May 28th, 2026
Today was another very smooth trading day. I’m honestly glad I decided to reset mentally and start fresh this week because trading has felt much easier and more natural again. The market conditions have been lining up well with my system, and it’s encouraging to see the strategy continue to hold up when momentum is there.
The best part about today was how clean the overall trend was. It was very much a long-biased day, and instead of overtrading or forcing setups, I was able to stay patient and ride one move for most of the session. Those are usually the best kinds of days because it feels less stressful and more mechanical. When the market trends cleanly, it allows me to trust the process instead of constantly second-guessing every candle.
Lately, I’ve been focusing more on consistency and execution rather than trying to predict every move. Days like today are a good reminder that sticking to the rules and waiting for quality setups can make trading feel much simpler. Not every session will be this easy, but it’s nice to finally have a stretch where things are flowing again.
Day 24 Travel Poster
MNQ Chart
Today was another solid trading day with only two trades taken and both ending as winners.
The first trade came at 7:35 AM. This one hit the initial profit target, locking in 48.75 points on the first contract. The runner never really gained momentum, though, and eventually stopped out at +5 points. Not a huge runner, but still a clean winning trade to start the day.
The second trade came around 9:30 AM and ended up being the trade of the day. While I was in it, the price action felt a little uncomfortable and had me questioning things at times. Looking back at the chart, though, there was really nothing to worry about. The market trended steadily higher and never gave a significant reason to exit early.
The first contract reached its target for 113 points, while the runner continued higher and was eventually closed for 139.75 points. It was one of those trades that feels much scarier in real time than it actually looks afterward.
After that, the market slowed down considerably and there were no other setups worth taking. With the session winding down and 3 PM approaching, I decided to call it a day.
Two trades, two winners, and another positive day following the plan. Days like these are a good reminder that sometimes less is more. A couple of quality setups can be all you need.
Total Profit: $601.02
