Daily Trading Report — 2026-02-25

2026-02-25 · 4 min read

A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-02-25: setups, thought process, and outcomes.

Running P&L for 2026-02-25

Day P&L: $+1402.71 | Total R: +4.54R

XWEL was the name of the day, and it didn't disappoint. I started off with a quick long trade at 1.01, riding the opening range. It felt like a solid setup—gapping up 18% with decent volume. But then I got hit with a small loss right out of the gate, which is always a tough pill to swallow. The tape showed some initial strength, but it didn’t hold, and I quickly realized I was too early.

After that first trade, I recalibrated my approach and jumped back in at the same price of 1.01. This time, I managed to catch a nice bounce, riding it up to 1.03 for a quick win. The tape was more cooperative this time, showing signs of buyers stepping in. It confirmed my read, and I felt good about how I adjusted my strategy. It’s about learning to be patient, especially after a misstep.

The next few trades were a mixed bag. I tried to capitalize on the sub VWAP trap setup, entering at 1.05, and it paid off big time, running to 1.17 for a solid 3R. The volume behind that move was impressive, and I could see the momentum building. I was definitely in tune with the tape at that point. However, I got a bit greedy and took another trade at 1.20, only to see it fade back down. Lesson learned: sometimes it’s better to take profits and not get too attached to a name.

As the morning wore on, I kept hitting the sub VWAP trap setup, but it started to feel like I was overtrading. I had some smaller wins, but the losses were creeping in, and it felt like I was fighting the tape a bit. XWEL was volatile, and while I caught some nice moves, I also got knocked around when I tried to force trades that just weren’t there.

The market overall had a strong focus on consumer cyclical names, and with XWEL being a low-float stock, it was ripe for movement. The rvol was 3.12, which kept the action lively. I noticed that while my trades were mostly on point, some sectors were reacting differently, and I should’ve adjusted my focus accordingly. The sector rotation was clear, but I got a bit too fixated on XWEL.

By the time I wrapped up the session, I had made 17 trades, netting a profit of just over $1,400. My win rate was decent at 65%, but I was left wondering if I could have capitalized more effectively on the trades that went my way. My average win was $159, but my average loss was $57.98, which tells me that while I was right more often than not, I let a few trades get away from me.

What I did well: I executed my entries well on high-probability setups and adjusted my strategy after early losses. I also managed to take advantage of the strong momentum in XWEL.

What I did poorly: I overtraded, especially on the sub VWAP setups, and let some small losses add up. I also failed to cut my losses quickly enough on a few trades that went against me.

Trading grade: B+. My entries were mostly clean, and my winners outweighed my losers, but I need to tighten up on cutting losses and avoid the urge to chase trades when the tape starts to shift.

One takeaway for tomorrow: Stay disciplined and remember that patience pays off. I need to avoid forcing trades when the action isn’t clear and focus on maintaining my edge.