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“Working As Intended”: What Bot Companies Mean vs. What Your Account Shows
After hitting a 42% drawdown with my Octane bot, I received an email from another company explaining how their “protective measures worked as intended.” Both systems did exactly what they were designed to do. Both groups of investors lost significant money anyway. Here’s what happens when sophisticated risk management still hurts like hell. Continue reading
Posted in algorithmic trading, Risk
Tagged algo-trading, bot, forex-trading, fx-trading
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Can Human Forex Traders Compete in a 92% Automated Market?
In a 2025 market where 92% of volume is algorithmic, human “artisan” traders must pivot from speed to strategy. While bots dominate execution and emotional discipline, humans retain a critical edge in recognizing structural regime shifts and exercising selective judgment. Success now requires acting as a risk manager, not a clicker. Continue reading
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Tagged algo-trading, bot, FOREX, forex-trading, fx-trading, investing
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Octane Remains Timid
The author reflects on the impact of EFX putting Octane in safe mode, expressing uncertainty about financial effects. November has begun slowly, with no trades occurring this week so far, despite active bot movement. The author remains cautiously optimistic, emphasizing a preference for conservative approaches amidst market uncertainties. Continue reading
Posted in algorithmic trading, EFX, Octane
Tagged algo-trading, bot, forex-trading, investing
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What Algo Trading Things Have I Learned Recently
The author discusses their struggles with learning and their wife’s perceptions, then shifts to the unintended consequences of a blog post title. They mention being contacted about a trading bot, its potential outcomes, and the minor hiccups encountered. The author humorously personifies the bots and ends by wishing for successful trading and peaceful nights. Continue reading
Posted in algorithmic trading, NURP, The Fed
Tagged algo-trading, bot, forex-trading, fx-trading, The Fed
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Vigilante VPSes
The writer expresses frustration with their VPS, suspecting it causes bot trading issues and trade losses due to lag. They advise ensuring the VPS can handle the number of bots and caution against rebooting without confirmation. The writer emphasizes the VPS’s importance, but urges verification of its performance. Continue reading
Posted in algorithmic trading, Octane, VPS
Tagged Algo trading bots, algo-trading, bot, FOREX
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Cracking the Code: The Top Five Algorithmic Trading Strategies to Master the Stock Market Game
The post introduces the world of algorithmic trading and explores five key strategies. Trend-Following strategy focuses on market momentum, while Mean Reversion seizes opportunities when stocks deviate from their average price. Arbitrage exploits price differences, Market-Making provides market liquidity, and Machine Learning uses AI for data analysis and predictions. These strategies aim to master the stock market game, offering something for every trader. Continue reading
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Tagged algo-trading, algorithmic trading models, bot, finance, fx-trading, investing
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Confessions of an Overly Attached Trader: Letting Your Algo Run Free
Traders, embrace automation. Trusting your algorithm leads to less stress and higher profits. Letting go of control may be tough, but the freedom and peace of mind make it worth it. Embrace imperfection and reap the rewards of independent trading. __JETPACK_AI_ERROR__ Continue reading
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Tagged algo-trading, bot, forex-trading, fx-trading, trading
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A Trading Bot As Supplemental Income
The writer’s goal is to replace their combined income with bot-generated monthly income. A friend plans to transfer 401k funds to a brokerage account for algorithmic trading, potentially risking a 2% loss. The tax implications and technical challenges are noted. However, this approach could help address immediate financial needs, especially with a well-performing bot. Continue reading
