November 4th, 2026
A Day on the Sidelines
Day 104 was the day after the election, and I decided not to trade. There were a couple of reasons, but the biggest was the extreme volatility at the market open.
The opening five-minute candle surged approximately 234 points, which immediately made me hesitant. With my account already in the $2,000 range, I wasn’t comfortable risking such a large move. Price could have easily reversed just as quickly, potentially resulting in a significant loss on both contracts.
Day 104 Travel Poster
Two Missed Opportunities
Looking back, there were actually two profitable setups that I could have taken.
The first appeared around 8:40 AM, with a potential gain of approximately 87 points on the first contract and a smaller profit on the runner. The second opportunity came at 10:55 AM, and that trade would have been profitable as well.
Both trades worked out, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the risk was worth taking. Given the post-election uncertainty, I expected unusual volatility, and the possibility of a sharp reversal made me uncomfortable.
Final Thoughts
Ultimately, I finished Day 104 with no trades and no profit or loss. It’s frustrating knowing that both opportunities would have been winners, but hindsight makes everything look easier.
I made the decision to sit out because of the unusual market conditions, not simply because I was afraid of losing.
Sometimes protecting capital is just as important as making money.
On to Thursday and Day 105.
Total Profit: $0
MNQ Chart
