Growing a small trading account is about sticking to a systematic approach, and today’s SPY trading session showcased the power of discipline with an 18% gain on a single trade. By following my options trading system and focusing on high-probability setups, I built my account while effectively managing risk. My goal with this post is to offer transparency on how to scale a small account, using my session as an example, and share actionable tips for small-account traders. Economic News: U.S. Economic Update Today, the U.S. ADP Employment Report for May 2025 showed that private payrolls increased by 152,000 jobs, below the expected 175,000, indicating a slowdown in hiring. Additionally, the Services PMI from ISM rose to 53.8, above forecasts of 52.5, reflecting growth in the services sector despite labor market concerns. Today’s SPY Trading Session: A Disciplined 18% Gain SPY opened with a slight gap up, followed by a three-candle surge to form the top of the 15-minute r...
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