Comparison
LAYER 0 vs LockMyTrades: Which Trading Discipline Tool Fits Your Workflow?
Both tools target the same enemy: the impulsive trade you make when you shouldn't be trading at all. They attack it at different points in the decision chain — and at different price points.
| Feature | LAYER 0 | LockMyTrades |
|---|---|---|
| Core mechanism | Pre-trade psychological firewall (5 questions, morning verdict) | Post-loss trade lock & broker restriction |
| Prevention model | Before the trade happens | After a loss triggers the lock |
| Streak / discipline calendar | Yes — rules-followed streak (not P&L) | No |
| P&L correlation view | Yes (app, in dev) | No |
| Prop firm daily loss limit enforcement | Pre-trade gate + account guardrails (app) | Broker-level block after breach |
| Psychology education layer | Yes — 30-page manual, 15 sections | No |
| Printable pre-trade checklist | Yes — Daily Decision Framework | No |
| Post-loss protocol | Post-Loss Emergency Card (PDF) + 20-min lockout (app) | Trade lock via broker integration |
| Platform | Web app (in dev) + PDF manual | Desktop / broker plugin |
| Price | $27 one-time (PDF) / ~$9.99/mo (app) | $29.99/month |
Different Layers of the Same Problem
LockMyTrades operates at the broker level. After a loss that crosses a threshold you set, it restricts your ability to place further trades — a hard external block. That's powerful for stopping revenge trading after it starts.
LAYER 0 operates at the psychology layer — the point before you even open the chart. The five-question firewall happens at the start of every session. If you answer honestly and the verdict says “do not trade,” you have a recorded decision you made with a clear mind — not a post-loss reaction to override.
The critical difference: LockMyTrades stops you from trading after damage starts. LAYER 0 stops the session that leads to the damage in the first place. Prevention vs containment.
Price Difference
LockMyTrades is $29.99/month. LAYER 0's PDF manual is $27 one-time — a single saved eval reset from impulsive re-entry pays for it. The app tier, when launched, will be approximately $9.99/month for founding members — a third of LockMyTrades' monthly cost.
Can You Use Both?
Yes, and it makes sense if you have a history of revenge trading past your daily loss limit. LAYER 0 filters your session before it starts. LockMyTrades acts as a backstop if the session turns bad anyway. They are complementary, not competing.
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