★ Bullish Case
- Target
- 6,985 → 7,010
Reclaim and acceptance above 6,963; Look for pullback scalps toward the 20DMA only; Avoid chasing highs near 7,000 — RR is poor
Thursday 8 January 2026 · /ES · 1HR
1/8 Trade Plan
Bias · Neutral → Reactive
Patience first → Direction later → Capital preserved
Key levels
6,985–7,010Resistance · ATH supply / low RR zone
6,957–6,963Resistance · Major rejection zone
6,932Support · First downside reaction level
6,913Support · 20DMA / key decision point
6,870Support · Gap-fill target under failure
Context
Price failed to hold above the 6,957–6,963 high — a key area that rejected on Tuesday and gave back momentum. That failure keeps risk elevated near highs and puts the focus back on reaction, not prediction. This is not a day to force early trades. Direction should become clearer later in the session. 👉 Baby account stays closed early. You trade best when structure is defined — protect that edge. Calm market. Calm execution. Let others rush.
Bearish Case
Failure below 6,932; Continuation risk into 6,913 (20DMA); Under 6,913 → gap fill toward 6,870; This is where downside can accelerate.; 🧩 SMART Confirmation (Required); 1️⃣ Directional candle (no overlap); 2️⃣ Delta confirms price; 3️⃣ VWAP aligned; 4️⃣ Absorption at the level — not mid-range; 🚫 No chasing. No forcing. No early-session ego trades.
Mindset
- Stay calm.
- Let the session show its hand.
- Baby account opens only after structure improves.
- You don’t get paid for being early.
- You get paid for being right — with size, later.
Best window
10.30-12:00 PM
How it played out
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