Hello traders,
Not every trade ends in fireworks, but every trade has something to teach.
In my latest video, I take you inside a real-time NASDAQ trade on my prop firm account. You’ll see my full thought process: what got me into the trade, what kept me in, and most importantly, what made me walk away at breakeven.
It starts with what I always look for – three key ingredients: directional bias, location, and volume. That’s my trade checklist.
In this case, my session bias was bullish. We had just pulled back from a strong move higher, and price was entering a demand zone where I expected buyers to show up.
So I waited. I watched the pullback closely. It wasn’t aggressive or panicked, exactly the type of structure I like to see. Then volume confirmed it. Cumulative volume delta flipped strongly in favor of the buyers. That was my cue.
I entered five micro NASDAQ contracts, aligned with the overall market structure and backed by buyer aggression. It was a clean setup. But that’s where things slowed down.
In the video, I walk you through the trade in real time, explaining how I manage risk dynamically. I talk about my use of the “shot clock”, a rule I use to time out trades based on market conditions and time of day. When volatility doesn’t show up in a window where I expect it, I don’t wait around.
That’s exactly what happened here.
The market stalled just before the noon hour. Energy faded. Momentum disappeared. The setup was solid, but the follow-through just wasn’t there. So, I made the call to exit at breakeven, no gain, no loss, and no regrets.
I recorded this video because this is what trading really looks like. It’s not all big wins or rapid-fire scalps. Sometimes it’s about knowing when not to push, staying process-driven, and understanding that protecting your capital is part of the game.
I also share a key mindset takeaway: position size doesn’t matter nearly as much as process. Yes, I had the same trade on my personal account with a larger size, but the decision-making didn’t change. It’s about consistency, not flash.
Watch the full trade breakdown now to see how I build setups, manage risk, and know when to step aside. It’s not the most exciting trade, but it’s the kind that keeps me in the game.
Click here to watch or open the video below.
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See you in the next one.
Imre Gams
Editor, The Trading Room
