The cTrader Journaling Problem
cTrader is one of the best trading platforms available — excellent charting, fast execution, and a clean interface. But like most trading platforms, its built-in analytics are limited. You can see your trade history, but you can't easily identify patterns, track your psychology, or measure your performance over time in a meaningful way.
That's where a dedicated trading journal comes in.
What to Look for in a cTrader Journal
Not all trading journals support cTrader imports. When evaluating options, look for:
- Native cTrader CSV/XLSX import — you should be able to export your trade history from cTrader and import it directly, without reformatting
- Multi-currency support — cTrader traders often use accounts in EUR, USD, or GBP
- Proper handling of partial closes — cTrader reports partial position closes as separate rows; your journal should merge these correctly
- Support for both English and French exports — cTrader's export language depends on your platform language setting
How to Import cTrader Trades into Bull & Bear
Bull & Bear was built with cTrader users in mind. Here's how to import your trades in under 2 minutes:
- Open cTrader and navigate to your Trade History tab
- Select the date range you want to export and click Export — choose CSV or XLSX
- Log in to Bull & Bear and go to the Journal page
- Click the Import button and upload your file
- Bull & Bear automatically parses your trades, calculates P&L, and updates your statistics
The import works whether your cTrader is set to English or French. Both export formats are fully supported.
What You Get After Importing
Once your trades are imported, Bull & Bear gives you:
- Equity curve — visualise your account growth (or drawdown) over time
- Win rate by instrument — see which pairs or assets you trade best
- Performance by session — are you better in the London or New York session?
- Average R-multiple — are you actually achieving your planned risk/reward?
- Calendar view — see your P&L by day, week, and month at a glance
- Daily journal — attach notes and psychological state to each trading day
Managing Multiple cTrader Accounts
Many cTrader traders run multiple accounts — a live account, a prop firm account, and a demo account for testing strategies. Bull & Bear lets you create separate account profiles and track each one independently. Switch between them instantly from the dashboard.
Get Started Free
Bull & Bear offers a 14-day free trial with full access to all features — no credit card required. If you trade on cTrader and want to stop guessing and start knowing, create your free account and import your first trades today.