2026-01-26 · 4 min read
A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-01-26: setups, thought process, and outcomes.
Seeing EVTV hit my radar early was a clear signal to engage. I took my first entry at 2.94, aiming for a quick scalp. The action was solid, and after a brief bounce, I exited at 3.02 with my best exit at 3.06, netting a small win of $304. The tape looked promising, with buyers stepping in nicely, but I knew the momentum had to hold up — and it did for that trade.
However, the next trade in EVTV told a different story. I jumped back in at 3.27, thinking the dip would lead to another bounce. Unfortunately, the stock didn’t cooperate. It quickly faded, and I had to exit at 3.07 for a loss of $810. Sellers were aggressive here, pushing the price down as I watched bids get taken out. It was a reminder of how quickly a setup can shift from bullish to bearish.
NVVE was another name I was watching closely, and I entered at 4.67, looking for a washout long. The initial drop was steep, but I thought a reversal was coming. I cut it quickly at 4.35, taking a loss of $640. The tape was weak; the bids didn’t hold, and I felt the pressure building as sellers remained heavy. It was an extended entry above key levels, but clearly, the buyers weren’t stepping up.
I gave NVVE another shot shortly after, this time at 4.03, hoping for a bull flag setup. Again, it didn’t play out as expected. I exited at 3.47, losing $931. The stock was choppy and failed to maintain any upward momentum; it was frustrating to see it fade after I entered.
Then I shifted to BATL, entering at 6.33. The entry was near a key level, and I had hopes for a quick bounce. Initially, it seemed like it could run, but I ended up exiting at 6.25 for a loss of $779. The action was volatile, and I didn’t get the follow-through I was looking for. Sellers were aggressive, and I cut it before things got worse.
Midday, I spotted DRMA and thought it could be a washout long. I entered at 3.98, but this trade turned into a significant setback. I exited at 3.70 for a loss of $1,303. The stock didn’t hold above 4, and the selling pressure was relentless. It was a painful cut, and I had to remind myself to be disciplined in a tough environment.
As the day wound down, PHGE caught my eye. I entered at 8.22, and for once, I saw some positive price action. I exited at 8.63, taking a small win of $310. This trade was nice to see; it had a good setup with buyers showing strength, and I was able to capitalize on that late-day momentum.
Overall, it was a tough trading day with a lot of lessons about timing and market behavior. I executed a fair number of trades but struggled to find the right entries that would hold.
What I did well: I managed to cut losses quickly when the tape turned against me.
What I did poorly: I overtraded in a choppy market, leading to larger losses than necessary.
Trading grade: C+ — I need to improve my reads and avoid chasing setups that lack clear conviction.
Trade charts
Selected notable trades (by P&L) with time-of-day vs price (entry → exit).
DRMA 12:45:01 – 12:48:16 — P&L $-1303.36
BATL 09:29:27 – 09:33:04 — P&L $-778.93
NVVE 09:09:20 – 09:10:24 — P&L $-930.60
NVVE 09:04:06 – 09:04:11 — P&L $-640.40
EVTV 08:54:07 – 08:56:28 — P&L $-810.18