Today’s Market Gave Us the Blueprint — Did You Catch It?
A textbook Gap and Go + Opening Range Breakout aligned with today’s structure. Here’s how it played out — and how you can be ready next time.
Today was the kind of session you train for.
If you’ve been following my daily market context posts, you likely saw the levels I highlighted this morning:
➡️ April 15th Market Context – Substack Post
We opened with a Gap and Go structure, followed by a beautiful Opening Range Breakout — both of which played out in the first 30 minutes. The setups were clean, the volume aligned, and the key levels did their job.
📘 These exact structures are covered in my Smart Trader’s Blueprint — specifically on pages 46 and 51.
What made today work?
Strong open above key levels
Volume confirmation off the first 2 candles
No major news disruption
Tight consolidation right into the break
Whether or not you traded it, this is a perfect day to study in replay. Mark the structure, tag the confirmation, and log it in your journal.
Why It Matters:
Great trades don’t come from guessing. They come from structure + context + readiness. That’s the process I follow every day — and what I teach inside the Blueprint and LiveEdge sessions.
If this is the kind of precision you’re working toward, now’s a great time to level up:
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Inside the book:
A+ setups like today’s, with full chart breakdowns
Structure tags and volume filters
Trade management guides
Setup grading tools
Replay-ready examples to build your personal playbook
📘 This isn’t hindsight — it’s preparation.
Because when the market aligns like today, you want to be the trader pressing with clarity, not hesitation.
Let me know how your session went, and I’ll see you in tomorrow’s prep.
— Shawn
Disclosure
The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Trading and investing in financial markets involve substantial risk, and it is important to conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. The author is not responsible for any financial losses or gains that may result from actions
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