Yep first 2 accounts I violated a couple of rules, i.e. not trading the front month, etc. I am confident I understand their rules now, hence starting a trading journal. I agree it was a trending up day , however seemed to trade in a tight range. For me to let the trade go, I am looking for confirmation from order flow in particular limit orders getting taken off or put on just before execution in order for me to let the trade take its course for a few more points. However, if it looks like their is a change in momentum, I prefer to get out with a couple of positive ticks, instead of taking any kind of loss. Over the years I have kind of honed this kind of hit and run tactic. One of the reasons I wanted to try TopStep, was to see if I could apply the same tactics.