The 'Your First Bot' Challenge
Trading isn’t just about placing orders — it’s about turning ideas into repeatable, data-driven systems that can scale and adapt to changing markets. That’s where the Your First Bot Challenge comes in. This journey is designed to take you from trading theory to live bot execution, breaking the process down into three critical steps. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced trader looking to automate, this challenge will teach you the mindset, tools, and techniques you need to build, test, and launch your first trading bot. Let’s get started.
Module 1: Strategy Hacking...[Click Here]
Who: Start here if you are a trader who wants to move beyond intuition and gut feeling, and learn how to design rule-based strategies that can be automated.
Why: Without a clear strategy, trading becomes random and emotional. Strategy Hacking helps you think systematically, define your edge, and build the foundation for long-term success.
What: Strategy Hacking is the process of training your mind to spot patterns, define rules, and find edges in the market. It’s about converting raw observations into executable, data-driven strategies.
Module Break Down:
- Lesson 1: Trading 101 [click here]
- Lesson 2: Strategies
Module 2: Test, Test, Test... [Click Here]
Who: Start here if you have a trading strategy but want to validate it before risking real capital.
Why: Testing is essential because it reveals the strengths and weaknesses of your strategy, reduces emotional trading, and builds the confidence needed for live execution.
What: This module covers the tools and techniques for testing your strategies, including backtesting, paper trading, and risk analysis. It’s about separating theory from reality and ensuring your ideas have real market potential.
Module Break Down:
- Lesson 1: Due Diligence
- Lesson 2: Analytics
- Lesson 3: Does my trading strategy meet my goals?
Module 3: Your First Bot... [Click Here]
Who: Start here if you have a strategy and you're ready to move on to execution, and automation.
Why: This is where trading becomes scalable, 24/7, and fully hands-off. It’s the final step in turning your trading vision into a reality, unlocking the potential for consistent, automated profits.
What: This module guides you through connecting your broker, deploying your first fully automated bot, and monitoring real-time performance using Archaide TradeLab.
Module Break Down:
- Lesson 1: Connect Your Broker To Archaide TradeLab
- Lesson 2: Connect Your Strategy to Your Broker
- Lesson 3: Paper Trading
- Lesson 4: Live Trading
- Lesson 5: Monitor Your Trades
The path to successful trading automation starts with the right foundation. Strategy Hacking gives you the mindset and tools to spot opportunities, Test, Test, Test ensures your strategies can survive the real world, and Your First Bot turns those ideas into fully automated trading systems. With the power of Archaide TradeLab, you have everything you need to trade smarter, move faster, and capture more opportunities. Now, it’s time to take that final step — connect your broker, launch your first bot, and start trading with confidence. Let’s automate the future, one strategy at a time.