The META bull call spread opened on January 2 was closed early today for a modest but clean profit, well ahead of expiration.
While the original thesis remained valid on higher timeframes, the trade lost its appeal from a price action perspective. Shortly after entry, META sold off sharply, dropping roughly 1.5% in a single session. That move introduced behavior I wasn’t comfortable with for this structure.
When price recovered that decline today, I used the opportunity to exit the position rather than continue holding exposure that no longer aligned with my expectations.
This was a discretionary exit.
The profit captured was relatively small — about 6% on risk — but the decision was not about maximizing return. It was about discipline. When a trade no longer “looks right,” I prefer to step aside, even if that means settling for a smaller gain.
Capital preservation and mental clarity matter more than squeezing every last dollar out of a setup.
Trade Recap
Structure: Bull Call Debit Spread
Underlying: META
Expiration: February 6, 2026
Strikes: 655 / 665
Contracts: 4
Entry Cost: $4.90 per spread
Exit Result: +$116 net after commissions
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Sometimes the correct move is simply to accept what the market offers and move on.
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All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.Any trades or strategies should be tested in a simulated environment before use.Trading involves risk, and all decisions are the sole responsibility of the reader.
Agree, capital preservation matters the most