2026-02-09 · 4 min read
A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-02-09: setups, thought process, and outcomes.
UOKA was the focus early on, and it certainly delivered a mix of opportunities and challenges. I started with a long position at 3.83, looking to capitalize on a sub VWAP trap setup. The stock had gapped up significantly, and the volume was heavy — a classic sign of potential volatility. However, I misjudged the entry, as it quickly faded after my initial buy, and I had to cut for a loss at 3.52, totaling -$1,433. The tape showed aggressive sellers coming in, and despite the initial hopes, it was clear I was on the wrong side of that move.
A few minutes later, I saw another chance with UOKA at 3.64. This time, I entered with a tighter stop and managed to catch a bounce as it reclaimed VWAP. The trade worked out well, and I exited at 3.94 for a gain of +$1,526. The bids were holding up nicely, and the stock was showing signs of strength after the earlier pullback. It felt like I had found the right rhythm, and the momentum continued to build.
I tried to ride that momentum again with another entry at 4.05. Unfortunately, it quickly turned against me, and I had to cut that position at 3.97, resulting in a loss of -$444. The stock's action was choppy, and it felt like sellers were still aggressive. I should have recognized the shift in the tape sooner.
Later on, I took another shot at UOKA at 3.78, hoping to catch another bounce. However, that trade also went south, and I exited at 3.66 for a loss of -$430. The price action was confirming that it was tough to hold long positions as sellers remained heavy throughout the morning.
Switching gears, I then turned my attention to FCUV, entering at 11.43. This was a parabolic squeeze setup, and it looked promising at first. However, the stock couldn't maintain its momentum and I ended up cutting for a loss at 10.36, totaling -$585. The tape showed quick sell-offs, and it became clear that the buying interest had waned.
I finally found some relief with BRLS. I entered at 1.29, and the stock showed solid support near the 1m20 level. I managed to exit at 1.42 for a gain of +$329. This trade felt like a nice change of pace after the earlier struggles, as the action was more stable, and the bids were holding up well.
Later in the day, I took another position in BRLS at 1.44, this time on a washout long setup. I caught the bounce and exited at 1.50 for a gain of +$328. The price action was much clearer, and it felt good to see the follow-through on this trade.
What I did well: I was able to identify and capitalize on the stronger setups in BRLS after struggling with the earlier trades.
What I did poorly: I mismanaged my entries in UOKA, letting the tape dictate my decisions rather than sticking to my plan.
Trading grade: C+ — I executed well on a couple of trades but struggled to hold my positions and read the tape effectively during the more volatile moves.
Looking forward to regrouping tomorrow and sharpening my focus.
Trade charts
Selected notable trades (by P&L) with time-of-day vs price (entry → exit).
FCUV 10:13:51 – 10:24:12 — P&L $-584.65
UOKA 09:52:27 – 09:52:56 — P&L $-430.30
UOKA 09:46:02 – 09:46:04 — P&L $-444.40
UOKA 09:43:29 – 09:44:05 — P&L $+1525.88
UOKA 09:43:04 – 09:43:12 — P&L $-1433.12