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Forex Journal Team

June 8, 20261 min read

How to Use a Trading Journal to Find Your Edge

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Find Your Edge With a Trading Journal

Every trader has an edge — a specific setup or condition where they perform better than average.

How a Journal Reveals Your Edge

After 100+ logged trades, ask:

1. What setup type performs best? (Breakout? Pullback? Reversal?) 2. What market condition? (Trending, ranging, volatile?) 3. What session? (London, New York, Asia, overlap?) 4. What pairs/instruments? (Some pairs naturally suit your style) 5. What time of day? (First 2 hours? Afternoon?)

The 80/20 Rule

80% of your profits come from 20% of your setups. Find that 20% and focus on it.

Then Refine

  • Cut the losing setups completely
  • Double down (trade more size) on winning setups
  • Journal the winning setups in more detail to further refine

Your edge is in your data. A trading journal is the only way to find it.

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