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
One lead account. Multiple prop firms follow.
Execute once on your lead account and sync trades across supported prop firm accounts like Apex, Topstep, TakeProfitTrader, Tradeify, and more.
- Leader/follower setup
- Prop firm workflows
- Real-time syncing
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