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+# Manual Trading with Follow-up Analysis
+
+Since leveraged trading APIs are limited, you can manually execute trades on Drift Protocol while still using the AI follow-up assistant for trade management.
+
+## How to Use "Mark as Traded"
+
+### 1. Get AI Analysis
+- Run any analysis on the AI Analysis Panel
+- Review the trading setup (entry, stop loss, take profit targets)
+- Note the recommended entry price and levels
+
+### 2. Execute Trade Manually
+- Go to Drift Protocol (https://app.drift.trade)
+- Execute your leveraged trade manually based on the AI analysis
+- Use the recommended entry price and risk management levels
+
+### 3. Mark as Traded
+- Return to the AI Analysis Panel
+- Click the blue **"📋 Mark as Traded"** button next to any analysis
+- Enter your actual trade details:
+  - Trade amount (position size)
+  - Confirm entry price (defaults to AI recommendation)
+- The system will create a virtual position for tracking
+
+### 4. Use Follow-up Assistant
+- Click **"Trade Follow-up"** in the main dashboard
+- The assistant will now recognize your position
+- Ask for updated analysis, risk assessment, exit strategies
+- Get real-time market condition updates with fresh screenshots
+
+## Benefits
+
+✅ **Full Follow-up Support**: Even manual trades get AI assistant support
+✅ **Risk Management**: Track stop losses and take profit levels
+✅ **Market Updates**: Get fresh chart analysis for active positions  
+✅ **Position Tracking**: Monitor P&L and position status
+✅ **Exit Timing**: Get AI guidance on when to close positions
+
+## Example Workflow
+
+1. **Analyze**: "SOL 4h timeframe analysis"
+2. **Note Setup**: Entry $165.50, SL $162.00, TP $170.00
+3. **Execute on Drift**: Open leveraged position manually
+4. **Mark as Traded**: Click blue button, enter size and price
+5. **Follow-up**: Use Trade Follow-up Assistant for management
+
+This bridges the gap between AI analysis and manual execution while maintaining full tracking and follow-up capabilities.