“Momentum Returns After the Drawdown — and the First 8/10 DC Win”
After a few emotionally heavy, red-streak weeks, Week 21 finally brought back green numbers and mental stability.
The biggest change wasn’t in strategy code or market behavior — it was in execution.
I stopped fighting the system and just let the trades breathe.
💼 Closed Trades
| # | Strategy | Lots | P/L | Return | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2/7 DTE Double Calendar | 16 | +$2,630 | +6.1 % | Classic Monday 3 PM entry; clean theta capture overnight as SPX stayed range-bound. Textbook execution. |
| 2 | 8/10 DTE Double Calendar (First Live Test) | 2 | +$269 | +6.9 % | First real 8/10 DC performed smoothly; mild vol compression gave perfect same-day exit. Encouraging start. |
| 3 | 2/7 DTE Double Calendar | 16 | +$630 | +1.4 % | Quick overnight gain, exited on power-hour strength. Good theta follow-through. |
Weekly Total P/L : +$3,529
🧠 Key Insights This Week
1️⃣ The Power of Patience
Two weeks ago I was reactive — trying to “get back” losses. This week, I let automation handle everything. That tiny shift in behavior was enough to turn the curve up again.
2️⃣ First Impression of the 8/10 DC
The structure feels balanced between the agility of 2/7 and the stability of 9/23. It generated profits quickly while allowing more theta to work. I plan to track this variation through December to see how it behaves in low-vol environments.
3️⃣ Confidence Rebuilt Through Consistency
Every trade this week was executed by rules — not emotion. That discipline matters more than the profit figure.
📘 Reflection
“Losing weeks teach discipline. Winning weeks test it.”
Week 21 wasn’t about a comeback — it was about trust. Trust in automation, in the process, and in my ability to stay out of my own way.
The profits are nice, but the bigger victory is regaining emotional balance after drawdown. This feels like momentum — earned momentum.
🔮 Next Week Plan
- Continue testing the 8/10 DC with smaller size to see if the edge is repeatable.
- Keep 2/7 automation unchanged.
- Avoid manual entries on Thu/Fri to preserve psychological clarity and prevent overtrading.
- Record comparative theta/vega metrics for 8/10 vs 2/7 for future backtest integration.