Ahoy there Trader! ⚓️
It’s Phil…
The best kind of trade? The ones that work while you’re off enjoying life.
This bearish swing trade was the first of four I was able to stack into, and it followed a textbook failed breakout trigger.
The plan? Let price move from the range highs to the range lows, and that’s exactly what happened. As price hugged the lower Bollinger Band, I gave the bearish trade time to develop, holding off on any bullish entries until pulse bars and a V-shaped price action reaction confirmed a reversal.
The result? A 90.2% return, all while I was off enjoying an anniversary getaway in The Lakes with Mrs N.
Now that’s my kind of trading. Let’s break it down.
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Deeper Dive Analysis:
This trade started as the first of four bearish swing trades, stacking into a broader move down. Using the failed breakout trigger and the bull hedge setup from earlier, I entered this bear trade as price re-entered the range, expecting a move from the highs to the lows.
The Trade Setup – Bearish Breakdown in Motion
- ✅ Failed breakout trigger confirmed – price re-entered the range
- ✅ Lower Bollinger Band provided structure for the downtrend
- ✅ Bear trade initiated as part of a multi-leg swing strategy
As price started to hug the lower Bollinger Band, I opted to let the bearish trade develop fully, holding off on any bullish reversals until I saw:
- Pulse bars indicating a momentum shift
- A V-shaped price action reaction signaling a strong turn
Trade Execution – Entry, Target, Exit
- ✅ Collected $3.05 in credit on entry
- ✅ Held the trade as price moved toward the range lows
- ✅ Exited for $0.30, locking in a 90.2% return
Why This Trade Worked So Well:
- ✅ Failed breakouts provide high-probability setups – a classic pattern in my 6 money-making strategies
- ✅ Bollinger Bands helped structure the trade – price respecting the lower band meant the trend was intact
- ✅ Patience allowed the move to play out fully – instead of jumping to bullish too soon, I let the bear trade run
Final Takeaways:
- ✅ Bearish moves can be highly profitable when structured correctly
- ✅ Patience is key – knowing when to hold & when to exit is everything
- ✅ Trading should support your lifestyle – not the other way around
This trade was a perfect example of why I love the SPX Income System—it allows me to trade effectively while still enjoying life.
Fun Fact
Did you know? The biggest single-day percentage drop in the Dow Jones happened on October 19, 1987, when the market crashed 22.6% in a single session. The reason? A mix of algorithmic trading, portfolio insurance, and pure market panic.
The Lesson? Even the most structured markets can fall apart in a flash, which is why having a system that manages risk is critical—whether in a one-day crash or a slow bearish breakdown like we just traded.
Happy trading,
Phil
Less Brain More Gain
…and may your trades be smoother than a cashmere codpiece