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Day Trading Futures: $2,100 in 3 Trades (With Proof & Timestamps)

Sep 18, 2025

$2,100 in 20 Minutes a Day: 3 Live NASDAQ Futures Trades (Full P&L + Screen Recordings)

Hey traders! Think consistent day-trading profits require 8-hour screen marathons? Think again. This week, Ryan from Precision Trading Labs (NYC) banked $2,100 across three live NASDAQ futures (/NQ) trades—total time: under 20 minutes per day.No fluff. No “guru” hype. Just real-time screen recordings, exact entries/exits, and transparent P&L. Let’s break down the system so you can replicate it—even with a full-time job.

Why NASDAQ Futures (/NQ) Are Perfect for Small Accounts

Feature                        Why It Wins

High Liquidity               Tight spreads, fast fills

1 Point = $20                $200 risk = 10-point stop

24/5 Market                  Trade pre-market or lunch break

Low Capital                   $500–$1,000 margin per contract

Perfect for $5K–$25K accounts.

 

The 3 Live Trades (Time-Stamped & Verified)

Trade #1 – Tuesday, 9:42 AM EST

Setup: Drop-Base-Rally (DBR) rejection at 18,420 

  • Entry: Long @ 18,412
  • Stop: 18,402 (10 pts = $200 risk)
  • Target: 18,437 (25 pts = $500)
  • Exit: 9:51 AM → +25 pts
  • P&L: +$500

Watch the 43-second clip: [Timestamp 2:14]

 

Trade #2 – Wednesday, 11:07 AM EST

Setup: Supply zone retest (clean base) 

  • Entry: Short @ 18,588
  • Stop: 18,598 (10 pts = $200 risk)
  • Target: 18,563 (25 pts = $500)
  • Exit: 11:18 AM → +27 pts (scaled)
  • P&L: +$540

Watch the 51-second clip: [Timestamp 6:30]

 

Trade #3 – Thursday, 2:15 PM EST

Setup: Break & retest of 1-hour demand 

  • Entry: Long @ 18,505
  • Stop: 18,492 (13 pts = $260 risk)
  • Target: 18,538 (33 pts = $660)
  • Exit: 2:33 PM → +33 pts
  • P&L: +$660 (runner)

Watch the 1:02 clip: [Timestamp 10:45]

 

Total This Week: $500 + $540 + $660 = $2,100

Total Screen Time: ~60 minutes across 3 days

 

The Repeatable 4-Step Process

1. Pre-Market Plan (5 mins): Mark 1H zones + news

2. Wait for A+ Setup (DBR/DBD or clean retest)

3. Risk $200–$250 → Target 2.5:1+

4. Exit in <20 mins → Log & repeat tomorrow

No overtrading. No hope. Just execution.


Trade Like a Pro (Even with a 9–5)

  • Trade 9:30–10:00 AM or 2:00–3:00 PM windows
  • Use mobile alerts for zone retests
  • One contract = full control, no stress
  • Journal every trade in 2 minutes flat

 

Consistency > screen time.

Tired of “Gurus” Who Never Trade Live?

Ryan doesn’t sell Lambos. He shows the PnL. Want this system for yourself?

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https://calendly.com/ptl-30min-call-/17min-call

No pitch. Just a real plan for your account.

 

Your Turn!

Comment below: 

What’s your avg. daily screen time?

Ready to trade 20 mins/day for $500+ wins?

Let’s talk execution.

#DayTrading #NASDAQFutures #PriceAction #TradingLive #SmallAccountTrading

 

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