Trading Blog
Insights, tips, and strategies to help you become a better trader.
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Excel vs App: Which Trading Journal Works?
Should you use Excel or a dedicated app for your trading journal? We compare setup, maintenance, analytics, and long-term viability.
The True Cost of Subscription Trading Journals
Subscription trading journals cost $1,700-4,800 over 5 years. We break down the real TCO of every major journal vs PipJournal's $179 lifetime price.
How to Keep a Trading Journal (2026 Guide)
Learn how to keep a trading journal that actually improves your results. Covers methods, what to record, review workflows, and how to make journaling stick.
Why Your Win Rate Doesn't Matter
A 70% win rate can lose money. A 35% win rate can be highly profitable. Here's why expectancy matters more — and how to track what counts.
FOMO Trading: Why You Chase & How to Stop
FOMO makes forex traders chase entries and buy tops. Learn the psychology behind fear of missing out and how to stop it.
How to Pass the FTMO Challenge (2026 Guide)
82% of FTMO failures come from rule violations, not bad trading. Learn the exact rules, common mistakes, and strategy to pass.
Is Forex Trading Profitable? The Real Data
70-80% of retail forex traders lose money, but profitability is achievable. See the real data on who profits and what separates winners.
Prop Firm Daily Loss Limit: Rules & Tips
The daily loss limit is the #1 reason prop firm accounts get terminated. Learn how it's calculated, common traps, and how to stay safe.
How to Stop Revenge Trading in Forex
Revenge trading destroys forex accounts faster than any bad strategy. Learn the psychological triggers, the spiral pattern, and how to break it.
Trading Discipline: The #1 Forex Edge
Strategy doesn't separate winning forex traders from losers — discipline does. Learn the framework that turns any strategy into profit.
Why Traders Lose Money in Forex
Most forex traders lose money due to psychology, not strategy. Learn the 5 critical mental mistakes destroying your trading account and how to fix them.