Capture Entry Conditions & Impulse Triggers
Log the reason you entered each trade — FOMO, breakout chase, revenge trading, or a chart pattern. Over time, you'll see which impulse-driven entries produce consistent losses and which occasionally work.
Impulsive trading — entering positions without a plan, chasing momentum, or reacting to FOMO — is one of the fastest ways to erode account equity. Mantis helps you capture every trade in a structured journal so you can identify patterns in your impulsive decisions and build awareness of when emotion, not analysis, is driving your entries. By recording the setup, your emotional state, and the outcome of each position, you create a clear record to review what works and what costs you money.
Download on theApp Store
Opens the App Store
Why traders use Mantis
Track Emotional State & Decision Quality
Rate your mindset before and after each trade. Spotting correlations between tilt, fatigue, or overtrading and your P&L helps you recognize when to step away.
Review Win Rate & Risk Per Trade
View summary stats on how often impulsive entries win, your average risk-per-trade, and whether you're scaling into losers. Concrete numbers replace gut feeling.
Filter & Analyze Trade Patterns
Sort trades by symbol, time of day, or setup type to find which impulse trades consistently lose money — and which rare setups actually deliver.
All Data Stored Locally on Your Device
Your journal lives on your phone, encrypted and private. No cloud sync, no third-party access. Full control over your trading records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I log a trade if I entered without a plan?
That's exactly why you journal. In Mantis, add the trade immediately after entry (or after you exit) and describe what triggered you — the news, a wick, another trader's post, whatever it was. Write your emotional state. This honesty is the foundation of improvement.
Can Mantis help me stop impulsive trading altogether?
Mantis doesn't prevent you from trading impulsively, but it creates undeniable feedback. By reviewing your journal weekly, you'll see the cost of impulse entries compared to planned setups. Awareness often drives behavior change better than rules.
What data does Mantis track automatically?
Entry and exit prices, position size, P&L, date, and time. You add the narrative — your setup, your emotional state, and any notes on what you learned. This combination of data and reflection is what makes journaling powerful.
Is my trading journal data secure?
Yes. Mantis stores all journal data locally on your device only — no iCloud sync, no cloud backup, no external servers. Your trading records stay private and under your control.
How often should I review my impulsive trades?
Most traders benefit from a weekly or bi-weekly review. Set aside 15–30 minutes to scan your entries, spot patterns, and identify the impulse triggers that cost you the most. Many traders also do a monthly deep dive.
Important: Mantis is a trading journal and analytics tool. This page is not investment advice, not financial advice, and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security or instrument. Trading involves risk; past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.