After-hours continues to be the best time for me to trade.
Last Friday (August 28), I alerted Future FinTech Group Inc. (NASDAQ: FTFT) when it was in the $1.20s…
This is the kind of trade that can really move the needle…
WHEWWWWWW ANOTHER 25%+ ON $FTFT congrats to alllll my https://t.co/hm6SyveFWu tool peeps, you gotta love afterhours runners, especially on Friday!!!! $1+/share from my buy in the $1.50s and $1.20+/share form my chat alert, no way to lose at all if you have any brains whatsoever https://t.co/8gJ3MFauJs pic.twitter.com/uFB3xOJRMj
— Timothy Sykes (@timothysykes) August 28, 2026
It was moving so fast that by the time I got in, I was chasing a little.
Still, I took the trade.
And even though I was a little late, it was a PERFECT small account trade.
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Another After-Hours Runner
When I alerted it, FTFT was moving fast.
I should’ve bought it right then, but I hesitated.
By the time I bought a couple of minutes later, it felt like I was chasing a little bit.
Still, I thought it could keep running so I took a small position at $1.58.
My goal was to make 10%–20%.
I locked in +36% gain in five minutes. Needless to say, it felt like I should’ve gone bigger.
But I don’t regret taking a small position because it was up so much (and STILL moving fast). It was better to play it safe.
Not only did Trading Challenge students get the alert…
The Night Tape Called FTFT
My new after-hours tool caught it, too. Check it out…
It’s ironic the AI said not to chase it, right?
The crazy thing is, by the time most people got the email, I was already done with my trade.
THAT is how much of a “freight train” it was.
The great news is, for anyone who got the email there was still upside.
From my alert at 4:08 p.m. ET…
… FTFT spiked +129% before it started to fade…
It was pretty crazy.
So, whether you were in chat or got the Night Tape email, you had the opportunity to take advantage of FTFT.
3 Rules for After-Hours Trading
There are a TON of fast spikers in after-hours, so don’t feel bad if you miss one (or sell too soon).
There’s always another one to practice on.
But also recognize that this is a choppy market, so follow these 3 rules…
- Take the Trade Fast and Lock It In. Don’t fall in love or overstay. If it’s too scary, trade small (or paper trade) for a while.
- Never Force Trades. It’s okay not to trade if your schedule doesn’t match. If you’re only available to trade for a few hours per day, or every few hours like I have been the past few days, pick your spots CAREFULLY! (This one applies to after-hours, regular hours, and premarket trading, too.)
- Use the Tools Available To You. Get in Trading Challenge for real-time alerts. Sign-up for my after-hours watchlist, too. Sometimes the email arrives right before the market closes. Other times it’s delayed a few minutes. It depends on what’s happening in the market. The AI needs time to identify potential trades. Regardless, it is a MUST HAVE new tool.
And if you’re serious about taking your trading to the next level, apply for the Trading Challenge.
Fair warning: not everyone who applies gets in. It requires a TON of dedication and effort.
But understand that all of my 50+ millionaire students came through the Trading Challenge. Many of them are lifetime members.
Apply for My Trading Challenge Here
Key Takeways
I want to congratulate all those prepared traders who took advantage of FTFT and all the other spikers we’re seeing.
Trading isn’t rocket science, but the market punishes traders who aren’t prepared (or get too cocky).
The other side of that is that there is a finite amount of knowledge you need to succeed at trading.
After that, it’s down to experience and discipline.
Now go study and I’ll see you in chat.
Cheers,
– Tim Sykes
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