Hey everyone, Ross Cameron here! Today was a good day in the world of day trading, and I’m excited to walk you through my trades. It’s Thursday, and I just wrapped up with a green day, which feels like a win especially after last week’s turbulence. Last Thursday, I had an excellent $5,000 green day, but I made the mistake of coming back for the power hour. I ended up giving everything back and then some. In just a few trades, I spiraled from being up $5k to down $7,500, so that was a pretty hard hit, which naturally impacted this week’s approach.

But today, I didn’t make the same mistake as last week, and locking up $7,517 feels great. I’ve traded three stocks today, all green, though one of them did give me just $25 profit. Still, three stocks, three positive outcomes, and I’ll take that.

Reflections on Last Week’s Tough Days

Looking back at last Thursday’s disaster, it was about me losing focus. I was up $5,000, then gave it all back because I couldn’t step away from the screen. I kept trading during a time I knew was risky. I spiraled into one bad trade after another, chasing losses and trying to force breakouts that just weren’t there. It was sloppy, emotional trading, and it’s hard to admit, but that’s the reality of it when you don’t maintain discipline.

It’s one thing to deal with a loss, but it’s another to go home knowing that you were your own worst enemy. I had to face that truth. Over the weekend, I decided something needed to change. I couldn’t keep playing on the edges of my strategy and risk like that.

Setting Guardrails and Sticking to The Basics

Going into this week, I made a few decisions to keep things under control. I put on some guardrails, went back to basics, and focused on trading within my comfort zone. The biggest adjustment wasn’t really in strategy but in timing and being more selective. What I realized was that I was trading at times when historically I don’t do as well, and I was venturing too far into trades that just weren’t my strong setups.

This week, just by sticking to the setups and times of day that align with my strengths, I’ve seen the results follow. I didn’t change my strategy, but by reining myself back in, the profits started lining up.

The $25 Tiny Win on TBIO

Let’s talk about TBIO first, even though it was my smallest winner today, at just $25. TBIO had some news that caused a huge spike after hours. The stock shot up over 100%, and seeing moves like that can really tempt you into trading when you shouldn’t. Last week, I would’ve probably jumped into a setup like this after hours due to FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). And honestly, I did that last week, and it didn’t work out. I chased extensions, bought into what I thought were breakouts, and got stopped out repeatedly. I realized that post-market trading isn’t my strength.

So, over the weekend, I committed to stepping away after my regular trading hours. Even though some traders made money on TBIO after hours yesterday, I stayed disciplined and didn’t go for it. As tempting as it was, I knew I had to walk away. This morning at around 7 a.m., I checked TBIO again and realized it was bouncing around yesterday’s highs but lacked strength. I ended up getting in for a quick trade, made $25, and then got out almost immediately. It wasn’t much, but every green trade counts.

Insights on TBIO’s News and Delisting

TBIO’s move after hours was powered by a news headline. The company is being delisted from Nasdaq and moving to the OTC market because of non-compliance with the minimum price requirement. That news can shake up a stock, in this case sending it skyward, temporarily at least. But even with a decent news catalyst, it just didn’t have staying power in the morning. That’s another reason why my position size was tiny, and I didn’t stick around too long.

KTTA: The Big Winner Today

Now let me tell you about KTTA, my big success of the day, locking in over $5,700. KTTA was the star performer, first popping from $4.60 to $6.80, and then doing a full round trip back down to where it started. At first, I thought it was over for KTTA, but then it started to curl back up, which got me interested again. I entered at $5.50, right around the VWAP and half dollar mark. Once it pushed up to $5.80 and started climbing toward $6, I felt I was in a safe spot.

Something that made me a little nervous was that KTTA is an “easy-to-borrow” stock, meaning it’s free for anyone to short, and that often signals an opportunity for heavy short trades. Knowing this, I stayed cautious. In the early stages, I kept my size small and locked up several nice trades up to $5,700. Later, when the stock showed more volatility, I held smaller positions because the risk was increasing.

Keeping an Eye on The Exit Point

Even though things were going well with KTTA, I stayed conscious of the risk, especially when high-volume red candles started showing up at the open. I ended up giving back $500 on one trade after the opening bell, but that’s not a big deal considering my overall gains. It’s just another reminder that you’ve got to reel in your expectations as the market starts to turn against you. The trend at open? Jack knife. I cut my losses quick and walked away still solidly green.

Wrapping up A Good Week: $27k in Profits

With today’s green day, I’m now sitting on about $27,000 in profits for the week. That’s an awesome result, especially compared to last week’s red days. It’s also my best week this month. The changes I made to stick to my core setups and avoid unnecessary risk really paid off. I wasn’t chasing any crazy moves or breaking news stories. I stayed in my lane, and that’s what’s important, especially after a tough week.

If I wanted, I could take Friday off and still have this be my best week of the month, but I’ll be back tomorrow looking for more opportunities around breaking news and potential gap plays.

SPAI: A Nice $1,700 Gain

Another stock I traded today was SPAI. During pre-market, this one was up and down—popped, sold off, and then curled up again. I remember looking at it thinking, “I should get in,” but I hesitated because the spreads were too wide. When it did break through key levels, I got in at $3.50, then added at $3.68 and again at $3.97. Shortly after, it hit $4.18, giving me a clean 50-cent squeeze, which was enough to lock in $1,700.

SPAI pulled up on the scanners and squeezed nicely, but like KTTA, it ended up giving everything back later in the day. I didn’t hold any shares for that move down, thankfully, but SPAI was another reminder that you’ve got to take what you can and think twice before holding out for more.

Confidence Is Key in Day Trading

One thing I’ve learned time and time again is that when you take a big loss, like I did last week, it doesn’t just lose you money—it knocks your confidence. When you feel shaky, you start missing out on trades that might’ve otherwise been big winners. You hesitate, second guess, and end up sitting on your hands instead of pulling the trigger. After last Thursday’s mess, I went into this week being much more cautious. I put restrictions on my account to limit my overall exposure, and while it’s kept me profitable, I’ve also missed out on trades that I would’ve normally jumped into.

Confidence is a huge part of day trading. When you feel good about your strategies, you’re able to trade without fear and execute much more effectively. But once you start doubting yourself, it can really mess with you. That’s something every new trader needs to keep in mind.

Start Small, Build Confidence

For anyone getting started in day trading, the best way to gain confidence is by starting small. Trade in a simulator so you get a feel for the strategies without any real risk. Once you’re comfortable, start trading with tiny share sizes, so you can handle losses without the emotional hit that comes with bigger dollar amounts. From there, slowly scale up as you build a winning track record. Check out the Warrior Simulator if you are looking for a real-time simulator to practice on.

One thing I’d recommend is that when you’ve got metrics to look at—accuracy, win/loss ratio, etc.—you’ll be able to clearly see how your strategies are performing. If things look good, start increasing your position sizes little by little. This method keeps your emotions in check while gradually exposing you to the ups and downs that come with trading real money.

Wrapping it All Up

Today’s $7,517 profit is a great end to the week’s trading, and I can confidently say it’s because I stuck to the decisions I made over the weekend. No more trading at risky times and no more chasing big moves out of greed. Instead, I focused on proven setups during the times that work best for me, and it paid off.

If you’re still new to day trading or looking to improve, remember my key takeaway: Discipline is more important than chasing every opportunity.

Thanks for hanging out with me, and I’ll be back tomorrow to see what the markets bring!

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Disclaimer: The results shared are based on my personal trading experiences and are not typical. Trading involves significant risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Always practice in a simulator before trading with real money.