Now with cTrader Integration & ICT Backtesting

The SMC Trading Journal That
Tracks Your Real Edge.

CoreEdge is the trading journal built for SMC, ICT, Forex, and Futures traders. Automatically calculate R-multiples, track trading psychology, log Order Blocks and FVGs, and get the analytics that show you exactly where your edge lives.

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Every Tool a Serious SMC & Forex Trader Needs in One Trading Journal

No spreadsheets. No guesswork. CoreEdge is the best online trading journal for SMC, ICT, Forex, and Futures traders who are serious about becoming consistently profitable.

Trading Performance Analytics

Deep dive into your edge with R-multiple tracking, win rate, expectancy, profit factor, and drawdown analysis — all calculated automatically.

Trading Psychology Tracker

Log pre and post-trade emotions on every trade. Identify the emotional patterns that cost you money and fix them fast.

Forex Economic Calendar

Built-in news calendar with high, medium, and low impact events mapped directly to your trade days — never trade into news blindly again.

Daily Trading Journal

Write daily reflections with mood ratings, market bias, and notes. Build self-awareness trade by trade.

Pre-Trade Checklist

HTF bias confirmed, session active, key level confluence, risk defined. Never break a rule or take an impulsive trade again.

Equity Curve Tracker

Visualise your account growth over time, identify winning and losing streaks, and see the direct impact of discipline on your P&L.

cTrader Live Broker Integration

Connect your cTrader account directly to CoreEdge. Pull real-time market data and view live charts — bridging your journal with your actual broker.

ICT Strategy Backtester

Design and backtest ICT-based strategies with our System Designer. Detect Order Blocks, FVGs, MSS, BOS, and run full R-multiple backtests over historical data.

How the CoreEdge SMC Trading Journal Works

Simple to start. Powerful over time. Used by Forex, Futures, SMC, and ICT traders to build real, measurable edge.

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Log your trades in seconds

Enter entry, stop, exit and size — CoreEdge automatically calculates your R-multiple, P&L, and tracks your edge across every trade.

2

Review your trading patterns

Analytics break down performance by session, strategy, emotion, mistake type, and more so you know exactly where your edge lives.

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Build a proven trading edge

Use the journal, discipline scores, and weekly review to identify and eliminate your biggest trading mistakes permanently.

New Features

Trade Smarter with cTrader Integration & ICT Strategy Backtesting

CoreEdge now connects directly to your cTrader broker account. Pull live market data, view real candle charts, and run ICT-based backtests — all inside your trading journal. No third-party tools needed.

cTrader Broker Connection

Link your cTrader account via OAuth and stream live OHLCV candle data for any symbol and timeframe directly inside CoreEdge. Ideal for Forex and CFD traders already using cTrader.

  • OAuth-secured connection
  • Live & historical candle data
  • All cTrader symbols supported
  • Works with any cTrader broker

ICT System Designer & Backtester

Build and backtest ICT-based trading strategies on real historical data. Automatically detect Order Blocks, FVGs, Liquidity, MSS, and BOS — then run a full R-multiple backtest to validate your edge before trading it live.

  • Order Block & FVG detection
  • Market Structure Shift (MSS) engine
  • ATR volatility filter
  • Full R-multiple backtest stats
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Trade on cTrader

Don't have a cTrader account? cTrader is one of the most powerful trading platforms available — offering advanced order types, fast execution, and a huge range of Forex and CFD instruments. Pair it with CoreEdge for a complete trade & journal workflow.

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Trading Journal Pricing — Simple & Transparent

Start free with no credit card. Upgrade to Pro when you're ready to unlock your full trading edge.

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  • Up to 10 trades logged
  • Basic performance dashboard
  • Pre-trade checklist
  • Trading journal
  • Economic calendar
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$USD 12/mo

Billed monthly · 14-day free trial

  • Unlimited trades
  • Full analytics suite
  • R-distribution charts
  • Session & emotion breakdown
  • Equity curve + mini stats
  • Watchlist panel
  • Weekly review
  • cTrader live broker integration
  • ICT System Designer & Backtester
  • Priority support

What Traders Are Saying

SMC and ICT traders building real edge with CoreEdge.

"I didn't realise how badly I was trading the Asia session until I saw the session breakdown. Cut it completely. Best decision I made."

Marcus T.
Forex Trader · 18 months

"The pre-trade checklist alone has stopped me taking at least 20 impulsive trades. That's probably saved me thousands."

Priya K.
ICT Trader · 1 year

"Finally a journal that actually understands SMC. Being able to tag OBs, FVGs, and liquidity grabs on every trade and see the stats is a game changer."

James R.
NQ Futures · 15 months

"The System Designer backtester validated my MSS+OB strategy in a way I couldn't do manually. Now I trade it with real confidence."

Aiden W.
XAUUSD Trader · 9 months

"Journaling 100 trades in CoreEdge showed me that my calm state trades average +1.8R. My anxious trades average -0.6R. Data doesn't lie."

Sophie L.
EURUSD · 6 months

"Switched from a spreadsheet 3 months ago. The analytics are in a different league. I finally know exactly where my edge is."

Ryan M.
ICT/SMC · 3 months

Trading Guides & Insights

SMC, ICT, Forex, and Futures trading education — free.

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Trading Psychology

Why 90% of Traders Fail (And The 3 Habits That Put You in the 10%)

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Mindset

Trading Psychology: Why Discipline Beats Strategy Every Time

8 min read →
Analytics

What 100 Journaled Trades Actually Reveal About Your Edge

9 min read →
ICT

ICT Trading Strategy Explained — How to Journal Your ICT Setups

7 min read →
Risk Management

What is an R-Multiple? How to Track Risk-Reward in Forex

6 min read →
Backtesting

How to Backtest an ICT Strategy (Order Blocks + MSS)

10 min read →

Frequently Asked Questions — CoreEdge Trading Journal

Common questions about the best trading journal for Forex and Futures traders.

What is a trading journal and why do I need one?

A trading journal is a detailed log of every trade you take — including entry price, stop loss, exit, emotions, and reasoning. The best traders in the world use a trading journal to identify patterns, measure their real edge, and eliminate costly mistakes. Consistent journaling is one of the single biggest differentiators between profitable and losing traders.

What is the best trading journal for Forex traders?

CoreEdge is one of the most powerful trading journals built specifically for Forex traders. It supports all major and minor currency pairs like EURUSD, GBPJPY, AUDUSD, and more. It automatically calculates R-multiples, tracks your win rate, monitors your trading psychology, and gives you full session and strategy breakdowns.

Does CoreEdge work as a Futures trading journal?

Yes. CoreEdge is a fully featured Futures trading journal. You can log instruments like NQ, ES, MNQ, MES, CL, and more. All performance analytics including equity curve, R-distribution, and session analysis work seamlessly for Futures traders.

Is the free trading journal plan really free?

Yes — the free plan is free forever with no credit card required. You can log up to 10 trades, access the pre-trade checklist, daily trading journal, and economic calendar. Upgrade to Pro when you're ready for unlimited trade logging and the full analytics suite.

Can CoreEdge track my trading psychology?

Absolutely. CoreEdge is one of the few trading journals with built-in trading psychology tracking. Log pre-trade and post-trade emotions, focus levels, and plan adherence on every trade. Over time the analytics surface exactly how your emotional state correlates with your P&L.

How does the 14-day free trial work?

When you upgrade to Pro, you get a full 14 days to try every feature risk-free. No charge until the trial ends and you can cancel any time before then — no questions asked.

Can I upload trade chart screenshots?

Yes. You can attach chart screenshots to every trade entry, making it easy to review your exact setups, analyse price action, and refine your strategy over time. Ideal for SMC, ICT, and price action traders who rely on visual review.

Does CoreEdge work for SMC and ICT traders?

Yes. CoreEdge was built with SMC (Smart Money Concepts) and ICT methodology traders in mind. The pre-trade checklist covers HTF bias, session, and key level confluence. You can log strategies like Order Blocks (OB), Fair Value Gaps (FVG), Breaker Blocks, Liquidity Grabs, BOS, and CHOCH.

Why Serious Forex & Futures Traders Choose CoreEdge

CoreEdge is the trading journal built by traders, for traders who are serious about improvement and long-term profitability.

Know your real win rate, expectancy, and profit factor

Most traders guess their performance. CoreEdge automatically calculates your actual win rate, average R-multiple, expectancy, and profit factor from every trade you log — so you always know your true edge and where you stand.

Understand exactly how trading psychology affects your P&L

Greed, fear, FOMO, and overconfidence are invisible account killers. By logging your emotional state on every trade, CoreEdge surfaces the direct connection between your trading psychology and your results — so you can fix the real problem.

Stop breaking your trading rules with every entry

The built-in pre-trade checklist keeps you disciplined on every single entry. HTF bias confirmed? Session active? Key level confluence? Risk defined? No more impulsive trades you regret five minutes later.

Review your trading performance like a professional trader

CoreEdge's weekly and monthly review system helps you identify exactly what worked, what didn't, and what to focus on next. Consistent structured review is the fastest path to becoming a consistently profitable Forex or Futures trader.

The only trading journal built for SMC and ICT traders

Log Order Blocks, Fair Value Gaps, Liquidity Grabs, BOS, CHOCH, and more as strategy confluences on every trade. CoreEdge is designed specifically for SMC and ICT methodology traders who need detailed setup tracking.