Getting Started with MachineTrader
Welcome to MachineTrader, your personal algorithmic trading platform. Whether you're new to automated trading or an experienced quant, MachineTrader provides the tools you need to build, test, and deploy trading strategies without writing complex code.
What is MachineTrader?
MachineTrader is a low-code/no-code algorithmic trading platform that empowers traders to create sophisticated trading strategies using a visual programming interface powered by Node-RED. Our platform connects directly to brokers like Alpaca, allowing you to trade stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrency.
Key Features
- Visual Programming: Build trading strategies using drag-and-drop nodes
- Real-Time Data: Access live market data, news, and technical indicators
- Backtesting: Test your strategies against historical data
- Paper Trading: Practice without risking real money
- Live Trading: Deploy strategies to trade automatically
Next Steps
Ready to get started? Here's what we recommend:
- Take our free algorithmic trading course
- Connect your Alpaca account
- Learn how to backtest strategies
Have questions? Our community and support team are here to help you succeed.