"I have $1500 and struggle with strategy." If you're trading with less than $10,000–specifically if you're sitting at $1,500–you need to play the game differently. The truth is, smaller accounts don't have the luxury of high-frequency trading or taking on a massive risk. Every trade matters, and strategy is everything. Most traders with small accounts fails because they chase quick cash, or jump into risky setups – I know you be doing that. If you're still building, swing trading and leap options are you best friend. What you need to do if you have $1,500 (or a small account in general): 1. Avoid day trading Day trading is a trap for small account. It's statistically proven that 90% of retail day traders fail. Instead, focus on swing trading strategies that give you time to be right. 2. Use a 60-90 expiration time Pick options that expire 60-90 days out to avoid short-term noise. Give yourself some insurance. Also look for Delta strikes between 38 to 25 to maximize the probability of moving in the money. 3. Trade LEAP options LEAPS options are some of our favorite here inside TGE Max, because it reduces stress and allows the trade to develop. Instead of starting out at 25 Delta, we start with 48 to 50 Delta, meaning for every dollar move, we're getting a bigger payout upfront. We're not trying to double our money overnight. We're stacking predictable, compounding wins. 4. Paper trade first For the love of god, please do not put real money on the line until you've tested a strategy for at least 2-3 months. *Psst..you can find a strategy inside the classroom​. It teaches you how to find undervalue or overvalued stocks based on EPS and expected move. Paper trading will help you build confidence and avoid emotional decision-making. Once you've been successful at that, go ahead and try out a small account of $1,500 to $2,000. The goal is to be consistent and attempt to be profitable for 4 to 6 months. Even if that means 1% gain.

So I took a trade on ELF through earnings—on paper, everything lined up. But, like any trade, we can only make educated hypothesis. We can't predict the future. I got a leap contract, and as soon as the market opened after ELF's earning, it tanked 20%. I thought the lowest was going to be $75, and I was mentally prepared to be down 50% max. But at open, I was down 70%–and that hit hard. Losing money isn't fun, and that shook my confidence as a trader. January spoiled me–I pulled a 200% return that month. So this ELF trade was a punch in the gut. But here's the thing, you can't let one trade define you. Inside TGE Max, we traded CRM and took 2 strikes: ✅ First contract: 134% return ✅ Second contract (further OTM): 227% return We also grabbed a SNOW call, which I didn’t screenshot, but that was another 40% return. Total return for today: ~400%. Almost recovered most of my ELF loss. These were 0DTEs, so I couldn’t size as aggressively as usual. Risk management first—always. But even with that, I ended the day nearly flat despite a rough start. How did I manage to pull through after ELF lost? I have to stay sharp, be mechanical, define risk, and take action. If I let one trade make me hesitate, I'll miss the next opportunity. This game is brutal, but you can't let them change your system. This game isn't about winning every trade–it's about staying in the game long enough to win big. /Ruben

With NVDA below $123 Gamma flip point, this could amplify the volatility. MM will have to chase price action by dynamically hedging short gamma exposure. Thoughts? And are you buying the dips for the long-term?

Anyone ever heard of Microcloud Hologram? I’m thinking there is a spike coming soon

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