ES & MES FUTURES TRADE PLAN #316
Battle Plan
Where To Go Long... Where To Go Short.
TODAY'S REVIEW: ES FUTURES
Battle Plan 1️⃣ MES Long
If you were an international member or burning the midnight oil… this trade idea paid!
On Zoom and YouTube this morning, we discussed that if you were long from Battle Plan 1️⃣, you want to hold a single runner no matter what.
Then you got a tweet about a possible Iran and U.S. peace deal and the price skyrocketed above the Strong Level.
On Zoom, we outlined take-profits and trailing stops... depending on which type of account you are trading.
Core Principle: Once you're in a winning trade, you don't need to get into another one. I suggest you close your trading platform and hold your runner — especially when it's in the direction of "Who Controls".
Core Principle: If a surprise move blasts ES in your direction, be sure to capture a part of the move! It is a gift.
Battle Plan 1️⃣ MES Short?
What? I thought Battle Plan 1️⃣ was a long.
It was.
But... did you read the notes?
This trade idea was a two for one special.
The primary focus was being LONG... because bulls control... and shorts are counter.
The notes laid out an alternative short we discussed this morning on YouTube and Zoom.
I wrote, "ALTERNATIVE TRADE: If you're aggressive on the short side, the loss of 7536 Strong Level and/or the loss of Battle Plan 1️⃣ Strong Range sets up a short."
Note I said, "aggressive on the short side".
The loss of the Strong Level delivered a beautiful 20+ point short right into Battle Plan 1️⃣ zone... for those aggressive enough to take the short.
Question: What was the perfect take-profit zone?
Answer: At the mapped Battle Plan 1️⃣ long.
Let's discuss four possible scenarios here.
FOUR SCENARIOS:
1. You could have taken the "alternative short" to Battle Plan 1️⃣ drop zone, taken initial profits with your lead contracts at the zone, then held a lotto runner… just in case this was the monster big move down. Generally, you want to hold runners for as long as possible! In this case, ES came back and stopped you out. Oh well! No big deal. There is another high probability trade around the corner.
2. You could have taken the "alternative short" with an amazing take-profit at Battle Plan 1️⃣ zone. Then designated a portion of the captured profit to enter long using the outlined entries. Worse case? Green day ensured. Best case? 100+ point day just from Battle Plan 1️⃣! How many of those a week do you need each week?
3. You could have taken the "alternative short" to Battle Plan 1️⃣ drop zone, exited the trade completely, and taken the rest of the day off. 20+ points per contract. Three contracts equals 60-points. Green day ensured!
4. You could have ignored the alternative short... bulls control after all... and waited for Battle Plan 1️⃣ to get long, capturing 40, 50, 60, or 70 points by holding a lotto runner. Once again, you want to hold runners for as long as possible!
Waiting for Battle Plan 1️⃣ shows why we trade the edges. Trading the edges is our edge.
See the chart below.
Tip of the Day
Trade the edges. Hold a runner. Wait. Repeat.
Scoreboard
Points Accumulated This Week:
Battle Plan: 100+
Battle Plan 1️⃣ paid both ways today.
Zoom: 65+
A couple of break-even trades. Nothing to get excited about. We discussed runner management for those long from Battle Plan 1️⃣.
Core Strategy: 90+
Nothing. One frontside long, but I'm not chasing longs at all-time highs. I want to be long going into the all-time highs. And that was the purpose of Battle Plan 1️⃣. Unfortunately, I was sound asleep.
ECONOMIC CALENDAR
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MONDAY
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COMMON QUESTIONS FOR ES FUTURES TRADERS
What is a "lotto runner" and why should I hold one?
A: A lotto runner is a single contract you keep running after you've captured profits on your lead contracts. The idea is simple... you're already in a winning trade. You don't need to get into another one. Hold the runner for as long as possible. Close your platform if you have to. The runner is your ticket to a monster move — and those moves only pay if you're still in.
What is an "alternative short" and when does it apply?
A: An alternative short is a counter-trend trade — a short setup inside a bull-controlled market. Bulls control. Shorts are counter. That means the alternative short is for aggressive traders only... and it's always smaller size. In today's Battle Plan, the loss of the Strong Level triggered a 20+ point short right into the Battle Plan zone. That's the alternative short in action. But notice — the primary focus was still the long. Always trade in the direction of who controls first.
What are the four scenarios when an alternative short sets up?
A: Here's how the four scenarios break down. One — take the alternative short to the drop zone, capture initial profits at the zone, then hold a lotto runner in case it's the big move down. Two — take the alternative short, nail the take-profit at the Battle Plan zone, then use a portion of those profits to enter long. Worst case? Green day. Best case? 100+ point day. Three — take the alternative short to the zone, exit completely, take the rest of the day off. 20+ points per contract. Three contracts is 60 points. Done. Four — ignore the alternative short entirely, wait for the mapped long entry, and hold a lotto runner for 40, 50, 60, or 70 points. All four scenarios work. Pick the one that fits your account and your style.
What does "Stand Down" mean after a breakout?
A: Stand Down means extreme patience... after a big breakout move, we are nowhere near a high-probability trade setup. The edges are gone. Chasing a breakout is how traders give back everything they made. Stand Down is not a passive move — it's a disciplined one. Wait for price to return to mapped locations. Trade the edges. Hold a runner. Wait. Repeat.
What does "Green Over Greed" mean at the end of a strong week?
A: Green Over Greed means protecting what you made. If you're green for the week... consider your week done. Especially on a Friday — and especially on the final trading day of the month. Friday Rules on steroids. The market doesn't owe you more points just because it moved big today. Lock in the green. Sit on your hands. That discipline is what separates traders who compound over time from traders who give it all back.
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About George - Micros Trader Leader
George is the founder of Micros Trader and has been trading for more than 35 years. He launched Micros Trader in 2022 to teach a structured, disciplined approach to ES and MES futures trading.
When you join, you get to submit your chart for George to personally review. You get personal coaching and personal feedback. Whether he records a video or jumps on a quick Zoom, he makes sure you understand it. My members love this. It's the first time anyone has ever actually looked at their charts.
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