If you’re a new trader looking for consistent gains that can grow a small account fast, I have the setup for you.
To be clear, we’re not looking at triple-digit wins here, but this pattern does provide repeatable results that you can bank most of the time you spot it.
And if you are looking for triple-digit winners, you need to check this out…
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.
I call it my Monday Setup, and it can lead to some explosive moves.
Take yesterday, for example…
Presidio Property Trust (NASDAQ: SQFT) spiked an incredible 104%* after the company announced 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 strategy I mentioned earlier has been around forever…
It’s not flashy….
And it’s not going to make you rich overnight…
But if you’re serious about building consistency, this is your bread and butter.
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What Is the Dollar Cross Play?
This is a simple idea with powerful results.
Say you’ve got a true penny stock gapper with real volume, a solid catalyst, and momentum…
And it’s flirting with that key $1.00 level…
You’re watching for one thing:
The clean break of $1.00.
When that happens, it often triggers a quick surge, thanks to psychological and technical reasons:
- $1.00 is a key psychological level.
- It’s the line between “sub-dollar trash” and something closer to a “real” stock.
- Algorithms, retail traders, and momentum chasers all watch that level.
- Breaking above it often attracts more volume and attention.
Why It Works
It’s all about consistency and crowd behavior.
A stock breaking $1.00 triggers a reaction…
You’ve got dip buyers, breakout traders, and even funds that can’t buy sub-$1 stocks suddenly stepping in.
It’s not usually a home run trade, but that’s not the point.
You’re aiming for a quick 10, 20, 30, or maybe a 50% move. And when you track these, you’ll see the same thing I’ve seen for years…
The Dollar Cross is one of the most consistent singles you can hit.
The Setup
Here’s what you’re looking for:
- A real penny stock gapping up premarket.
- Volume: Not just a chart pattern, but real liquidity
- A catalyst: News, earnings, a big contract, sector hype, etc.
- Trading in the $0.80 to $0.99 range premarket.
- Making a strong push toward that $1.00 mark on the open.
Once it starts flirting with $1.00, set your alert. The first clean break is often your signal.
This setup isn’t for bag-holding. You’re not looking for a squeeze to $3.00…
Your goal is to stack small, smart wins.
Some Real-World Examples
SU Group Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: SUGP):
SUGP dropped morning news, and the stock spiked pre-market. It kept bouncing off the $1 level until the open…
That’s when volume increased, the stock broke through that resistance, and then ran to $1.84.
This marked a return of 84%*, which is larger than normal for a Dollar Cross play… It does happen!
SUGP Intraday, 5-Minute Candles Chart; SteadyTrade
Calidi Therapeutics (NYSE: CLDI):
Also on July 9th, CLDI had news in the morning, and the stock ran upwards during pre-market, constantly bumping up against that $1 resistance.
After the open, it finally broke through and spiked to a high of $1.33, for a 33%* win.
CLDI Intraday, 5-Minute Candles Chart; SteadyTrade
Polyrizon Ltd. (NASDAQ: PLRZ):
PLRZ was another textbook Dollar Cross play that showed up yesterday.
In the morning, the company announced it had retained its NASDAQ listing, and the stock gapped up in pre-market.
And it’s the same story as the others…
After the open, volume increased, and the stock broke through the $1 resistance.
PLRZ then shot to $1.33 for a 33%* return.
PLRZ Intraday, 5-Minute Candles Chart; SteadyTrade
My Final Thoughts…
The Dollar Cross Play isn’t sexy, but it works, and it works often…
That’s why the pros have been using it for decades.
This is one of those boring-but-beautiful strategies… A high-quality, high-probability setup that we’re always looking for.
No hype, no lottery tickets… Just a solid, repeatable edge.
And that’s what builds long-term success in trading.
You don’t need to swing for home runs. Learn to love the singles.
Stack them up, stay disciplined, and stay in the game.
Have a great day, everyone. See you back here tomorrow.
Tim Bohen
Lead Trainer, StocksToTrade
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