Jan 14, 2026 Profit $1,106
It is January 14th, 2026, and you’re tuned into the Nasdaq Daily Recap.
Market News & Economic Landscape
Today featured a very important and market-moving economic calendar, setting the stage for elevated volatility across asset classes.
At 8:30 AM, we received multiple high-impact releases including PPI, core PPI, and retail sales.
At 10:00 AM, existing home sales were reported.
At 2:00 PM, F O M C member John Williams delivered remarks that traders closely monitored for any policy signals.
On top of that, several major banks were reporting earnings, adding another layer of uncertainty to the tape.
Overnight Session
When the futures market reopened at 6:00 PM, price action initially continued the downside momentum from yesterday’s closing bell. Our robot identified the continuation setup and entered a long position.
However, as the Asian markets opened, sentiment shifted and futures rolled over. That long position was closed for a loss of 84 dollars. Immediately after, our system adapted to the changing conditions and flipped short, positioning itself for further downside.
Mid-Morning Data & Volatility
Throughout the early morning hours, the index traded in a tight, sideways range as traders waited for clarity from the upcoming economic data. Risk assets were mixed during this period. Bitcoin was pushing toward 95,000, while silver surged aggressively, reaching 92. Market participants were clearly in wait-and-see mode ahead of PPI.
Just before the data release, our short position was closed for a profit of 160 dollars, fully erasing the earlier overnight loss. At that point, total realized profit stood at 81 dollars.
At 8:30 AM, the economic data hit the wires.
PPI came in at 0.1 percent, sharply lower than the previous 0.6 percent.
Core PPI printed at 0.0 percent, down from 0.4 percent.
Retail sales surprised to the upside at 0.6 percent, compared to the prior negative 0.1 percent reading.
Despite the mixed implications, the market reaction was muted, with price remaining relatively balanced.
Cash Session & Intraday Trades
When the US stock market opened at 9:30 AM, sellers stepped in immediately and the index dipped lower. AI-related stocks were broadly under pressure, weighing heavily on the Nasdaq. Our robot responded by entering a short position, which was quickly closed for a profit. Realized profit increased to 127 dollars.
At 10:00 AM, existing home sales were released at 4.35 million, beating the prior reading of 4.14 million. Around the same time, the index found temporary support near the 25,550 level. Financials remained weak, with JP Morgan continuing to bleed and Bank of America dropping 4 percent following its earnings report.
Our robot initiated another short position, bringing realized profit to 151 dollars. Shortly after, the market reversed higher, triggering a long trade that pushed realized profit up to 282 dollars.
Before midday, selling pressure returned and the index rolled over once again. Our system entered another short, which was closed for a gain, lifting realized profit to 312 dollars. At the same time, individual equity trades were performing strongly, with AMD booking 327 dollars in profit and QQQ realizing 438 dollars.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
During the afternoon session, Bitcoin broke above 97,000 even as the index slid down toward the 25,500 level. This clear divergence highlighted ongoing risk-off behavior in equities while capital rotated into alternative assets.
The market continued to trend lower into the afternoon, and our robot executed another short trade, which was closed for a profit. By the time we approached the closing bell, realized profit on the day reached 360 dollars. AMD closed with 309 dollars in profit, while QQQ finished with 437 dollars.
Total profit for the day stood at 1,106 dollars, wrapping up a very active and disciplined Wednesday of trading.
Summary
Today was a clear down day for tech stocks and the broader equity market, while Bitcoin, silver, and gold continued to show strength. Despite the volatility, our robot navigated the market effectively and finished the session with 1,106 dollars in realized profit, trading one contract of e Micro MNQ along with 100 shares of AMD and QQQ.
Jan 13, 2026 Profit $260
It is January 13th, 2026, and you’re tuned into the Nasdaq Daily Recap.
Market News & Economic Landscape
Today featured a very important and market-moving economic calendar.
At 8:30 am, we received CPI, core CPI, and New Home Sales data, followed by the 30-Year Treasury bond auction later in the morning. These releases set the tone for volatility across index futures.
There were no major tech earnings after the bell. The only notable earnings on the calendar were JP Morgan, which reported in the morning.
Overnight Session
When the market reopened at 6 pm, futures continued to show weakness from the prior session. Our algorithm identified the downside momentum and initiated a short position early in the evening.
As Asian markets opened, the index traded sideways with very limited follow-through. Volatility remained muted, and the rest of the overnight session stayed calm and range-bound.
Mid-Morning Data & Volatility
During the early morning hours, the market remained largely stagnant as traders and investors waited for CPI. Our short position was eventually closed for a profit ahead of the data release, reducing exposure into the event risk.
At 8:30 am, CPI data was released. Core CPI for December came in at 2.6, unchanged, while headline CPI printed 2.7, also unchanged. Markets reacted positively to the data, triggering a sharp upside move.
Our robot immediately entered a long position and captured the momentum. That long position was closed shortly after for a profit, bringing total realized profit to 293 dollars.
In pre-market action, Tesla touched 452, Silver broke above the 80 level, and Bitcoin pushed through 92,000, signaling broad risk appetite across multiple asset classes.
Cash Session & Intraday Trades
When the US stock market opened at 9:30 am, the market initially dipped before attempting to stabilize. AMD showed strong relative strength, pushing higher and breaking above 220.
JP Morgan traded down roughly 3 percent following weaker-than-expected earnings, adding pressure to the financial sector early in the session.
At 10 am, New Home Sales printed at 737 thousand, higher than the previous 711 thousand. IBD Economic Optimism came in at 47.2, slightly lower than the prior 47.9. Following these releases, the market dipped again.
Before noon, price action turned higher and our robot entered a long position. However, that trade was stopped out for a loss as the market reversed back to the downside. Realized profit declined to 247 dollars.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
During the afternoon session, Bitcoin continued to grind higher, breaking above 93,000 and maintaining upside momentum.
Meanwhile, major tech stocks entered consolidation mode, with price action tightening as traders awaited further catalysts.
Our robot executed a couple of quick scalping trades in the afternoon — one winner and one loser. Heading into the closing bell, total realized profit stood at 260 dollars.
After the bell, there were no tech earnings to report, wrapping up what turned out to be a busy and data-driven Tuesday.
Summary & Key Takeaways
Today was a classic CPI-driven trading session. Markets initially reacted positively to the inflation data, but upside momentum faded as the day progressed. Despite choppy conditions, our algorithm managed risk effectively and finished the day with a profit of 260 dollars, trading just one contract of the e Micro Nasdaq futures.
Jan 12, 2026 Profit $1,277
It is January 12th, 2026, and you’re tuned into the Nasdaq Daily Recap, where we break down the macro backdrop, track real-time order flow, and walk through every single trade executed by our algorithmic system.
Let’s jump straight into today’s action.
Market News & Economic Landscape
Today featured a very light economic calendar, keeping traders focused primarily on price action and liquidity flows.
At 10 am, we had the CB Employment Trends Index for December
At 11:30 am, the 3- and 6-month Treasury bill auctions
At 12:30 pm, F O M C member Raphael Bostic delivered remarks
Overall, there were no major scheduled catalysts capable of independently driving trend, which made overnight developments especially important.
Overnight Session b
When the market reopened at 6 pm on Sunday, futures immediately sold off sharply. The market crashed on the open, and our robot quickly identified the momentum imbalance and entered a short position.
As Federal Reserve Chairman Powell made comments related to the alleged lawsuit against him, selling pressure intensified and the market pushed even lower. Our short position was covered for a solid gain of 211 dollars.
As Asian markets opened, volatility cooled and price action stabilized. At the same time, risk-alternative assets such as gold, silver, and Bitcoin continued to grind higher, signaling defensive positioning across global markets.
Mid-Morning Data & Volatility
During the early morning session, the index stopped bleeding and began a modest recovery. Pre-market, most major technology stocks remained under pressure, reflecting lingering risk aversion.
One notable exception was Tesla, which showed relative strength compared to the broader tech complex and began attracting early buyers.
Cash Session & Intraday Trades
When the US stock market opened at 9:30 am, buying momentum surged across the board. Tesla exploded through the 450 resistance level, while Micron Technology rallied aggressively, reaching 348.
Our robot initially entered a short position, then quickly flipped to a long as order flow shifted. At this point, realized profit stood at 194 dollars.
Shortly after, an AMD long trade delivered 338 dollars in profit. We also held a Tesla long position carrying an unrealized gain of over 500 dollars.
At 10 am, the CB Employment Trends Index printed at 104.27, slightly lower than the prior reading of 104.64. Market reaction was minimal, and futures continued to consolidate.
AMD extended its rally, breaking above 209, while Tesla continued to trend higher. The Tesla long trade was closed for a realized gain of 772 dollars.
Before the noon hour, our robot executed another MNQ long trade, bringing realized profit on that trade to 212 dollars.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
During the afternoon session, the market moved sideways, hovering around the 25950 level as volatility compressed.
Just before the closing bell, our robot executed a final short trade, which was closed for a profit, lifting realized profit on that trade to 243 dollars. A Tesla position was later closed for a loss, reducing Tesla’s realized profit to 636 dollars. Profit from the AMD trade remained strong at 398 dollars.
That wrapped up a very active and eventful Monday.
Summary & Key Takeaways
Today was a classic down-then-up volatility session. The market crashed overnight but staged a strong recovery once the US cash session began. Our algorithm adapted well to shifting conditions, managed risk effectively, and capitalized on intraday momentum.
Net profit for the day came in at 1,277 dollars.
Jan 9, 2026 Profit $212
It is January 9th, 2026, and you’re tuned into the Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap, where we break down the macro backdrop, track real-time order flow, and walk through every single trade executed by our algorithmic system.
Let’s jump straight into today’s action.
Market News & Economic Landscape
Today’s session was packed with high-impact economic data and Fed commentary.
At 8:30 AM, we received the latest non farm payrolls report along with the unemployment rate.
At 10:00 AM, F O M C member Neel Kashkari spoke, alongside the release of Michigan five year inflation expectations, Michigan consumer sentiment, and the latest update from the Atlanta Fed GDPNow model.
All eyes were on how these data points would shape expectations around growth, inflation, and future monetary policy.
Overnight Session
Overnight, the market pulled back modestly. Our robot detected the downside momentum early and entered a short position, taking advantage of the overnight weakness.
As Asian markets opened, price action began to stabilize, with the index futures holding around the 25,680 level. Volatility cooled, and the market transitioned into a wait-and-see mode ahead of the morning data.
Mid Morning Data & Volatility
At 8:30 AM, the economic data hit the tape:
Non farm payrolls came in at 50 K, slightly below the previous reading of 56 K.
Housing starts printed at 1.245 million, lower than the prior 1.307 million.
The unemployment rate dropped to 4.4 percent, beating expectations of 4.5 percent.
Michigan five year inflation expectations rose to 3.4 percent, up from the previous 3.2 percent.
The market reacted positively to the data, with futures jumping higher on the release. Our robot responded quickly, entered a long position, and successfully closed the trade for a profit as momentum followed through.
Before the US opening bell, realized profit reached 103 dollars.
Cash Session & Intraday Trades
When the US stock market opened at 9:30 AM, selling pressure emerged and the market rolled over. Our robot identified the shift in order flow and entered another short position, which was again closed for a profit.
At 10:00 AM, as F O M C member Kashkari spoke, the market edged higher. Risk assets caught a bid, and crude oil, silver, and gold all moved higher alongside equities.
During this window, our robot executed a few quick scalping trades, capitalizing on short-term volatility. Realized gains stood at 214 dollars.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
The afternoon session was relatively quiet, with trading volume thinning out. This was a typical Friday afternoon environment as traders and investors wrapped things up ahead of the weekend.
Price action remained contained, and no major opportunities emerged late in the session.
By the close, realized profit for the day totaled 212 dollars.
Summary & Key Takeaways
Today was a data-driven session marked by volatility and upward price movement. Despite the swings, our algorithmic system stayed disciplined, adapted to changing conditions, and successfully navigated the market, finishing the day with a gain of 212 dollars.
On a weekly basis, this was another strong performance. We closed the week with five consecutive winning days, bringing total weekly profit to 1,736 dollars, a solid result for our system.
Jan 8, 2026 Profit $257
It is January 8th, 2026, and you’re tuned into the Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap, where we break down the macro backdrop, track real-time order flow, and walk through every single trade executed by our algorithmic system.
Let’s jump straight into today’s action.
Market News & Economic Landscape
Today’s session was packed with important economic releases that set the tone for volatility throughout the day.
At 8:30 AM, we received a cluster of data including Initial Jobless Claims, Continuing Jobless Claims, Export data, and Non-Farm Productivity.
At 10:00 AM, Wholesale Inventories were released.
There were no major tech earnings scheduled after the closing bell, keeping the focus squarely on macro data and price action.
Overnight Session
Overnight, the market pulled back from yesterday’s highs. Our robot identified the weakness early and entered a short position. Selling pressure persisted through most of the overnight session, keeping price action subdued and confirming the bearish bias.
Morning Session & US Open
Heading into the morning, momentum began to build to the upside. Our robot responded by initiating a long position as buyers stepped in.
At the same time, Bitcoin experienced a sharp selloff, breaking below 89,800, while oil, gold, and silver were all trading lower — signaling broader risk-off sentiment across markets.
At 8:00 AM, that long position was closed for a profit. Shortly afterward, the system generated another long entry as momentum continued to develop.
Mid Morning Data & Volatility
At 8:30 AM, job and productivity data hit the tape:
Initial jobless claims came in at 208 K, higher than the expected 200 K
Continuing jobless claims rose to 1.914 million versus the prior 1.858 million
Non-farm productivity increased to 4.9 percent, up from 4.1 percent
Exports rose to 302 billion, up from 289.3 billion previously
The market reaction was mixed. Pre-market, Google showed strength while Apple traded weaker.
Our long position was closed for a profit, bringing total realized gains to 126 dollars.
Cash Session & Intraday Trades
At the US open at 9:30 AM, the market dipped. Our robot entered a short position as selling pressure increased.
As the index moved below 25,600, that short was closed for a profit, pushing realized gains to 245 dollars.
At 10:00 AM, Wholesale Inventories came in at negative 0.2 percent, down from the previous 0.5 percent. The market dipped further, prompting another short entry by the robot, which was again closed for a profit.
At 11:00 AM, NY Fed one-year consumer inflation expectations rose to 3.4 percent from 3.2 percent. The market turned choppy and mixed. During this period, the robot executed a couple of quick scalping trades — one winner and one loser — bringing realized profit to 219 dollars.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
Throughout the afternoon, the market remained range-bound. AI-related stocks stayed under pressure, while crude oil rebounded off its lows. Palantir dropped below 175, and Nvidia slipped under 184.
Our robot identified another short opportunity, which was later closed for a small profit, lifting total realized gains to 220 dollars.
After the closing bell, the market edged higher. The robot entered one final long position, which brought total realized gains for the day to 257 dollars.
Summary & Key Takeaways
To wrap things up, today was a data-heavy session with the market pulling back from recent highs and trading largely within a narrow range.
Tech stock dipped, while defense stocks like Lockheed Martin and Northrop rallied.
Despite the choppy conditions, our algorithmic system successfully navigated both sides of the market, managing the swings and closing the day with 257 dollars in profit trading one contract of the E-micro contract.
Jan 7, 2026 Profit $8
It is January 8th, 2026, and you’re tuned into the Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap, where we break down the macro backdrop, track real-time order flow, and walk through every single trade executed by our algorithmic system.
Let’s jump straight into today’s action.
Market News & Economic Landscape
Today’s session was packed with important economic releases that set the tone for volatility throughout the day.
At 8:30 AM, we received a cluster of data including Initial Jobless Claims, Continuing Jobless Claims, Export data, and Non-Farm Productivity.
At 10:00 AM, Wholesale Inventories were released.
There were no major tech earnings scheduled after the closing bell, keeping the focus squarely on macro data and price action.
Overnight Session
Overnight, the market pulled back from yesterday’s highs. Our robot identified the weakness early and entered a short position. Selling pressure persisted through most of the overnight session, keeping price action subdued and confirming the bearish bias.
Morning Session & US Open
Heading into the morning, momentum began to build to the upside. Our robot responded by initiating a long position as buyers stepped in.
At the same time, Bitcoin experienced a sharp selloff, breaking below 89,800, while oil, gold, and silver were all trading lower — signaling broader risk-off sentiment across markets.
At 8:00 AM, that long position was closed for a profit. Shortly afterward, the system generated another long entry as momentum continued to develop.
Mid Morning Data & Volatility
At 8:30 AM, job and productivity data hit the tape:
Initial jobless claims came in at 208 K, higher than the expected 200 K
Continuing jobless claims rose to 1.914 million versus the prior 1.858 million
Non-farm productivity increased to 4.9 percent, up from 4.1 percent
Exports rose to 302 billion, up from 289.3 billion previously
The market reaction was mixed. Pre-market, Google showed strength while Apple traded weaker.
Our long position was closed for a profit, bringing total realized gains to 126 dollars.
Cash Session & Intraday Trades
At the US open at 9:30 AM, the market dipped. Our robot entered a short position as selling pressure increased.
As the index moved below 25,600, that short was closed for a profit, pushing realized gains to 245 dollars.
At 10:00 AM, Wholesale Inventories came in at negative 0.2 percent, down from the previous 0.5 percent. The market dipped further, prompting another short entry by the robot, which was again closed for a profit.
At 11:00 AM, NY Fed one-year consumer inflation expectations rose to 3.4 percent from 3.2 percent. The market turned choppy and mixed. During this period, the robot executed a couple of quick scalping trades — one winner and one loser — bringing realized profit to 219 dollars.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
Throughout the afternoon, the market remained range-bound. AI-related stocks stayed under pressure, while crude oil rebounded off its lows. Palantir dropped below 175, and Nvidia slipped under 184.
Our robot identified another short opportunity, which was later closed for a small profit, lifting total realized gains to 220 dollars.
After the closing bell, the market edged higher. The robot entered one final long position, which brought total realized gains for the day to 257 dollars.
Summary & Key Takeaways
To wrap things up, today was a data-heavy session with the market pulling back from recent highs and trading largely within a narrow range.
Tech stock dipped, while defense stocks like Lockheed Martin and Northrop rallied.
Despite the choppy conditions, our algorithmic system successfully navigated both sides of the market, managing the swings and closing the day with 257 dollars in profit trading one contract of the E-micro contract.
Jan 6, 2026 Profit $168
It is January 6th, 2026, and you’re tuned into the Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap, where we break down the macro backdrop, track real-time order flow, and walk through every single trade executed by our algorithmic system.
Let’s jump straight into today’s action.
Market News & Economic Landscape
We kicked off the session with a relatively light economic calendar, which kept the market’s focus squarely on price action, positioning, and sector rotation, rather than headline-driven volatility.
At 8:00 AM – FOMC member Barkin spoke, with no major surprises that materially shifted market expectations.
At 9:45 AM – S&P Global Composite PMI and Services PMI were released, setting the tone for the late-morning pullback.
Overall, it was a session where technical levels and order flow mattered far more than news.
Overnight Session
When futures reopened at 6:00 PM, the market initially dipped but quickly stabilized and resumed its upward trajectory. Our robot identified early strength and entered a long position.
As the Asian session opened, the index continued to grind higher, confirming the overnight bid and supporting our long bias.
Morning Session & U.S. Open
During the European open, the market continued edging higher, and our long position showed unrealized gains of roughly 97 dollars.
At 8:30 AM, with no economic data released, the market briefly dipped on light liquidity. Our robot took advantage of that move and closed the long position for a realized profit, locking in gains ahead of the cash open.
At the 9:30 AM U.S. open, Nasdaq futures jumped higher, led by continued strength in Nvidia. That said, participation was mixed:
AMD and Tesla showed relative weakness
Meanwhile, storage shares SanDisk exploded higher, surging from 285 to 343 in just one hour, a standout move on the day
At 9:45 AM, the PMI data hit:
S&P Global Composite PMI came in at 52.7, down from 54.2
Services PMI dropped to 52.5 from 54.1
The softer data triggered a pullback, and our robot responded by initiating a short position.
Before noon, that short was closed for a profit, as downside momentum began to slow.
Midday Update
Heading into the late morning and early afternoon, the market remained soft and choppy. Our robot shifted into scalping mode, executing several short-term trades in tighter ranges.
By midday, total realized profit reached 140 dollars, reflecting disciplined execution in a low-momentum environment.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
In the afternoon
Tesla continued to slide, pressing toward the 430 level
Bitcoin pulled back, dipping toward 92,000
Despite weakness in those risk leaders, Nasdaq futures began to stabilize and edge higher. Our robot recognized the shift and entered a late-day long position.
Just ahead of the closing bell, that long was closed for a profit, bringing the total realized profit to 168 dollars on the day.
Summary & Key Takeaways
To wrap it up
- The overall market finished higher, but leadership was narrow
- AI related names showed weakness, while storage stocks stole the spotlight, with SanDisk up roughly 25 percent on the day
- Our algorithmic system remained disciplined and adaptive, generating 168 dollars in realized profit trading one contract of the E micro Nasdaq futures
Jan 5, 2026 Profit $1,084
2026 1 5
Hey everyone, Matthew here!
Welcome back to the channel. Great to have you with me as always. I hope you’re all having an amazing Monday.
It is January 5th, 2026, and you’re tuned into the Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap, where we break down the macro backdrop, track real-time order flow, and walk through every single trade executed by our algorithmic system.
Let’s jump straight into today’s action.
Market News & Economic Landscape
We kicked off the session with a relatively light economic calendar, which kept the market’s focus squarely on price action, positioning, and sector rotation rather than headline driven volatility.
Key scheduled events included:
At 10:00 AM ISM Manufacturing PMI
At 11:30 AM 3- and 6-month Treasury bill auctions
At 12:00 PM Atlanta Fed GDPNow update
There were no major tech earnings scheduled after the bell, but markets were closely watching CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where Nvidia Founder and CEO Jensen Huang was set to deliver a major keynote focused on “what’s next in AI.” This kept semiconductors firmly in the spotlight throughout the day.
Overnight Session
When futures reopened at 6:00 PM Sunday evening, we saw steady, orderly upside momentum as volatility remained muted and the index held firm.
Bitcoin also traded calmly over the weekend, signaling a stable risk backdrop.
As Asian markets opened higher, our algorithm initiated a long position, which was later closed for a small loss, a controlled outcome as momentum failed to accelerate further.
Morning Session & US Open
Heading into the US morning, semiconductor stocks surged, with Intel up nearly 6% and Nvidia pushing higher, setting a bullish tone pre-market.
Our robot entered another long position early in the session.
With no major economic data at 8:30 AM, the market briefly dipped, allowing our system to exit the long for a solid profit, fully erasing the overnight loss.
Realized profit 139 dollars
At the 9:30 AM cash open, the market pulled back from pre-market highs. Our system responded by entering a short position, which was later closed for a small loss as price action stabilized.
At 10:00 AM, the ISM Manufacturing PMI came in at 47.9, slightly below the prior 48.2, reinforcing contraction territory.
Despite the softer data, markets showed little reaction, hovering around the 25,600 level.
Meanwhile:
Bitcoin reclaimed 93,000 dollars, confirming strength in crypto
Tesla broke above 455 dollars, continuing its upward trend
At this point
Nasdaq realized P&L stood at 39 dollars
Our AMD equity trade continued to perform exceptionally well, with 859 dollars in realized profit
Midday Update
At 12:00 PM, the Atlanta Fed GDPNow estimate dropped to 2.7% from 3.0%, prompting a modest market dip as growth expectations cooled.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
During the afternoon, investor attention shifted decisively toward CES 2026. As anticipation built ahead of Jensen Huang’s speech, Nvidia shares rolled over, slipping below the 187 dollar level.
Our robot capitalized on the weakness, entering a short trade that was closed for a profit, lifting Nasdaq realized P&L to 225 dollars, while the AMD profit remained at 859 dollars.
Total realized profit at that point: 1,084 dollars
Bitcoin continued its rally, breaking above 94,000 dollars, reinforcing broader risk-on sentiment.
At 2:00 PM, just ahead of the Nvidia keynote, the stock dipped again below 187 dollars, triggering another short entry. That trade pushed Nasdaq realized profit up to 231 dollars.
However, just before the closing bell, the system entered one final short position, which was stopped out for a loss, bringing Nasdaq realized profit back down to 203 dollars.
After the bell, Jensen Huang spoke at CES about the future of AI. Nvidia stock showed little immediate reaction following the address.
Summary & Key Takeaways
Overall, today was a choppy but manageable session, with noticeable weakness across AI and tech stocks.
Despite that,
We have 203 dollars realized trading one E Micro Nasdaq contract
And 859 dollars realized trading 100 shares of AMD
Total realized profit 1,062 dollars
A solid way to start the week.
Jan 2, 2026 Profit $443
It’s January 2, 2026—the very first trading day of the new year—and you’re tuned into the Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap, where we break down the macro backdrop, track realtime order flow, and walk through every single trade executed by our algorithmic system.
Let’s jump straight into today’s action.
Market News & Economic Landscape
We kicked off the session with a fairly light economic calendar, which kept the focus squarely on price action and positioning rather than headline risk.
At 9:45 AM, we had the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI
At 10:00 AM, construction spending data
No major tech earnings scheduled after the bell
Overall, it was a clean environment for technicals and order flow to take the lead.
Overnight Session
When futures reopened at 6:00 PM on Sunday evening, we saw steady momentum build as the index edged higher. Our robot identified the strength early and entered a long position.
Bitcoin also had a strong holiday performance, reclaiming all of its preholiday losses.
As Asian markets opened, we saw a brief dip in futures, and that initial long position was stopped out for a loss. Shortly after, momentum returned, prompting the robot to reenter on the long side. That trade was later closed for a profit.
As upside continuation followed, the robot once again positioned long, staying aligned with the prevailing trend.
Morning Session & US Open
Heading into the morning, the index consolidated around the 25,600 level. Our existing long position was closed, locking in gains and bringing realized profit to 140 dollars.
At 8:30 AM, there was no major economic data, and while the market dipped briefly, it quickly recovered. The robot took advantage of the pullback and initiated a short position.
However, once the 9:30 AM cash session opened, strength across semiconductor stocks quickly changed the tone. Chip names surged, with Intel gapping up roughly 4 percent. In response, the robot exited the short for a loss and immediately flipped long to align with the renewed upside momentum.
At 9:45 AM, the S&P PMI came in at 51.8, slightly below the prior 52.2. The market chopped around following the release, and the robot executed a few quick scalping trades. At that point, realized profit stood at 30 dollars, while the open long position carried about 100 dollars in unrealized gains.
Before 10:30 AM, Tesla dropped sharply, down about 4 percent and breaking below the 445 level. That move pressured the index lower, and the robot capitalized with another short trade. This one worked nicely, pushing realized gains up to 373 dollars.
Just before midday, the robot executed two additional scalping trades, both winners,
bringing total realized profit to 506 dollars.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
The afternoon session was relatively calm for the broader tech market. Meanwhile, Bitcoin grabbed attention by breaking above the 90,000 level and continuing higher.
The Nasdaq traded in a tight range, while Tesla continued to weaken, slipping below the 440 level and briefly touching 438 level.
As expected for a Friday afternoon, especially the first trading day of the year, volume thinned out as traders wrapped up for the weekend. The robot shifted into scalping mode, taking smaller, quicker trades. It logged three winners and two losers during this stretch, pulling realized gains back to 416 dollars.
Into the closing bell, the robot executed a couple of final short trades, finishing the session with a total realized gain of 443 dollars.
Summary & Key Takeaways
Today marked the first trading day of 2026, and price action delivered a classic swingday profile—rallying, pulling back, and rotating throughout the session.
Our algorithmic system handled the volatility well, finishing the day with a net profit of 443 dollars while trading just one contract of the E micro futures. That’s a very solid and encouraging start to the new year.
Dec 31, 2025 Profit $316
It’s December 31st, 2025, the final trading day of the year, and you’re tuned into the Daily Nasdaq Futures Recap – where we walk through the macro backdrop, track real-time order flow, and review every trade executed by our algorithmic system.
Let’s jump straight into today’s action.
Market News & Economic Landscape
We kicked things off with a light economic calendar:
At 8:30 AM: Continuing Jobless Claims and Initial Jobless Claims
Then at 11:30 AM: 4 Week & 8 Week T Bill Auctions
No major tech earnings scheduled after the bell, typical for year-end trading.
Liquidity was thinner today — expected for a holiday week — so order flow was choppier than usual with quicker momentum swings.
Overnight Session
Overnight sentiment leaned bearish. Nasdaq futures slid more than 100 points, setting a weak tone heading into Asia. Our algo picked up the downside momentum and initiated a short position, riding the trend lower.
As Asia opened, price paused briefly before continuing to grind down. Meanwhile, Bitcoin showed pockets of strength, diverging from equities temporarily.
Our short was later closed for a profitable exit, starting the day in the green.
Morning Session & US Open
Market dipped soon after midnight, our robot made a quick short position, which was closed for a small profit.
Europe came online and sentiment shifted, Nasdaq began climbing steadily, triggering our system to flip long.
Then came the 8:30 AM economic data:
Continuing Claims: 1.866 million (previous 1.913 million)
Initial Claims: 199 k (previous 215 k)
A strong labor print fueled a quick rally, futures spiked, and our long closed out nicely.
Realized profit increased to 194 dollars.
On the single-name side, Nvidia pushed above 190 pre-market, while Bitcoin broke past 89,000—risk appetite briefly returning.
But once the 9:30 AM cash bell rang, momentum shifted sharply. Nasdaq pulled back, Nvidia gave up its pre-market highs, and Bitcoin reversed lower. Our algo detected the fade and entered a short position, which later closed profitably before noon.
Running realized profit reached 289 dollars.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
The afternoon belonged to the bears. Selling pressure persisted across tech, and Bitcoin continued to bleed toward the 87,000 area. Momentum stayed heavy into the close.
Just before the bell, our system seized one last short opportunity. The trade closed green, finishing the session with a clean result and ending our year on a positive note.
Final realized profit for the day: 316 dollars.
Summary & Key Takeaways
Final trading day of 2025, final session of Q 4
Strong job data boosted futures early—but strength faded once US markets opened
Most profit came from short-side setups
Net realized profit: 316 dollars trading one contract of the e micro futures.
A controlled day of trading, disciplined execution, and a solid way to close the year.