Every trader has made a bad trade...

But some are so spectacularly awful they deserve to be remembered.

Welcome to Donkey of the Day! 🫏

In this new segment, I'll highlight one of the most baffling trades, investing decisions, or market calls making the rounds—and explain exactly what went wrong. The goal isn't just to laugh at bad trading decisions; it's to learn from them so you don't become the next Donkey of the Day.

We'll break down:

The trade that earned today's "Donkey" award
What the trader should have done differently
The risk management mistakes that led to disaster
How you can avoid making the same costly errors

Because in trading...

The cheapest lesson is learning from someone else's mistakes.

We'll also dive into the latest developments surrounding SpaceX, including the highly anticipated share unlock schedule. As more shares become eligible to enter the market, what does that mean for supply, demand, volatility, and future price action?

We'll discuss:

How share unlocks work after an IPO
Why unlock dates can create major trading opportunities
The latest developments surrounding SpaceX
Whether investors should be buying, selling, or simply waiting for the dust to settle

Finally, we'll recap today's market action and discuss the biggest movers, key technical levels, and what I'm watching heading into the next trading session.

Whether you're a seasoned trader or just getting started, this episode combines education, entertainment, and a few laughs—all while helping you become a better investor.

Listen now:👉 Donkey of the Day!

Inside the episode:

🫏 Donkey of the Day: The week's worst trade
Lessons in risk management and trading psychology
SpaceX share unlock explained
What the unlock means for investors
Today's market recap and trade updates
Key opportunities to watch next

Don't miss this fun new segment—and who knows... maybe you'll recognize today's "winner!"

Hit Like, Subscribe, and send in your questions (or your nominee for the next Donkey of the Day!) for the next TraderMerlin show.

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