Binary Options Trading Log 7-06-15

OK so I am a little behind in my daily binary options trading log. It has occurred to me that given the length of the trade times It would be much easier if I write these posts as the trade plays out than writing them later.  Also I have the added benefit of capturing my thoughts in the moment.

Today's first trade on the DAX was entered later than usual as I had a late start. Because of the late start my analysis was on the fly. I quickly scanned any economic news saw nothing of worry.

I liked the look of the chart. The DAX had fallen on the Greek news, then experienced a retracement and was now on the downside. the 7am candle was bearish and the 8 am candle was bearish. I felt confident this candle would hold the downward trend or if it went bullish it would not close higher than the 7am candle open. So I dipped in with 4 contracts.

Your order was executed on: Mon Jul 06 07:55:24 EDT 2015. The details of your matched trade are shown below for your reference:

Trade Details:
Contract: Germany 30 (Sep) >10929 (9AM)
Expiration: Mon Jul 06 09:00:00 EDT 2015
Direction: SELL
Quantity: 4
Price: 17.75

I added another 4 when price moved to give me a slightly better price moments later.

Your order was executed on: Mon Jul 06 07:55:55 EDT 2015. The details of your matched trade are shown below for your reference:

Trade Details:

Contract: Germany 30 (Sep) >10929 (9AM)
Expiration: Mon Jul 06 09:00:00 EDT 2015
Direction: SELL
Quantity: 4
Price: 19.25

As I waited 8am candle began to have a bit of a reversal. I was confident that it was a small re-tracement. So I waited for a good price to be had as the retracement began to form. I jumped in with 4 contracts but was a bit early as the reversal continued over the next 25 minutes and price tested my strike.

Your order was executed on: Mon Jul 06 08:07:48 EDT 2015. The details of your matched trade are shown below for your reference:

Trade Details:
Contract: Germany 30 (Sep) >10929 (9AM)
Expiration: Mon Jul 06 09:00:00 EDT 2015
Direction: SELL
Quantity: 4
Price: 29.75

Your order was executed on: Mon Jul 06 08:16:29 EDT 2015. The details of your matched trade are shown below for your reference:
Trade Details:
Contract: Germany 30 (Sep) >10929 (9AM)
Expiration: Mon Jul 06 09:00:00 EDT 2015
Direction: SELL
Quantity: 20
Price: 31.00

I had the opportunity to grab a $40 - $53 contracts over the next 25 minutes. But I was already in the trade and I exercised restraint by not adding to my position in case it turned into a loser.

After that reversal gave me some heat it pulled back and continued the downward trend, turning the candle bearish.  The trade settled ITM.

$887 Profit - $18 Fees = $869 Profit (- 217.25 25% Tax Rate) $651.75 Total Profit