A strategy label is not a trading edge by itself. ORB, ICT concepts, indicators, liquidity sweeps, and custom setups all need defined rules and enough reviewed examples.
Define the setup before reviewing it
If the setup rules change every day, the journal cannot tell whether the strategy works. Write the conditions for entry, invalidation, target, session, and when not to trade.
- Entry condition and invalidation rule
- Target logic and minimum planned RR
- Session, market condition, and news filter
Review strategy by execution quality
A losing trade can still be a good example if it followed the plan. A winning trade can be dangerous if it rewarded bad behaviour. Strategy tracking should separate result from execution quality.
- Mark clean wins, clean losses, and rule-break wins
- Track screenshot proof for each example
- Measure mistake cost by strategy
Use sample size before adding size
A strategy should not be scaled because two trades worked. Track enough examples to judge win rate, average R, drawdown, and whether the trader can follow the rules under pressure.
- Review at least a small batch before changing risk
- Compare strategy performance by session
- Repair the weakest rule before adding another setup