Briefing, Micros Trader outlined a bearish market structure defined by lower highs and lows, noting that long trades remain counter-trend and should be approached with caution. The market is currently consolidating within a tight high-timeframe range, bounded by key support and resistance levels, including the critical “Teflon Don” level. Emphasizing a disciplined and patient approach, the strategy encourages traders to focus on single high-quality setups and hold a portion of the trade to capture extended moves. The session also included psychological coaching, urging traders to build faith in their process and prepare for volatility surrounding the upcoming FOMC minutes and NVIDIA earnings report. ☀️ AM BRIEFING Opening Remarks Micros Trader begins today’s AM Briefing with a focus on perseverance, mindset, and high-level trading strategy. The opening tone is motivational, empha...

How To Trade ES Today Tuesday November 18, 2025 ☀️ AM BRIEFING Your Gut is Your Best Indicator: 6 Trading Truths That Will Save Your Account The market opens, and the chart explodes into a chaotic dance of wicks and bars. Conflicting signals flash across your indicators while social media buzzes with predictions. The pressure to find a trade, to always be in the action, is immense. In this search for complex strategies and perfect entries, traders often overlook their most powerful, built-in analytical tool. In the midst of all this external noise, a quieter, internal signal is often trying to be heard. As one veteran trader analyzed the chaotic open of a recent session, he shared several powerful truths for navigating it—not as abstract theory, but as a live, practical response to dangerous market conditions. Here are six of those truths that can protect your capital and redefine your approach to the markets. 1. Your "Internal Warning Clock" ...

HOW TO TRADE ES KEY LEVELS Monday November 17, 2025 Veteran trader Micros Trader emphasizes that success in trading hinges more on psychological discipline than profit metrics. His approach advocates for a shift from obsessing over daily P&L to evaluating personal execution and behavior. Traders are encouraged to prioritize patience, wait for high-quality setups, and adopt a mindset of stewardship over capital. This philosophy promotes long-term consistency and emotional stability, key drivers for sustainable profitability in volatile markets. ☀️ AM BRIEFING Opening Remarks To an outsider, trading looks like a high-stakes game of charts, numbers, and the relentless pursuit of financial gain. The common perception is that success is measured by the daily profit and loss statement. But for those who make a living in the markets, the most critical battles are often fought not on the screen, but in the mind. According to one veteran trader, the path ...

Opening Remarks When most people think of professional trading, they picture a scene straight out of a movie: a world of constant, high-stakes action, lightning-fast decisions, and massive financial swings. It’s a game of numbers, charts, and nerve, where the only goal is to end the day with more money than you started with. But after listening to the AM Briefings of a seasoned professional trader, a completely different picture emerges. The real game, the one played at the highest level, is surprisingly quiet. It’s less about chasing profits and more about mastering psychology. It’s a masterclass in discipline, patience, and process. I've distilled the most potent lessons from his briefings—the kind of truths that separate the pros who last from the gamblers who burn out. They reveal that the secrets to long-term success in the market have very little to do with money and everything to do with mindset. 1. Your Most Important Muscle Isn't Your Brain, It's ...