It doesn't sound like you have much confidence in your call if you weren't willing to hold a short position for more than 1.75 points and 2 minutes time. Anyone can make paper calls - you need to put your money where you mouth is.
I truly hope many are cashing in on this sell-off...oh yea, yes holding for 2 minutes is huge if you are trading 50,100,500 ES cars...also, I was real/live trading and not demo trading...do not believe in that!
I agree!!! This morning, I went outside for two minutes, saw the sun and then ran back inside and closed my door. Really awesome!!! Awesome!!!!!!