ShadowTrading

Introduction

ShadowTrading is embarking on an innovative ambition: to transform the strategies of experienced traders into algorithms that can be executed by trading robots. This initiative aims to automate trading by replicating the winning tactics of professionals, making trading successes accessible to a wider audience through technology.

Technologies Used

The ShadowTrading project is based on the MQL5 language and the MetaTrader 5 platform, which are essential for coding and deploying our advanced trading algorithms. In addition, we have developed a REST API in Python to orchestrate communication between robots and user interfaces, ensuring smooth and efficient integration. Optimization is at the heart of our process, exploiting MetaTrader 5's genetic algorithms to fine-tune robot performance. Each robot is containerized, enabling massive deployment on our optimized servers to maximize efficiency while minimizing resource requirements.

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Results and Impact

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ShadowTrading's journey in the trading realm has shown tangible success. Our robots have notably passed the stringent performance benchmarks set by proprietary trading firms, including FTMO. This accomplishment not only showcases our robots' robust performance but also serves as a testament to their consistent reliability.

Our current lineup features two robots that maintain a success rate over 70%, illustrating not just high accuracy in trades but also their adaptability to market dynamics. These achievements highlight the potential of algorithmic trading when executed with expertly crafted tools.

With these milestones, ShadowTrading is poised for expansion. Our goal is to democratize algorithmic trading, enabling traders worldwide to automate their strategies by transforming them into personalized, efficient algorithms. This will allow users to leverage the power of automated trading with precision, backed by the proven success of our robots.

The feedback and results from our users propel us forward. As we continue to refine our technology, including plans to incorporate AI, our focus remains on creating solutions that elevate trading strategies through automation and innovation. Our vision for ShadowTrading is not just about crafting efficient trading bots but about pioneering a future where technology and trading expertise converge to create unparalleled opportunities for traders everywhere.

My Role in the Project

As co-founder and principal developper of ShadowTrading, my role covers the development of the trading robots and the implementation of all the infrastructure needed to run them. I focus on algorithm programming, technology integration and server management to ensure the performance and reliability of our solutions. My co-founder designs the trading strategies we automate, playing a crucial role in defining the tactics our robots execute successfully. Together, we are working to realize our vision: to democratize access to winning trading strategies through technology.