Smashelito

I primarily trade ES futures, with orderflow forming the foundation of my intraday analysis and execution.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I use Sierra Chart, a powerful platform with extensive tools for market analysis and orderflow. I'm not affiliated with Sierra Chart.

I use Market Profile and Volume Profile for structural analysis, along with the DOM, Time & Sales (TAPE), and Footprint charts for orderflow analysis and execution.

Yes. Many traders have asked to purchase the chartbooks I use in Sierra Chart, so I've made them available. That said, I'd encourage you to try building your own first. Sierra Chart has a learning curve, but the time you invest in learning the platform will pay off in the long run.

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