Pre-Trade Checklist

☐ Setup identified
☐ Entry trigger defined
☐ Stop location set
☐ Position size calculated
☐ Target set
☐ Risk defined (amount and %)
☐ Emotion checked (am I calm?)
☐ Rules reviewed (is this my setup?)

Date: _________
Pair: _________
Setup: _________

Entry: _________
Stop: _________
Target: _________
Size: _________
Risk: _________
R:R Ratio: _________

Notes: _________

Checklist Summary

CheckDescription
SetupClear setup name
TriggerWhat triggers entry
StopStop location (actual price)
SizePosition size calculated
TargetTarget location
RiskDollar amount and %
EmotionCalm or emotional?
RulesFollowing system?

Quick Fill Guide

  • Setup: Trend pullback, breakout, RSI reversal, etc.
  • Trigger: Hammer candle, breakout close, crossover, etc.
  • Stop: Below swing low, below support, etc.
  • Size: Calculated from risk ÷ stop
  • Target: 2:1 minimum, previous structure
  • Risk: $ amount and account %
  • Emotion: Calm ✓ / Anxious ✗ / FOMO ✗
  • Rules: Following ✗ / Breaking ✗

Quick Reminder

If ANY check fails → Don’t trade.

Checklist complete.