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I Interrupted Two Trades. A Bot Would Have Let Both Run.

I Interrupted Two Trades. A Bot Would Have Let Both Run.

by My Trading Desk | Jun 27, 2026 | Automation

I took three trades across three sessions last week. On Monday I interrupted one trade. On Tuesday I let one trade run. On Wednesday I let two trades lose. Same plan on all three days. The only variable was my hands. Trading bot development exists to remove exactly...
Before A Trading Bot Places Orders, It Should Keep A Journal

Before A Trading Bot Places Orders, It Should Keep A Journal

by My Trading Desk | Jun 20, 2026 | Automation

Trading bot development should not start with a live order button. It should start with a journal. That may sound boring, but it is how I think about automation now. This week reminded me why. The strongest trading notes were not about perfect entries. They were about...
Trading Bot Development Starts Before The Trade

Trading Bot Development Starts Before The Trade

by My Trading Desk | Jun 6, 2026 | Automation

Trading bot development should not start with the order button. Before my own trading automation project was allowed near live trading, I spent a long time trading the rules manually and writing down what had to be checked. The first serious version was not built to...
Data Feed Issues, Mental Pressure & a 2.5R Recovery Trade – Intraday Trading Journal

Data Feed Issues, Mental Pressure & a 2.5R Recovery Trade – Intraday Trading Journal

by B Bharti | Jan 14, 2026 | Automation

Market Overview The market consolidated during the early morning session and then attempted a reversal breakout to the upside. Considering the recent bearish sentiment, the breakout lacked strength from the beginning. There was no proper follow‑through, buyers failed...
AI Automation in Trading: What Retail Traders Need to Know in 2025

AI Automation in Trading: What Retail Traders Need to Know in 2025

by B Bharti | Dec 9, 2025 | Automation

AI trading and automation tools have become game changers in 2025. Many retail traders want to know if these “smart” systems can improve profits or if they’re just hype. In this article, we’ll break down what AI can and can’t do, common mistakes traders make, and how...
Navigating the Inconsistencies of Trading Platforms: How to Stay Consistent and Profitable Despite Data Feed Discrepancies, Slippage, and Execution Errors

Navigating the Inconsistencies of Trading Platforms: How to Stay Consistent and Profitable Despite Data Feed Discrepancies, Slippage, and Execution Errors

by B Bharti | Nov 27, 2025 | Automation

Trading in the financial markets can be highly rewarding, but it also presents several challenges that can impact consistency and profitability. One of the most common issues traders face is the inconsistency between trading platforms. From data feed variations to...
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