Deep Dive into Last 24 Hours of Price Action for MES Micros Traders

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0:00 – Welcome MES Micros Futures Trrader
Micros Trader opens the AM Briefing, emphasizing patience in volatile markets and reiterating the motto: "Just because the market's moving doesn't mean it’s your move."

0:41 – Economic Calendar and Market Expectations
OPEX Friday is labeled a “level 10 trading day” with PMI and sentiment data on deck; next week's focus will be on PPI.

1:11 – Devotional and Trading Faith
A brief prayer and reflection on Romans 10 connect spiritual repetition to trading conviction; journaling and trade reviews are called “spiritual disciplines.”

3:08 – Chart Setup and Strategy Structure
Strong levels and session indicators provide structure; battle plans define where to look for long or short setups within price ranges.

5:05 – NFP Recap and the 87 Short
After resisting a tempting short at the range low due to "range rules," a legitimate short is taken at 87 near the range top, yielding a 250-point drop.

9:16 – Counter-Long Attempts and Risk Control
Multiple small-size long attempts are made during the selloff, all treated as counter-trend trades with tight stops and expectations for breakeven exits.

10:40 – Ladder Back Long at 93
A clean ladder back setup at 93 triggers a 60-point squeeze aligned with Battle Plan Trade #3; community member "Pappy" locks in profits.

13:18 – Short Attempt at 65.90 and Trade Management
A short is attempted at 65.90 based on trade location, targeting 65.40. Price fails to follow through, so the trade is exited at breakeven.

14:46 – Range Defense and Battle Plan Logic
Explains the logic behind range touches and why first touches of new ranges often push away price—informing battle plan construction.

15:44 – Battle Plan Trade #3 in Detail
Battle Plan Trade #3 is revisited with emphasis on reclaim/retest structure; only longs were mapped, and the trade triggered multiple valid entries.

18:32 – Second Entries and Justification Rules
Second entries on the same trade plan require stricter scrutiny; traders are urged to justify entries as if defending them in front of the group.

21:29 – Trade Sequence Breakdown and Entry Criteria
Walkthrough of ladder back structure: new low, reclaim, retest. The importance of trimming contracts at strong levels is discussed.

23:52 – Key Level at 65.90 and Potential Reclaim
65.90 is described as the key chart level. If reclaimed, it may set up an add-on opportunity for current longs.

25:03 – Closing Remarks and Live Session Info
Encouragement to stay disciplined and justify every entry; Micros Trader signs off and previews the upcoming live session.

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