🟢 P&L: +$31.38 | January 14, 2026 Trades
Today was a green day, a good process day, and a useful lesson day. The tape was slow early and I didn’t think we’d get anything clean, which led to a few trades that weren’t necessary. They weren’t reckless, just avoidable. Up until 8:00 AM I was patient, then at 8:18 AM ROLR showed up and the day really began. I traded the front side well, extracted real edge, and built a cushion. As the move sped up, I could feel my nervous system react, so I stayed smaller to protect the day. I gave back $13.91 off a $45 high and finished green around $31.
Max loss and stops were respected, and I’m now at 13/50 - 50 share trades that count toward the 100 unlock. 66.7% win rate
FEED (4 trades)
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2.69 → 2.76
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2.80 → 2.76–2.77
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3.02 → 3.08
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3.19 → 3.12
AZI (2 trades)
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3.96 → 4.00–4.01
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4.25 → 4.23
ROLR (17 trades)
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6.36 → 6.44
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7.66 → 7.76–7.89
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8.03 → 8.18
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8.38 → 8.15
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8.74 → 8.87
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8.89 → 9.03
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9.03–9.06 → 9.11–9.13
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9.21–9.32 → 9.01–9.54
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9.46–9.87 → 9.73
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11.03 → 11.48–11.89
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12.50 → 12.61–12.93
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13.25–13.30 → 13.79–14.46
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14.89–14.92 → 14.37–15.55
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17.51 → 17.15
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17.71 → 17.35
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17.97 → 18.20
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17.51–17.97 → 17.57–18.63
CMND (1 trade – wandering trade)
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3.08 → 2.77–2.84
Trade Breakdown
ROLR
ROLR — Front-side momentum (multiple executions)
Result: Strong gains, controlled giveback
ROLR was the opportunity of the day.
I traded the front side well — entries were early, exits were clean, and the price action was forgiving. I extracted solid cents-per-share and didn’t risk the initial profits.
As the move became faster and less structured, I shifted to smaller size. These were intentional “practice” trades — not to make more money, but to stay engaged without risking the day and to observe how my nervous system reacts under speed.
Mistake avoided: Pressing size once the move became chaotic.
Correct adjustment: Smaller size, quicker exits, capital protection.
AZI
AZI — boredom attempts
Result: Small losses
These trades didn’t need to happen.
The stock wasn’t strong enough, wasn’t moving fast enough, and didn’t offer a real edge. These were taken while waiting for something better to appear.
Mistake: Participating when there was nothing worth participating in.
FEED
FEED — early attempts
Result: Flat to small wins/losses
I entered FEED a few times, quickly recognized poor fills or lack of follow-through, and exited. These trades were managed well, but in hindsight they weren’t necessary.
Mistake: Trading availability instead of opportunity.
CMND
CMND — sympathy trade
Result: Loss
This trade was taken because of what was happening in ROLR. It was slower, less clean, and didn’t meet the criteria I should’ve been waiting for.
I recognized the mistake quickly, exited, and shut things down afterward.
Mistake: Assuming momentum would transfer without confirmation.
Market Context
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Slow tape overall
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Few true opportunities
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Front-side momentum was the only clean edge
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Backside participation increased noise
This was a day where waiting mattered, and selectivity paid.
Execution Notes
Once ROLR appeared, execution improved significantly.
Before that, pressure came from waiting in a slow market and wanting something to trade. That pressure showed up as:
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Boredom trades
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Sympathy assumptions
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Early participation without edge
This wasn’t panic or revenge trading — it was impatience.
Lesson of the Day
The rule I’m reinforcing:
Don’t participate when there’s nothing worth participating in.
Front side of strong momentum = edge.
Everything else = temptation.
Lots of trades today came from multiple in-and-outs on ROLR, and that was acceptable to me. AZI and FEED were questionable. CMND was unnecessary.
Still, I protected capital, stayed green, and shut it down intentionally.
What Went Right
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Respected max loss
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Honored stops
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Adjusted size appropriately
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Stayed emotionally aware
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Ended the session on my terms
What Went Wrong
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Took boredom trades early
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Assumed sympathy momentum
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Participated when waiting was better
Scorecard
Market Read: B
Execution: B
Risk Control: A
Emotional Awareness: A-
Emotional Execution: B
Overall Grade: B
Green day.
Process respected.
Lesson reinforced.
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