Just checking in on my latest updates from the world of Futures and Scalp Trading. Seems I’m learning and keeping my head above water. I have been paper […]
1..2..3..micros
Today, I switched back to selling on micros. I think this will compensate for the strategy that I have chosen to follow, which is hedging. If you read […]
Couple of mistakes I made today
Been watching the Youtube channel TJR lately. Ive consistently been watching the boot camp series he has. I got up to number 40 or so of the playlist […]
Some times you eat the bear
After a couple of blown accounts and very few wins, Im back to the drawing board with trying to figure out my edge in trading. I’ll continue to […]
Been a bit, quick update
Sorry its been awhile since I posted. Haven’t given up yet. Just getting the hang of things. To get you up to date, in late May I deposited […]
Riding the news
In most cases, this strategy is not recommended. You should usually try and stay away from the news or announcements. I think I need to watch more videos […]
NQ strikes again!
I haven’t had much luck with Nasdaq futures, seems like this is my Achilles Heal. I’ve busted the account several times on the wrong trade and revenge trading, […]
Simple and straightforward
Jumped into crude oil futures this morning, trying to catch a reversal. I think using a stop loss is essential, even thought on this trade, it knocked me […]
Never buy quick, except today
The gold futures have been on most of my trades lately. Seems like this is sometimes stable enough in order for me to watch and get in. Seems […]
I haven’t posted in a while
I failed the evaluation, 3 times. Im disappointed, but also glad that it isnt easy. I would have taken all that Ive learned for granted if I just […]
Turning a loss..into a win!
Had a bad streak of choices this morning, but fortunately I was able to turn them around at the end of trading. Just made some bad picks, you […]
Day 3 in the books..STOP NOW!
Had a good day three in the evaluation for getting funded with a prop firm. Mostly wins, what I’m looking for. In the future, I will need to […]
The evaluation has begun
I just started my evaluation for a prop firm. I did a bunch of research on which one I wanted to go with and turns out I went […]
Having doubts, but still learning
Seems like every day since last week, I pick the wrong movement. If I follow the trend, it reverses. If I follow the reverses, it trends. Kinda frustrating, […]
News…without the lube
Had my first encounter with news coming in, lost about 13k in total. Its pretty depressing, but in a way I’m glad that I had the experience. Now […]
Double down strategy…just not right now
Yesterday was another repeat of the day before. I got into an all day waiting game for the market to come back to match the trade I made […]
Take the loss
The last few days, Ive taken some big losses, so I guess the strategy needs to be reapplied and revamped. I cannot afford to have such losses in […]
Feed the birds
If you have ever seen Mary Poppins, the original, there is a song I really like there called Feed The Birds. Its a sweet song. I bought this […]
3k, an all new high
Can’t complain. 3k per day, every weekday for a year, equals 250k per year. Its a good start.
Dentist appointment, 30 minutes of trading
Didn’t have much time this morning, so I only took 4 trades. All turned out to be winners so I made 700. Here’s the video.
Double Down strikes again, 2k
Started recording these to give me a better idea of how this strategy will work. Using OBS as this seems to be the go to for screen recording. […]
The first test of the Double Down Strategy
The above chart is the first trade of my new strategy. I’m calling it Double Down Strategy. From the You Tube algorythm, I was served up a video […]
Luke AFB Days 2024
Nice to live near the Air Force Base so I can just walk outside to the driveway and watch the show for a few hours. Had my next […]
FOMO, loss of $1120
Had a run in with FOMO today, was not pretty. I kept looking at each trade and trying to get in at the best moment, instead of figuring […]
My support, became my resistance
Pretty interesting, was not expecting that. Lately, as my morning ritual, I will set all 6 of the Mini Futures markets I watch to a 15 minute chart, […]
Day 2, really enjoy learning this!
So, to start my journey, I use YouTube. I have been combing through the videos on how to be a day trader and found a few people posting […]
What a great break
Having some time off from work is great, so great. I really had a chance to just veg out and do a lot of nothing these last few […]
To sell…or not to sell
I’ve had this issue lately about whether or not to sell email at my job. Many of my team mates and my supervisor seem cautious, to say the […]
A handy tool
I recently started listening to cliff notes of self help books. They are condensed into 15 to 20 minute audios of various topics, including self help, self talk, […]
One..final..prayer..
Before you condemn me to hell, God, I have a few requests. I know you, God, are love, and that your decision is just, so I will accept […]
Holiday weekend coming
Im pretty excited for the 4 day weekend. Seems like it was a lot of energy to get these days off, compared to last times this holiday has […]
new superpower added
I have a new superpower. It’s a one-mile radius of good luck around me. I can use it whenever I want and it also surprises me sometimes. I […]
Owls and Coyotes
Heard a very large owl hooting this morning, kinda scared the dog. In my neighborhood, I have coyotes too, and rabbits as well. It’s a real desert wildlife. […]
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory sequel
I’ve often thought of a sequel story to Rahl Dahl’s book. There would be the story of Charlie Bucket trying to run the factory and find happiness there […]
How to win at Christianity
Do not spend all of your energy trying to “not sin”. This is counterproductive to all that the Bible teaches. Willing yourself away from sin and temptation is […]
AI opinion on finding a new job
Finding the right job can be challenging. Here are some tips that may help you find the right job for you: You can also make a list of […]