June 2nd, 2026

Today was one of those uneventful trading days that won’t be remembered for big wins or painful losses. The market was fairly quiet, and my results reflected that: one losing trade and one winning trade. Overall, it was a simple day with very little drama.

The most interesting part of the day actually came from a trade I didn’t take.

Around 2:30 PM, I debated whether I should enter a setup that appeared late in the session. Historically, I’ve been hesitant to take trades that close to the market close, preferring to avoid getting caught in low-volume conditions. In the moment, I decided to pass.

As it turned out, the trade worked perfectly.

I don’t consider this a mistake because I followed the rules and reasoning I had at the time. However, it did make me curious enough to go back and review my data. After some backtesting, I found that my strategy remains profitable later in the afternoon than I had previously assumed. The results suggest that I can comfortably continue taking valid setups until about 2:45 PM.

So while today’s trading performance was largely forgettable, it provided a useful insight. Sometimes the biggest value comes not from the trades you take, but from the questions you ask afterward.

Going forward, I’ll be expanding my trading window and giving those late-day setups the same consideration as any other qualified signal.

Day 27 Travel Poster

MNQ Chart

Today was a very slow day in the markets, with only two valid trades appearing throughout the session. While the action was limited, the day still provided an important lesson that may improve my results going forward.

The first trade came shortly after the market opened around 8:35 AM. Everything aligned for a short position: price crossed below VWAP, my indicators were in agreement, and the setup met all of my criteria. Unfortunately, the trade failed almost immediately and resulted in a loss.

The second and final trade appeared around 9:35 AM. This one was a long setup and, unlike the first trade, it worked as expected. Price slowly ground higher throughout the morning, eventually reaching the target. The runner contract continued further and closed with a gain of 60.75 points.

The most interesting part of the day was actually a trade I didn’t take.

Around 2:35 PM, another valid setup appeared. At the time, I chose to pass because it was late in the session. Looking back, the trade would have worked and added roughly $200 to the day’s profit. I don’t consider this a mistake because I was operating within the rules and understanding I had at the time. However, after reviewing my backtesting, I’ve found that these late-day setups perform similarly to trades taken earlier in the session. Sometimes they win, sometimes they lose—but statistically they’re worth taking.

That’s the real lesson from today.

I finished the day with a profit of $42. Not a huge day by any means, but still green. More importantly, I gained confidence in expanding my trading window through 2:45 PM. Sometimes the biggest win isn’t the money you make today—it’s the improvement that helps you make more tomorrow.

Total Profit: $42.02