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Embrace Your Purpose with Peace
In the fast-paced world of trading, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But just as Jesus reassured His disciples, He offers the same peace to us—along with a purpose.
No matter what challenges the market presents, remember you are sent with a purpose. Embrace His peace, and let it guide you in every decision, both in trading and in life.
Be Relentless In Pursuit Of The Will Which God Has Set Upon Your Heart,
Anthony Speciale
Small LOSS, Followed By REVERSAL Entry To Regain NET Profitability
Welcome to today’s recap. I’m Anthony, and in this post, I’ll walk you through the trades I placed earlier this morning, along with some insights from our live analysis session.
The goal here is to share what worked, what didn’t, and how I adjusted my approach to turn the day into a net profitable one, despite some initial challenges.
Market Overview: FOMC Anticipation and Crude Oil Inventories
Today was a bit of a unique trading day, primarily due to the economic news that dominated the session.
We had the crude oil inventory reports early this morning, along with building permits data, which typically plays a role in shaping market sentiment.
But what really kept the markets on edge was the highly anticipated 2:00 PM FOMC announcement.
The Fed’s decision on interest rates often introduces uncertainty and volatility into the markets, especially as traders and investors wait for the release of these critical numbers.
As we moved through the morning session, it became clear that most traders, myself included, were awaiting this key event.
This can sometimes create a "weird funk" in the market, as I like to call it, where price action is choppy and directionless, making it difficult to find high-probability trades.
Trade 1: Short Setup and Stop Out
The first trade I took this morning was a short position. I identified what looked like a good opportunity as the market showed signs of weakness leading into the crude oil inventory report.
Based on my analysis and the price action at the time, I felt confident in the setup.
However, the market had other plans. As it often does, crude oil reversed its course, and my stop-loss was hit, taking me out of the trade.
Now, as frustrating as this can be, it’s important to recognize that losses are part of the game. What’s more important is how you respond to them.
For me, the key is having a plan in place, and sticking to it—even when the market doesn’t go your way.
In this case, I cut my losses quickly and shifted my focus to the next opportunity.
Trade 2: Going Long and Capturing Profits
After being stopped out of my short position, I immediately began analyzing the market again. The price action started to show strength, and I decided to enter a long position.
This decision wasn’t made impulsively. I always wait for the market to confirm my thesis before jumping back in, and in this case, the setup was clear.
As the market pushed higher, I took some profit, locking in gains as the price moved in my favor. This trade was much more successful, and the profit I captured here more than made up for the earlier loss.
While the day didn’t start off with an overall "fantastic" trade, managing my risk and sticking to my plan allowed me to turn it into a profitable session.
The long trade's success was largely due to reading the market’s momentum correctly and not being afraid to re-enter after a losing trade.
Key Takeaways for Retail Traders
There are a few important lessons I want to share from today’s session that I believe will benefit any retail trader navigating the volatility of the crude oil market:
Losses Are Part of the Game: The key to success in trading isn’t avoiding losses altogether—that’s impossible. What’s more important is managing your risk and keeping those losses small so that your winning trades can more than make up for them.
Adapt to Market Conditions: The market was in a bit of a funk today due to the upcoming FOMC announcement, but that didn’t mean there were no opportunities. By staying patient and waiting for the right setup, I was able to capitalize on the market’s eventual move.
Stay Disciplined: After being stopped out of my short position, I didn’t let frustration get the better of me. I stuck to my plan, waited for the next setup, and made sure to take profits when the market moved in my favor.
A Net Profitable Session
Despite an early loss, today turned out to be a net profitable session thanks to sound risk management and a well-timed long trade.
It’s not always about hitting home runs—sometimes, it’s about keeping your losses small and making sure your winners are big enough to come out ahead.
Stay informed, stay focused and stay disciplined ! ! !
Thank you for reading, and I look forward to seeing you in our next session . . .
God bless, and have a wonderful day!
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Happy Trading,
Speciale Analysis
About the Author:
Anthony Speciale is a seasoned market analyst with over 13 years of experience trading. Through his platform, Speciale Analysis, he offers in-depth market analysis, interpretation, and expectations designed to help all types of traders, at every skill levels reach their full potential.
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