Daily Trading Report — 2025-12-04

2025-12-04 · 4 min read

A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2025-12-04: setups, thought process, and outcomes.

Running P&L for 2025-12-04

Day P&L: $+6387.53 | Total R: +11.87R

QCLS was the star of the day. It caught my attention right out of the gate, especially with that float under 5 million and a hefty short interest. I took my first trade on it at 5.55, riding a washout long after it dipped sharply. The entry felt solid; the tape showed signs of buying interest, and I was able to exit for a quick $205.94. That set the tone early, as the stock quickly shifted gears in the first half-hour.

Then came the sub VWAP trap setup. I took multiple trades on QCLS as it oscillated around VWAP. I was in and out several times, sometimes successfully and sometimes not. The first successful sub VWAP trade was at 5.64, where I snagged a nice $908.33. The tape was choppy but showed resilience, with buyers stepping in after brief dips. However, I also took a couple of losses here, which was frustrating. It was a reminder that just because a stock is showing potential doesn’t mean it’s a guaranteed win.

The momentum continued with META, where I grabbed a quick scalp for $905.52. It broke above the opening range and held nicely, allowing for a smooth exit. The market was showing strength in tech, which was a good backdrop for this trade. The tape was clean; it felt like buyers were in control, and I was able to ride that wave effectively.

As the morning progressed, I found myself back on QCLS for several more trades. I got caught in a few traps, especially when I tried to long at 6.10 and 6.19, only to see it fade back. The tape was starting to show signs of fatigue, and I should have recognized that instead of forcing entries. I did manage to recover some ground with a solid entry at 7.32, riding the momentum to a $2,207.43 win. The key here was patience; I waited for the reclaim above VWAP, which proved to be a high-probability trade.

Midday saw me shifting gears to SMX, which had a solid follow-through initially. I entered at 88.91 and exited at 90.53 for $324.62. The volume was decent, and the stock was moving well. However, I got overconfident and tried to catch a washout at 90.83, which turned into a quick loss of $869.50. It was a classic case of chasing after a name that had already run. I was too eager to hit the gas without assessing the tape properly.

The late day saw me returning to QCLS for a few more trades, where I managed to capture some decent moves. I took a long at 7.74 and exited at 7.96 for $566.69. The tape was showing some nice buying pressure again, and I felt more in tune with the stock's rhythm. I also had a minor loss at 7.54, but it was manageable and didn’t derail my day.

Reflecting on today, I executed a high volume of trades, which helped pad my profits. However, I also felt some moments of overtrading, especially with QCLS. Chasing trades and not respecting the tape cost me a bit. I did manage to cut my losses when I needed to, and I was able to take advantage of some clean setups.

What I did well:

I capitalized on high-probability setups, especially with QCLS.
I cut losses quickly on trades that weren’t working, which helped preserve P&L.
I identified strong momentum in tech and healthcare sectors.

What I did poorly:

I overtraded on QCLS, chasing after moves that weren’t there.
I lacked patience on a few trades, leading to unnecessary losses.
I ignored the tape at times, especially with SMX, which cost me on a couple of trades.

Trading grade: B+. My entries were generally solid, and I was able to recover from mistakes, but I need to refine my focus and not get caught in the noise.

One takeaway for tomorrow: Stay disciplined and trust the process. There’s no rush; the setups will come if I wait for them.