I found a contract setup that worked well for me last month.
I put a small amount on a call option when I saw the price trending up. I held it for about 30 minutes and closed with a decent profit.
Waiting for clear momentum instead of jumping in randomly helped a lot.
Momentum confirmation reduces false signals. Monitor volume alongside price action. Prioritize your exit strategy over perfect entry timing.
Clear momentum beats guessing every time, made 73% on similar setup yesterday.
Nice work on the 30-minute hold. Waiting for clear signals beats jumping into random trades every time.
The toughest part? Not closing when you see those small profits. Trending moves often run way longer than you’d expect if momentum’s still there.
I’d track what gave you the confidence to hold that long - helps you spot these setups again.
Nice setup! Momentum trading works because you’re riding actual market movement instead of guessing where it’ll go. The trick is spotting when volume backs up price action - that’s what separates real moves from head fakes.
Your 30-minute hold shows you knew the trend had legs. Most people bail too early or bag-hold losers way too long. Getting that timing right just takes practice and watching how momentum actually builds.
This video covers momentum trading without news catalysts - exactly what you pulled off. Keep notes on what worked so you can do it again.
Holding for 30 minutes takes serious discipline. Most newbies panic and bail way too early.
Week three of trading, I had a setup just like yours but chickened out after 5 minutes with 12%. If I’d trusted the momentum, that trade would’ve hit 85%.
Patience wins over perfect timing every time.