If you caught the trade idea from last week, AMD flirted with our stop for brief moments the past two trading days. VIX & SPY price action ultimately gave me conviction to see the trade through along with a low risk position & entry.
However, price trampolined off 107 from a textbook 1 minute double bottom at the open Monday before closing at 111.98 (4.10%) and also up after hours!
The $10,000 dollar swing trade is in full gear.
116 is our next big level before the breakout area where the real move may happen.
Talk soon,
Michael
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