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Guides
The parts nobody warns you about until they cost you. Written for traders rather than developers.
Essentials
- How to build a trading botStart from a rule you already trade, state it precisely enough for software, and go live at a size that lets you think clearly.
- How to backtest without fooling yourselfOverfitting, look-ahead bias, survivorship bias and ignored costs — the four ways a backtest lies, and how to catch each one.
- Position sizingWhy fixed fractional beats fixed lots, what Kelly actually says, and why sizing ends more accounts than entries do.
Fundamentals
- The Complete Guide to Algorithmic Trading in 2026Everything you need to know to start building automated trading systems. From basic concepts to advanced execution strategies.12 min read
- Risk Management Fundamentals for Algorithmic TradersPosition sizing, stop losses, and portfolio allocation. The essential risk controls every algo trader must implement.10 min read
Technical
- Building Your First Trading Bot: A Step-by-Step TutorialFrom zero to deployed in under an hour. This hands-on guide walks you through creating a simple but effective trading algorithm.15 min read
- Backtesting Pitfalls: 7 Mistakes That Will Blow Up Your StrategyOverfitting, look-ahead bias, and survivorship bias. Learn to identify and avoid the most common backtesting errors.7 min read
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