2025-12-24 · 4 min read
A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2025-12-24: setups, thought process, and outcomes.
The morning started with FJET, where I took a long position at 15.78. The setup felt decent, but as soon as I entered, the tape shifted. I was looking for a quick scalp, but it quickly faded, and I exited at 15.47 for a loss of $372.24. The stock didn't hold its levels, and I could see the sellers stepping in hard. It was a reminder that not every entry will play out as expected.
Next up was SOBR, where I tried a couple of longs, first at 2.78 then at 2.81. Both trades set up as sub VWAP traps, but neither could find any traction. The first position exited at 2.68 for a $499.60 loss, and the second at 2.74 for a loss of $437.82. The stock was struggling to reclaim VWAP, and the volume wasn’t supporting the moves. It felt like there was a lack of conviction from buyers, and I should have recognized that sooner.
AMCI was a different story. The first entry at 10.02 led to a nice move up to 10.23, netting me $633.53. It was a classic sub VWAP trap setup that showed promise. The bids were holding, and it felt like buyers were finally stepping in. I stayed with the momentum, but then I overtraded it. After taking a loss at 10.29 when it dropped to 10.00, I chased again at 10.39, which also didn't hold, exiting at 10.23 for another loss of $322.23. The tape was choppy, and I was trying to catch the bounce without waiting for a clear signal.
Despite the missteps, I was able to get back into AMCI again, taking longs at 10.38 and riding it up to 10.65 for a gain of $442.80. The setup was still there, and I recognized the strength in that move. I followed that with another successful entry at 11.65, exiting at 11.82 for $593.59. The stock was showing a decent follow-through, and I was glad to see some consistency after the earlier volatility.
However, I then fell into the trap again with a washout long at 10.07, entering after a sharp drop, but I got caught in a larger sell-off, cutting for a hefty loss of $1,572.06. The stock just couldn't hold the support, and I should have waited for clearer signs of strength. The same happened right after at 9.24, where I took another washout long that failed, resulting in a loss of $526.65.
Overall, it was a mixed bag of trades today. The action was concentrated in the industrials and tech sectors, with AMCI showing some life, but many of the other names just couldn’t catch a break. The volume rotation was erratic, and I got caught in the chop more than I’d like, especially in the names that were thinner or had higher short interest.
What I did well: I identified strong setups with AMCI and took advantage of the momentum.
What I did poorly: I overtraded AMCI, chasing moves instead of waiting for clearer signals.
Trading grade: C+ — I did well to capture some of the stronger moves but let the earlier losses affect my decision-making.
Tomorrow is another chance to reset and focus on better risk management.
Trade charts
Selected notable trades (by P&L) with time-of-day vs price (entry → exit).
AMCI 11:24:40 – 11:34:47 — P&L $-1572.06
AMCI 10:34:06 – 10:37:31 — P&L $+633.53
AMCI 11:01:27 – 11:11:00 — P&L $+593.59
AMCI 11:35:42 – 11:35:49 — P&L $-526.65
AMCI 11:18:52 – 11:19:38 — P&L $+520.85