TradeDeck Blog
Trading insights, guides, and platform updates.
Position Sizing for Futures Traders: How Much to Risk Per Trade
Risking too much per trade is the fastest way to blow an account. Here's how to calculate your position size correctly for futures.
Options P&L Calculator: How to Calculate Max Profit, Max Loss, and Break-Even
Before you enter an options trade, know your numbers. Here's how to use an options P&L calculator to plan every trade.
How to Share Your Trades on X with Branded Trade Cards
Generate professional trade cards and share your wins (or lessons) to X in one click. Build your trading reputation with every post.
How to Score Your Trade Execution (Not Just Your P&L)
A winning trade with bad execution is luck. A losing trade with great execution is progress. Here's how to score what actually matters.
AI Trade Logging: How Snap Trade Imports Your Trades from a Screenshot
Screenshot your trade confirmation and TradeDeck's AI does the rest. Here's how Snap Trade works and why it's faster than any other import method.
How to Use a Performance Calendar to Spot Your Trading Patterns
Your performance calendar reveals patterns you can't see in a spreadsheet. Here's how to read it and use it to trade better.
Why Your Trading Journal Isn't Working (And How to Fix It)
You've been journaling for months and your trading hasn't improved. Here are the five most common reasons and what to do instead.
How to Build a Pre-Trade Checklist That Keeps You Disciplined
The traders who make money consistently all have one thing in common: a checklist they follow before every trade. Here's how to build yours.
The 5 Trading Metrics That Actually Predict Profitability
Stop obsessing over win rate. These five metrics tell you whether your trading is actually sustainable long-term.
How to Calculate Your Win Rate (And Why It Doesn't Matter as Much as You Think)
Win rate is the most overrated trading metric. Here's how to calculate it correctly and which metrics actually predict profitability.
How to Export Trades from Topstep and Tradovate (Step by Step)
A quick guide to getting your trade data out of Topstep's Tradovate platform and into your trading journal.
What is Copy Trade Tracking and Why Prop Firm Traders Need It
If you run the same trade across multiple funded accounts, you need copy trade tracking. Here's what it is and how it works.
Apex vs Topstep vs FTMO: Comparing Payout Structures in 2026
Which prop firm gives you the best deal? We break down the payout splits, rules, and what you actually take home from each.
How to Manage 5+ Prop Firm Accounts Without Losing Your Mind
Running multiple funded accounts gets messy fast. Here's a system for tracking trades, P&L, and payouts across all your firms.
Topstep Payout Calculator: Track Your Real Take-Home Pay
Topstep's payout structure can be confusing. Here's how to calculate your actual take-home and track it automatically.
Best Free Trading Journal Apps in 2026
You don't need to pay $50/month to start journaling. Here are the best free trading journal options and what you get without paying.
How to Track P&L Across Multiple Prop Firm Accounts
Running 5+ funded accounts? Here's how to track your real P&L and take-home pay across Topstep, Apex, FTMO, and others without a spreadsheet nightmare...
How to Journal Your Trades: A Complete Guide for 2026
A step-by-step guide to trade journaling that actually works. What to track, how to review, and how to turn your journal into a system for improvement...
Best Trading Journal for 2026: An Honest Comparison
We compared the top trading journals side by side. Here's what we found about TradeZella, Tradervue, TraderSync, and TradeDeck.
Best Trading Journal for Futures Traders in 2026
Futures traders need different tools than stock traders. Here's what to look for in a journal and which ones actually handle futures well.