Tag Archives: trading

Coinbase Just Added Sports Betting (They’re Calling It Something Else)

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Andy G

Coinbase just announced they’re adding prediction markets to their platform. You can now bet on sports, elections, economic data, and “pop culture events” right alongside your Bitcoin. Continue reading →

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Bots That Try to Save You From Yourself:AI Trading Bots for Investors Over 50

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Andy G

AI trading bots and copy‑trading platforms are evolving from wild, high‑leverage gambling scripts into tools with loss limits, kill switches, and behavior monitoring designed to reduce emotional mistakes. This piece explains how older investors can use them in small, controlled slices of a retirement portfolio.
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Farming, Fartcoin, and Crypto Stoves: Lessons in Yield and Burn

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Andy G

Crypto markets are doing their thing again, with Bitcoin leading a rally and dragging the rest of the market along for the ride (kicking and screaming, as usual). In the midst of this chaos, my guru offered me some sage … Continue reading →

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TANSTAAFL: The Price of Chasing Profit Unicorns

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Andy G

The pursuit of alternative investments highlights the principle of TANSTAAFL—there’s always a cost. While these investments promise diversification and profit, they come with hidden fees, emotional stress, and opportunity costs. Success requires realistic expectations, thorough research, and understanding that efforts and failures contribute to learning in the investment journey. Continue reading →

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Futures, Hiccups, and Hope: My Copy Trading Adventure in the Making

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Andy G

The writer reflects on the ups and downs of a copy trading project linked to the University of Options. After significant delays due to technical issues, the project appears to be back on track, focusing initially on micro-futures accounts. Optimism remains as potential future developments are anticipated. Continue reading →

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How Does US Broker Leverage Work?

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Andy G

My friend helped pull this together… What Does 1:50 Leverage Mean? When a US broker says their leverage is 1:50, it means that for every $1 of your own capital, you can control up to $50 worth of trading positions. … Continue reading →

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Futures Not So Bright

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Andy G

The trading period from mid-August to September 30 has seen inconsistent results with Futures Copycat trading, leading to more losses than wins. Despite challenges from low volatility and market divergences, the trader remains optimistic about future recoveries. Encouragement to continue trading and perseverance reflects hope for substantial gains ahead. Continue reading →

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A Cautionary Tale

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Andy G

The writer initially expressed enthusiasm for a trading bot but later regretted making aggressive adjustments that led to losses. They acknowledged the need to align risk with their age and experienced a significant setback. Despite minor relief that the loss occurred in an account with a small balance, it still eroded recent gains and dipped into the principal amount. Continue reading →

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Is This How You Win The Drawdown War?

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Andy G

The Octane bot faced challenges in the market, leading to a month of losses. Despite this, there are positive aspects to highlight, such as its ability to navigate drawdowns and make decisions based on current circumstances. The author maintains trust in the bot’s overall performance but acknowledges April as a challenging month. Continue reading →

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What Goes On In The Dark

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Andy G

The writer considered allowing their Precision bot to trade all day, but experienced a scare when the bot made numerous trades during the night, almost losing $3,400. Despite this, the bot ultimately grew the account by nearly $900 in the morning, demonstrating its proficiency in trading gold. Continue reading →

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