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In StrategyQuant X, three key building blocks—Bar & Time, Price, and Operators—form the foundation of any automated trading strategy. Time settings like “Bar Hour” and “Current Day” help align trades with market behavior. Price data like “Close,” “Daily High,” or “Heiken Ashi Open” provide the essential data points. Operators like “Crosses Above,” “Is Rising,” and…
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If you’re running trading algorithms or automated strategies, using a VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a game changer. It keeps your system running 24/7 without interruptions, even when your home internet or power goes down. With ultra-fast execution speeds, reliable uptime, and enhanced security, a VPS gives traders the edge they need in today’s markets.…
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When developing Forex strategies for prop firm challenges, backtesting with both In-Sample and Out-of-Sample (OOS) data is essential to avoid overfitting. Using tools like StrategyQuant, ensure your strategy trains on data from multiple periods, such as 2009–2022, and validates on OOS data like 2018–2022. Test your strategy on recent market conditions as well as older…
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Explore the world of trading strategies with this comprehensive guide to uncorrelated financial instruments. Learn how to create diversified trading combinations for trend-following, mean reversion, breakout, and momentum strategies. By choosing a variety of instruments, including pairs like EURUSD, GBPJPY, and commodities like XAUUSD and Crude Oil, you can reduce risk and improve your trading…
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing trading in the world’s most popular financial market. This article explains how AI-driven trading bots work and why they outperform traditional rule-based Expert Advisor (EA) robots. While EAs follow static strategies, AI models learn from vast data, adapt to changing market conditions, and continuously improve their predictions. We highlight key differences…
