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
| Check | Description |
|---|---|
| Setup | Clear setup name |
| Trigger | What triggers entry |
| Stop | Stop location (actual price) |
| Size | Position size calculated |
| Target | Target location |
| Risk | Dollar amount and % |
| Emotion | Calm or emotional? |
| Rules | Following 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.