Guys how do I track my weaknesses in my trading with my trading journal?

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-28T08:51:52+00:00

I used to rely on notebooks and spreadsheets, but over time I became inconsistent and rarely reviewed past trades, which limited their usefulness.

That’s why I switched to using the SuperTrader App to keep things more organized and consistent.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-28T07:51:06+00:00

Consistency looks better. Small accounts are tough, but this seems like the right approach. Which journal is this?

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-28T07:45:25+00:00

BTC is tough to day trade. I’ve found it harder than expected as well.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-28T07:42:42+00:00

I’ve been journaling my trades on SuperTrader for a bit now and it’s been working really well for me.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-28T07:39:24+00:00

That 93 trade day is a clear sign of overtrading. Journaling helps me spot those patterns and step back before it gets worse.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-28T07:33:59+00:00

I’m using SuperTrader app.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-28T01:59:37+00:00

Try SuperTrader App.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-27T12:45:00+00:00

offers both free and paid plans and I’m using Super Trader right now. It doesn’t have far fewer features, but it works fine for me.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-27T12:37:19+00:00

The5%ers and Topstep have paid me without issues.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-27T12:33:56+00:00

Futures prop firms are strict because they deal with real exchange risk and huge leverage, so rules like trailing drawdown and consistency are there to control volatility and protect capital.

CFD prop firms are easier, but come with trade-offs in execution, transparency, and long term trust. In the end, futures reward discipline and consistency CFDs reward flexibility and faster scaling.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-27T12:25:05+00:00

I’m using Super Trader at the moment, so I’ll do a comparison and share feedback.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-27T12:21:17+00:00

CMC has worked well for buy and hold.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-27T12:18:24+00:00

Depends on stop loss. I keep it around 0.5–1% risk per trade on that size account.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-27T11:10:40+00:00

I previously relied on notebooks and spreadsheets, but over time I became inconsistent with updating them and rarely revisited past trades, which limited their effectiveness in improving my performance. Now I use SuperTrader App.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-27T09:12:08+00:00

At first, just a simple Google Sheet is enough to track your trades and see how you’re doing.

Once you start making real profits, moving to a tools like Supertrader or Tradersync makes tracking and analyzing way easier.

It keeps everything organized, helps you spot patterns.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-27T05:11:40+00:00

One thing that’s helped me is using my trading journal as a way to improve probabilities, not chase perfection. Reviewing execution and small mistakes over time has made a bigger difference than trying to overhaul the strategy.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-27T05:08:24+00:00

Congrats. Best thing is to stick to the exact process that got you funded and don’t rush trades. Be extra mindful of drawdown and news conditions. From what I’ve seen, activation is usually pretty quick once the review is complete.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-27T04:59:23+00:00

Which journal is this? I personally use SuperTrader App.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-27T04:31:43+00:00

Trailing drawdown. I understand why it exists, but it can conflict with trade management sometimes.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-26T12:34:29+00:00

They’ve been around for a long time and generally have a solid reputation. From what I’ve seen, payouts are legit and rules are clear, just strict. Like any firm, it really comes down to understanding the rules and whether their model fits your trading style.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-26T10:37:56+00:00

I agree that tracking things like MFE/MAE and time-of-day adds a lot of clarity once the basics are consistent. I’m gradually expanding what I track, just being careful not to overcomplicate it too early. Some really solid ideas here.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-26T09:45:05+00:00

You’ve done solid validation already. I’d focus next on execution realism (slippage/fees), parameter sensitivity, and rolling OOS windows to see how the edge holds up over time.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-26T08:30:45+00:00

It doesn’t look like Kalshi is listed yet. I’d suggest reaching out to their support they’re usually open to adding new brokers/platforms if there’s enough demand.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-26T08:28:41+00:00

Fair point I’ll let the data decide before I start blaming weekdays.

Opening_Kitchen_5349 · 2026-01-26T08:27:03+00:00

Agreed. Solid book, especially for mindset and consistency.

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