A post-trade review beats any gut feeling after the fact. Crypto moves fast, so logging the basics right after entry or exit turns random noise into repeatable data.
Use this simple five-column log every time:
| Field | What to Write | Crypto Example |
|------------------|----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Thesis | Core reason for the move | BTC dominance falling, capital rotating into alts |
| Invalidation | Exact level or event that kills the idea | Daily close back above 62k |
| Size Rationale | Position size relative to portfolio and risk | 4% risk, 1:2.5 R:R on the setup |
| Emotion | How you felt during the trade | FOMO spike on the first green candle |
| Process Fix | One concrete change for next time | Skip entries after 8 pm local time |
Fill the table within an hour of closing the position. Over a month the pattern shows whether size discipline or thesis quality needs work. Keep the sheet private and review weekly. No fancy tools required—just consistent entries.
Search “post trade review template” on YouTube for free walkthroughs.