Trading Systems

Rule Framework Before Automation

A bot should execute a documented framework, not invent decisions. The system comes first: rules, risk, journaling, and safety.

strategy.rules entry.confirmed = true risk.daily_limit = locked journal.required = true

Define what must happen before a trade is allowed.

Place protection from structure, risk, and invalidation points.

Predefine partials, target zones, and no-chase conditions.

Move risk only when the system says the trade has earned it.

Stop trading around periods where the edge degrades.

Reduce size, stop for the day, or pause the system at defined limits.

Record setup, execution, state, and review notes for every trade.

Prevent duplicate orders, stale orders, and unprotected positions.

System Map

Manual Strategy to Review Loop

Manual Strategy

Rule Framework

Automation Layer

Journal

Review