Day Trading 101 - Day Trading Routine Breakdown How I Stay Profitable

Ever wondered what a professional day trader actually does all day? In this video, I break down my complete daily trading routine—from the early morning prep to scanning for stocks, building trade plans, executing trades, and reviewing everything after the market closes. You’ll see exactly how I approach the trading day using structured processes like scanners, the OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act), and a disciplined journaling routine that helps traders improve over time. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trader, understanding the structure behind a pro trader’s day can help you develop better habits and avoid emotional trading. In this video, you’ll learn: • Why 8:00 AM is a key time for pre-market preparation • How to use stock scanners to find the best setups • How to narrow down watchlists using a day trading worksheet • The importance of planning entries, exits, and stops before the open • The best times of day to trade (including 9:45 AM and 2 PM) • How to manage volatility and unexpected price action • Why journaling your trades is one of the most powerful tools for improvement Day trading isn’t about guessing—it’s about preparation, discipline, and executing a repeatable process. This routine shows exactly how professional traders structure their day to stay focused and manage risk. 💬 Question for you: What part of a trader’s daily routine is the hardest for you—pre-market prep, execution, or journaling? If you want to dive deeper into the strategies, scans, and patterns used in this routine, check out the Daily Income Trader system below. ⌛️Chapters: 00:00:07 – Why I Wake Up at 4:00 AM (But You Don’t Have To) 00:01:50 – Running Stock Scanners to Find Trade Setups 00:03:11 – Building a Trade Plan Before the Market Open 00:05:02 – Managing Trades, Stops, and Volatility 00:08:20 – Post-Market Routine: Journaling and Review #DayTrading #StockMarket #TradingRoutine 🎯 WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/AuaILXXJVFE 📺 Day Trading 101 Playlist: https://stockstotrade.info/DT101P 🚀 TOOLS & TRADER RESOURCES ✅ Join a LIVE STT Session: https://stockstotrade.info/live23 ✅ $7 Trial – StocksToTrade: https://stockstotrade.info/3Qqs78G 📢 SHARE THIS VIDEO: https://youtu.be/9cJyV3QP7hE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tim Bohen teaches skills others have used to make money. Most who receive free or paid content will make little or no money because they will not apply the skills being taught. Any results displayed may be exceptional. We do not guarantee any outcome regarding your earnings or income as the factors that impact such results are numerous and uncontrollable. You can lose money trading stocks. Do not invest money you cannot afford to lose. You understand and agree you will consider the important risk factors in deciding to purchase any of our products or services.