November 10th, 2026
One Trade, One Loss
Today was a rough trading day. The market was extremely volatile, with massive swings throughout the morning. Although MNQ and MES aligned briefly, the price action was unpredictable.
I followed my strategy and entered a valid trade, but unfortunately, it didn’t work out. My stop-loss was hit at −177 points per contract, ending my trading day after just one trade.
It’s frustrating, but I followed my rules. Sometimes a valid setup simply loses.
A New Rule for CPI and PPI Days
After reviewing my backtesting results, I’ve decided to stop trading the morning sessions on CPI and PPI release days.
The data showed that these mornings often produce losses without enough upside to justify the risk. There’s no reason to force trades when the historical results don’t support them.
Moving forward, I’ll avoid morning trades on CPI and PPI days.
Day 108 Travel Poster
Accepting the Loss
Interestingly, the market eventually moved back in my original direction. Had I stayed in the trade, I could have recovered some of my losses.
But hindsight doesn’t matter. My stop-loss exists for a reason, and ignoring it could lead to much larger losses on other days.
Today was simply a red day, and that’s part of trading.
Moving Forward
Despite today’s setback, I’m still up approximately $300 for the week. That’s something to appreciate.
Tomorrow is Wednesday, and although it’s a bank holiday, I’ll be watching for valid trading opportunities.
Today’s lesson: Not every loss is a mistake. Following my rules, respecting my stop-loss, and knowing when to stay out of the market are all part of becoming a disciplined trader.
On to Day 109.
Total Profit: -$724.20
MNQ Chart
