In this video we are going to chat about what we will be trading! In the comments below leave everyone a note about what timeframes you have experience in trading? And if you do not have any that is okay too! That's where we are here to learn and experience this new journey together! Also, feel free to share what your trading journey has looked like across timeframes! I have personally loved the higher time frame trading in the beginning of my journey because I was able to see the market structure clearer there and always felt that the 1 minute time frame moved far faster then I was ready for! In the last few months I have found my fav time frames are the 5 min and 15 min for executions, as they offer me just enough time to really feel confident about hitting that "buy or sell" button 😆. So... what has been your experience? I'd love to hear what has or hasn't worked for you in your journey so far or any questions you may have about timeframe trading!

Futures markets offer several advantages for traders. They provide strong liquidity, nearly 24-hour access from Sunday evening through Friday afternoon, and significant institutional participation. Futures traders can participate during Asia, London, and New York sessions, with New York typically offering the highest volume and volatility. These markets also tend to align well with institutional liquidity behavior, which makes them ideal for the trading strategy we’ll be learning throughout this course.

Your assignment is to spend the next three trading days observing markets like MES, ES, MNQ, or NQ. Pay attention to volatility, session behavior, price movement, highs and lows, and how price reacts during active trading hours. Document your observations and share your charts or observations here for feedback and support. Sign up for TradingView Here: https://www.tradingview.com/tiactrades?aff_id=166250

Margin is the amount of money required to open a futures position, while leverage allows traders to control larger contracts with less capital. While leverage can increase profit potential, it can also magnify losses. Many beginners lose money because they overleverage, overtrade, or fail to manage risk properly. Successful trading begins with protecting capital and maintaining discipline.

Futures contracts move in increments called ticks. Each tick has a specific dollar value depending on the contract being traded. For example, MES moves at a smaller dollar amount per tick compared to ES. Understanding tick values helps traders calculate their potential profits and losses before entering trades. This is one of the most important concepts for proper position sizing and risk management. Profit=Ticks × Tick Value × Contracts