Category Archives: NURP

Odyssey’s Near-Death Experience: From the Brink of the Abyss to… Almost Black

Odyssey experienced a dramatic comeback after a significant downturn, offering hope for future success despite ongoing licensing fees totaling $1,200 every three months. With a target of $51,200 to start generating profit, the pressure is mounting. The author remains cautiously optimistic, hoping Odyssey’s AI improves and avoids further setbacks. Continue reading

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2025: A Crypto Odyssey (But Let’s Hope It’s Not Kubrick-Level Bleak)

The Odyssey bot is approaching a critical phase, with losses prompting a need for recovery. It leverages genetic algorithms and machine learning to enhance trading strategies. While I remain hopeful for its success, I also consider alternatives like Argos or Octane, depending on Odyssey’s performance in the Forex market. Continue reading

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

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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When Bots Dance: Odyssey’s Missteps and Octane’s Freestyle

The author expresses frustration with the performance of the Odyssey bot, which has seen minimal gains and significant losses, leading to doubts about its future. Despite receiving supportive communication from NURP, the author threatens to discontinue the bot if it cannot at least cover its monthly fees of $400. Continue reading

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FIFO, Swap Fees, and My Odyssey Bot’s 147-Trade Juggling Act

My Odyssey algo bot has found itself in a bind, thanks to the dreaded FIFO rule (First In, First Out). Just when it racks up a few good trades, it has to clean up the mess left by earlier bad … Continue reading

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Vacation Time: Testing the “Passive” in Passive Investments

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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Reflections on the Odyssey Bot and Algo Trading

The writer reflects on their mixed feelings about the Odyssey trading bot, initially expecting better outcomes. In discussions with an investor about algorithmic trading bots, they recommend EFX’s Octane bot due to US compliance. The author highlights trading limitations and differences between brokers, expressing confidence in EFX over NURP despite unresolved trust issues. Continue reading

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Odyssey

With some reluctance, I am again using a NURP bot. Seeing a US-brokered account managed by a bot was too tempting. There are other bots out there doing the same thing. (If the purchase price for the EFX bot were … Continue reading

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Did A Groundhog’s Shadow Affect My Portfolio?

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

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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