2026-04-02 · 3 min read
A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-04-02: setups, thought process, and outcomes.
Today was marked by some choppy action, which made it tough to find clean setups. I stayed selective and focused on trades that met my criteria, leading to a solid day overall. GV was my top grossing name today.
Market action
BDRX | Catalyst: Biodexa Announces Partnership with Syngene To Manufacture MTX240 GMP Clinical Trial Supplies | Gap @ open vs prior regular close: +50.41% | HOD $1.35 (+46.18% vs open) | RTH close $0.8832 (-4.36% vs open)
COCP | Catalyst: Cocrystal Pharma Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for CDI-988 for Norovirus Infection Treatment and Preventive | Gap @ open vs prior regular close: +67.65% | HOD $2.03 (+18.71% vs open) | RTH close $1.51 (-11.50% vs open)
GV | Catalyst: BC-Most Active Stocks | Gap @ open vs prior regular close: +30.80% | HOD $0.5891 (+119.69% vs open) | RTH close $0.4469 (+66.66% vs open)
SIDU | Catalyst: The Only Mach 2+ Commercial Fleet in the World Is Now Testing Reusable Hypersonic Space Systems -- and the Pentagon Is Writing the Checks | Gap @ open vs prior regular close: -4.29% | HOD $3.20 (+59.20% vs open) | RTH close $3.08 (+53.48% vs open)
SKYQ | Catalyst: Sky Quarry's Nevada Refinery Gains Strategic Value as Brent Crude Surpasses $110 and West Coast Refining Capacity Shrinks | Gap @ open vs prior regular close: +120.16% | HOD $6.55 (+17.59% vs open) | RTH close $5.11 (-8.26% vs open)
SKYQ LONG — entry 5.87 best exit 6.49 1.43R (08:56:32–09:00:20) | Setup: Trade
I entered SKYQ at 5.87, anticipating a quick move. After entry, it initially pushed up, and I sold into strength at 6.49. The action was choppy, but I was able to capitalize on the momentum before it started to fade.
GV LONG — entry 0.4494 best exit 0.4964 0.86R (10:30:36–10:33:36) | Setup: Trade
For my next trade, I went long GV at 0.4494. The stock had already made a move and consolidated sideways into the 1m9, which set up the next leg up. I added some during the consolidation, and sold those adds for small gains. I sold the remainder at 0.4964 as it pushed higher, not expecting it to continue the strength that it showed after I was out.
What I did well:
I executed well on GV, taking advantage of the consolidation before the next leg up. My exit was timed nicely to capture the push.
What I did poorly:
Trading grade: B+ — I navigated the choppy conditions well, but could have avoided some of the smaller trades that didn’t provide enough traction.
Closing thoughts:
The session was choppy overall, but I managed to stay selective with my entries. I’ll look to carry this discipline into the next session, focusing on setups that show clear momentum.