Are Trading Bots Useful?

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Automated trading systems, also referred to as mechanical trading systems, algorithmic trading, automated trading or system trading, allow traders to establish specific rules for both trade entries and exits that, once programmed, can be automatically executed via a computer. The trade entry and exit rules can be based on simple conditions such as a moving average crossover, or they can be complicated strategies that require a comprehensive understanding of the programming language specific to the user's trading platform or the expertise of a qualified programmer.

Automated trading systems typically require the use of software that is linked to a direct access broker or a cryptocurrency exchange. You are usually able to input specific rules into your platforms interface. Most are easy to use like profit trailer and Gunbot and can be connected to popular Exchange API’s. If you’re a stock trader you would have to look into other platforms like Ninja Trader or maybe even make your own. These tools are useful but they are no replacement for human trading strategies.

It is every traders dream to just set a bot and forget it but unfortunately, AI hasn’t gotten that intelligent yet. With these trading bots, you still need to be vigilant for market fluctuations and the possible need to change your strategy. Although your strategy may be prepares for many situations there will arise times when you need to make manual trades and adjustments to the trading parameters. A bot can really help you since its always awake(barring technical issues), so you can automate earnings as long as you are prepared. Algorithmic trading is a natural evolution to the financial market system and with the advent of machine learning the future of the industry will surely be interesting.

Before using a bot make sure you have a solid grasp of technical analysis! If you are lacking in this department then spend a few weeks studying. Bots are very reliant on technical strategies so you must be able to understand how they work in the markets. If you are not familiar then you will struggle to understand the terminology and the programming of the bot will confound you. It is important you be confident in your understanding otherwise you could mistakenly choose a detrimental strategy. If you have a good grasp on TA and feel that you can make well informed strategies then trading some of your portfolio algorithmically is a great idea.

Have you traded with bots if so please tell us which ones and how youe experience was! I know I would love to hear from my readers about their Bots and results.