Opened Below the Value Area
The market opened below the main Value Area and then moved back toward the Sell Value Area, confirming that sellers still controlled the higher auction zone.
Market Map Date — July 15, 2026
Daily Futures Market Map
ES500 / MES Pre-Session Context
The current market structure remains bearish overall, but price is trading at an important decision area. This map highlights where buyers and sellers are active before the session opens.
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General Bias: Downtrend
ES is currently trading near 7591.00, below the main Sell Value Area. The market has not yet confirmed a new uptrend because the upper sell zone has not been accepted.
ES500 / MESDowntrend Context
Current Market Position
The market is currently positioned around the 7588.25–7594.50 decision area. Acceptance above it can create a new short-term Buy Value Area, while acceptance below it may open the door for renewed selling pressure. The broader context remains bearish until buyers prove acceptance above the existing Sell Value Area.
Current Reference Price
7591.00
Update before publication if price changesPrevious Session
What the Market Did Yesterday
Yesterday’s session provided two important auction-based setups: a countertrend long from support and a short rejection from the Sell Value Area.
Support Auction and Reversion Long
Price respected the lower buyer Support and Resistance zone, created visible auction behavior, and generated multiple reversion-long opportunities targeting the Sell Value Area.
Repeated Buyer Defense
The lower support area continued to hold. Buyers created repeated auctions and defended the zone, showing that the market was not ready to continue lower immediately.
Sell Value Area Rejection
When price entered the Sell Value Area, strong rejection and buyer absorption appeared. This created the cleaner short setup from the upper zone.
The reversion-long setups from the lower support zone were countertrend trades and are not recommended for beginners. The higher-probability directional setup remained the short rejection from the Sell Value Area.
Today’s Plan
Important Levels and Possible Scenarios
The following scenarios are based on acceptance, rejection, and retest behavior around the current decision zones.
Key Market Areas
Sell Value Area High7605.00
Sell Value Area Low7598.25
Current Market Position7588.25–7594.50
Buyer Support Zone7571.50–7575.75
Major Support / Resistance7561.25–7570.25
Scenario 1 — Acceptance Above Current Market Position
If price accepts above the current market-position zone, that area may become a new Buy Value Area. The preferred idea is to wait for a successful retest and then build a long setup toward the Sell Value Area.
Scenario 2 — Acceptance Above the Existing Sell Value Area
If the market opens above the current Sell Value Area and holds with acceptance, the former Sell Value Area can transition into a Buy Value Area. The next objective would be the higher seller Support and Resistance zone.
Scenario 3 — Acceptance Below Current Market Position
If the market opens below the current market-position zone and confirms acceptance, the bias remains short. The preferred setup is a retest of the current area from below, followed by rejection and continuation lower.
Scenario 4 — No Acceptance
If price stays trapped between the current market-position area and the Sell Value Area without acceptance, expect rotational or range behavior. Avoid forcing trades in the middle and focus on reactions at the edges.
Current Structure
Current Market Position and Decision Zones
This chart summarizes the present Sell Value Area, current market position, and buyer support zones.
Use Acceptance and Retests for Confirmation
Do not build a setup from price location alone. Wait for acceptance, rejection, or a clear retest around the marked zones before deciding whether the market is transitioning into a new Buy Value Area, continuing lower, or remaining rotational.
Execution Guidance
How to Use the Market Map
Use the map to organize your context, risk, and session plan before looking for a setup.
Illustrative MES / ES Objective
After a confirmed setup, an illustrative session objective may be between $100 and $200 on MES / ES, depending on contract size, volatility, entry quality, and personal risk limits. This is not a guaranteed result or a personalized profit recommendation.
Volume & Market Profile Data
Our market interpretation is primarily built from Volume Profile and Market Profile. We use auction behavior, acceptance, rejection, value areas, and liquidity structure to explain the current context.
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Why We Share This Map
This map is designed to help you begin the session with a clear idea instead of reacting randomly. The goal is to understand the correct market context, identify the important auction zones, and know which scenarios deserve attention before making any decision. This content is educational only and is not a trade signal.