Most new traders blow up for the same simple reason…
They think trading is about being right.
They focus on predicting the next big move, catching “the one,” or finding that magic setup that’s going to double their account overnight.
Here’s what they need to understand…
Being right isn’t the goal. Being consistent is.
And I can show you one thing that is as consistent as it gets…
If you don’t already know about my Monday Setup, listen up!
Every Monday, the market kicks back into gear after a weekend of rest… And that reset creates a unique opportunity!
Right at 9:30 am Eastern, as the opening bell rings, we look for a very specific setup that often shows up like clockwork.
And it has led to some explosive moves.
Take last Monday, July 14th…
Presidio Property Trust (NASDAQ: SQFT) spiked an incredible 104%* after the company announced the pricing of a direct offering of common stock.
These are the kinds of morning spikes we hunt for every Monday!
Want to learn how to spot them for yourself?
Watch the video below for the full trade breakdown and strategy tutorial.
The market doesn’t reward guesswork. It doesn’t care how confident you are or how much you think a stock should move.
What does it reward?
Discipline, timing, and knowing how to spot the patterns that actually work, over and over again.
I don’t care if you’re brand new or have years under your belt, the market doesn’t care what you think will happen…
And that’s why the pros don’t anticipate…
They react.
Guessing is not a strategy.
If you’re hoping for breakouts before they’ve shown you anything, you’re on your way to blowing up your account.
On the flip side, reacting to clean, proven, repeatable setups is where you’ll find your edge.
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Case in Point: Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CYCC):
Let me show you exactly what I mean…
The short squeeze setup is one of the most powerful and reliable patterns out there.
At its core, it’s simple…
When too many traders bet against a stock by shorting it, they create a potential pressure cooker. If that stock starts to move higher, those short sellers can get trapped.
And when they start covering (buying back their shares to limit losses), it fuels even more upward momentum. That’s the squeeze.
When the ingredients line up, the reaction can be explosive. When those conditions hit, you don’t need to guess because this pattern has delivered repeatedly over time.
Last Thursday evening, everything lined up for CYCC to squeeze on Friday.
And that’s why I alerted my Squeeze Master Pro subscribers beforehand, advising them to buy when the stock hit $9 per share.
And squeeze it did!
CYCC Intraday, 5-Minute Candles Chart; SteadyTrade
CYCC went from $9 to $18 in an hour, for a 100%* win!
I wish I could say I had a crystal ball and knew this would happen. But that’s impossible…
No, I was reacting to a dependable setup I’ve seen work countless times in the past. It showed me its hand on Thursday night before the move happened.
Most Traders Get This Wrong
Too many new traders think successful day traders can tell the future.
Nope. If that were the case, what would be the point of trading?
We don’t predict. We prepare. We react.
Yes, we do the homework by charting levels, watching for catalysts, float, and volume…
But when it comes to execution, we’re not guessing.
We wait for the market to tell us.
Reacting Requires a Process
So, how do you build a strategy around reacting?
Use a system, like the one I use every day:
- Watch for key breakout levels.
- Use the Oracle system for entry signals
- Look for high-quality, reliable patterns like VWAP holds, Morning Faders, Red Candle Theory (RCT) setups, and others…
Patterns like the ones above and the short squeeze never guarantee a win, but they stack the odds in your favor.
The Tools That Help You React (Not Guess)
A good setup is useless if you don’t have the right tools.
That’s why I use the StocksToTrade platform. It gives me everything I need to track patterns, scan for volume spikes, and trade with precision.
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My Final Thoughts…
In all my years of trading, here’s one truth that never changes…
The market rewards discipline, not prediction.
Every time you jump the gun or try to outthink the market, you’re gambling.
But every time you wait for a proven setup to show itself, you’re trading.
So stop trying to be a fortune teller.
Start reacting.
Study the patterns. Use the tools. Stick to the setups.
Have a great day, everyone. See you back here tomorrow.
Tim Bohen
Lead Trainer, StocksToTrade
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