Hey everyone, Ross Cameron here! Today’s episode is all about capitalizing on a crazy move in the market. We’ve got a stock that shot up 154%, and I managed to lock in $10,000 in profits within 30 minutes. I was actually done trading for the day after that. This win came after a bit of a rough patch last week, so it feels even better to finish strong today.

Let me walk you through my day, the trades I made, and the big lessons that came out of it. There’s a lot to unpack here, so stick with me!

Chasing That 154% Move

This morning’s big winner came when I was almost convinced I wouldn’t trade at all today. The pre-market was looking flat, and there wasn’t much activity when I got to my desk. But at 8:30 AM, boom—BNZI hit the scanners, and I immediately knew it was worth taking a shot at. We’ve seen BNZI run before, so I had a good feeling about it.

I jumped in at $5.41 for the break over $5.50. With 5,000 shares, I was out in seconds, locking in $1,100 profit. From there, I just kept adding on the momentum. The stock kept moving up, hitting $7, giving me plenty of opportunities to maximize my profit. By the time the dust settled, I’d hit my $10,000 target. Quick money, done for the day—and crucially, I avoided overtrading, which has been a problem lately.

Why Sticking to Profit Goals Works

One of the biggest takeaways from today was the importance of sticking to my daily profit goals. I could’ve stayed in and squeezed every last penny out of that stock, but you know what? Last week taught me a hard lesson about overtrading and overstaying my welcome.

Going for more just isn’t worth the emotional toll, especially after hitting double my daily goal ($5,000). So, I decided to hit pause and walk away. Could I have made more money? Sure. But I could have also given it all back—it’s happened before, and I wasn’t in the mood for a repeat.

The key point: set realistic goals and be willing to stop when you hit them. In day trading, it’s way too easy to get greedy and end up costing yourself money.

Recovering From Last Week’s Mistakes

Speaking of overtrading, last week was a mess. I had some great trades, then completely blew it by overextending myself. Let’s break it down: On Wednesday, I was up $15,000 at one point, but by the end of the day, I had given back most of that profit. Thursday and Friday were even worse. Both days, I ended up in the red, just because I was trying to force trades that weren’t there. It was a rough stretch, no question.

I was frustrated, which led to more bad decisions. Emotionally-driven trading almost always has the same outcome—losses. So yesterday, my mindset was different. My only goal was to have a green day and keep my risk in check. I came out with $3,750 for the day, and that was enough to reset my head. It’s amazing what a small win will do for your confidence after a string of mistakes.

Today’s Pre-Market Setup

The key to today’s success was patience. I sat at my desk for over two hours before placing a single trade. From the moment I logged in around 6:45 AM, there were no big movers. No pre-market news, no big jumps, just radio silence. Honestly, I thought it was going to be a no-trade day.

Then, just as I was about to call it quits, 8:30 hit, and BNZI showed up on the scanner. The stock went from $3 to $7 last week, so when I saw it pop again today, I knew the potential was there. My strategy was simple: I’d seen this stock before, I trusted the momentum, and I took action. As soon as it hit my scanners, I was in.

Managing The Risks

Now, once the market opened, I had some tough decisions to make. Pre-market trading is one thing, but when the bell rings at 9:30, it’s a whole different beast. Volatility spikes and so does risk. That’s why I scaled down my position size after the first big move. I paused for a moment, reassessed the situation, and decided not to be too aggressive.

I even got a little lucky. One of my trades didn’t go exactly as planned—got in around $6.36, then it dropped hard to $6.20. It really looked like a disaster in the making. Fortunately, I had taken smaller size, so the drop didn’t hit me as hard, and the stock bounced back to $7.24. Crisis avoided.

But here’s the thing: right after that, BNZI showed why you can’t take anything for granted. The stock popped back up to $10.50 and then crashed down to $9 within minutes. Those jackknife moves are killer. If you’re in too big with too much risk, you can lose a ton of money in a heartbeat. My experience told me it was time to quit while I was ahead.

Wrapping Up the Day

By the time I closed out my trades, I was up my $10,000 and feeling good. Sure, there’s a little bit of FOMO when you walk away and the stock keeps pushing higher—who doesn’t want to capture every dollar? But sometimes it’s smarter to lock in profits and keep the powder dry for another day.

Today’s success also brought my overall loss recovery to a sweet spot. After a streak of bad days last week, I’m now up over $13,000 for the week. It’s only Tuesday, and I’ve already bounced back from those losses. Knowing when to trade and when to walk is what saved me from last week’s mistakes.

Trading With a Small Account

I also made some moves with my small account today, which is part of my ongoing Small Account Challenge. Trading BNZI with a small account almost feels perfect since these kinds of volatile moves can really help grow your balance—fast. The great thing about using a cash account for this is that it limits my overtrading. You can’t add more once you’re fully in a position, and once you close out, you’re done for the day.

Funny story though—I set up for my first trade in the small account but didn’t get filled. I must’ve misclicked or something, but it was a total bummer since the trade worked out great. After that, I hit a setup that I liked and jumped in later on. It wasn’t a perfect trade, but I break that down more in my ThinkorSwim video.

Reflecting on September So Far

Looking at the bigger picture, September has been an average month. It’s nowhere near the explosive months like July and August, where I made some of my biggest gains of the year. But when I compare it to the whole year, it’s right on par with what I’ve been expecting. So, I’m not upset.

I’ve managed to keep things steady. Even with a few down days, I’m still in the green for the month. I’ve grossed over $700,000 for the year, so I’m feeling pretty solid overall, even if I’m not breaking records this month. The fact that I turned things around after last week is the real win, though.

There are still four trading days left in September, so there’s time to add a little more to the totals. But I’m not pushing it too hard—I’d rather keep the wins small and consistent rather than chasing unrealistic gains like I was last week.

Lessons and Focus for Tomorrow

The big takeaway for me today is that discipline trumps everything. Sticking to my daily profit goals and avoiding the urge to overtrade saved me from another messy day. My mistake last week was being too aggressive when things were going well and then letting emotions take over when the market turned against me. I’m avoiding that from now on.

I’m feeling great about how I handled today, and I’m going to carry that same strategy into tomorrow. I have no doubt that the same kind of opportunities will keep popping up, but the key is staying cool and knowing when to back off. Getting emotionally charged only leads to bad decisions and overtrading. I’ve already learned that lesson the hard way.

Thanks for tuning in today! As always, trading is risky—please manage your risk carefully and don’t trade with money you can’t afford to lose. Thanks for reading, and happy trading!

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