PnL Charts
Visualize your trading performance with interactive charts and analytics.
Chart Types
Equity Curve
Shows your account value over time:
Account Value ($)
▲
12k │ ╭──
│ ╭────╯
11k │ ╭────╯
│ ╭────╯
10k │──────────────╯
└─────────────────────────────────▶ Time
Jan Feb Mar Apr
What to Look For:
| Pattern | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Steady uptrend | Consistent profitability |
| Volatile swings | Inconsistent strategy |
| Sharp drops | Large losses |
| Flat periods | No trading or break-even |
Cumulative PnL
Shows total profit/loss accumulated:
PnL ($)
▲
+2k │ ●
│ ●
+1k │ ●
│ ●
0 │──────●───────────────────────────
│ ●
-1k │●
└─────────────────────────────────▶ Time
Interpretation:
| Area | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Above zero | Net profitable |
| Below zero | Net losing |
| Slope | Rate of profit/loss |
Daily PnL Bar Chart
Shows profit/loss for each day:
PnL
+$200 │ ██
+$100 │ ██ ██ ██
0 │─────────────██──
-$100 │ ██
└─Mon─Tue─Wed─Thu─Fri─
Win/Loss Distribution
Histogram of trade outcomes:
Frequency
20 │ ████
15 │ ████████
10 │ ████████████████
5 │████████████████████
0 └─────────────────────────
-$200 -$100 $0 +$100 +$200
PnL per Trade
Chart Features
Time Period Selection
| Period | Use Case |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | Today's performance |
| 7 Days | Weekly review |
| 30 Days | Monthly analysis |
| 90 Days | Quarterly review |
| YTD | Year-to-date |
| All Time | Complete history |
Filtering Charts
Apply filters to focus analysis:
| Filter | Effect on Chart |
|---|---|
| Exchange | Only that exchange's data |
| Bot | Single bot performance |
| Symbol | Specific pair only |
| Type | Paper vs Live |
Zoom and Pan
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Zoom in | Scroll up or pinch |
| Zoom out | Scroll down or spread |
| Pan | Click and drag |
| Reset | Double-click |
Data Points
Hover over chart elements to see:
| Data Point | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Specific date |
| Value | PnL or balance |
| Trade count | Number of trades |
| Win rate | Day's win rate |
Performance Metrics Visualized
Win Rate Over Time
Win Rate (%)
80% │ ●
60% │ ● ● ●
40% │ ● ● ●
20% │
0% └─────────────────────
W1 W2 W3 W4 W5
Risk-Reward Distribution
Scatter plot of trades:
Profit ($)
+$500 │ ●
+$300 │ ● ● ●
+$100 │ ● ● ●●●● ●
0 │────────────────
-$100 │ ● ●●● ●
-$300 │ ●
└─────────────────
Duration (hours)
Drawdown Chart
Shows peak-to-trough declines:
Drawdown (%)
0% │────╮ ╭────╮
-5% │ ╰─────╯ │
-10% │ │
-15% │ ╰────
-20% │
└─────────────────────
Advanced Analytics
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Month | Returns |
|---|---|
| Jan | +8.5% 🟢 |
| Feb | +3.2% 🟢 |
| Mar | -2.1% 🔴 |
| Apr | +12.4% 🟢 |
Day-of-Week Performance
| Day | Avg PnL | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | +$45 | 58% |
| Tue | +$62 | 65% |
| Wed | +$28 | 52% |
| Thu | +$55 | 61% |
| Fri | +$38 | 55% |
Hour-of-Day Performance
| Hour | Avg PnL | Trades |
|---|---|---|
| 00-04 | +$20 | 45 |
| 04-08 | +$35 | 62 |
| 08-12 | +$58 | 98 |
| 12-16 | +$42 | 85 |
| 16-20 | +$31 | 72 |
| 20-24 | +$15 | 38 |
Comparing Performance
Strategy Comparison
Compare different bots/strategies:
| Strategy | Total PnL | Win Rate | Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSI Bot | +$1,200 | 62% | -8% |
| MACD Bot | +$850 | 58% | -12% |
| Copy Bot | +$650 | 55% | -6% |
Paper vs Live
| Type | Total PnL | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | +$3,500 | 64% |
| Live | +$2,100 | 59% |
Note: Differences may be due to slippage, emotions, or execution.
Chart Interpretation Guide
Healthy Equity Curve
Characteristics:
- Steady upward slope
- Small, controlled drawdowns
- Quick recovery from dips
- Consistent angle
Warning Signs
| Pattern | Possible Issue |
|---|---|
| Large spikes | Over-concentration |
| Deep drawdowns | Poor risk management |
| Long flat periods | Strategy not working |
| Erratic swings | Inconsistent approach |
Using Charts for Improvement
| Analysis | Action |
|---|---|
| Best performing days | Trade more on those days |
| Worst performing times | Avoid or reduce size |
| Drawdown patterns | Identify triggers |
| Win streaks | Understand what works |
Exporting Charts
Screenshot
- Set desired view
- Use browser screenshot
- Or click Export Image
Data Export
- Click Export Data
- Choose format (CSV)
- Import to Excel/Sheets for custom analysis
Dashboard Widget
Adding PnL Chart to Dashboard
The dashboard includes a PnL summary widget showing:
- Last 7 days performance
- Quick trend indicator
- Link to full analysis
Widget Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Period | 7d, 30d, 90d |
| Type | Line, Bar |
| Show target | Optional target line |
Next Steps
- Exporting Data - Download for analysis
- Trade History - Detailed trade review
- Backtesting - Compare to backtests