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Playbook 01 · 10 Slides · Futures Day Trading

20-Point
Objective

A complete tactical execution plan for futures day traders — from pre-market prep to end-of-day review. Every rule, session, and decision framework needed to consistently harvest 20 points per day across ES, MES, NQ, and MNQ.

Daily Target
20 pts
Per session objective
Trades / Day
2–4
Execution windows
Risk / Trade
1–2%
Account per trade
Slides
10
Complete playbook
About This Playbook

The 20-Point Objective breaks the daily target into achievable segments across four session windows. Each slide covers a specific system component — from reading market conditions before the open, to executing entries, managing stops, and reviewing the day. Work through all 10 slides in order on first read, then return to individual slides as reference during your session prep.

InstrumentsES · MES · NQ · MNQ
Session Range8:30 AM – 3:30 PM EST
Win Rate Target55%+
Hard Max Stop10 pts / trade
All 10 Slides
20PT
SLIDE 01
20-Point Objective
The headline metrics and guiding framework — daily target, trade count, risk per trade, and win rate goal. The north star of the entire playbook. Start here to set context before every session.
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SLIDE 02
Market Condition Filters
Trend day vs range day signals. No-trade zones. Read the environment before placing a single trade.
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SLIDE 03
Entry & Exit Criteria
8 specific setups — 4 long, 4 short. VWAP reclaim, HVN bounce, breakout confirm, opening drive. Not feelings — signals.
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SLIDE 04
Stop Loss & Profit Taking
Structure-based stops. Three-layer profit harvesting at +5, +10, +20 pts. Position sizing formula by account size.
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SLIDE 05
Trading Sessions Timeline
Four execution windows — Pre-Market, Opening Drive, Midday Rotation, Afternoon Push. Each with targets and rules.
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SLIDE 06
Invalidation Rules & Discipline
When to skip sessions and individual trades. The kill switch rules. Mindset principles for consistent execution.
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SLIDE 07
What 20 Points Is Worth
Dollar value across ES, MES, NQ, and MNQ — 1 contract and 3 contracts. Daily range value table. Choose your instrument.
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SLIDE 08
Phasing Your Journey
4-phase scaling path from MES/MNQ testing to institutional level. Weekly performance benchmarks for each phase.
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SLIDE 09
Quick Reference Cheat Sheet
Before-entry checklist. After-trade log prompts. Green / Amber / Red trade go/no-go system. Print and keep visible.
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SLIDE 10
Entry & Exit Chart Setups
8 candlestick pattern diagrams — 4 long setups, 4 short setups. What each pattern looks like on a real price chart.