Daily Trading Report — 2026-01-14

2026-01-14 · 4 min read

A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-01-14: setups, thought process, and outcomes.

Running P&L for 2026-01-14

Day P&L: $+342.41 | Total R: +0.84R

Caught a nice bounce in ROLR around 15.56 early on, but the day quickly turned into a grind. I was targeting a washout long setup, and while my entry felt justified, the stock had other ideas. After a quick push to 16.24, it faded almost immediately. This was a theme throughout the morning: ROLR would show signs of life, only to pull back sharply, leaving me chasing trades without a solid grip on the tape.

The first trade was a washout long, but I misjudged the momentum. My entry at 17.42 was too early, and I got shaken out as it dropped to 17.22. I took a small loss there, but the next attempt at 16.95 was also a misfire. I thought we were setting up for a reversal, but it quickly faded again. The tape was choppy, and I was feeling the pressure, which led me to jump into a few more positions before I really had a clear signal.

Then came the highlight of my morning: I caught that sub VWAP trap at 15.56, and it finally paid off with a nice run to 16.24. This was a solid setup; I could see the volume picking up and the buyers stepping in. The momentum felt different here, and I executed cleanly, locking in a profit that felt like a much-needed win after several earlier losses.

However, I fell back into old habits when I took another long at 15.60 shortly after. I should have recognized the shifting momentum. Instead of consolidating and building off the earlier gains, ROLR dropped sharply again, leading to a frustrating series of trades that chipped away at my morning profits. I was in and out of positions, trying to catch the next bounce, but the stock just wasn’t cooperating.

Around midday, I had some better trades, particularly the washout longs around 20.38 and 22.07, where I managed to ride the momentum for a bit longer. The tape was finally showing some strength, and I capitalized on that, taking advantage of the upward moves. But just when I thought I had found my rhythm, I got caught in a bull flag setup that didn’t resolve as I hoped, leading to another loss.

Throughout the day, ROLR's movements were a mixed bag. The stock had a low float, which can lead to sharp moves, but it also meant that it could reverse just as quickly. The volume was decent but not consistent enough to sustain the moves I was looking for. I felt like I was constantly adjusting to the tape, but I wasn’t always making the best decisions based on what I was seeing.

By the end of the day, I had executed 36 trades, and while I managed to scrape together some profits with a few nice wins, the overall tally showed a lot of back-and-forth. My average win was solid, but my losses were too frequent and too large. I need to focus on cutting the losers quicker and being more selective with my entries.

What I did well: I executed a few good setups, especially the sub VWAP traps where I caught some strong moves. I also maintained a level of discipline in sticking to my trading plan, even when things got tough.

What I did poorly: Overtrading was a major issue today. I chased too many trades without waiting for solid setups, which led to unnecessary losses. I also ignored key levels on the tape, which resulted in getting caught in the wrong direction.

Trading grade: B. I had some good entries and managed to lock in profits on a couple of strong trades, but I let my losses accumulate too much, and my win rate reflected that.

Tomorrow, I need to be more patient and wait for the right setups to unfold. Focusing on quality over quantity will keep me from getting chopped up in the market noise.