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How to Trade Fair Value Gaps: A Step-by-Step FVG Strategy
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How to Trade Fair Value Gaps: A Step-by-Step FVG Strategy

A complete FVG trading strategy — how to mark the gap, time your entry, place stops and targets, and stack confluence, with a full worked trade example.

Artem GasparyanMay 31, 2026
21 min read
5 Best Free Trading Journals in 2026 (Honest Comparison)
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5 Best Free Trading Journals in 2026 (Honest Comparison)

An honest comparison of the 5 best free trading journals in 2026, including features, pricing, pros and cons to help you pick the right one.

Artem GasparyanMay 16, 2026
15 min read
GASPNTRADER vs Edgewonk - Web App vs Desktop Journal for Serious Traders (2026)
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GASPNTRADER vs Edgewonk - Web App vs Desktop Journal for Serious Traders (2026)

GASPNTRADER is free and web-based. Edgewonk costs $169 and runs on desktop. Which approach fits your trading style better?

Artem GasparyanMay 16, 2026
15 min read
GASPNTRADER vs Tradervue - Best Free Trading Journal for Stock Traders (2026)
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GASPNTRADER vs Tradervue - Best Free Trading Journal for Stock Traders (2026)

Tradervue limits free users to 100 trades/month. GASPNTRADER has no limits. Full comparison for active stock and futures traders.

Artem GasparyanMay 16, 2026
13 min read
Trading Journal for Beginners: The Complete 2026 Guide
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Trading Journal for Beginners: The Complete 2026 Guide

Everything beginners need to know about trading journals, from what to track and how to set one up, to common mistakes and the best free tools available.

Artem GasparyanMay 16, 2026
22 min read
How to Use GASPNTRADER as a Mobile App (PWA Guide)
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How to Use GASPNTRADER as a Mobile App (PWA Guide)

Did you know you can use GASPNTRADER as a mobile app? Learn how to add it to your iPhone or Android home screen for a native app experience

Artem GasparyanFebruary 24, 2026
4 min read
GASPNTRADER vs TradeZella - Free vs $30/mo Trading Journal (2026)
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GASPNTRADER vs TradeZella - Free vs $30/mo Trading Journal (2026)

Is TradeZella worth $30/month when GASPNTRADER is free? Side-by-side comparison of pricing, analytics, and import features.

Artem GasparyanJanuary 13, 2026
9 min read
7 Must-Know Trading Indicators for Beginners
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7 Must-Know Trading Indicators for Beginners

7 beginner-friendly trading indicators explained: moving averages, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, volume, VWAP, and ATR with practical usage tips.

Artem GasparyanJanuary 1, 2026
14 min read
80/20 Rule in Trading: Finding the Few Things That Drive Most of Your Results
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80/20 Rule in Trading: Finding the Few Things That Drive Most of Your Results

The 80/20 rule (Pareto principle) helps traders focus on the few setups, mistakes, and habits that drive most of their results.

Artem GasparyanDecember 15, 2025
6 min read
Can I Trust AI for Trading?
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Can I Trust AI for Trading?

You can trust AI to help you analyze markets and improve your trading process - but you should never trust any AI bot blindly with your capital.

Artem GasparyanDecember 1, 2025
9 min read
What Is the 3-5-7 Rule in Trading?
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What Is the 3-5-7 Rule in Trading?

The 3-5-7 rule in trading: risk up to 3% per trade, keep total risk around 5%, and aim for winners that outgrow your losses by 7%.

Artem GasparyanNovember 13, 2025
17 min read
What Is the 90% (90/90/90) Rule in Trading? Myth vs Reality
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What Is the 90% (90/90/90) Rule in Trading? Myth vs Reality

The 90/90/90 rule says 90% of traders lose 90% of their capital in 90 days. Is it true? What the data shows, and a concrete framework to beat the odds.

Artem GasparyanNovember 9, 2025
10 min read
What Is a Fair Value Gap (FVG)? ICT/SMC Guide with Chart Examples
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What Is a Fair Value Gap (FVG)? ICT/SMC Guide with Chart Examples

Learn what a Fair Value Gap is, how the 3-candle FVG pattern forms, and step-by-step entry strategies. Covers bullish and bearish FVGs in forex, crypto & stocks.

Artem GasparyanOctober 19, 2025
18 min read
What Are Order Blocks in Trading? Understanding Smart Money Concepts
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What Are Order Blocks in Trading? Understanding Smart Money Concepts

What order blocks are in trading, how institutional traders use them, and how to identify valid order blocks in forex, crypto, and stocks.

Artem GasparyanOctober 17, 2025
16 min read
Not Enough Liquidity to Convert? Understanding Crypto Liquidity and Slippage
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Not Enough Liquidity to Convert? Understanding Crypto Liquidity and Slippage

Seeing "Not enough liquidity to convert" on any crypto exchange / swap / market sites? Learn what causes low liquidity and how slippage works.

Artem GasparyanOctober 9, 2025
9 min read
How to Control Emotions in Trading - Practical Techniques That Work
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How to Control Emotions in Trading - Practical Techniques That Work

Why traders make emotional mistakes and concrete techniques to stay disciplined. Covers fear, greed, revenge trading, and building a process that works.

Artem GasparyanSeptember 28, 2025
12 min read
Do Day Traders Actually Make Money? What the Data Says
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Do Day Traders Actually Make Money? What the Data Says

The honest answer to whether day traders make money - what studies show, why most lose, and what the profitable minority does differently.

Artem GasparyanSeptember 11, 2025
10 min read
What a Trading Journal Dashboard Looks Like (and What It Should Track)
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What a Trading Journal Dashboard Looks Like (and What It Should Track)

What to expect from a trading journal dashboard - the metrics that matter, how the layout works, and what separates useful dashboards from useless ones.

Artem GasparyanSeptember 9, 2025
10 min read
Best Crypto Trading Apps in 2026 - Tools That Actually Matter
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Best Crypto Trading Apps in 2026 - Tools That Actually Matter

The crypto trading apps worth installing in 2026 - for charting, market data, macro news, on-chain wallets, and trade journaling. No filler, just what works.

Artem GasparyanSeptember 7, 2025
8 min read
Calendar Trading Journal - Why Day-by-Day P&L Tracking Works
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Calendar Trading Journal - Why Day-by-Day P&L Tracking Works

How a calendar view in your trading journal reveals patterns that spreadsheets and trade logs miss. Daily P&L tracking, streak analysis, and time-based review.

Artem GasparyanSeptember 4, 2025
8 min read
Best Day Trading Journal in 2026 (Free and Paid Options Compared)
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Best Day Trading Journal in 2026 (Free and Paid Options Compared)

The 5 best day trading journals compared - free and paid. What to track, how to review trades, and which journal fits intraday, futures, and forex traders.

Artem GasparyanAugust 31, 2025
15 min read
Best Trading Journal Templates for Google Sheets, Notion & Excel (2026)
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Best Trading Journal Templates for Google Sheets, Notion & Excel (2026)

Free trading journal templates compared - Google Sheets, Notion, and Excel. Download links, setup guides, and when a dedicated app beats any template.

Artem GasparyanAugust 27, 2025
17 min read
How to Start a Trading Journal (Free, Step-by-Step)
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How to Start a Trading Journal (Free, Step-by-Step)

A practical guide to setting up your first trading journal - what to track, which tools to use, and how to actually review your trades for improvement.

Artem GasparyanAugust 22, 2025
9 min read