Category Archives: Octane

Riding the Forex Waves: My Octane Bot and the GBPUSD Tangle

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Andy G

I’m not a Forex trader. Let’s get that out of the way right now. My role in this game is more like a curious observer, watching what my Octane algo bot is up to with its trades. Lately, though, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Vacation Time: Testing the “Passive” in Passive Investments

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Andy G

Vacation season is upon me! Next week, I’ll be packing my bags, turning on my out-of-office reply, and testing just how passive my “passive” investment portfolio really is. Spoiler alert: last year didn’t go so well. Here’s hoping for better … Continue reading →

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Octane Does A Little Bit Of Both

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Andy G

In January, Octane improved a nearly 10% drawdown from previous highs of almost 20%. It closed trades, resulting in a net gain of $8,383.91 despite some losses. Although there were fluctuations and a net loss of $511.23, the bot’s long-term strategy aims for profitability in 2025. Continue reading →

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Did A Groundhog’s Shadow Affect My Portfolio?

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Andy G

The author reflects on recent portfolio losses attributed to market fluctuations, humorously involving groundhogs. Despite setbacks, key positions by Octane mitigated losses. The new trading bot, Odyssey, made questionable decisions after a weekend. Overall, the author expresses cautious optimism about upcoming recovery and the importance of learning from investments. Continue reading →

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Odyssey Joins The Farm

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Andy G

Going into spring and planting season, I have leased some new equipment to see if I can raise my yields. I would love to see some high yields. But, I will not ignore consistency if that is all this piece … Continue reading →

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The Octane Slog

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Andy G

As much as I would like to brag on Octane, it has not having its best months. It is babysitting several USDCAD and GBPUSD trades. It will make some small trades on a few other FOREX pairs to generate some … Continue reading →

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The Octane Bot Has Embraced Its Drawdown

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Andy G

The EFX Octane bot currently faces a 19% drawdown but generally avoids losses. Users are advised to refrain from withdrawing funds during high drawdowns, as it exacerbates the issue. Adding funds can mitigate drawdowns. The author contemplates transferring money to improve the bot’s performance in light of ongoing trades. Continue reading →

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What About That EFX Bot?

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Andy G

The author discusses their experience with trading bots EFX and NURP. Initially successful with EFX, they switched to NURP but faced disappointing results, prompting a return to EFX. They note EFX’s reasonable performance and good communication, suggesting it may be a worthwhile investment despite some limitations. They offer referrals for interested users. Continue reading →

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Octane Is Up To Something

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Andy G

Octane, a conservative trading bot, is currently managing 47 open trades, with 29 focused on USDCAD. As it navigates a drawdown of nearly 20%, confidence remains in its algorithm’s ability to prevent further losses. However, the author hopes for favorable market conditions to close trades and improve overall performance. Continue reading →

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Octane Is Resting Again

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Andy G

With Forex typically having a slow December, it seems unfair it gets vacation days besides. But New Year’s Day is another such day. In the Central Time Zone, Octane stopped trading on December 31st at 4:00 PM. I assume Octane … Continue reading →

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