TradeJournal Lab Blog
Trading tips, prop firm guides, analytics deep-dives, and strategy breakdowns.
Real Trade Analysis: $500 Risk for $2,500 Profit
Real trade walkthrough: Consolidation breakout, measured move target, $500 risk for $2,500 profit, and key lessons.
Failed Trades: 3 Real Mistakes and What They Taught Me
Real failed trades analyzed: trading against trend, overleveraging, and breaking stop loss rules. Lessons learned.
A Day in the Life: 45 Minutes, $130 Profit
Inside profitable trader's daily routine: 45 minutes, 2 trades, $130 profit. The exact process and system.
FTMO Challenge: How to Pass and Get Funded
FTMO Challenge strategy: conservative position sizing, multi-timeframe pin bars, and proven system to pass challenge.
Prop Firm Basics: What You Really Need to Know
Complete prop firm guide: how they work, leverage benefits, top firms, and whether prop trading fits your goals.
Managing Funded Accounts: Don't Blow It
Managing funded accounts: conservative strategy, consistency over profits, and avoiding account closure through long-term thinking.
Prop Trading Myths vs Reality: What's Actually True
Prop trading myths debunked: scams, profit potential, drawdown limits, and realistic earnings for funded traders.
Scaling Your Funded Account: Growth Without Blowing Up
Scaling funded accounts: phased approach from 0.5% to 1% position sizing over 12 months without blowing up.
Position Sizing 101: The Key to Surviving Drawdowns
Master position sizing: the 1-2% rule, position size calculation, and how to scale up over time while surviving drawdowns.
Multi-Timeframe Analysis: How Professional Traders Use It
Discover how professional traders use multiple timeframes to confirm setups and avoid false signals. Master the macro-to-micro approach.
Breakout Trading: Entry Signals, False Breakouts, and Profit Targets
Master breakout trading: identify real breakouts vs fakeouts, set profit targets using measured moves, and execute with proper risk management.
Swing Trading vs Day Trading: Which Strategy Is Right for You?
Compare day trading vs swing trading: time commitment, capital requirements, profit potential, stress levels, and which is right for you.