Tuesday 25 August 2026 · /ES (September Contract)

8/25 Trade Plan

Bias · Neutral → Bullish Above 7720 Range / Higher-Low Structure

Key levels

7760–7764Resistance · Upside Target
7720–7724Resistance · ⭐ Key Reclaim
7632–7648Support · ⭐ Major Demand
7570Support · Next Support

Context

ES continues to hold the major 7632–7648 demand and remains inside the broader channel. The structure is simple: 7632 is the line in the sand, while 7720–7724 is the upside confirmation. Until one of those levels breaks, expect continued range behavior.

★ Highest Probability

7720–7724 Reclaim Long

Trigger
Reclaim 7720–7724 and hold above it.
Target
7760 → 7764
Invalidation
Failed reclaim back below 7720.

Second Opportunity

7632–7648 Higher-Low Long

Trigger
Pullback into 7632–7648 holds and buyers establish a higher low.
Target
7720 → 7760
Invalidation
Acceptance below 7632.

Only If

7632 Breakdown Short

Trigger
Clean break below 7632 followed by a failed retest.
Target
7570
Invalidation
Reclaim above 7632.

Avoid

  • Trading aggressively in the middle of 7632–7724.
  • Shorting directly into 7632–7648 demand.
  • Assuming upside continuation without the 7720 reclaim.

Focus · if → then

  • 7632–7648 holds → look for the 7720 reclaim.
  • 7720–7724 reclaims → 7760–7764.
  • 7632 fails → 7570.

Today's reminder

7632 protects the bullish structure. 7720 confirms the upside. Everything between them is patience.

How it played out

The primary setup never confirmed, so there was no trade.

reached 7720 but never confirmed. Measured from m15 bars, ESU6, confirm entry, close beyond the level invalidation. Not a fill, and not a return: see how this is measured.

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