Daily Trading Report — 2025-12-15

2025-12-15 · 4 min read

A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2025-12-15: setups, thought process, and outcomes.

Running P&L for 2025-12-15

Day P&L: $+1367.59 | Total R: +1.82R

The morning started with RADX showing some serious promise, gapping up 225% on significant volume. I took a long position at 15.77, riding the initial momentum, and managed to exit at 15.95 for a quick scalp profit of $247.37. The tape looked solid, and the stock was holding above VWAP. I felt good about this setup, but the next trade was a harsh reminder of how quickly things can turn.

I re-entered RADX, this time at 15.73, hoping to catch a bull flag. Instead, the stock collapsed to 14.63, leading to a loss of $2,285. This was a classic case of overextending my thesis and not respecting the tape. The selling pressure was evident, and I should have cut my losses sooner. The stock ultimately faded hard, and I found myself chasing a bounce that never materialized.

I tried to recover with another long on RADX, looking for a washout long at 14.70, but it only dipped further to 14.61. Another hit for $132.64. The first hour was brutal; I was on the wrong side of the market, and it was clear I needed to recalibrate. I switched gears and focused on other names, landing on IMG, which was trading in a much tighter range.

I took a long on IMG at 2.69, but it quickly reversed, costing me $1,447.27. I then managed to find a washout long entry at 2.64, which brought in a small win of $284.96. The stock was choppy, struggling to reclaim VWAP, and this pattern of false moves was a theme throughout the morning. I should have been more cautious, especially given the low float and the volatility.

After a series of trades that felt more like a grind than a strategy, I shifted my focus to AMCI, which had a float of just 4.44M and was showing decent relative volume. The stock was moving in a tight range, and I began to capitalize on the sub VWAP trap setups. I executed several quick trades around the $7 mark, some of which were profitable while others were not. The tape was a mixed bag, with lots of back and forth, but I managed to string together some wins, including a $1,093 gain on a scalp trade at 7.40.

I felt like I was finding my rhythm with AMCI, but I still had my share of missteps. Several trades ended up being forced entries, especially around the $8 level where I got caught in a couple of bull flags that failed to break out. However, I did manage to lock in some solid gains later in the day, including a $2,211 win when I caught a washout long at 8.37.

The afternoon was a bit of a mixed bag. I traded AMCI in the late day session, capturing a couple of decent moves but also giving back some profits on a few poorly timed entries. The stock was showing signs of exhaustion, and I should have recognized that instead of trying to squeeze out more trades. Overall, the day ended with a total profit of $1,367.59, which is decent, but it could have been much better if I had cut my losses sooner and avoided a few revenge trades.

What I did well today was recognizing when to pivot from one stock to another, especially when AMCI started to show some strength. I capitalized on the low float and volatility, which led to some solid trades. However, I also overtraded and got caught in some setups that were not high-probability. My win rate dipped below 50%, and while I did have some decent winners, the average loss was too high compared to my average win.

Trading grade: B. My entries were mostly clean, but I missed some key reads that led to larger losses than necessary. Tomorrow, I need to focus on cutting losses faster and being more selective about entries.