📓 The Power of Trading Journals — And Why Most Traders Ignore It

You’re already placing real trades, managing risk, and analyzing charts. But here’s something intermediate traders often overlook: keeping a trading journal.

It’s not just about writing down your trades. It’s about understanding your habits, patterns, and mistakes—so you can get better, faster.

A trading journal is simply a place where you record:

It can be a notebook, spreadsheet, or even screenshots with notes.

Here’s a simple format to get you started:

You don’t need to write a novel after every trade. But if you journal regularly—even with a few bullet points—you’ll develop insights no indicator can offer.