June 4th, 2026
Today, the market finally started to open up. There wasn’t much action early on, so patience was required. One thing I’ve come to appreciate about this system is that it keeps me out of lower-quality, riskier setups. That’s a lesson I’ve had to learn through experience and trust in the process. Overall, it was a much easier day to trade, and letting the market come to me made all the difference.
Day 29 Travel Poster
MNQ Chart
When I reviewed the chart, there was only one trade all day, but it turned out to be a great one. The setup appeared around 10:00 AM. Initially, I thought the market was setting up for a move lower, but the price had other plans.
The trade triggered and quickly reached the first target at the 2 ATR band, locking in 106 points on the first contract. After that, the runner became the real story. At one point, price came within just half a point of stopping me out, but it held on and continued higher. The runner eventually exited for roughly 191 points, turning a good trade into an excellent one.
The result was a profit of around $600, which felt especially rewarding after a difficult week. I had been in the red for several days, waiting for a clean trend day to show up, and Thursday finally delivered. That’s often how trading works—several slow or frustrating sessions can be erased by a single high-quality setup when you stay disciplined and follow the plan.
Overall, it was a simple, stress-free day: one trade, one opportunity, and a reminder that patience often pays the biggest rewards.
Total Profit: $590.76
