Hello traders,
Most traders shut their screens the second the bell rings. They think the game ends at 4 p.m.
But let me tell you a secret: some of the best information you’ll ever get shows up after the market closes.
I make it a habit to watch how futures behave once the cash session is done.
ES and NQ don’t just go quiet, they reveal where the real positioning is hiding.
You’ll often see levels tested when the crowd isn’t paying attention, liquidity pockets forming in overnight trade, or even clues about how Europe will respond before New York wakes up again.
If you’re tired of trading on edge, it’s probably your position size that’s failing you. I’ll show you how I fix it so losses stay small and winners run.
Just recently, after a volatile session, ES closed strong, but the real tell came overnight. Futures gave back half the rally in thin liquidity, showing me that big money wasn’t committed to the upside.
By the time the next morning rolled around, I was ready for the reversal. Most traders walked into it blind.
Here’s what I want you to realize: trading isn’t only about what happens during the open.
The market has a heartbeat that runs 24 hours. If you only listen during regular hours, you’re missing half the story.
Back-to-back losses had me on the ropes, until one small shift flipped everything. Here’s the reset that got me back in sync with the market.
Keep this in mind and next week when the session ends, don’t just log off and forget about it.
Spend ten extra minutes studying the overnight flows.
That’s where the professionals are already positioning and that’s where you’ll find your edge.
See you in the next one.
Imre Gams
Editor, The Trading Room
