I agree with your first and last trades actually! Last trade area really confused me. Had I continued trading, I would have been short in that area as well.

It did do a nice short, but just required another push. So, I don't think it was too terrible.

I wish every day was like this, then trading sure would be a lot easier! haha...

You did really well today as your bad days are getting smaller and your good days are staying reasonably sized.

bluemele 

I agree with your first and last trades actually! Last trade area really confused me. Had I continued trading, I would have been short in that area as well. It did do a nice short, but just required another push. So, I don't think it was too terrible. I wish every day was like this, then trading sure would be a lot easier! haha... You did really well today as your bad days are getting smaller and your good days are staying reasonably sized.

Thanks a lot!!!

Unfortunately we don't have a lot of days like today.

I just watched my video and I cannot believe that I missed that long right after my first trade. It could be much better day!!! Hahaa....

Yes, same here! I was thinking the same as I was looking back. That is why I exited early too, as I figured it would go to the 100% then do a nice reverse but didn't expect that 'pop'.

It was looking juicy. If only right...

bluemele 

Yes, same here! I was thinking the same as I was looking back. That is why I exited early too, as I figured it would go to the 100% then do a nice reverse but didn't expect that 'pop'. It was looking juicy. If only right...

Good Job.. Today I had the Top too on the TF but exited early had i held my postion i wouldnt be here typing.. lol.... well done again.. Just try to be consistent everyday.. like to come here on futures.io (formerly BMT) to see you guys setup your trades.......

Good Luck

Bugs

Another day another fail!!! Haha...

I used all my trades within first 30 minutes. I don't really like to trade days when Bernanke speaking.

I lost only one tick. I don't think it's too bad. I didn't get fill on the top after my second trade. That would be a nice short.

It was kinda choppy morning, but with nice 3-5 points moves. I just couldn't see it. When I saw that Bernanke testifying at 10:00 I just wanted to be done before that.

Still have another 3 days this week to make up for it. As Bluemele said I'm glad that my bad days become smaller. It's much easier to get back on the feet when you didn't loose a lot.

Here are my trades and summary:



My video:

Dude, you and me both. It would go back through areas that I was more certain about like nothing and then go a few more ticks and reverse, or just miss the areas completely.

I am learning that Bernanke's speaking days are just difficult in the current market conditions. In the spring he wasn't so bad.

There was a beautiful short that I missed! Gosh, that is one to write home about at 9:41! I was planting fibs on the other chart and I missed it. I almost called it a day after I did as my brain just didn't seem to want to line up with the market today.

I am glad you felt the same way otherwise I would be wondering more. I am sure Horst will pull down some points.

bluemele 

Dude, you and me both. It would go back through areas that I was more certain about like nothing and then go a few more ticks and reverse, or just miss the areas completely. I am learning that Bernanke's speaking days are just difficult in the current market conditions. In the spring he wasn't so bad. There was a beautiful short that I missed! Gosh, that is one to write home about at 9:41! I was planting fibs on the other chart and I missed it. I almost called it a day after I did as my brain just didn't seem to want to line up with the market today. I am glad you felt the same way otherwise I would be wondering more. I am sure Horst will pull down some points.

When he didn't pull some points?!?!?!!! Haha.....

I think days like today it just matters how many loosing trades, or small profits you are gonna take before you get it right. We both saw that direction was long on the bigger picture, but you can get a lot of short moves on the smaller time frames, and some of them were pretty nice.

I've been watching some other traders. No matter what method do you use at days like this they take quiet a few tries before they get it right.

I'm not so upset about today. Could I make some money today? Sure I could!!! Did I see entries for nice runners? No I didn't!! That means I have to learn and practice more and more until I see it. That's all.

I wanna try to trade on replay tonight. I know I remember what happened, I just wanna see how does it looks live again and try to remember setups. I know that today was more challenging, but I think it's good for practice!!!

Add: I tried to get short around 9:41 on that long bar down, but I didn't get fill. I figured that's gonna be a head. I didn't chase it because I thought I can wait for right shoulder. After we moved lower I thought it's too late to get short and was looking for longs.

I think you did very well! Looking back, it is so clear!

After I posted last, I passed out on my bed for an hour. I didn't want to get out of bed because my kid woke us up an hour early and I couldn't fall back asleep until right-before trading time!

I think it is a mix of an uncertain market, not enough patience on my part and being tired. I told my wife that I just didn't feel like trading today. Probably because I was too tired.... (I have to listen to my inner-self)

bluemele 

I think you did very well! Looking back, it is so clear! After I posted last, I passed out on my bed for an hour. I didn't want to get out of bed because my kid woke us up an hour early and I couldn't fall back asleep until right-before trading time! I think it is a mix of an uncertain market, not enough patience on my part and being tired. I told my wife that I just didn't feel like trading today. Probably because I was too tired.... (I have to listen to my inner-self)

Thanks!

Not well enough!But I'm not gonna beat myself up!

It's always clear when you look back! Haha...
I'm upset that I didn't record when I tried to get in at 9:41 setup. When I took my second trade I saw divergence on 144 and I said "let's try it. Yesterday we had 8 points runner from almost the same setup." Then when it took me out, I was like " I guess not today", but when I saw even bigger divergence on the next high I was pretty sure we are going down, but waited to long. I wasn't sure that was the end of the swing, so I placed my order around 606.00 and it ran from me. I just think that was a great moment.

Another BE day!

This is the third day I cannot make any $$$. But I didn't loose anything either. I feel like this week goes the same as week before 19-23. The only difference I can manage do not loose so far. I still have 2 more days to win or loose.

Here are my trades and Summary:



Here is the video: