CTRADER TRADING JOURNAL
The cTrader Trading Journal Built for Better Reviews
Automatically sync your cTrader trades, add context to each decision and analyse your performance with journaling, analytics and Wave AI in one workspace.
- Automatic trade syncing
- Official cTrader OAuth
- Unlimited journal notes
- Free forever plan
Example TraderWaves journal entry for an imported cTrader EUR/USD trade, with strategy tag London breakout, mistake tag Entered early, custom tag HTF bullish, London session, Asia range break setup, Calm emotional state, a 4 out of 5 rating, a journal note, and entry and exit chart screenshots.
- Symbol and direction: The traded instrument and buy or sell direction.
- Entry, exit and size: Recorded entry price, exit price and position size.
- Trade timing: Open time, close time and total holding period.
- Trading costs: Recorded fees and other transaction costs.
- Profit and net result: Trade results ready for journal and performance analysis.
Why use TraderWaves as your cTrader journal?
Automatically sync cTrader trades into a journal built for review & free to start. TraderWaves combines journaling, analytics, backtesting and Wave AI coaching.
AUTOMATIC TRADE SYNCING
Connect once & skip manual entry
Quickly connect through official cTrader authorisation. Your trade history syncs into TraderWaves, saving you from copying trades manually.
- Automatically sync your cTrader trade history
- Keep your journal and analytics up to date
- Add notes, tags and screenshots after import
JOURNAL EVERY TRADE
Turn cTrader history into useful reviews
Add the reasoning, mistakes and psychology that raw trade history cannot capture.
- Add notes, screenshots and journal templates
- Track strategies, mistakes and custom tags
- Record emotional state and trade ratings
ANALYSE YOUR PERFORMANCE
See what is driving your results
Compare performance across symbols, sessions, direction, holding time and trading costs.
- Filter and compare similar trades
- Review winning and losing setups
- Identify repeated patterns and mistakes
REVIEW WITH WAVE AI
Ask better questions about your trading
Wave AI helps you explore patterns in your recorded data and focus your reviews.
- Explore performance by setup or session
- Investigate repeated trading mistakes
- Ask questions using your journal data
EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE
Keep your trading workflow together
Move between journaling, analytics, backtesting, charts and alerts without relying on separate tools.
- Journal and analytics in one workspace
- Backtest and review trading ideas
- Access more than 700 broker connections
FREE TO START
Start your cTrader journal for free
Use the Free plan, then upgrade when you need more accounts, Wave AI or additional analytics.
- No credit card required
- Unlimited journal notes and screenshots
- Connect up to three accounts on the Free plan
What traders say about TraderWaves
See how traders use TraderWaves to journal their trades, analyse performance and build a clearer review process.
“They have a BEAUTIFUL product here, and offer a lot even on the free tier. I rarely leave reviews but this is the least I could do for a product I LOVE.”
TrustpilotTrustpilot review “The best site for checking your trading account. Very useful, especially the calendar part that calculates your performance on day, week, and month. I appreciate the team of TraderWaves for the hard work.”
TrustpilotTrustpilot review “These guys really deserve a 5 star rating. I paid premium amount to a well-known trading journal platform (Tradezilla). These guys provide the same for free. Huge shoutout to the team.”
TrustpilotTrustpilot review “This is by far the best free trading journal I’ve come across 🤟🏾”
TrustpilotTrustpilot review “the fact that this is free is crazy. I used to use tradezilla and this smacks it out the park.”
TrustpilotTrustpilot review “I tried several journaling apps and out of the 4 I have used none beats TraderWaves. I love the simple UI, account linking, and updates. A five star doesn't do it justice — I think a 10 star will.”
TrustpilotTrustpilot review “THE BEST TRADING JOURNAL I'VE EVER USED — MAKE SURE YOU TRY IT OUT.”
TrustpilotTrustpilot review “Awesome and amazed how they are providing this much completely free. Thank you TraderWaves!”
TrustpilotTrustpilot review “TraderWaves has completely transformed the way I organize and analyze my trades. It’s intuitive, clear, and comprehensive. The team behind TraderWaves shows real commitment and dedication.”
TrustpilotTrustpilot review “I can upload screenshots and input my data. It’s free and totally amazing experience as a beginner.”
TrustpilotTrustpilot review “It has the best journal experience compared to some premium journals out here.”
TrustpilotTrustpilot review “It’s free but still has all the features needed in a digital trading journal. I'd recommend it to anybody.”
TrustpilotTrustpilot review “Loving TraderWaves and its free platform! Looking forward to new premium features and the trade copier. Awesome experience!! 10/10”
TrustpilotTrustpilot review “TraderWaves helped me monitor trades and improve strategy. The free option makes it the best journaling tool for beginners. Thanks to the team behind it. God bless you all.”
TrustpilotTrustpilot review “So far it’s one of the best out there. Only recommendation for now would be like an actual App for iOS/android users.”
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What can you review from imported cTrader trades?
Imported trades populate your TraderWaves journal with the information recorded by the connected account.
Symbol and direction
The traded instrument and buy or sell direction.
Entry, exit and size
Recorded entry price, exit price and position size.
Trade timing
Open time, close time and total holding period.
Trading costs
Recorded fees and other transaction costs.
Profit and net result
Trade results ready for journal and performance analysis.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn how TraderWaves helps you journal, analyse and review your cTrader trades.
What is the best trading journal for cTrader?
TraderWaves is one of the best cTrader journal options for traders who want automatic syncing, detailed analytics and flexible journaling in one workspace. Add notes, screenshots, tags and psychology to imported trades, explore performance with Wave AI and use backtesting tools alongside your journal. TraderWaves is free to start.
Can Wave AI help me review my cTrader trades?
Yes. Wave AI uses your recorded journal data to help you explore patterns and ask focused questions about your performance. It supports your review process but does not predict markets, provide financial advice or replace your judgement.
Can I keep multiple accounts and platforms in one journal?
Yes. TraderWaves lets you review multiple supported accounts from one workspace, including accounts from different trading platforms. Free supports up to three connected accounts, while Pro supports unlimited accounts. TraderWaves provides access to more than 700 broker connections.
Can I use TraderWaves as a free cTrader journal?
Yes. The Free plan does not require a credit card. It includes journal access, automatic trade syncing, unlimited notes and screenshots, and up to three connected accounts. Upgrade when you need unlimited accounts, Wave AI or additional analytics.
Turn your cTrader history into a better review
Automatically sync your trades, add context and analyse your performance in one workspace. Start free with no credit card required.