Trader's Playbook

Research, analysis, and guides for funded traders. 102 articles.

Economic Calendar Playbook: How to Trade CPI FOMC and NFP in Futures

How to trade CPI, FOMC, and NFP releases in futures. Pre-event setup, entry rules, risk adjustments, and the prop firm considerations most guides skip.

Apr 10, 20269 min read

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Correlation Trading for Prop Firm Traders: ES/NQ/DX Pairs That Actually Edge Out

How we use correlation trading futures to find divergence setups on ES, NQ, and DX. Real pair relationships prop firm traders can use.

Apr 10, 20267 min read

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Point of Control Trading: Using POC for Futures Entries and Exits

How we use point of control trading for futures entries and exits on NQ and ES. Naked POCs, developing POC, and the traps most traders miss.

Apr 10, 20268 min read

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Crude Oil Futures (CL) Trading Guide: Inventory Reports, Spreads, and Seasonal Patterns

How to trade crude oil futures (CL). Inventory report strategies, seasonal patterns, spread analysis, and what makes CL different from equity futures.

Apr 10, 20268 min read

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Trading the Micro Nasdaq (MNQ): Our Favorite Contract for Small Prop Accounts

Why trading MNQ micro Nasdaq is ideal for small prop firm accounts. Sizing flexibility, risk management, and how MNQ compares to the full NQ contract.

Apr 10, 20267 min read

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Micro E-mini Futures: Best Contracts for Prop Firm Traders on Small Accounts

Which micro e-mini futures contracts work best on prop firm accounts? We break down MNQ, MES, MCL, and MGC for funded traders with tight drawdowns.

Apr 10, 20268 min read

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Market Internals Dashboard: $TICK $ADD $VOLD Setup for Futures Day Traders

Build a market internals dashboard with $TICK, $ADD, and $VOLD for futures day trading. The setup we use to confirm moves before pulling the trigger.

Apr 10, 20268 min read

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NQ vs ES vs CL: Which Futures Contract Fits Your Trading Style in 2026

NQ vs ES vs CL futures compared for day traders. Volatility, tick values, session behavior, and which contract fits your style and prop firm rules in 2026.

Apr 10, 20268 min read

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ICT Concepts for Futures: Fair Value Gaps Order Blocks and What Actually Works

ICT concepts applied to futures trading. Fair value gaps, order blocks, liquidity sweeps — what actually works on NQ and ES and what's overcomplication.

Apr 10, 20268 min read

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Supply and Demand Zones vs Support and Resistance: Which Framework Wins for Futures

Supply and demand zones vs support and resistance for futures trading. Which framework produces better entries on NQ and ES, and when to use each approach.

Apr 10, 20268 min read

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Cumulative Delta for Futures: How to Confirm Moves Before Pulling the Trigger

How to use cumulative delta for futures trading. Confirm moves, spot divergences, and read aggressive participation on NQ and ES before pulling the trigger.

Apr 10, 20268 min read

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Scalping Futures in Prop Firms: Tick Charts Speed and Rule Compliance

How to scalp futures on prop firm accounts without breaking rules. Tick charts, speed requirements, consistency rules, and the setups that survive compliance.

Apr 10, 20268 min read

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