Peter Smith
Sometimes the best trade is knowing when to walk away. While most investors are still caught up in Nvidia's incredible AI rally, one sharp trader just proved that timing beats everything else in the market. With U.S.-China trade tensions reaching a boiling point and new taxes hitting tech giants, this move shows exactly why professionals focus on risk management over chasing every last dollar.
The story isn't just about one profitable trade – it's about reading the room when geopolitics start mixing with market euphoria. And right now, that combination is getting pretty volatile.
Trader Takes Profits at Perfect Timing
A seasoned trader just made a smart exit from their Nvidia (NVDA) position, walking away with $20,731.25 in profits after riding the stock from $96 all the way up to $181. That's a sweet 88% gain on 2,291 shares – exactly the kind of move that separates pros from amateurs.
The timing couldn't have been better. Just as the U.S. slapped a 15% tax on Nvidia, China fired back by halting purchases, claiming "fabricated excuses." The trader saw the writing on the wall and decided to cash out from their strongest performer before things got messy.
"This might not be the absolute top," the trader noted, "but sometimes you've got to take money off the table when geopolitical risks start piling up."
NVDA Price Battles Resistance Despite Trade Headwinds
The numbers tell the whole story: this single NVDA trade was part of a portfolio that's generated over $68,000 in total profits. Even with daily dips of around 0.63%, Nvidia shares are still trading near that crucial $181-$182 resistance zone.
Technical charts show NVDA could push toward $200 if it breaks through current levels. But if the stock can't hold here, we're looking at potential pullbacks to $153, with deeper support around $96 and $75. The RSI is flashing overbought warnings, so short-term selling pressure might be coming.
Peter Smith
