ES Session Recap — Monday, March 30, 2026

ES gapped up 60.50 points at the open on Monday, March 30, 2026 and settled at 6,387.75, −19.50 points (−0.30%) versus the prior regular-session close. The regular session traded a 111.75-point range between 6,359.50 and 6,471.25, closing in the lower part of the range.

Overnight trade ahead of the open ranged from 6,360.25 to 6,481.75. The day session took out the overnight low, which is worth logging if you track overnight-range behavior as part of your prep.

Price built a 57.50-point initial balance (09:30–10:30 ET, 6,413.75–6,471.25) and broke below it, extending about 94% of the IB range below the IB low at the furthest point.

Session volume totaled roughly 1,702,189 contracts across the trading day, with about 1,259,420 traded during regular hours.

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