Daily Trading Report — 2025-11-26

2025-11-26 · 4 min read

A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2025-11-26: setups, thought process, and outcomes.

Running P&L for 2025-11-26

Day P&L: $+1376.82 | Total R: +2.64R

The first trade of the day set the tone, and I was quick to jump into AMBR. I entered at 2.40, looking for a quick scalp, but it didn’t pan out as I hoped, exiting at 2.38 for a small loss. This early dip in momentum made me question my timing, and I realized I was too eager to catch a bounce without solid confirmation. The tape was choppy, and AMBR struggled to find support.

I tried to bounce back with another scalp in AMBR, this time catching a small win at 2.40, but the gains were fleeting. I was still fighting that initial hesitation, and the price action was a reminder that the stock was not cooperating. The volume fluctuated, and I could see the selling pressure building. This made it clear I needed to be more selective with my entries.

As the morning progressed, I kept returning to AMBR, taking multiple trades that mostly ended up as losses. The pattern was clear: I was overtrading and chasing moves that weren’t materializing. I kept trying to catch the sub VWAP bounce, but each attempt just led to more frustration. The stock was dancing around levels without any conviction, and I was getting whipped around. The tape showed more sellers than buyers, and I should have taken that as a cue to step back.

Around 10:00, I shifted my focus to KTTA, which had a bit more momentum. I managed to catch a decent move here, entering at 1.14 and exiting at 1.28 for a solid gain. This was more in line with the type of trading I should be doing—looking for stocks that were showing clear strength. The volume was increasing, and I could see the buyers stepping in. It felt good to finally get a win, but I had to remind myself not to get complacent.

After that, I fell back into bad habits with KTTA, taking a few more trades that resulted in losses. I was hopping in and out, trying to recapture that earlier win, but the stock wasn't as strong as I thought. The tape told a different story, with the price action starting to fade. I should have recognized that the momentum was waning, but I pushed through, which only led to further losses.

Midday brought me back to SMX, which had been on my radar due to its low float and high relative volume. I took several trades here, and while I did manage to catch a couple of washout longs, I also ended up losing on some of my entries. The stock was highly volatile, swinging between levels without much direction. I got caught in the chop, and while I had a few successful trades, my losses were eating away at my earlier gains.

By late day, I finally found my rhythm with SMX. I executed a couple of successful washout longs, including a strong entry at 14.77. I exited at 15.10 for a nice gain, and this felt like a redemption moment after a tough morning. The tape finally showed some consistent buying interest, and I capitalized on that. The volatility was intense, but I managed to stay disciplined and focused, riding the momentum instead of getting shaken out.

Reflecting on my day, I see a mix of overtrading and a lack of patience early on. I was too quick to jump into trades without waiting for solid setups. The good news is that I managed to turn things around late in the day, which shows I can adapt when the market shifts.

What I did well: I recognized when to shift my focus to stronger setups, particularly with KTTA and SMX. I also showed discipline in my late-day trading, capitalizing on momentum when it finally presented itself.

What I did poorly: I overtraded early in the day, chasing moves that weren’t there. I ignored the tape and ended up taking losses that could have been avoided. My entries were often forced rather than based on high-probability setups.

Trading grade: B+. I had a few solid wins that offset the losses, but I need to work on being more selective and patient with my entries.

For tomorrow, I’ll focus on sticking to my strategy and waiting for clearer setups. Patience is key, and I need to trust the process.