Closed my last Dec MES from Q1 at a much smaller loss, bought it at 4165, was a nightmare. Start fresh.
CPI will dictate the direction of the market, not some pattern. Edit: and of course FOMC on Wednesday.
Not to worry. I'm sure all them geezers (myself included) will be standing on the sideline long before that happens.
My general plan is to short the first trade if the index jumps significantly. Second short will be placed at Powell presser.