So, this morning(2024-05-14 07:30:00). There is a big spike on MES. Almost 30 points in range. I checked the news, without finding any big events happening. Any clue, why is this? View attachment 340352 ..read more

I have a question to the ES traders out there who mark yesterday's close on their charts. As far as the day session is concerned, what is the statistical probability based on historical data price will "close the gap" back to yesterday's close sometime during the regular session? Take today for example, the ES traded above yesterday's close (5205) to 5226. Later in the session price fell back to 5205 and bounced off it. I have noticed that price has a frequent tendency to find it's way... Yesterday's Close ..read more

I am curious how everyone did daytrading and/or swingtrading futures in calendar year 2023. For context, please let us know whether you traded part-time or full-time in 2023, whether you daytrade or swing trade, what instruments you trade, and whether you are discretionary or algo, or something in between. Also, feel free to share to your broker and any thoughts. No need to discuss specifics of your strategy, as I don't want anyone to give out their edge. I'll start. I daytraded... How much did you make daytrading or swingtrading futures in 2023 ..read more

I currently use ThinkOrSwim for stocks and i want to open an account for trading ES and NQ Futures. Looks like AMP Futures offers 2 free platforms, the MetaTrader5 downloadable and the web based CQG Desktop. Which of the two do you recomend for simplicity ..read more

Bullish bias never last forever. YM has been terribly weak this whole week. But especially today. (15 minute chart) View attachment 338095 ..read more

Larry always seems to get ridiculed and the butt of a lot of jokes. And yet, his extensive work on long range days is still as prevalent today as it was when he first profiled the method. Read chapter 3 in his book "Long Term Secrets to Short Term Trading". Name of the chapter is titled "The Real Secret To Short Term Trading". It's no more a secret, but it still works. Thanks Larry ..read more

After the US Equity market closes, for example, until next day open, just curious to understand on what basis are US index futures deriving there value? Is it based on news events, if any? Or are they mainly deriving value based on how other major world indices open at the time are performing? Thx ..read more

Does anyone know who to view the live prices of these indeces? Delayed data are readily enough available but I can't seem to track the live prints. It's not quotable in my broker platform. Thank you ..read more

My 4 market types for NQ #1 Slow Rufus (This dude is always late for lunch) #2 Madman Mike (This volatile SOB is always on crack) #3 Slow Moe (This dude can't ever make up his damn mind) #4 Steady Eddie (This dude is my trending friend) I only hang out with Steady Eddie. Do you ever name your Markets ..read more

Hi guys, I am a newbie looking to trade Emini S&P 500 futures. I have some questions about this from the experienced guys here. 1. Do you guys trade ONLY during regular market hours (8:30 AM to 3:30 PM ?) or are you also okay to trade during non-regular hours (6 PM to 830: AM) ? 2. What is minimum amount of money you need to have in order to trade this instrument for a living by day trading it? 3. Do you guys use options-on-futures to hedge your futures positions ? 4. From a strategy... Questions about trading Emini S&P 500 Futures ..read more