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NinjaTrader — NQ Trade Recap Feb 16 — A Perfect Measured Move Short for $4,000+
NQ Trade Recap Feb 16 — A Perfect Measured Move Short for $4,000+
LatestTrading Psychology6 min readFebruary 16, 2025

NQ Trade Recap Feb 16 — A Perfect Measured Move Short for $4,000+

A multi-timeframe breakdown of today's NQ short. The 1-hour painted a textbook measured move with a lower high, the 15-minute confirmed the thesis at the 61.8%, and the 2-minute delivered a surgical entry after CHoCH and BOS aligned. A near-perfect $4,000+ short.

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NinjaTrader — NQ Squeeze Into the Highs — Are You Really Buying There?
NQ Squeeze Into the Highs — Are You Really Buying There?
Trade Setups6 min readFebruary 13, 2025

NQ Squeeze Into the Highs — Are You Really Buying There?

Today's NQ price action was a textbook trap. A 15-minute squeeze fired right into resistance, retail bought the breakout, and smart money dumped into them with a 50% measured move short. Here's the full breakdown.

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NinjaTrader — The Retest Trade: How Professional Futures Traders Find High-Probability Entries
The Retest Trade: How Professional Futures Traders Find High-Probability Entries
Trading Psychology5 min readJanuary 29, 2025

The Retest Trade: How Professional Futures Traders Find High-Probability Entries

The retest trade is the bread and butter of professional futures trading. Learn the step-by-step process for identifying, confirming, and executing retest trades on NQ, ES, and other futures contracts.

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NinjaTrader — Why Most Futures Traders Lose Money Chasing Moves
Why Most Futures Traders Lose Money Chasing Moves
Trading Psychology4 min readJanuary 22, 2025

Why Most Futures Traders Lose Money Chasing Moves

The number one reason retail futures traders blow up their accounts is chasing impulse moves. Learn why this happens, the psychology behind it, and the disciplined alternative that professional traders use instead.

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NinjaTrader — What is Break of Structure (BOS) and How to Trade It
What is Break of Structure (BOS) and How to Trade It
Trading Psychology4 min readJanuary 15, 2025

What is Break of Structure (BOS) and How to Trade It

Break of Structure is one of the most important concepts in Smart Money trading. Learn what BOS means, how to identify it on your charts, and how professional futures traders use it to find high-probability entries.

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