# Sidgate's MNQ model ends up 124 points

> A messy MNQ opening-hour session still closed green after one large S2 Deeper recovery trade.
- Title: Sidgate's MNQ model ends up 124 points · TradingView
- Summary: A messy MNQ opening-hour session still closed green after one large S2 Deeper recovery trade. The day turned on position sizing and recovery entries, with S2…
- Keywords: tradingview, sidgate, cme_mini:mnq1!, micro e-mini nasdaq-100, opening hour model, 15s microstructure trading, s2 deeper, s3 trades, daily p/l, ytd p/l, business, finance
- Source: TradingView — https://tradingview.com/chart/MNQ1!/qGIsLYMr-9-15-2026-OHM-Hinges-Results
- Published: 2026-09-15T19:32:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tradingview, sidgate, cme_mini:mnq1!, micro e-mini nasdaq-100, opening hour model, 15s microstructure trading, s2 deeper, s3 trades, daily p/l, ytd p/l, business, finance
## The setup
Sidgate logged an Opening Hour Model session on Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures, using 15-second microstructure signals and color-coded entries.

> Opening Hour Model. 15s microstructure trading.
## Early wins faded
The first S1 and S2 entries each booked 124 points. Then multiple S3 and S2 Low trades hit losses, putting pressure on the session.

> S1 +1 red sweep 9.31.15 lip 9.32.30 389.5 P/L 124
## Recovery sizing appeared
After stop losses, Sidgate used larger re-entry size on S2 Lower and S2 Deeper setups. S2 Lower managed a small 16-point gain.

> S2 Lower +4 red RE: SL hits 321.75, 311
## S2 Deeper carried it
The standout trade was S2 Deeper, a six-contract red re-entry after several stop hits. It produced 744 points and flipped the day back positive.

> S2 Deeper +6 red RE: SL hits 248.75, 223.75, 216.75
## S3 dragged performance
S3 produced the biggest drag, ending at minus 692 for the day. Several later S3 trades added only small 4-point gains.

> S3***-692 + 16116.75 = 15424.75
## Green, before fees
The session finished with daily P/L of 124 and year-to-date P/L of 29,628.75. The tally excludes commissions and fees.

> Daily P/L: 124***YTD P/L: 29,628.75
## Key takeaway

The day turned on position sizing and recovery entries, with S2 Deeper carrying the session despite heavy S3 losses.