1 pointby MuZzZ2 hours ago1 comment
  • MuZzZ2 hours ago
    Hi HN,

    I’m the developer behind DayTradingCentral.

    The Problem: I started trading a few years ago and realized the tooling landscape is bifurcated: you either use messy Excel spreadsheets or pay $30-$50/month for SaaS journals (like TradeZella) just to get basic analytics like Win Rate and Expectancy. As a beginner, paying high subscription fees while still learning (and losing money) felt like a punishment.

    The Solution: I built a dedicated "Command Center" to consolidate journaling, risk management, and analytics into one place.

    The Tech Stack:

    Frontend: Next.js (TypeScript) for a snappy, app-like feel.

    Backend: NestJS API.

    Database: PostgreSQL (handling the trade logs and time-series).

    Infrastructure: Hosted on Hetzner (dedicated metal) for performance/cost over AWS.

    Integration: Native support for MetaTrader 4/5.

    Business Model: It is currently free. My plan is to keep the automated journaling and analytics free forever to build a user base. I will eventually introduce paid features for advanced algorithmic backtesting and copy-trading, but I want the core tool to remain accessible.

    I’d love feedback on the dashboard performance and the data visualization.

    -- MuZzZ