If you’ve ever hesitated on a setup because your entry didn’t feel perfect—this one’s for you.
In this live room snippet, our Head Trader David Truffelman shares a timeless trading rule:
“I’d rather have a so-so entry at a great level than a great entry at a so-so level”
David breaks down multiple entry methods—order blocks, fair value gaps, even different instruments—and shows why they all worked, simply because the trade was built on a key structural level with SMT and failed auction confluence.
✅ It’s not about nailing the perfect candle.
✅ It’s about anchoring your trades from the right location.
🎥Watch the video to hear David explain this principle—and how it applies to any entry model you use:
www.trader-dale.com/why-entry-doesnt-matter-if-youre-trading-the-right-level-live-room-breakdown-...
Thus it concludes that a mediocre entry at a strong level will always beat a perfect entry at a weak one.
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Last Friday, Our Head Trader Dan caught a textbook reversal trade live in the room — and it all started with aggressive sellers piling in early on.
While most traders would’ve been scared off by a massive −1900 delta print, Dan spotted something different:
✔️ Delta flipping bar-to-bar
✔️ VWAP holding firm
✔️ Bullish candle structure forming early
Instead of running from the red, Dan leaned into the opportunity — placing a buy stop above 6211 with a quick target at 6220.
The result? A clean, low-risk scalp trade executed with precision and explained in real-time.
🎥 Watch the Trade Replay:
www.trader-dale.com/live-es-trade-breakdown-buy-setup-using-delta-flip-vwap-2nd-jul-25/
It’s a great example of how understanding delta behavior, VWAP interaction, and timing can give you an edge — even when the market looks one-sided.
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