The Orion journal.

Long-form guides on sessions, order flow, prop firms and the engineering behind our tools. Written by the people who trade it.
ECN vs Market Maker Brokers: How to Choose for Forex Trading
ECN vs market maker: understand execution models, conflict of interest, and how to pick the right broker for your trading style. 7-min read. Read more...
Manual vs Algorithmic Trading: Which Suits Your Lifestyle?
Manual vs algo trading — which actually fits your schedule, capital, and psychology? Break down the real trade-offs before you commit. (156 chars) Read more...
TradingView vs MetaTrader: Which Platform Wins in 2026?
TradingView vs MetaTrader — which platform should you use in 2026? Compare charting, automation, broker access, and cost before you decide. Read more...
MT4 vs MT5: Which Is Better for Retail Forex Traders in 2026?
MT4 vs MT5 — which platform actually fits your trading in 2026? A clear breakdown of differences, EA support, and who should switch. Read more...
FTMO vs MyForexFunds vs The5%ers: 2026 Prop Firm Comparison
FTMO vs MyForexFunds vs The5%ers — an honest 2026 breakdown of fees, drawdown rules, payouts, and which prop firm suits your trading style. Read more...
How Many Trades Is Enough? Sample Size for Backtests
Think 50 backtest trades proves your edge? It doesn't. Learn the real trading sample size you need for statistically meaningful results. Read more...
Tick Data vs OHLC Backtests: When the Difference Matters
Your tick data backtest and OHLC backtest can show wildly different results. Learn exactly when each method matters and how to avoid costly errors. Read more...
Volatility Scaling: Why Risk % Should Adapt to Market Conditions
Static risk rules bleed accounts during regime shifts. Learn how volatility scaling trading keeps your exposure consistent when markets change character. Read more...
How to Design an EA That Survives Prop Firm Rules
Most EAs fail prop firm challenges in the first week. Learn how to build a prop firm safe EA that respects daily DD caps, news rules, and position limits. Read more...
Why Most EAs Fail in Live Trading (And How to Avoid It)
Discover the real reasons why EAs fail in live trading—overfitting, bad backtest conditions, regime shifts—and get a practical diagnosis checklist to fix it. Read more...
Regime Detection: Making EAs Aware of Market Conditions
Most EAs fail because they ignore market conditions. Learn how regime detection trading keeps your algo on the right side of trend, range, and volatility shifts. Read more...
The Kelly Criterion for Traders: Useful or Dangerous?
Kelly criterion trading explained without the hype. Learn the formula, why full Kelly destroys accounts, and how fractional Kelly makes it practical. Read more...