Two Years Since Everest – And a $32,000 Trade to Celebrate
Dear Traders,
Yesterday marked the second anniversary of one of the most defining moments of my life.
On May 19, 2023, around 5 a.m., I stood on top of Mount Everest.
That moment changed me—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. It was the toughest, most intense thing I’ve ever done. And it came at a time when I needed it the most.
2023 was one of the deadliest Everest seasons in history. Over 25 climbers lost their lives. That’s about 10% of those who attempted the climb.
When you’re up there, you feel the danger everywhere. You pass bodies still lying on the mountain. You think, “They were probably stronger than me. Fitter. Better climbers.” That humbles you. It shakes you. But it also forces you to face a deep question:
Am I willing to die for this?
And honestly… You kind of have to be. You have to make peace with that risk. And once you do, something inside shifts. You stop letting fear make your decisions. That’s when Everest truly changes you—from the inside out.
For me, Everest wasn’t just a mountain. It was my way back to life.
In 2022, I hit rock bottom. Divorce. Financial loss. Everything I’d built felt like it was slipping away. I could’ve stayed there. Many do. But instead, I chose to climb. Literally.
Everest was the beginning. Since then, I’ve climbed Kilimanjaro, Denali, Aconcagua, Vinson, Mt. Wilhelm, Ojos del Salado, Mont Blanc, Cho Oyu—and more. Each summit helped rebuild me.
Because real resilience isn’t about never falling—it’s about always getting back up.
So if you’re going through something right now—if life has knocked you down—make it your Everest. Your challenge doesn’t have to be a mountain. It could be a business goal, a health decision, or a personal journey. Anything that scares you, but also excites you. Let it pull you forward.
Just keep climbing.
Now, let’s talk trading.
We had an amazing session in the chatroom yesterday, live trading QBTS (D-Wave Quantum)—a Vancouver-based quantum computing company. It was a classic opening range breakout, and I personally made $32,000 trading it.
This felt like the good old pre-pandemic trades—stocks in play, with clear momentum due to strong fundamental news. That used to be the norm: earnings, gap-ups, volume. But after the pandemic, things shifted: we saw more index trading, zero DTE options, and popular mega caps like TSLA, NVDA, and AAPL dominating the action.
But I must say I miss this kind of trading. Real setups. Strong moves. Float size between 100 million and 1 billion. Price range between $10 and $100. QBTS reminded me why I fell in love with day trading in the first place.
In the trade recap I’m working on, I’ll walk through exactly how we traded QBTS, the level 2 order flow, and why it was such a textbook setup.
If you want to learn more, we’ve created a full module on these kinds of trades at Trading Terminal Academy and inside the Bear Bull Traders Education Center, available to all Elite members.
Today’s Webinar: VWAP Bounce & Break Strategy
Speaking of education, we’ve got a big session today. Brendon Dileo, one of our top traders and mentors at Bear Bull Traders and Peak Capital Trading, will be leading a live webinar on the VWAP Bounce and Break Strategy—a super reliable setup that’s helped him grow his account consistently.
Whether you’re just starting out or already trading full-time, this is one of those sessions you don’t want to miss.
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If you just want to watch some solid, real-time trading, you can always join our free live trading sessions on YouTube with Peter and Carlos. They go live every trading day and break down the market action, share their trades, and walk you through their thought process—all in real time.
Honestly, Carlos sometimes trades better than I! Today, he absolutely crushed it trading QBTS live on stream. It was a masterclass.
Our YouTube channel is packed with educational content, live trades, and good vibes. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been trading for years, there’s something valuable there for you.
Whether you’re climbing a mountain or trading the markets, the key is to keep moving. Physically, mentally, emotionally.
Thanks for reading. Thanks for being part of this amazing journey with me.
To your success,
Andrew
