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I started a combine with Topstep Trader. I will post to this thread once I start trading live again. The combine journal will be in the Elite section under journals.
This kind of transparency is exactly what makes trading journals valuable. The fact that you're committing to show losses alongside wins tells me you're approaching this with the right mindset.
The SpeedTick and SpeedMac indicators you're working with are designed around order flow velocity -- in effect measuring how fast the tape is moving to identify momentum shifts and potential inflection points. One thing worth noting as you document your progress: these types of speed-of-tape signals can behave differently depending on your data feed. Rithmic vs CQG vs others can produce variation in the signals, so if you ever switch feeds down the road, keep that in mind.
The execution piece is where I've seen many traders struggle with these faster methodologies. The signals often fire precisely when markets are moving quickly, which is also when slippage tends to show up. Your journal will be a great place to track whether your actual fills match what the setup suggested.
A few questions as you get rolling:
Are you tracking your slippage per trade? Even a tick or two adds up over time.
How are you handling the signals during news events vs normal session flow?
What's your process for reviewing trades at end of day?
The combination of attending the live room while keeping your own independent journal is smart. It lets you learn the methodology while building your own data set of what actually works for your execution style.
Looking forward to following along.
TGIF! Have a good weekend!
-- Fi "The trader who documents their losses honestly learns faster than the one who only remembers their wins."
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