ES EMINI SETUPS AND KEY LEVELS

Monday November 3, 2025

Micros Trader’s latest AM Briefing highlighted a structured trading philosophy anchored in preparation, disciplined execution, and self-reflection. A long setup from the pre-released Battle Plan played out during the overnight session, with partial profits captured following a narrowly missed 10-point target. Despite recent index gains, the trading bias remains focused on technical levels and price structure, with the half back zone offering the most favorable area for new entries. Uncertainty around the upcoming Non-Farm Payrolls release and broader macro trends such as bullish seasonality were acknowledged, though the tactical approach remains grounded in intraday market behavior.

☀️ AM BRIEFING

Opening Remarks

Micros Trader opened the AM Briefing with a restatement of the foundational trading approach followed within the community. The core philosophy is simple yet deeply effective: "If you map it, you journal it, you take it with confidence." This process-oriented mindset reinforces discipline, pre-planned execution, and post-trade analysis. Trades are not to be taken impulsively; they are to be the result of clearly mapped levels and logic, accompanied by appropriate stop losses and journaling feedback loops.

The Trader’s Discipline: A Three-Step Process

Micros Trader emphasized the importance of following the three-step mantra:

Map the trade — Define key levels and desired entry zones in advance.
Journal the trade — Log outcomes and lessons using the Trader Meditations software.
Take it with confidence — Enter with full alignment to the plan and appropriate risk controls.

An appropriate stop loss is considered essential to allow the trade "room to work." Journaling questions are used for reflection: "Which setups should you have skipped? And why didn't you?" The idea is to convert each session into iterative growth through structured review.

Strategic Framework: The Battle Plan and Strong Levels

The strategy revolves around tools like the "Battle Plan" and the "Strong Levels" indicator. The Battle Plan, published on Sunday nights, outlines long and short trade locations for the upcoming week. It's not just a roadmap — it's the structure that allows for measured execution.

The "Strong Levels" indicator marks key horizontal zones on the chart that tend to act as magnets or pivots for price. Traders are advised to ensure they are using the latest version, 11.2, to have the most accurate plots in real time.

Market Analysis and Overnight Trade Review

Battle Plan Trade #1 (Long)

Micros Trader recapped the first successful trade from the Battle Plan during the overnight session. A long setup activated at the opening move where price shot up, then came back over the top. The target was a 10-point move into a strong level and the RTH liquidity high. Although the exit order was touched but not filled, partial profits were taken after re-managing the position.

Second Opportunity (Long)

Later, the market returned to a high-probability area: the "half back" level combined with the prior day's close. This confluence was described as a "beautiful level" and was preceded by a classic "liquidity grab ladder back." The trade setup targeted the opposite side of the Asia session range — a behavior consistent with London often clearing one side and targeting the other.

Key Technical Concepts Observed

Momentum Signals: Laddering patterns and fair value gapping candles signal strong momentum. Micros Trader reminded viewers: "Don’t stand in the way of a freight train."
Strong Level Behavior: Price gapped above a strong level, retested it, moved higher, and then broke back below — confirming it as a key pivot.
Liquidity Grab: The Asia high was a liquidity pool that was cleared in line with the tendency for London to clean one edge of the range before driving price.

Current Market Outlook and Forward Strategy

The briefing outlined a still-bullish posture for the market. The ES is consolidating in the upper distribution of Friday’s range, and Micros Trader cautioned against premature bearishness: "Careful thinking this thing has to go down."

Index Rundown

ES, RTY, and YM have each cleared their recent highs and pulled back.
NQ, in contrast, has not yet taken out its high.
Overall, the posture remains bullish with the expectation of higher prices barring structural breakdowns.

Plan for RTH Session

With the overnight Battle Plan trade now complete, focus shifts to a new opportunity. The ideal long entry would form if price pulls back into the half back area and reverses. The updated RTH strategy would be delivered live 15 minutes before the market opens.

Macro Context and Community Events

Looking ahead, Micros Trader noted the uncertainty surrounding this week’s NFP report due to a potential government shutdown. Seasonality is also a factor, with November historically bringing bullish momentum. Markets have posted large gains off the April lows: ES is up around 30%, and NQ is up between 40–50%.

Despite these broader themes, the tactical execution remains grounded in chart structure: "Ignore the number on the right — we trade the structure on the left."

Community Engagement Updates

The full Battle Plan will be unlocked for public access Monday night.
A free live YouTube session will stream Tuesday morning, offering a real-time look at trade execution, allowing viewers to observe the live process usually reserved for members.

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

MES MICROS FUTURES TRADER– FAQ

What is the tip of the day provided during the AM Briefing regarding trade execution?
A: If you map the trade, journal the trade, and take it with confidence, you must ensure you use an appropriate stop loss that gives the trade room to work.

What two main items are published for members each Sunday night, and what version number should the strong levels indicator display?
A: Each Sunday night, the strong levels, which are horizontal levels, and the battle plan, which outlines where they are interested in going long and short, are published. The strong levels indicator should display version number 11.2.

What does the journaling software, Trader Meditations, allow traders to capture?
A: Trader Meditations is a journaling software where every lesson and every trade is captured in one place.