Daily Trading Report — 2025-12-12

2025-12-12 · 4 min read

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

Running P&L for 2025-12-12

Day P&L: $-6716.12 | Total R: -8.22R

I was watching YCBD early on, and it caught my eye as it set up for a parabolic squeeze. I entered at 1.35, targeting a quick move. It bounced nicely, giving me a small win of $47.60. Nothing major, but it was a solid start. The tape showed some early strength, but it quickly faded, signaling caution for the rest of the day.

AVGO turned out to be a decent scalp opportunity right after. I got in at 372.87 and rode it up to 374.31 for a gain of $432.29. The stock had a bit of momentum, and I felt justified in taking that trade. The tape was clean, and it was a quick in-and-out that worked well. However, my confidence was short-lived as I moved to ZDGE, where things started to unravel.

ZDGE was a mess. I attempted a few 5-minute opening range plays, but it was like trying to catch a falling knife. I hit some early longs at 4.15 and 4.12, but both trades went south fast. The first one barely moved, and the second one dropped sharply on me. I lost $184 on the second attempt and followed that up with a series of sub VWAP traps that didn’t materialize. I ended up taking multiple hits, including one for over $1,500. The stock was erratic, and the selling pressure was clear on the tape. It was a classic case of overtrading in a name that just wasn’t cooperating.

As the morning progressed, I shifted to AVGO again, but the momentum was gone. I took a loss on a scalp that I shouldn’t have attempted, but I quickly shorted it back and made a small win to mitigate the damage. The market was starting to feel choppy, and I was feeling the pressure. By mid-morning, I turned my attention to OCG, hoping for a washout long setup.

The OCG trades were a mixed bag. I had some nice wins, including a $1,548.56 gain when it bounced back sharply after a drop, but I also took substantial losses on some washout longs that just didn’t hold. The float on OCG was relatively low, and the volume was spiking, but the tape showed it was being sold into. I had to remind myself to be patient and wait for clearer setups. I ended up overtrading again, taking too many small hits that added up quickly.

As the day wore on, I kept trying to find a rhythm, but my entries were forced, and my reads were off. I was chasing moves instead of waiting for high-probability setups. The tape felt heavy, and I needed to be more discerning. I took a few shorts on TSLA, but they didn’t pan out, leading to some frustrating losses. I was trying to capitalize on quick moves, but I often found myself on the wrong side of the tape.

Reflecting on my trading today, I can pinpoint a few things I did well and a lot I could improve. I managed to cut some of my losers quickly, which is a small win in a day like today. I also had a few solid entries with OCG that worked out. However, I let my emotions get the best of me, leading to overtrading and chasing in ZDGE and TSLA. I should have taken a step back and reassessed instead of digging deeper.

What I did well: Managed to cut losses quickly on some trades, executed a few solid setups with OCG.

What I did poorly: Overtraded, chased moves, and forced entries, particularly in ZDGE and TSLA.

Trading grade: C. My entries were often forced and my win rate was low, with average losses exceeding average wins.

Going into tomorrow, I need to stick to my plan and avoid the temptation to overtrade. Patience will be key, especially if the market continues to feel choppy.