Session Setup
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Before You Start Replaying (7 points)
Pair and timeframe selected deliberatelyNot just "what I feel like today" — based on your current strategy focus
Session window identifiedLondon (08:00-16:00 GMT), NY (13:00-21:00 GMT), or overlap — pick one, don't drift between
High-impact news events notedMark any NFP, CPI, FOMC, BoE, ECB within the replay window — adjust entry rules accordingly
Spread accounted for in targetsEURUSD ~0.5-1 pip, GBPUSD ~0.5-1.5 pip, XAUUSD ~20-50 pip — subtract from profit targets
Entry criteria written down before session startsExact rules: what makes this a valid setup? Written down, not in your head
Stop loss rule definedFixed pips, ATR-based, or structure-based — decide before you see the chart, not after
Max trades per session setWrite the number above. When you hit it, the session ends — no exceptions
During Replay — Execution Rules (10 points)
Only take setups that meet ALL entry criteria"Looks close enough" is not a valid entry — if it fails 1 criterion, skip it
Stop loss set BEFORE entry is placedNot after price moves — your SL is part of the setup, not an afterthought
Take profit defined at time of entryAt minimum: 1.5× your SL distance. If you can't identify a TP level, skip the trade
No entries during news (unless your strategy specifies)High-impact news within 15 minutes = skip. News trading is a different strategy entirely
No chasing after a missed entryIf price moved 20+ pips beyond your planned entry, the setup is gone. Wait for next one
No moving SL against the trade ("revenge SL")Widening your stop to avoid a loss is a loss. Take it
Each trade logged immediately after closeDon't wait until end of session — memory distorts, especially after losses
Stop trading after 3 consecutive lossesNot a rule about being wrong — a rule about mental state deteriorating
Stop trading if daily loss limit is hitDefined above — when it's hit, the session is over. Non-negotiable
Pausing when distracted or emotionalReplay can be paused. Live trading can't. Use this advantage
Post-Session Review (8 points)
Win rate calculated for this sessionWins ÷ Total trades × 100. Log it
Profit factor calculatedSum of wins ÷ Sum of losses. Target: above 1.5 consistently
Average R:R reviewedSum of (win/SL) for each trade ÷ number of trades. Is your actual RR meeting your planned RR?
Missed setups identifiedTrades that met criteria but were skipped — why? Fear? Distraction? Log the reason
Rule violations identifiedEvery trade that broke a rule, noted honestly — even if it was profitable
One improvement identified for next sessionSpecific, actionable. Not "trade better" — "skip setup when H4 is in counter-trend"
Running totals updatedCumulative win rate, cumulative PF across all sessions so far — this is your real edge data
Is sample size statistically significant yet?Under 50 trades: treat results as directional only. 100+ trades: start making strategy decisions. 200+: reliable data