While the YM showed powerful directional moves right from the open, the Nasdaq traded very differently—more range-bound, with alternating upward and downward pushes rather than sustained momentum.
Trade Execution & Strategy
The core strategy for the day centered on waiting patiently for the first pullback into VWAP and a key support zone on the NQ before initiating long positions. Rather than chasing price, the focus remained on letting the market come to us and executing only when conditions aligned.
That patience paid off.
Out of all trades taken today, only two were losers, with the rest closing green. The Dow offered early strength, but despite watching closely for a re-entry opportunity later in the session, no high-quality setups presented themselves—so no forced trades were taken there.
Performance Breakdown
- Total contracts traded: 35
- Winning trades: 31
- Losing trades: 4
- Win rate: 88%
- Total profit: $605+ across all accounts
This resulted in a solid green day, built on high-probability setups and disciplined execution rather than overtrading.
Final Thoughts:
While the Dow delivered strong, decisive moves early, the Nasdaq required more patience due to choppier, slower conditions. Staying selective and sticking to the plan made all the difference.
If the market offers another opportunity in the Dow in upcoming sessions, we’ll be ready—but until then, discipline remains the priority. Overall, a strong day and a good example of letting structure, context, and execution do the heavy lifting.
On to the next session.