I am flat right now. On the hourly map, the larger W3 trigger area looked roughly around the 7582–7588 zone,. On the 5-minute child map, the trigger was lower, around the 7570s, but price already turned that into a battle. So I am in the wait and observe mode now, takes the emotions out of the move.

Quick market-structure thought from today’s ES work: One thing that keeps standing out to me is how important it is to separate a good directional idea from a good trade location. A market can be pointing toward a clear objective, but that does not automatically mean the trade is worth taking. The real question is: Where is the risk? And does the available target justify that risk? Today I was watching a strong battle around a prior sweep/high area, which is happening right now. Buyers had a valid argument, but price still needed to prove acceptance. That is the key distinction for me: - A sweep can be a target. - A reclaim can be a signal. - But acceptance is what confirms whether the market is actually ready to move. The biggest takeaway: The trade is not just about predicting direction. It is about knowing where the idea is wrong before entering. If the risk is too wide, the entry is too late, or the target does not offer enough return, the best decision may be to wait—even if the read is directionally correct. For me, the highest-quality setups are starting to look like the ones where: 1. The market gives a clean structural origin. 2. Price returns into a meaningful reload/test area. 3. The invalidation point is clear. 4. The target is realistic. 5. The reward is worth the defined risk. 6. Price proves acceptance instead of just wicking through a level. Risk first. Target second. Entry only if the math makes sense.

For our skool members. What I am looking for in the markets today.

Target hit for the average MFE of 53 points for this trade setup. No heat just trading with institutions and letting them do all the heavy lifting down to our target. This trade took 7 hours. When trading the 60 minute time frame you must be patient and manage the risk efficiently so that you dont get taken out of your trade.

This is part 1 of the two part video series showing you how we trade in the direction of institutions.