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The 5-Minute Pre-Market Prep That Changes Everything

A free checklist covering the 6 data points serious futures traders check before every session.

Most traders wing it. They glance at a chart, pick a direction, and hope. The traders who consistently perform check the same 6 things every morning — it takes 5 minutes and it frames the entire session.

We put the checklist in a one-page email. It covers Initial Balance analysis, key level identification, volume profile reading, orderflow context, bias setting, and journaling. Each item includes why it matters and what to look for.

What's in the checklist

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Initial Balance Analysis

Frame the session using the first 60 minutes of regular trading hours.

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Key Level Identification

Mark overnight highs/lows, prior session levels, VWAP, and gaps.

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Volume Profile Reading

Locate the POC, value area, and low-volume nodes from prior sessions.

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Orderflow Context

Check delta divergence, cumulative delta, and Fair Value Gaps.

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Bias Setting

Choose long, short, or neutral — and define what invalidates it.

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Journal Your Plan

Write your reasoning, top trade ideas, and contingency plan.