Welcome to Blackbay Trading Journal
I'm a futures trader documenting my journey trading
S&P 500 ES futures using pure price action.
I started with Mack's PATS as a foundation, and over time evolved toward an Al Brooks–style price action approach — focusing more on context, 5-minute structure, and trades that can run when the story supports it.
This site is where I share the reality of trading: the good reads, the bad reads, the missed trades, the mistakes, and the small improvements that actually move the needle over time.
I trade performance accounts with Apex, Take Profit Trader, and Tradeify, and I care far more about process and discipline than looking perfect. No signals. No shortcuts. Just a transparent trading journal built around one goal:
To become a better trader, one day at a time.
What you'll find here
- Daily trade reviews with context and decision-making
- Notes on price action concepts, traps, and market behavior
- The tools and setups I rely on as I refine my edge
If you're studying price action, grinding evaluation accounts, or just want a grounded look at what it takes to build consistency in futures trading — welcome.
Trade Stats
Live performance stats & charts
Daily Logs
Trading journal by session
Trade Log
Every trade, logged & reviewed
Trading Rules
My approach & risk framework
Videos
Trade review & analysis videos
Posts
Notes, reflections & lessons
Trading Resources
Learn to read price action with context
A deep price action course focused on market structure, trader behavior, and the logic behind every bar.
- Context-driven trading
- Market cycles
- Bar-by-bar reading
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