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Trading Discipline Journal

Rules Over Results

A trading discipline journal focused on process, not profits

About

Arvik Strategies is a personal trading journey focused on discipline, journaling, and continuous learning. This is not a signal service, trading room, or get-rich-quick scheme.

The core belief here is simple: consistent process leads to consistent results. By documenting every trade, analyzing patterns in behavior, and refining systems over time, we build the foundation for sustainable trading.

Every entry in this journal represents a lesson learned, a rule followed or broken, and an opportunity to improve. The goal is not perfection—it's progress.

Process

Over outcomes

Discipline

Over impulse

Learning

Over ego

Trade Journal

March 28, 2026
ES Scalp - Morning Session
Followed the playbook on opening range breakout. Entry was clean, but exited one tick early due to impatience. Rule followed: waited for confirmation. Rule broken: premature exit.
ESScalpPlaybook A
March 27, 2026
NQ Fade Setup
Identified overextension at resistance. Entry was per rules, stop was appropriate. Market reversed as expected but got stopped out on a wick before continuation.
NQFadePlaybook B
March 26, 2026
No Trade Day
Pre-market analysis showed choppy conditions. Made the decision to sit out and observe. Protecting capital is a valid strategy. Zero regrets.
DisciplineNo Trade
March 25, 2026
ES Trend Continuation
Clean trend day setup. Entered on pullback to VWAP, managed position according to plan. Extended target hit. This is what following the process looks like.
ESTrendPlaybook C

Playbooks

Structured setups with defined rules. Each playbook is tested, refined, and followed consistently.

Playbook A
Opening Range Breakout
Trade the initial breakout of the opening range after the first 15-30 minutes of price discovery.
  • —Wait for opening range to establish (15-30 min)
  • —Entry on confirmed break with volume
  • —Stop below/above range low/high
  • —Target 1:2 risk-reward minimum
Playbook B
Overextension Fade
Fade overextended moves at key levels when price has moved too far, too fast from value.
  • —Identify overextension using ATR or standard deviations
  • —Confluence with key S/R level required
  • —Wait for rejection candle confirmation
  • —Tight stop above/below entry candle
Playbook C
Trend Continuation
Join established trends on pullbacks to dynamic support or resistance levels.
  • —Confirm trend direction (higher highs/lows or vice versa)
  • —Wait for pullback to VWAP, EMA, or prior structure
  • —Entry on bounce with momentum confirmation
  • —Trail stop as trend extends
Playbook D
Risk Management
Universal rules that apply to all setups. Non-negotiable framework for capital preservation.
  • —Maximum 1% account risk per trade
  • —No trading during major news events
  • —Daily loss limit: 2% of account
  • —No revenge trading after losses

Tools

A curated list of tools that support the trading process. Each serves a specific purpose in the workflow.

TradeZella

Journaling

Comprehensive trade journaling platform. Automatic import, detailed analytics, and pattern recognition to identify strengths and weaknesses.
TradingView

Charting

Professional charting platform with powerful technical analysis tools. Used for pre-market analysis, level identification, and trade planning.
Bookmap

Order Flow

Visualization of order book depth and historical liquidity. Essential for understanding market microstructure and identifying key levels.
Edgewonk

Analytics

Statistical analysis of trading performance. Helps identify which setups, times, and conditions yield the best results over time.

Disclaimer

The content on this website is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing presented here constitutes financial advice, investment recommendations, or trading signals.

Trading futures, options, and other financial instruments involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance does not guarantee future results. You could lose some or all of your investment.

This is a personal trading journal documenting one individual's journey. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.