2026-02-12 · 3 min read
A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-02-12: setups, thought process, and outcomes.
I caught a solid move early with CHOW, which set the tone for the day. My first entry was at 0.8938, taking advantage of a sub VWAP trap setup. The stock had been showing some strength, and as it pulled back to VWAP, I was looking for a bounce. It held well, and I exited at 0.9931 for a P&L of +$744, which was a nice 1.99R. The action was lively; bids were holding up and offers were getting out of the way, allowing for a clean move up to the 1.09 mark before it started to fade.
Shortly after, I jumped back into CHOW again, this time at 1.13. I was still seeing potential for a bounce as it had pulled back but was showing some resilience. My exit was at 1.24, netting me a +$362 on this trade for a 0.97R. The stock had some choppy action after I got in, but it managed to reclaim VWAP, which gave me the confidence to hold through the volatility. It briefly tested the 1.31 level before retracing, so I was glad to take my profit where I did.
Then I shifted gears to SLV, entering at 69.09. This was more of a scalp trade; I was looking to ride a quick move. The stock had gapped down, which added to the volatility. I exited at 69.50 for a P&L of +$393, or a 1.05R. The tape showed aggressive buying, and it was nice to see the follow-through as it made a quick run above 70 before pulling back.
Overall, the day was a mix of strong setups and some tough trades. I was active, executing 32 trades, and while my win rate hovered around 47%, I managed to keep my average win higher than my average loss, which is always a positive sign.
What I did well: I capitalized on strong setups with CHOW and executed well on my exits.
What I did poorly: I could have been more selective with my entries during the mid-morning choppiness, which contributed to some unnecessary losses.
Trading grade: B+ — Good execution on key trades, but some choppy entries could have been avoided.
Looking forward to continuing this momentum tomorrow.
Trade charts
Selected notable trades (by P&L) with time-of-day vs price (entry → exit).
CRSR 16:07:07 – 16:08:31 — P&L $+295.50
SLV 11:26:40 – 11:33:05 — P&L $+393.45
SLV 11:13:26 – 11:20:03 — P&L $-289.97
CHOW 10:05:18 – 10:11:33 — P&L $+361.66
CHOW 09:55:39 – 10:00:56 — P&L $+744.13