🟢 P&L: +$54.11 | Grade: B+ | January 26, 2026 Trades

At a glance, the trade count might suggest over-engagement.

But trade count alone misses the most important detail: regulation was present from the start, exits were quick, and risk never escalated.

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When Regulation Comes Before Trading

Today finished green on paper.

More importantly, today felt regulated — from the opening minutes, not something I had to fight to regain mid-session.

This recap isn’t about P&L. It’s about documenting what happens when regulation is established before the trading day begins, rather than chased once the market is already moving.

That distinction matters.

Because today, I didn’t have to work to stay regulated — I started there.

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Pre-Market Setup (New)

This was Day 1 of a deliberate change.

• Woke up 10 minutes earlier

• Cold plunge at 6:25 AM

• Did not check scanners or the market on my phone first thing

• Sat down in the living room before trading, without screens, to get centered

That sequence mattered.

By the time I sat down at the desk, I already felt grounded. Regulation wasn’t something I was trying to create while trading — it was already present.

Throughout the session, it felt like:

Regulation was the default state, not the objective.

That’s new for me — and significant.

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My Intention Coming In

My intention today was simple:

• Start regulated

• Participate selectively

• Exit quickly when momentum stalled

• Avoid forcing continuation

That intention held for most of the session — even when I made a small, unnecessary trade.

P&L Curve

BATL — Structured Participation

I first entered BATL early pre-market around $5.29 (50 shares). As momentum recycled, I re-entered around $6.09–5.94, and later again near $5.91.

I scaled out in multiple partials between:

• $5.42 → $5.72

• $6.25–6.40

• $5.88–5.99

I treated BATL as a recyclable momentum name — entering on confirmation or pullbacks and exiting immediately when momentum stalled. I did not average down, and trade count increased because I was in and out quickly, not because I was stuck.

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EVTV — Best Trades of the Day

I entered EVTV at $2.02 (50 shares) and added again at $2.22 (50 shares) once momentum confirmed.

I scaled out methodically into strength:

• $2.37

• $2.62

• $2.80–2.92

I allowed this trade to work without rushing exits. I trimmed into strength and did not try to force continuation once momentum slowed. These were my cleanest, most patient trades of the session.

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GXAI — High Interaction, Controlled

I entered GXAI multiple times:

• $2.075 (100 shares)

• $2.29–2.34 (50-share entries)

I exited as momentum slowed at:

• $2.12–2.13

• $2.32

• $2.38

• $2.48–2.51

This was a high-interaction name. I took several quick scalps as momentum appeared and faded. I exited immediately when velocity dropped and did not get emotionally attached.

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ARAI — In and Out Execution

I entered ARAI around $3.11 (100 shares total, split) and later again near $3.51 in smaller increments.

I exited at:

• $3.36–3.40

• $3.52

These were clean momentum attempts. When follow-through didn’t show immediately, I exited without hesitation.

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SVRE — Quick Bailout

I entered SVRE at $2.08 (50 shares).

When momentum failed to materialize, I exited quickly between $2.04 and $2.02. The trade was cut fast with no hesitation.

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BNAI — The Trade That Didn’t Belong

I took BNAI twice for 1 share each, entering at $63.80 and $69.09.

I exited at $65.63 and $64.30.

This was a curiosity-driven trade and statistically negative expectancy. I kept size intentionally tiny, accepted both outcomes immediately, and did not allow it to affect subsequent trades.