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.
Yu, Edward