Can the bot trade while I sleep?
Yes. Your bot runs on cloud servers 24/7. It monitors markets, executes trades, manages positions, and protects capital—whether you're sleeping, working, or on vacation. You wake up to filled orders, not missed opportunities.
Why is the Trading Bot a monthly subscription?
Markets evolve. A strategy that works today might drift tomorrow. Your $500 first month covers development and deployment. The $300/month ongoing includes continuous monitoring, optimization, and updates to keep your edge sharp. I stay invested in your success—not just the initial build.
What does the Browser Extension do?
It provides real-time AI guidance while you trade. Pattern recognition, setup quality alerts, risk warnings, and "is this a valid trade?" confirmation—delivered directly in your browser. Works with TradingView, thinkorswim, and most web-based broker platforms. Think of it as a disciplined trading coach watching your screen.
What if the backtest shows my strategy doesn't work?
Then I've saved you thousands of dollars and months of time. You'll get a report explaining why it failed and suggestions for what might work instead. That's the whole point—validate before you build.
Will this work for my prop firm challenge?
Yes. I build bots with hard-coded risk limits specific to your prop firm's rules. The bot physically cannot exceed daily loss limits, position sizes, or consistency rules. It protects you from yourself.
Verified compatible firms: FTMO, FundedNext, Alpha Capital Group, E8 Markets, Topstep, Apex, Bulenox, The Funded Trader, Blue Guardian, and 15+ more across MT4/MT5, cTrader, and NinjaTrader platforms.
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Which prop firms allow trading bots?
Most major firms allow custom bots—the key word is custom. Mass-distributed EAs where hundreds run identical strategies get flagged. Your unique bot, built for your strategy, is welcomed.
Forex/CFD (MT4/MT5/cTrader): FTMO, FundedNext, Alpha Capital, E8 Markets, Funded Trading Plus, Blue Guardian, FunderPro, and more.
Futures (NinjaTrader/Tradovate): Topstep (API required), Bulenox (pre-approval), Take Profit Trader, Leeloo Trading.
Universal restrictions: HFT, tick scalping, latency arbitrage, grid/martingale, and strategy switching between challenge and funded phases are prohibited everywhere.
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Can I use a trading bot with my personal brokerage account?
Yes—if your broker offers API access. Here's what works:
Full Bot Support:
- • Alpaca — API-first, commission-free, no minimums. Best for beginners.
- • Interactive Brokers — Gold standard. Most comprehensive features.
- • TradeStation — Stocks, options, futures. Good documentation.
- • Tradier — API-first, $0.35/contract options. Pairs with TradeHawk.
- • Charles Schwab — Has API (inherited from TD Ameritrade acquisition).
No Bot Support:
- • Robinhood — No public API despite being "tech-forward."
- • Webull — Market data only. Cannot place orders via API.
- • Fidelity — Limited access, mainly institutional.
Which broker should I use for bot trading?
Depends on what you're trading:
- • Stocks/ETFs (beginner): Alpaca — free, easy API, no minimums
- • Stocks/ETFs (advanced): Interactive Brokers — best execution, most features
- • Options: Tradier or Interactive Brokers
- • Futures: TradeStation or Interactive Brokers
- • Crypto: Alpaca or Coinbase
Can you build a bot for my existing broker?
If they have an API, yes. I'll check compatibility during our initial consultation. If your broker doesn't support automation, I'll recommend alternatives that do.
What's included in the Research Partnership?
I become your ongoing trading R&D department. Each month I research edges based on your interests—market analysis, new strategy hypotheses, backtested proposals, and bot recommendations. You get a monthly report with actionable ideas. Perfect for traders who want a steady pipeline of validated opportunities.
My existing bot isn't working. Can you fix it?
Yes. The Bot Audit & Repair service covers exactly this. I'll diagnose why it's failing—strategy drift, code bugs, broker API changes, market regime shifts—then fix and optimize it. Most repairs completed in 3-5 days.
Do I need to keep my computer running?
No. Your bot runs on cloud servers. Your computer can be off. You can be anywhere in the world. The bot keeps trading.
What if I want to override the bot?
You can pause it anytime. But the point is that you shouldn't want to. The bot executes your proven strategy without the emotional mistakes that cost you money. If you find yourself wanting to override it, that's usually a sign you need it.
What markets can you automate?
Anything with historical data and API access: futures (ES, NQ, CL, etc.), forex, stocks, ETFs, options, crypto spot, DeFi protocols. If it trades, I can test and automate it.
What if I don't have a strategy yet?
That's fine. Start with a Strategy Validation session where we test a hypothesis, or consider the Research Partnership where I develop ideas for you. Some of my best projects started as "I think there might be an edge in X..."
Can I cancel the bot subscription anytime?
Yes. No long-term contracts. If you want to stop, you keep the bot—it just won't receive ongoing optimization and support. Most clients stay because the monthly value far exceeds the cost.
