Jan 20, 2026 Loss $143 Unrealized Gain 300
It is January 20th, 2026, and you’re tuned into the Nasdaq Daily Recap.
Market News & Economic Landscape
Today’s economic calendar was relatively light.
At 8:15 AM, we received the ADP Employment Change Weekly report. Later in the morning, at 11:30 AM, the Treasury conducted the 3- and 6-month bill auctions.
On the corporate side, Netflix was set to release earnings after the closing bell, keeping traders cautious throughout the session.
Overnight Session
When futures reopened at 6:00 PM, the market initially moved higher, and our robot entered a long position.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin continued sliding, while Silver began to pull back from recent highs.
As Asian markets opened, momentum shifted. The market dipped, and our long position was stopped out for a loss, setting a cautious tone heading into the European session.
Pre-Market Data & Volatility
During the early morning hours, volatility increased noticeably. Our robot executed several swing trades, which unfortunately resulted in additional losses.
At the same time, Bitcoin crashed below 91,000, while Silver briefly touched the 95 level.
At 8:15 AM, the ADP Employment Change Weekly came in at 8 thousand, lower than the previous reading of 11.25 thousand. The market reacted negatively, dipping further.
In response, our robot entered a short position.
At this point, realized losses had accumulated to 312 dollars.
Cash Session & Intraday Trades
At 9:30 AM, as U.S. equity markets officially opened, volatility accelerated. Our robot actively traded the fast-moving conditions, executing several intraday positions.
Bitcoin continued its downward trajectory toward the 90,000 level, while Intel surged higher, up roughly 5 percent, providing some sector-specific strength amid broader weakness.
By late morning, improved trade management helped reduce the realized loss to 68 dollars.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
In the afternoon, selling pressure intensified and the market dropped sharply. Our robot responded by entering a short position as downside momentum strengthened.
AI and technology stocks remained under pressure, and Bitcoin continued to slide throughout the session.
Before the closing bell, the open short position carried an unrealized profit of over 300 dollars.
After the close, Netflix reported earnings, and the stock moved lower. However, its impact on the broader index remained limited. That wrapped up a busy and volatile Tuesday in the markets.
Summary
Today marked the first full trading day after the long weekend, and the market showed clear signs of weakness and elevated volatility. Despite a challenging start, our robot adapted to the changing conditions, managing risk effectively and reducing the day’s losses to 134 dollars while carrying a profitable position overnight.
Yu, Edward