Tag Archives: fx-trading

“Working As Intended”: What Bot Companies Mean vs. What Your Account Shows

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Andy G

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 →

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The Trading Bot Reality Check: A Love Story Gone Wrong

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Andy G

A cautionary tale about trading bot disappointments: licensing failures caused losses, master-slave bot communication breakdowns left trades unmanaged, and untested asset swaps raised red flags. The lesson? All automated trading schemes look great until they aren’t. Proceed with extreme caution, realistic expectations, and don’t risk more than you can afford to lose completely. Continue reading →

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Can Human Forex Traders Compete in a 92% Automated Market?

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Andy G

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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Goldilocks and the Three Lot Sizes

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Andy G

My Octane bot swore fidelity to GBPUSD but soon strayed—dabbling in other pairs like a bored trader on a Friday night. After eleven months, a thousand pips, and mounting swap fees, I’m questioning both its judgment and my life choices. On the bright side, at least I’m learning… expensively. Continue reading →

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New Forex AI Training Bots Coming

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Andy G

Last week, I received updates from EFX and Nurp regarding new trading bots. EFX requires a new purchase, while Nurp’s bots seem included in subscriptions but may require conversion. Both offer VPS-like services. Nurp features a user-friendly dashboard and exceptional algorithms, while EFX boasts established performance and advanced technology. 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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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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What Algo Trading Things Have I Learned Recently

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Andy G

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 →

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Weekly VPN Maintenance

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Andy G

The content discusses the importance of updating VPSes, particularly for Forex trading bots. It highlights the experiences of various bots after a reboot, showcasing their performance and ability to maintain open trades. The Precision bot closes trades at the end of its trading window, while the Octane bot has a serious flaw in handling reboots. Overall, the bots fared well, except for Octane’s design issue. Continue reading →

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Shutting Down A Bot

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Andy G

The Octane bot was ultimately shut down after customer service was unable to resolve issues. The user chose to stop trading and move their funds to a trusted bot. After making the decision, they shut down trades and managed their funds manually. Future plans include implementing strategies to avoid similar issues in the future. Continue reading →

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