Tim Sykes Daily

The first few trading days of the new year are always electric. The charts are explosive. There’s fresh momentum. And fresh chances for traders to rewrite their trading journey. The same thoughts are collectively spreading through the market as we approach 2026: “This is the year it happens.”

The presents are unwrapped. The cookies are gone. Maybe there’s a bit of holiday ham to remind us of our relaxing Christmas holiday week… Now, it’s back to the battlefield. The last trading week of the year is here, and things aren’t slowing down. The market was shortened last week while small caps continued to spike. Even during historically lazier times to trade — holiday weeks — the opportunities keep coming.

We’re watching a once-in-a-generation catalyst light up the market right now. And traders who sleep on this one could regret it for years. Momentum is building fast, the early volume is undeniable, and some traders are already positioning for a historic move. The last time we saw this kind of buzz, small caps in the space easily ran +100%. But this time, the catalyst isn’t an earnings report or a speculative rumor. It’s something much bigger.

No one wants to hear it, but you know it’s true: Trading has risks. Most traders lose. It takes hard work and dedication to become a successful trader. If you don’t do your due diligence, there’s a good chance you’ll end up without any money left to trade. Losing your hard-earned money is the biggest risk in trading.

If you keep losing in the market right now, there are two main reasons. Here’s Jack Kellogg’s #1 piece of advice for new traders. Remember, I shared Jack’s story of humble beginnings as a valet to crossing the $20 million threshold. There are two major factors that lead to extended losses for new traders.