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In this live futures trading video, I walk through real trades as they happen and explain my thought process along the way. Before getting into the action, I cover two important points: first, I’m trading futures, and second, I’m doing so through a prop firm. For anyone unfamiliar with either of those topics, I mention resources that explain how futures markets work and how prop firms can allow traders to keep their personal capital risk relatively low while still gaining access to meaningful upside. I actually begin this session already green on the day thanks to some oil trades from the night before, which also serves as a good reminder of one of the major advantages of futures trading. Since futures markets are open 23 hours a day, six days a week, they can offer opportunities even for people with busy schedules who may not be available during normal stock market hours. As the session unfolds, I look for scalp opportunities and talk through both the setups and the decision-making behind them. One of the trades in this video is a good example of how trading is about more than just being right on direction. In that case, the market did eventually move where I expected it to go, but not quickly enough for my timing, so I exited early. That creates an important lesson: you can be correct on the overall idea but still be wrong on execution and timing. I also spend some time discussing contract selection and risk management, specifically the difference between the NQ and the MNQ. While both follow the same chart, the NQ moves much faster, while the MNQ offers a slower, more controlled alternative. That means the MNQ may reduce profit potential on winning trades, but it also helps keep losses from building as quickly. For newer traders especially, that trade-off can be extremely valuable. Later in the video, I stalk another possible setup near a key resistance area, but the market never quite reaches the level I want. Instead of forcing a trade, I decide to stay disciplined, accept what the market has already given me, and wrap up the session. That moment highlights another very real part of trading: sometimes patience means not taking the trade at all. If you’re interested in futures trading, prop firms, scalp trading, contract selection, or simply seeing honest trade management in a live environment, this video should give you some useful insight. Check out the links above for: My free 4-part futures trading series More information on prop firms My free live webinar for beginner and struggling traders If you enjoyed the video, hit the like button, subscribe, and I’ll see you in the next one. #FuturesTrading #LiveTrading #DayTrading #Scalping #PropFirm #NQ #MNQ #TradingEducation
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