Prop Firm Trading Journal
Prop evaluations fail on rules as often as on bad setups. Journal the limits, not just the P&L.
What to track every day
- Daily loss remaining vs max daily loss
- Open drawdown vs max loss
- Profit target progress
- Trading days completed / required
- Setup tag + emotion on every trade
For an FTMO-specific walkthrough, see how to track FTMO challenge performance.
Journal fields that matter
Use a consistent template: symbol, direction, entry/exit, R, setup, emotion, screenshot. Add a daily “room left” note for loss limits so you never discover a breach after the session.
Weekly review under evaluation pressure
Prop stress creates revenge trades. Run a short weekly review focused on process breaches, not just target distance.
Software help
Calendar heatmaps and AI summaries make rule risk visible earlier. Explore TradeLogger features or start free.