How to choose a trading strategy for algorithmic launch
Review market conditions, timeframe, risk, and launch purpose before sending a preset to Terminal.
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How to read a backtest before launching a strategy
PnL alone is not enough. Review trades, drawdown, stability, and sample quality.
How to launch a strategy safely in the live terminal
A pre-launch checklist: keys, exchange, risk, leverage, stop, position size, and sync status.
Risk rules: stops, limits, and drawdown control
How to think about position size, stop risk, daily drawdown, and limits before live trading.
How much capital do you need to start algorithmic trading
Estimate starting capital through risk, minimum orders, fees, and acceptable drawdown.
How to reduce drawdown when running strategies
Practical ways to reduce risk: limits, filters, smaller load, pauses, and re-optimization.
When should you re-optimize a strategy
Signs that old parameters are outdated: volatility, drawdown, trade frequency, or entry quality changed.
How to connect exchange API keys safely
What permissions Terminal needs, why withdrawal access is not required, and how to control access.
What is the difference between presets and reports
A preset is a launch configuration. A report is a way to check quality and history.
Why one algorithm will not save a trading system
One logic is not supposed to work in every regime. A system must manage different strategies and shared risk.
Why correct analysis is not enough without process
Even a correct idea can become a bad trade without entry, exit, risk, and execution control.
Market regimes: how to account for them in Terminal
Trend, range, compression, and expansion require different strategies, filters, and preset expectations.
Videos And Practical Walkthroughs
Short recordings show API key creation, adding a key to Terminal, and the BadRock workflow.