2026-01-02 · 3 min read
A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-01-02: setups, thought process, and outcomes.
LVRO was the focus for me today, trading heavily in the morning and providing a mix of opportunities. My first trade was a long entry at 1.07 as it gapped up. I was looking for that gap and go setup to push higher. Unfortunately, it didn't hold, and I exited at 1.00 for a loss of $351. The stock initially showed some promise, but the tape quickly shifted; sellers came in hard, and it faded aggressively. The momentum just wasn't there, and I had to cut it.
Shortly after, I re-entered LVRO at 1.16. This time, I caught a nice bounce as it was pushing back up. The tape showed buyers stepping in, and I was able to exit at 1.21, netting a gain of $307. It felt like the stock was finally finding its footing, with strong bids holding up, which allowed for a decent exit.
The real highlight of the day came with my next trade on LVRO. I saw a classic sub VWAP trap setup, entering at 1.28. The stock had pulled back, but it reclaimed VWAP, and I was looking for that squeeze. The trade worked out well as it pushed up to 1.38, and I exited with a profit of $526. The volume came in, and it felt like it was building momentum, pushing through those key levels. I could see the buyers were in control, and the price action reflected that confidence.
Overall, LVRO was the primary mover for me today. The stock had a lot of activity, with plenty of volume, and it traded like a name that was still trying to find its direction. There were definitely moments where the tape was choppy, especially in the early trades, but it was nice to see it recover later in the morning.
What I did well was identifying the stronger setups, particularly the sub VWAP trap that yielded the best results. On the flip side, I could have been more patient with my first trade and waited for clearer confirmation before entering.
Trading grade: B — good reads on the setups but needed better execution on the first trade.
Looking ahead, I’ll be watching for similar setups and refining my entries.
Trade charts
Selected notable trades (by P&L) with time-of-day vs price (entry → exit).
LVRO 11:09:37 – 11:15:09 — P&L $+526.24
LVRO 10:03:04 – 10:03:57 — P&L $+164.23
LVRO 09:58:46 – 09:59:11 — P&L $+307.14
LVRO 09:52:48 – 09:53:01 — P&L $+255.11
LVRO 09:51:47 – 09:51:49 — P&L $-351.00