Smashelito
Professional Trader
Navigating the Auction Process with
Market Profile & Orderflow
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FAQs
Quick answers to common questions.
What do you trade?
I primarily trade ES futures, with orderflow forming the foundation of my intraday analysis and execution.
Where can I access your ES trading plans?
They're available through my free newsletter, Smashelito's ES/SPX Newsletter. I publish each plan before the overnight session, giving overnight traders a framework to work from and RTH traders time to prepare for the session ahead.
What chart is shown in your daily plans?
It's a Market Profile (TPO) chart. Each letter represents a fixed time period, typically 30 minutes, starting with A at the session open.
A full RTH session runs from A through M. Each letter is printed at every price level traded during that period, and stacking them together creates the profile shape. This shows where the market spent time and built value during the session, forming the basis for the levels and structure I outline in each plan.
Do you provide trading plans for NQ?
My free newsletter is primarily focused on ES. Trading plans for NQ and several other markets will be available through my private newsletter and community, Smashlevels.
What does Smashlevel mean?
The Smashlevel is my intraday pivot, set after reviewing the post-close auction and used to gauge short-term strength or weakness.
Value building above the Smashlevel increases the likelihood of reaching upside targets, while value building below it increases the likelihood of reaching downside targets.
The Smashlevel is not an automatic buy or sell signal, and neither is any other level on my chart. A level only becomes actionable when orderflow confirms it, with clear buying or selling activity at that price.
Do you use GEX levels?
No. I don't use GEX levels in my analysis. My levels come from the auction process: where price accepts or rejects, how structure develops, and what orderflow is doing. That is the information I trade from. My tip is to study ES orderflow, because that's what confirms any level.
What platform and tools do you use?
I use Sierra Chart, a powerful platform with extensive tools for market analysis and orderflow. I'm not affiliated with Sierra Chart.
My tools are Market Profile and Volume Profile for structural analysis, along with the DOM, Time & Sales (TAPE), and Footprint charts for orderflow analysis and execution.
Do you sell Chartbooks?
Yes. I've had many requests from traders wanting to use the same Sierra Chart setups I trade with, so I've made my chartbooks available for purchase.
Do you offer mentorship or coaching?
No. I don't currently offer mentorship, coaching, or one-on-one training. My focus is on sharing my market analysis, trading plans, and methodology through my content and newsletter.
How can I support your work?
Sharing and liking content you find valuable is the best way to support my work. You can also subscribe to my free newsletter for my daily and weekly market plans.
Everything shared here is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Futures trading involves substantial risk of loss.