2026-02-19 · 3 min read
A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-02-19: setups, thought process, and outcomes.
The morning opened with a notable move in BATL, which gapped up significantly. I took a long position at 4.09, looking to capitalize on what I thought was a sub VWAP trap. The initial volume was decent, but as it approached my exit point, the tape showed signs of weakness. I exited at 3.94, with my best exit being at 4.00. The stock didn't hold the early gains, and sellers came in aggressively, pushing the price down. It was a tough start, taking a loss of $378, but I noted the need for better timing on entries in this volatile environment.
Next up was KNRX, which was showing some strength in the gap and go setup. I entered at 2.39, and it quickly pushed through resistance levels. The 1m9 was extended above my entry, but the momentum was solid. I managed to exit at 2.54, with a peak exit of 2.75. The tape was clean, buyers were holding up, and the stock didn't show any signs of exhaustion. This trade netted me a profit of $439, making it a solid recovery after the earlier loss.
Later in the morning, I took another long in KNRX at 3.04 as it set up for a sub VWAP trap. The stock had pulled back but found support, and I was looking for that bounce. I exited at 3.14, with the best exit being 3.20. The entry was near the 1m9 at 2.91, and it held well, showing strong bids. This trade brought in another $407, adding to my gains and reinforcing my read on the tape.
I circled back to BATL for another long, this time at 4.86. It was still in play, and I thought it could push higher after the earlier rejection. The entry was near the 1m9 at 4.74, and after some choppy action, I exited at 5.04 with a best exit of 5.28. The stock showed decent volume and held above VWAP during my trade, which gave me confidence. This trade yielded $365, rounding off a more productive stretch.
Overall, the industrial and energy sectors were quite lively today, with names like BATL and KNRX leading the charge. The rotation was clear, especially in the low-float names, which attracted a lot of speculative interest. The morning's volatility was palpable, especially in the marine shipping and oil & gas E&P segments, which had a mix of aggressive buyers and sellers throughout the session.
What I did well: I managed to recover losses with strategic entries in KNRX.
What I did poorly: I misjudged the timing on my first BATL trade.
Trading grade: B — Good recovery, but initial entries could have been better timed.
Trade charts
Selected notable trades (by P&L) with time-of-day vs price (entry → exit).
BATL 10:56:49 – 11:10:40 — P&L $+365.27
KNRX 10:39:31 – 10:42:25 — P&L $+407.04
KNRX 10:19:14 – 10:19:49 — P&L $-293.77
KNRX 09:56:29 – 09:56:52 — P&L $+438.66
BATL 09:49:56 – 09:50:37 — P&L $-378.00