Daily Trading Report — 2026-02-19

2026-02-19 · 4 min read

A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-02-19: setups, thought process, and outcomes.

Running P&L for 2026-02-19

Day P&L: $+1098.13 | Total R: +3.07R

Caught a nice move on RUBI early in the session with a parabolic squeeze setup. I entered at 3.80, riding the momentum, and it popped to 3.81 for a small win. Nothing major, but it set the tone for my approach today. The stock was showing some serious strength right out of the gate, and I was eager to capitalize on that.

RUBI continued to impress. I took another position at 3.84 and then again at 4.09, both times benefiting from clear bull flag patterns. The tape was clean, and I could see buyers stepping in. The second entry at 4.09 was particularly rewarding, netting me $254 as it pushed up to 4.15. The volume was significant, with the float being just over 4 million, which made it easier for the price to move.

However, I mismanaged my risk on a couple of trades. I entered a sub VWAP trap at 3.97, but the stock faded instead of reclaiming. I got caught in a bit of a drawdown, taking a loss of $156. It was a reminder that even in strong names, you can't get too comfortable. The tape shifted quickly, and I should’ve cut it sooner rather than hoping for a bounce.

After that, I shifted my focus to KNRX, which was also making waves. The gap and go setup worked well for me; I entered at 2.39 and exited at 2.54 for a solid gain of $438. The stock had a strong opening range with a lot of volume, making it easier to navigate. This was the kind of trade that felt right, and I capitalized on the momentum effectively.

Yet, I found myself entangled in a series of sub VWAP traps with KNRX. I kept trying to catch the bounce, but the stock was choppy. I had multiple entries that didn’t yield the results I wanted, with losses stacking up on trades like the one at 3.32, where I lost $293. I was pushing my luck, thinking I could time the reversal, but the tape was telling a different story. It was a clear case of overtrading, and I wasn’t respecting the price action.

Towards the late morning, I made an effort to regain some ground. I caught a solid move on BATL, entering at 4.86 and riding it up to 5.04 for a $365 gain. This was a sub VWAP trap as well, and it felt like a relief to finally get a win after the earlier struggles. The stock had a higher short interest, indicating that there could be more room for a squeeze, which played into my decision-making.

Reflecting on the day, I executed 24 trades with a win rate of 58%. My average win was decent, but my losses were steeper than I’d like, which brought my R to +3.07. I need to work on tightening my risk management, especially on those sub VWAP traps that didn’t pan out.

What I did well: I managed to catch some solid bull flags and capitalize on the momentum with RUBI and KNRX. My timing on the gap and go was also on point, which helped me secure a nice profit.

What I did poorly: I overtraded KNRX, trying to catch reversals that weren’t happening. I let losses stack up and didn’t cut them quickly enough, which hurt my overall performance for the day.

Trading grade: B+. My entries were mostly clean and I had some solid winners, but I need to be more disciplined in cutting losses and not getting caught in choppy price action.

Tomorrow, I need to focus on patience and be more selective with my entries. Less is more, and I want to make sure I’m trading with the tape rather than against it.