Daily Trading Report — 2025-11-17

2025-11-17 · 4 min read

A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2025-11-17: setups, thought process, and outcomes.

Running P&L for 2025-11-17

Day P&L: $-101.33 | Total R: -0.22R

I was watching AMIX right from the open, and it set the tone for the day. I went long at 1.22, looking for a bounce off what I thought was a solid sub VWAP trap. The tape was choppy, and despite the initial push, it quickly faded. I cut that position for a loss of $141.36, which was a rough start. The stock had a low float, and after gapping down nearly 12% at the open, I should’ve been more cautious.

Shortly after, I saw another opportunity and jumped back in at 1.19. This time, the sub VWAP trap worked beautifully, and I caught a nice bounce to 1.33, netting me over $1,000. It felt like a small redemption after the first loss. AMIX was volatile, and the volume was there, which made the quick moves possible. However, I got a bit overzealous afterward and tried to capture more of the momentum without really reading the tape properly.

The next few trades on AMIX were a mixed bag. I went long multiple times, trying to catch that momentum again, but ended up getting chopped up. I entered at 1.39, 1.42, and 1.41, all of which turned into losing trades. The stock was oscillating, and I was missing the clear signals. The tape showed selling pressure, and I was stubborn. I should have recognized that instead of forcing entries.

Then, I switched gears to KXIN, which had a tiny float and was showing some potential for a quick scalp. I caught a small win at 0.70 and then lost a bit on a follow-up trade. The volume was low, but it held up better than AMIX. Later in the session, I saw a nice setup at 0.55, entering right before it squeezed up to 0.57 for a solid gain. The action felt more controlled, and I was able to read the tape better this time.

In the afternoon, I turned to ATGL, which was moving around a lot. I made a few quick trades, but they ended up being more noise than anything else. I chased a few entries around 24.15, 24.73, and got caught in a drawdown. It was frustrating because I felt like I was trying to force trades that just weren't there. The stock had a larger float, and the action was erratic — I should have been more patient and waited for clearer setups.

As the day wrapped up, I took a final stab at SGBX, but it didn’t pan out. I entered at 3.26, hoping for a bounce, but it slipped right back down. The tape showed a lot of selling, and I should have recognized that earlier. I ended the day down $101.33, which stings, but I’m trying to focus on the lessons.

What I did well: I recognized a solid opportunity with AMIX early on and capitalized on it for a decent win. I also managed to cut some losses quickly, which prevented them from ballooning.

What I did poorly: I overtraded on AMIX after the initial win, ignoring the choppy tape and forcing entries. I also chased several trades on ATGL without waiting for confirmation, which hurt my overall performance.

Trading grade: B-. My entries showed promise at times, but I was too quick to jump back in after losses and didn’t read the tape well enough on several trades.

Tomorrow’s a new day. I need to focus on patience and wait for the right setups instead of forcing trades. Recognizing when the market isn’t cooperating is key.