How to Build a Crypto Trading Journal That Works
7 min readUpdated Dec 2025
A trading journal is a feedback system. It turns trades into data so you can see what works and what does not. The goal is consistent learning, not perfect records.
What to track
- Entry, Stop Loss, Take Profit, and position size.
- Trade reason and market conditions.
- Risk per trade and actual result.
- Fees, funding, and execution notes.
Key metrics to review
- Win rate and average win versus average loss.
- Profit factor and max drawdown.
- Performance by asset and setup type.
Simple journal template
Date | Asset | Direction | Entry | Stop | Target | Size | Result | Notes
How to use the data
Review your journal weekly. Keep setups with strong risk/reward and remove those that lose consistently. Identify whether losses are from bad setups or poor execution.
Journaling turns trading into a process instead of a guess. Pair it with consistent position sizing to build a system that improves over time.
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