2025-12-01 · 4 min read
A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2025-12-01: setups, thought process, and outcomes.
Day P&L: $-4068.65 | Total R: -7.41R
The morning’s first trade on AHMA was a washout long that quickly turned sour. I entered at 9.95, hoping to catch a bounce after a sharp drop. The tape showed some potential with a quick flicker of buying interest, but it didn't hold. I exited at 8.88 for a loss of over $2,100. The float on AHMA was low, just under 4 million, which usually means heightened volatility, but this was a case of getting caught in a false move. The stock had gapped down significantly, and the volume was heavy, indicating a lot of sellers were still in control.
Next, I took another shot at AHMA, this time trying to catch a bull flag setup. I entered at 9.36, but it didn’t play out; I got out at 8.87 with another loss. The stock was too choppy, and I was chasing the momentum rather than waiting for a clearer setup. After a small win on a subsequent trade at 9.93, I thought I had found my footing, but the gains were short-lived. A few more trades on AHMA saw me flip between long and short, trying to capture scalps, but the stock just kept chopping me up. I was clearly not reading the tape right.
Then came the moment I thought would turn things around: I entered a washout long at 10.54, riding the momentum back up to 11.27. It felt good, and I banked a solid $1,200. This trade was the highlight of my morning, showcasing how powerful a washout can be when the stock has room to run. The tape showed a clear shift in sentiment as buyers stepped in hard. But shortly after that, I fell back into old habits, taking a short at 11.58 that resulted in a painful loss of $1,300. The stock had shown strength, and I should have known better.
By mid-morning, I switched focus to FLYE, a stock with even lower float and higher relative volume, which is typically a sweet spot for me. I caught a nice washout long at 10.37 and exited at 10.78 for a decent gain. The action was fast, and the buyers were eager, pushing the stock up quickly. I felt the rhythm of the tape here, understanding when to scale into positions and when to take profits, which is something I struggled with earlier.
That said, the afternoon was a different story. I kept looking for the same setups, but the market was starting to show signs of exhaustion. I took several entries on FLYE, including a couple of washout longs that didn’t hold. I was trying to force trades rather than waiting for the right moment. The last trade of the day at 13.55 saw me exit at 12.54—a loss that capped off a frustrating session. I was overtrading, trying to claw back losses instead of sticking to my plan.
What I did well was recognizing the potential in FLYE and managing my risk on a few trades, especially the earlier washouts. I executed my trades with purpose and clarity during the moments I was in tune with the tape. However, I did poorly by letting emotions dictate my trading later in the day. I chased trades and didn’t cut my losses quickly enough, especially on AHMA, where I got whipped around too much.
Trading grade: B- — While I had some solid entries and managed a few well, my overall execution fell apart as I struggled to adapt to the changing market conditions and forced trades that led to bigger losses.
For tomorrow, it’s crucial to remember that patience and discipline are my best allies. I need to focus on high-probability setups and avoid the temptation to chase after losses. Time to reset and come back sharper.
Trade charts
Selected notable trades (by P&L) with time-of-day vs price (entry → exit).
AHMA 08:39:56 – 08:41:02 — P&L $-2147.66
Entry $9.95 — Exit $8.88 $-2147.66
AHMA 09:54:43 – 10:05:00 — P&L $-1300.20
Entry $11.58 — Exit $12.88 $-1300.20
AHMA 08:51:20 – 08:58:50 — P&L $+1200.15
Entry $10.54 — Exit $11.27 +$1200.15
FLYE 11:51:20 – 11:51:41 — P&L $-1198.10
Entry $13.50 — Exit $12.70 $-1198.10
FLYE 11:54:39 – 11:55:04 — P&L $-1007.39
Entry $13.55 — Exit $12.54 $-1007.39