Most traders lose money on small caps because they chase. They see a ticker running 40% and FOMO in at the top. I did that for months before I figured out what actually works.

Here are the 3 setups I trade almost every single day:

1. The Morning Gap & Go

Stock gaps up 20%+ pre-market on news/catalyst, holds VWAP, and breaks the pre-market high with volume. The key? You need the volume confirmation. No volume = no follow-through. I'm in within the first 15 minutes or I'm watching.

2. The ABCD Pattern

Classic pullback pattern. Stock runs (A→B), pulls back to a support level (B→C), then makes a higher move (C→D). I use this on the 5-minute chart. Works best when the C pullback holds the 20 EMA. This is the bread and butter for small caps between $2-$10.

3. The Afternoon Breakout

Most traders stop paying attention after 11am. That's exactly when I start scanning. Stocks that consolidate for 2-3 hours after a morning move and then break out on volume into the close can run hard — especially when the broader market is green.

None of these are magic. They work because they have defined entries, defined stops, and a risk/reward that makes sense over hundreds of trades.

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