Hands-on guides on trading journals, risk management, and prop firm rules — written by traders who track every single trade.
Best Trading Journals in 2026: Compared & Reviewed
CoreTrade, TradeZella, TraderSync, Edgewonk and Tradervue — compared on price, analytics, prop firm features and ease of use. Plus how to pick the right one.
How to Track Your FTMO Daily Loss Limit (Without Failing the Challenge)
The FTMO daily loss rule fails more challenges than any other. Here's exactly how it's calculated, with worked examples, and how to track it automatically.
Trading Journal vs Spreadsheet: Why Excel Holds You Back
Spreadsheets work for 20 trades and cost you money by the 500th. A feature-by-feature comparison of Excel vs a purpose-built trading journal.
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