TradeLog Blog
Trading journal tips, prop firm strategies, platform guides, and performance improvement insights.
Spreadsheet Trading Journal: Keep the Feel, Lose the Maintenance
Keep the rows-and-columns workflow you like while a real journal does the P&L, R-multiples, and stats for you — the upgrade path from a trading spreadsheet.
Platform GuideHow to Connect Your Trading Platform to TradeLog: API Sync Guide
Step-by-step guide to connecting cTrader, Tradovate, and Rithmic via API. Auto-sync futures and forex trades with zero manual entry.
Trading TipsBest Trading Journal Software in 2026: Complete Guide & Comparison
Compare the top trading journal software for 2026. Features, pricing, platforms, and which is best for futures, forex, crypto, and prop firm traders.
Platform GuideHow to Connect NinjaTrader to TradeLog: Complete Setup Guide
Step-by-step guide to connect NinjaTrader to TradeLog trading journal. Auto-sync futures trades, analyze performance, and track prop firm rules.
Trading TipsTrading Journal vs Excel: Why Spreadsheets Cost You Money
Still using Excel to track your trades? Learn why a dedicated trading journal like TradeLog saves time, prevents errors, and gives you insights a spreadsheet never will.
Platform GuideHow to Auto-Sync Your MT4/MT5 Trades to a Journal (Free EA)
Step-by-step guide to installing TradeLog's free 3-in-1 EA on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Auto-sync trades, calculate position sizes, and see candle countdown.
Prop FirmsHow to Pass Your Prop Firm Challenge: A Data-Driven Approach
Most traders fail prop firm challenges because they trade too aggressively. Learn the math behind passing evaluations and how to use your journal data to stay on track.
Prop FirmsBest Trading Journal for Prop Firm Traders in 2026
Compare the top trading journals for prop firm traders. See which ones track drawdown limits, consistency rules, and payout eligibility - and which ones fall short.