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How to Pass an FTMO Challenge: A Realistic Guide for Serious Traders
Prop TradingMay 13, 2026·10 min read

How to Pass an FTMO Challenge: A Realistic Guide for Serious Traders

Most traders fail the FTMO Challenge not because they can't trade — but because they don't prepare for the rules. Here's what actually matters.

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GuideMay 3, 2026·8 min read

Best Trading Journal for Binance in 2026: How to Track Spot & Futures Trades

A practical guide to tracking your Binance trades. Learn how to export Spot (CSV or XLSX) and Futures (XLSX) trade history from Binance and analyze your performance.

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GuideMay 6, 2026·11 min read

Best Trading Journal Software in 2026: Honest Comparison for Forex, Crypto & Stocks

Comparing the best trading journal software in 2026: EdrisFinance, TraderVue, TradesViz, Edgewonk, and Trademetria. Honest breakdown by asset class, features, and price.

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EducationMay 6, 2026·9 min read

6 Trading Performance Metrics Every Serious Trader Should Track

Win rate alone doesn't tell the full story. Here are the six metrics that actually predict long-term trading success — and how to calculate them from your trade history.

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How to Read a Trading Journal: Turning Data Into Better Decisions
GuideApril 22, 2026·9 min read

How to Read a Trading Journal: Turning Data Into Better Decisions

A trading journal is only useful if you know how to read it. Here's how to analyze your trade history, spot patterns, and use the data to actually improve your performance.

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How to Calculate Position Size in Trading
EducationApril 8, 2026·8 min read

How to Calculate Position Size in Trading

Position sizing is one of the most important skills in trading. Learn how to calculate the right lot size for any trade so you never risk more than you intend.

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What Is Drawdown in Trading? How to Measure and Manage It
EducationMarch 25, 2026·8 min read

What Is Drawdown in Trading? How to Measure and Manage It

Drawdown is one of the most important risk metrics in trading — and one of the most misunderstood. Learn what it means, how to calculate it, and how to use it to protect your account.

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TradingView vs MetaTrader: Which Platform Is Right for You?
GuideMarch 11, 2026·9 min read

TradingView vs MetaTrader: Which Platform Is Right for You?

TradingView and MetaTrader are the two most popular trading platforms among retail traders. Here's an honest comparison to help you choose — or know when to use both.

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Win Rate vs Risk/Reward Ratio: Why Most Traders Focus on the Wrong Metric
EducationFebruary 25, 2026·8 min read

Win Rate vs Risk/Reward Ratio: Why Most Traders Focus on the Wrong Metric

Most traders obsess over win rate. But win rate alone tells you almost nothing about profitability. Here's how to think about win rate and risk/reward ratio together — and why the combination is what actually matters.

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MetaTrader 4 vs MetaTrader 5: Which One Should You Use?
GuideFebruary 11, 2026·9 min read

MetaTrader 4 vs MetaTrader 5: Which One Should You Use?

MT4 and MT5 are the two most used trading platforms in the world. Here's a clear breakdown of the differences, and how to choose the right one for your trading style.

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Head and Shoulders Pattern: How to Identify and Trade It
EducationJanuary 28, 2026·9 min read

Head and Shoulders Pattern: How to Identify and Trade It

Learn how to identify the head and shoulders chart pattern, understand what it signals, and how experienced traders use it to time entries and exits.

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Best Laptop for Trading in 2026: What Actually Matters
ToolsJanuary 14, 2026·10 min read

Best Laptop for Trading in 2026: What Actually Matters

Looking for the best laptop for stock trading, forex, or crypto? We cut through the specs and tell you what actually matters for day traders and swing traders in 2026.

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GuideAugust 20, 2025·4 min read

How to Import eToro Trades into EdrisFinance

Step-by-step guide to exporting your complete trade history from eToro and importing it into EdrisFinance for stocks, crypto, and CFD performance analysis.

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GuideJuly 15, 2025·4 min read

How to Import Bybit Trades into EdrisFinance

Step-by-step guide to exporting your complete trade history from Bybit (spot, futures, and derivatives) and importing it into EdrisFinance for performance analysis.

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GuideJune 3, 2025·4 min read

How to Import TradingView Trades into EdrisFinance

Step-by-step guide to exporting your trade history from TradingView Paper Trading or connected broker accounts and importing it into EdrisFinance for performance analysis.

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GuideMay 12, 2025·4 min read

How to Import Interactive Brokers Trades into EdrisFinance

Step-by-step guide to exporting your complete trade history from Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and importing it into EdrisFinance for in-depth performance analysis.

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GuideApril 10, 2025·5 min read

How to Import MetaTrader 5 Trades into EdrisFinance

Step-by-step guide to exporting your full trade history from MetaTrader 5 using the CroniStoria tab and importing it into EdrisFinance for performance analysis.

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