A Journey from Aspiring Trader to Building the Ultimate Trading Journal

Back in 2013, our founder, David, decided to dive into the world of trading. He spent six intense months studying strategies and market dynamics, and soon after, began paper trading to build confidence in his approach. With this practice, David saw his strategies taking shape and eventually transitioned to live trading while working full-time. His very first live trade yielded over a 20% return, igniting both excitement and a profound realization: trading success comes with emotional challenges.

After a few more months of trading, David grew an account from $5,000 to nearly $10,000. This turning point sparked a new idea—could trading become a full-time career? But with that thought, the mentality behind his trades shifted. Trading was no longer just about following a systematic approach; it was becoming a path to independence. Emotions began to cloud judgment, and without clear insights, David’s trades started to veer off course, erasing his hard-earned gains.

The Turning Point

Seeking advice, David approached his mentor. “So, David, what are you doing right, and what are you doing wrong?” The question seemed simple, yet David couldn’t answer it. His mentor’s response was equally simple but powerful: “If you don’t know what’s working or what’s not, it’s hard to improve.”

That pivotal conversation became the foundation of TraderSync. David began journaling his trades by hand—a start, but it left too many questions unanswered. Which mistakes were costing him the most? How often was he repeating those mistakes? Paper wasn’t enough to answer these, so he moved to spreadsheets, but soon realized he was spending more time adjusting data than analyzing it. He needed something deeper, something automated, something that would free up his time for actual trading.

Building the Solution

With a background in web development and resources from his web development company, David built the first version of an online trading journal, customized to answer his specific questions. This first MVP was powerful. Within months, traders from his trading room began requesting access, pushing him to expand the journal into a comprehensive platform that could benefit other traders as well. Word quickly spread, and as more traders began using it, TraderSync grew into something greater than just a personal tool.

TraderSync Today

Today, TraderSync has become one of the most comprehensive trading journals on the market, trusted by thousands of traders. Our mission remains simple: to empower traders by providing deep insights into their trades, helping them understand what works and what doesn’t, and guiding them to make better, data-driven decisions. We continue to add value by expanding the platform, driven by the same curiosity and determination that started it all.

David still trades—primarily swing trades now—while leading TraderSync’s development to ensure it remains the ultimate companion for traders around the world.