Tuesday 11 August 2026 · /ES (September Contract)

8/11 Trade Plan

Bias · Neutral Inside Range → Bullish Above 7800 Tight Consolidation

Key levels

7800Resistance · ⭐ Range High
7760Support · ⭐ Range Low
7740–7718Support · ⭐ Major Demand / Higher-Low Zone
7650Support · ⭐ Deeper Demand
ATHResistance

Context

ES is trapped inside a very tight 7760–7800 range. This is not a range worth forcing trades inside. The key today is simple: wait for ES to leave the range. Above 7800, buyers can push toward ATH. Below 7760, expect a deeper test of 7740–7718. 7718 remains the structural line in the sand.

★ Highest Probability

7800 Break & Hold Long

Trigger
Acceptance above 7800 followed by a successful retest.
Target
ATH
Invalidation
Failed reclaim back below 7800.

Second Opportunity

7740–7718 Pullback Long

Trigger
Break below 7760, followed by a pullback into 7740–7718 and responsive buying.
Target
7760 → 7800
Invalidation
Acceptance below 7718.

Only If

7718 Failure Short

Trigger
Clean break below 7718 and failed retest as resistance.
Target
7650
Invalidation
Reclaim above 7718.

Avoid

  • Trading the middle of 7760–7800.
  • Forcing trades because the range feels boring.
  • Chasing the first move outside the range without acceptance.
  • Shorting while 7718 continues to hold.

Focus · if → then

  • Above 7800 → look for ATH.
  • Below 7760 → watch 7740–7718.
  • Below 7718 → downside opens toward 7650.
  • Inside 7760–7800 → stay patient.

Today's reminder

This is a 40-point range. Don't let a small range turn into a big trading mistake. Let ES choose the direction.

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