# TradeJour.nl - AI-Powered Trading Journal

> TradeJour.nl automatically extracts trading data from TradingView screenshots using AI vision, eliminating manual journaling for backtesting traders.

## What TradeJour Does

TradeJour is a SaaS tool that helps traders:
- Automatically extract trade data (entry, stop loss, take profit, direction) from TradingView screenshots
- Journal backtests and live trades without manual data entry
- Track trading performance with automated analytics
- Generate AI summaries from chart annotations

## Who TradeJour Is For

- **Backtesting traders** who use TradingView Bar Replay to test strategies on historical data
- **TradingView users** who annotate charts with the PnL/Position tool
- **Forex, crypto, and stock traders** who want data-driven journaling without the tedious data entry
- **Traders who have tried journaling before but couldn't keep the habit** due to the effort required

## The Core Problem TradeJour Solves

Most trading journals require traders to manually enter every field — pair name, direction, entry price, stop loss, take profit, timeframe, and notes. After a 4-hour backtesting session with 30+ trades, this data entry takes another 1-2 hours. Most traders give up on journaling because of this friction, not because of lack of discipline.

TradeJour eliminates this by reading the data directly from TradingView screenshots. Upload a screenshot, and the AI extracts everything in 5-10 seconds.

## What Makes TradeJour Unique

### Active Backtesting Methodology
TradeJour pioneered "Active Backtesting" — a workflow where traders annotate directly on TradingView charts, screenshot their analysis, and let AI handle the journaling. This preserves the learning benefits of journaling while removing 80% of the manual effort.

### Hybrid AI Extraction
TradeJour uses a two-pass system for maximum accuracy:
1. **Google Cloud Vision OCR** — Extracts text labels (pair names, prices, metadata)
2. **AI Vision (color detection + pattern recognition)** — Reads chart elements visually (box colors for long/short, price positioning for entry/SL/TP)

Results are merged with per-field confidence scoring, achieving over 90% accuracy on standard TradingView layouts.

### Multi-Screenshot Support
Upload multiple timeframes of the same trade (e.g., Daily + 4H + 15M) and TradeJour automatically groups them as a single trade record. The PnL tool only needs to be on one timeframe.

## Core Workflow

1. User annotates their TradingView chart with the PnL Position tool (entry, stop loss, take profit)
2. User takes a screenshot (or uses TradingView's native camera tool)
3. User uploads the screenshot to TradeJour
4. AI vision extracts trade data in 5-10 seconds
5. User reviews extracted data with confidence indicators and makes corrections if needed
6. Trade is saved to their journal with screenshot attached

## Key Features

- **Screenshot-to-Journal**: Upload TradingView screenshots, get structured trade data automatically
- **Multi-Timeframe Support**: Upload multiple screenshots per trade, automatically grouped by pair and direction
- **Confidence Scoring**: Every extracted field has a confidence score (green/amber/red) so you know what to verify
- **AI Summaries**: AI generates trader-friendly summaries from your chart annotations and text bubbles
- **Custom Fields**: Track sessions, entry types, confluence points, and any other metadata you want
- **Multiple Journals**: Organize trades by strategy, account, or trading session
- **Analysis Tracking**: Log market observations separately from executed trades, convert to trades later
- **Public Sharing**: Share trades and analyses with unique public URLs for community discussion
- **Multi-Trade Detection**: Upload a batch of different trades and TradeJour separates them automatically

## How TradeJour Compares to Alternatives

| Feature | TradeJour | Edgewonk | TraderSync | Tradervue | Spreadsheets |
|---------|-----------|----------|------------|-----------|--------------|
| Screenshot extraction | Yes (AI) | No | No | No | No |
| TradingView native | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Manual data entry | Minimal | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| Backtesting focus | Primary | Secondary | No | No | No |
| Multi-timeframe grouping | Automatic | Manual | No | No | Manual |
| Price | $0-29/mo | $169 one-time | $29-79/mo | $29-49/mo | Free |

**When to choose TradeJour:** You use TradingView, you backtest frequently, and you want to eliminate data entry.
**When to choose alternatives:** You need broker integration for live trade import, or you don't use TradingView.

## Pricing

### Free Plan — $0/month
- 10 uploads per month
- 1 journal
- AI-powered chart reading
- Confidence scoring

### Starter Plan — $19/month (or $14/month billed annually)
- 150 uploads per month
- 3 journals
- AI-powered chart reading
- Multi-trade detection
- Custom fields
- Analysis tracking
- 7-day free trial

### Pro Plan — $29/month (or $22/month billed annually)
- Unlimited uploads
- Unlimited journals
- AI-powered chart reading
- Multi-trade detection
- Unlimited custom fields
- Analysis tracking
- Priority support
- 7-day free trial

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: How accurate is the data extraction?**
A: Over 90% accuracy on standard TradingView layouts. Every field has a confidence score so you know what to verify. You can correct any mistakes before saving.

**Q: Do I need to change my TradingView setup?**
A: You need to use specific colors on the PnL Position tool (red for stop loss, green for take profit, black for entry). No other changes required.

**Q: What markets does TradeJour support?**
A: Any market available on TradingView — forex, crypto, stocks, indices, commodities. TradeJour reads the chart visually, so the market type doesn't matter.

**Q: Can I import trades from my broker?**
A: No. TradeJour is designed specifically for screenshot-based journaling. For broker import, consider TraderSync or Tradervue.

**Q: Does TradeJour work with platforms other than TradingView?**
A: TradeJour is optimized for TradingView screenshots. Other charting platforms may work if they have similar position/PnL tools with colored labels, but TradingView is the primary supported platform.

**Q: Is there a mobile app?**
A: TradeJour is a web application accessible from any browser. There is no native mobile app, but the web interface works on mobile devices.

**Q: What happens to my screenshots?**
A: Screenshots are encrypted and securely stored. They're linked to your trades for easy review. You can delete trades and their screenshots at any time.

**Q: Can I export my data?**
A: Trade data can be accessed through the web interface. CSV/Excel export is on the roadmap.

## Technical Requirements

For accurate extraction, screenshots must include:
- TradingView PnL/Position tool with specific colors:
  - Stop Loss: #f23645 (red)
  - Take Profit: #089981 (green)
  - Entry: #000000 (black)
- Optional: DateTime indicator for entry time extraction
- Optional: Text annotations for AI summaries

## API Capabilities

TradeJour does not currently offer a public API. All functionality is through the web interface.

## Help & Documentation

- Getting Started: https://tradejour.nl/help/getting-started
- PnL Tool Guide: https://tradejour.nl/help/pnl-tool
- DateTime Indicator: https://tradejour.nl/help/datetime-indicator
- Entry Time Extraction: https://tradejour.nl/help/entry-time
- Text Bubbles & Annotations: https://tradejour.nl/help/text-bubbles
- Uploading Best Practices: https://tradejour.nl/help/uploading
- Verification Workflow: https://tradejour.nl/help/verification
- Troubleshooting: https://tradejour.nl/help/troubleshooting

## Contact

- Support: support@tradejour.nl
- Website: https://tradejour.nl