Daily Trading Report — 2025-12-23

2025-12-23 · 4 min read

A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2025-12-23: setups, thought process, and outcomes.

Running P&L for 2025-12-23

Day P&L: $-3152.18 | Total R: -6.23R

ASTI was my first trade of the day, and I thought I had a solid setup with the sub VWAP trap. I jumped in at 6.28, hoping to catch a bounce after it had dipped below VWAP. Unfortunately, it didn’t hold, and I got out at 6.18 for a loss of nearly $386. It was a classic case of overextending myself on a name that was struggling to gain traction. The tape showed heavy selling, and I should have picked up on that sooner.

I tried to redeem myself with another entry on ASTI at 7.03, but it was another misfire. The stock just didn’t have the momentum I anticipated, and I quickly exited for a small loss. The morning was a series of sub VWAP traps that didn’t pan out as expected. I kept trying to catch the bounce, but the stock continued to fade, and my entries reflected that. I ended up taking a sizeable hit on multiple trades in that sequence, with my average loss climbing to around $231.

AFJK was a brief bright spot. I entered at 70.30 and caught a nice move up to 75.20, securing a gain of $245. That trade felt good; the volume was there, and it showed strong buying interest. It was a gap and go that actually worked. I was pleased to see that I could still identify a solid setup amid the chaos of ASTI’s price action.

The second half of the morning was dominated by PCLA. I thought I saw an opportunity with a few washout longs and bull flags, but the tape was choppy, and I didn’t read the environment well. I entered several times throughout the morning, but the stock couldn’t hold its gains. A couple of trades went my way, but overall, I was left with a string of losses that added up quickly. The price action was erratic, and I found myself chasing a bit rather than waiting for ideal setups.

Post-lunch, PCLA continued to be the focus, but my timing was off. I entered multiple times, looking for that washout long setup, but every time I thought I found a bottom, it just kept slipping away. I ended up with a lot of small losses that compounded throughout the afternoon. My win rate was low today, and it became clear that I was forcing trades instead of being patient.

What I did well today was identify the opportunity in AFJK and capitalize on it. I executed that trade well, and it reminded me that even on a tough day, there are still chances to profit if I stay alert. However, what I did poorly was let the losses in ASTI and PCLA cloud my judgment. I was too eager to recover and didn’t respect the tape or the overall market structure. I overtraded, which led to a significant number of losses that could have been avoided if I’d just stepped back.

Trading grade: C+. I had a couple of decent trades, but the majority of my entries were forced and poorly timed, leading to a lot of unnecessary losses.

Looking ahead, I need to remind myself that not every day is a home run. I need to focus on quality over quantity and stick to setups that align with the market's behavior. Tomorrow, patience is key. I’ll be keeping a close eye on the tape and waiting for the right moment to strike.