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The trading journal is where you document your trading process — the reasoning, emotions, and lessons behind each trade. Consistent journaling is one of the most powerful tools for improving your trading performance.

Features

Rich Text Editor

Write detailed entries with formatting, headings, lists, images, and videos.

Trade Linking

Connect journal entries to specific trades for full context.

Tags

Categorize entries by setup type and emotional state.

Mentor Feedback

Get comments from your trading mentor (Pro plan).

Why Journal?

Build Self-Awareness

Journaling forces you to articulate your thinking. Writing “I took this trade because I was scared of missing the move” creates awareness that simply trading doesn’t provide.

Identify Patterns

Over time, your journal reveals:
  • Which setups produce your best results
  • Which emotional states lead to losses
  • Patterns in your best and worst days
  • Recurring mistakes to eliminate

Create Accountability

When you document trades as they happen, you create an honest record. No rewriting history. No forgetting the bad trades.

Improve With Mentors

If you have a trading coach, journal entries give them context for feedback. They can see not just what you traded, but why.

What to Document

Effective journaling captures both the technical and psychological aspects of your trading:
CategoryWhat to Include
Pre-MarketKey levels, session bias, plan for the day
Trade ReasoningWhy you entered, what setup triggered it
Emotional StateHow you felt (confident, anxious, FOMO, calm)
Trade ManagementHow you managed the position
Post-Trade ReviewWhat happened, what you learned
Setup ClassificationWas this an A+ setup, B setup, or off-plan trade?

Rich Text Editor

The journal editor supports professional formatting:
  • Headings — Structure your entries with H2, H3, H4
  • Text formatting — Bold, italic, strikethrough
  • Lists — Bulleted and numbered lists
  • Quotes — Highlight key takeaways
  • Images — Upload chart screenshots
  • Videos — Attach session recordings
  • Links — Reference external resources

Linking Trades

Connect your journal entries to specific trades:
  1. Create a new entry
  2. Click Link Trades
  3. Select trades from your history
  4. Trade details appear within the entry
This lets you see the actual P&L, entry/exit prices, and hold time alongside your notes.

Tagging System

Apply tags to categorize entries:

Setup Tags

  • Breakout, Pullback, Range Fade
  • Trend Continuation, Reversal
  • Custom tags for your specific setups

Emotion Tags

  • Confident, Calm, Patient
  • Anxious, Frustrated, FOMO
  • Revenge Trading, Overconfident
Consistent tagging enables powerful filtering and analysis. Tag every entry.

Search and Filter

Find specific entries using:
  • Date range — Entries from a specific period
  • Account — Related to specific accounts
  • Tags — Filter by setup or emotion
  • Keyword search — Find specific text
  • Trade outcome — Winners only, losers only

Journal Templates

Use templates to maintain consistency:

Quick Trade Review

Document individual trades with entry, stop, target, result, and lessons.

Daily Session Review

Summarize the entire trading day with pre-market bias, trades taken, and key learnings.

Weekly Review

Analyze the week’s performance, patterns, and goals for next week.

Mentor Sharing

If you’re on the Pro plan and have invited a mentor:
  • Mentors can view your journal entries
  • They can add comments and feedback
  • Use this for coaching accountability
  • Mentors cannot see your financial data (balances, payouts)