A Day in the Life of a One-Hour-Per-Day Swing Trader

Name: Jordan Taylor
Trading Style: End-of-day swing trading using rule-based systems (RLCO, SSC, MACD Season)
Trading Window: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
Primary Goal: Grow capital systematically while preserving time and lifestyle freedom

The Principle: 60 Minutes to Mastery

"I only trade when the market is closed. That's when I think the clearest and execute the cleanest."

8:00 PM – Daily Trading Ritual Begins

1. Debrief the Day's Trades

• Check fills and open trades
• Journal wins/losses using R-multiple
• Zero State emotional check-in
• Identify triggered exits

2. Update Market Classification

• Review indexes, sector ETFs, key indicators
• Classify market state: Bull Quiet? Bear Volatile?

3. Frame Trades for Tomorrow

• Scan for critical state setups
• Define entry, stop, target, R size
• Load conditional orders with criteria notes

9:00 PM – Trading Day Ends

Jordan shuts down the screen knowing the plan is set. No alerts. No second guessing. Just process.

"I'm not looking for perfect trades. I'm executing a process that gives me the best odds over time."

Life Outside the Hour

Jordan works full-time and spends quality time with his family. He trades without stress or obsession, integrating it into a fulfilling life.

Jordan's 1-Hour Trading System