Order execution: the hidden part of many trading results

Two traders can have the same idea and get different results because of execution. Entry type, spread, liquidity, partial fills, and stop placement matter. This is especially true on fast futures, small caps, and volatile crypto. I think every journal should include the intended order, actual fill, and whether slippage changed the trade quality.

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