What to record in TradingView paper trading so practice becomes data

Who this helps

The value of paper trading is not virtual profit; it is exposing process gaps. Without notes, it turns into a game quickly.

For each trade, record the screenshot, planned entry, actual entry, risk point, exit reason, and one sentence after the market closes.

A practical setup order

• Write the plan before entry, not after the fill.
• Record the difference between planned and actual entry.
• At exit, label it as planned, early, delayed, or accidental.
• Review every 20 trades instead of judging by daily mood.

Common traps

• No real pressure can make position sizing careless.
• Recording only winners creates a biased sample.
• Without fixed rules, you cannot tell skill from luck.

What to review later

• Does every trade have a pre-entry screenshot?
• Can you count your most common execution error?
• Are the rules still consistent after a losing streak?