What is a trading journal used for?

A trading journal helps traders record entries, exits, risk, mistakes, and post-trade notes so they can review patterns and improve decision-making over time.

Can I backtest trading ideas inside Trade In Systems?

Yes. Trade In Systems includes dedicated backtesting sessions so you can log theoretical trades, review outcomes in R, and analyze your process before risking capital live.

Does Trade In Systems help me review trades in R-multiple?

Yes. The platform tracks R-multiple and performance cards so traders can evaluate strategy quality beyond raw PnL.

Who is Trade In Systems built for?

Trade In Systems is built for discretionary traders, systematic traders, backtesters, and prop-style traders who want a serious review workflow instead of a generic spreadsheet.

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The professional trading journal that helps you document decisions, backtest strategies, and systematically improve your trading performance.

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10,000+

Active Traders

2.4M

Trades Logged

47%

Avg. Win Rate Improvement

Workflow

From Entry to Edge

A structured loop that turns trading activity into measurable improvement.

Log Your Trade

Enter the setup manually or use AI screenshot prefill from a TradingView image, then attach notes and context to the entry.

Track It Live

Keep ongoing positions visible and add decision entries while the trade develops so your thinking is captured in real time.

Close and Review

Compare the result against the plan and let stats update instantly across filtered trades, systems, outcomes, and date ranges.

Backtest and Refine

Run session-based backtests, compare theoretical performance to live execution, and tighten the edge inside one workflow.

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Everything You Need to Improve

A complete toolkit for serious traders who want to systematically build their edge.

Live Trade Journaling

Document every trade with structured context, clear separation between open and closed positions, and a workflow designed for fast review.

System Management

Organize trades by system and sub-system so performance review stays tied to actual playbooks instead of vague categories.

Backtesting Sessions

Run structured backtesting sessions with R-based outcomes, performance cards, trade selection, and faster repeated journaling loops.

Rich Analytics

Filter by outcome, direction, system, and selected rows to see win rate, EV per trade, timing patterns, and best or worst performers.

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Import Trades

Bring in spreadsheet data through CSV, TSV, XLS, or XLSX uploads with mapping previews and correction-friendly re-import flow.

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Chart Widgets

Open multiple floating trade charts to compare setups side-by-side while staying inside the same review session.

See Your Performance at a Glance

Track win rates, R-multiples, and expectancy. Filter by system, timeframe, or any custom criteria.

Live Performance Dashboard

Real-time

145

Total Trades

48.3%

Win Rate

$651.65

Total P&L

$2.86

Avg Win

0.37R

Avg R

2.07

Expectancy

Journal Your Thinking as Trades Unfold

Chart snippets, timestamped notes, and screenshot attachments - capture your full decision-making process.

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Trade Focus view showing TAO trade with TradingView chart snippet, entry stop exit levels, and timestamped thinking discussion with attached screenshots

Chart Replay

Thinking Journal

AI-Powered

Screenshot to Trade Entry

Upload or paste a TradingView screenshot and let AI extract the trade details. Symbol, direction, entry price, stop loss - all prefilled automatically.

Auto-detects direction (LONG/SHORT) from chart
Extracts entry, stop loss, and calculates R-Multiple
Paste from clipboard with Ctrl+V / Cmd+V
Review and edit before saving

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Add New Trade - AI Prefill

AI Prefill Buttons

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Backtesting

Every Trade. Every Detail. Tracked.

Full trade history with system filters, R-multiple calculations, and detailed analytics. Export to CSV anytime.

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Full trades table showing 145 trades with win rate, P&L, r-multiple columns, system filters, and detailed trade history

145+ Trades Tracked

System Filtering

R-Multiple Analysis

CSV Export

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Best Value

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$49.99/year

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Traders Building Their Edge

"Finally a journal that matches how I actually think about trades. The decision workspace during open trades is a game changer."

Marcus Chen

Futures Trader

"The backtesting integration is seamless. I can go from idea to validated system in the same tool."

Sarah Rodriguez

Prop Trader

"AI screenshot import saves me 10 minutes per trade. That adds up when you are making 20+ entries a day."

David Kim

Day Trader

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