The headline numbers
Between Aug 17, 2026 and Aug 24, 2026, the virtual engine opened and closed 14 trades across 11 symbols. 8 closed in profit, 6 closed at a loss. That's a 57.1% win rate on trades with a nonzero result, and a total P&L of $-2.36.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Trades closed | 14 |
| Symbols traded | 11 |
| Win rate | 57.1% |
| Total P&L | $-2.36 |
| Average win | +1.89% |
| Average loss | -1.82% |
| Average hold time | 2.9 hours |
This is a losing week, reported as one. A weekly recap that only publishes when the numbers look good isn't a recap — it's marketing wearing a recap's clothes.
The best closes
| Symbol | Return | Hold time |
|---|---|---|
| LINK | +6.06% | 5.2 hours |
| ETH | +2.31% | 4.2 hours |
| AERO | +1.82% | 55 min |
| CRCLB | +1.52% | 56 min |
| ALGO | +1.10% | 53 min |
| XLM | +0.80% | 21 min |
The worst closes
| Symbol | Return | Hold time |
|---|---|---|
| ADA | -3.99% | 48 min |
| ADA | -3.34% | 3.2 hours |
| OPG | -2.62% | 45 min |
| ENA | -0.70% | 6.9 hours |
| JST | -0.25% | 9.0 hours |
| GNO | -0.05% | 6.0 hours |
What the numbers show
Winning trades were held for an average of 1.8 hours before closing. Losing trades were held for an average of 4.5 hours — roughly 2.5x longer. That shape (cutting winners fast, giving losers more time) is the same pattern behind the disposition effect: a bias toward locking in small wins quickly while letting losing positions run.