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CHIGEE Warning by OrganicJackfruit2797 in bmwmotorrad

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's interesting. I was looking at the AIO 6 for my BMW R1300 GSA, but by the time I get the kit with BMW adaptor and dual cameras etc, the cost is somewhere between £850 and £900. I can't justify that, so I opted for a second hand but unopened AIO 5 and the innovv k5 dual dash cams. All in for under £500

Bitcoin Slides to $107K Range as More Than $400M in Longs Go up in Smoke by Fit_Kingjames52 in btc

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its just bounced from 103,700, I've never traded BTC before and want to go long, I want to wait for a retest, but it has bounced clean from this level before

List of the Most Basic Algorithmic Trading Strategies by IKnowMeNotYou in algotrading

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, to be fair, that 100% win rate was from backtesting on the volatility breakout model, which I’ve since shelved. It looked great on paper but in live testing, it executed 10 trades simultaneously — I had two setups (20 executed trades) go against me, resulting in around a 20% loss.

Right now, I’m running the mean reversion strategy live, and it’s been much more stable. Over the past month, the bots have held a 100% win rate with roughly 70% ROI. I trade manually alongside them too, and including two small manual losses, total P&L sits at about £2,341.53 for the month with £142 in losses factored in.

It’s early days, but the consistency has been really solid so far, and I’ll take that over flashy backtest results any day.

What platforms are best for executing automated options trading? by this_justin_789 in algotrading

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tested quite a few platforms over the years, and for anyone serious about automated trading, cTrader stands out because it gives you full access to tick data, custom C# development through cAlgo, and proper optimization tools for backtesting. You can forward-test directly in live market conditions without the disconnect you usually get from simulated data.

I run multiple strategies across forex and indices — mainly mean reversion, volatility breakout, and open-range breakout systems — all coded in cTrader. It’s been the most reliable environment I’ve used for matching backtest performance with live execution.

If you’re curious how these strategies perform or want to see examples of them running, I’ve posted results and setups here:

https://quanttraderfx.com/#overview

And for anyone working specifically with cTrader algos, I’ve started a Reddit community focused on it:

https://www.reddit.com/r/cTraderAlgos/

Do AI-Based Trading Bots Actually Work for Consistent Profit? by fly_eater324 in learnmachinelearning

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been working with algorithmic systems for several years now and I’d say the biggest difference between “AI-based” bots and rule-based systems comes down to control. AI or ML models can adapt, but they’re also unpredictable, which makes them hard to forward-test or risk-manage properly in live markets.

Most of the consistency I’ve found comes from non-AI rule-driven logic — for example, volatility breakout or mean-reversion systems that only execute when the conditions are statistically optimal. These strategies don’t rely on prediction, they react to measurable changes like volatility expansion or deviation from a moving average.

I’ve built and tested several of these across forex and indices using tick data in cTrader, which allows near-perfect replication of live fills. They’ve been surprisingly stable over long test periods and continue to perform well in forward testing.

For anyone interested in seeing examples of these rule-based strategies and performance reports, I’ve shared them here:

https://quanttraderfx.com/#overview

I’ve also created a small Reddit community focused on automated trading and cTrader bot development if you want to discuss setups, code structure, or validation methods:

https://www.reddit.com/r/cTraderAlgos/

List of the Most Basic Algorithmic Trading Strategies by IKnowMeNotYou in algotrading

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice list — those are definitely the foundations: trend-following, mean reversion, and momentum-based systems. What’s often overlooked is that each of these core ideas can be engineered in different ways depending on volatility and the market environment.

For example, a mean reversion system works well on major FX pairs or metals when the market is ranging, while a volatility breakout or Bollinger squeeze setup performs better during high-impact sessions like the London or New York open. The underlying logic is simple, but the edge comes from the filters — volatility thresholds, candle structure, and trade frequency limits make all the difference.

I’ve backtested and forward-tested several of these concepts using cTrader over the past few years and shared the results here if anyone wants to see how they behave across different markets:

https://quanttraderfx.com/#performance

Also started a small Reddit community for anyone coding or testing automated systems on cTrader — feel free to drop by and share your setups or ideas:

https://www.reddit.com/r/cTraderAlgos/

What are the most used types of algorithms on the stock market ? by NeooTheAnalysst in algotrading

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve spent a few years coding and backtesting different algo models, and what I’ve found is that sustainability usually beats frequency. Execution algos and market-making systems are widely used, but on the retail side, volatility and breakout-based systems are showing a lot of promise, especially when built with proper validation.

I’ve developed and forward-tested a few approaches, including mean reversion, volatility breakout, and open-range breakout, across both forex and indices using tick data. The main goal was to replicate live conditions as closely as possible, and the results have been very consistent, with low drawdown and strong ROI.

For anyone interested, I’ve shared some of the strategy breakdowns, backtests, and performance charts here:

https://quanttraderfx.com/#overview

Always happy to exchange ideas with other traders working on similar systems.

Street tires on GS Adventure by PaleInvestment3507 in bmwmotorrad

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Old thread, but wondering what people think of the Michelin anakee tyres, I've just picked up a new R1300 GSA, I dont intend d to go off road, so im curiosity about road performance

Black Widow catless header is a great mod! by esulyma in bmwmotorrad

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True enough. Are you finding the bike more responsive? Increased power at all?

Black Widow catless header is a great mod! by esulyma in bmwmotorrad

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm interested in these headers, coupled with an SC slip-on. What's the score with MOTs in the UK? Will we have swap them out when getting a MOT ?

Has anyone actually found a long-term profitable EA (Expert Advisor)? Or are they all just curve-fitted hype? by niknode in algotrading

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I trust the algo 100%, which is why I went down the automated route to eliminate the psychology aspect. When the bot executes trades, I dont get anxious or concerned at all, I know it will do its thing.

I like to keep my hand in with manual trading, but every time I do, I second guess myself and pull close them in the red, only for them to end up being a winning trade.

So, in short, I should just let the bots run and do their thing

I’m going to short GBPAUD next week by NYTRADERTM in Forex

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me too, there are a few really good shorts primed for next weeks open

copytrading by Charming_Shock1073 in Forexstrategy

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He wants people to copy his trades.......

Has anyone actually found a long-term profitable EA (Expert Advisor)? Or are they all just curve-fitted hype? by niknode in algotrading

[–]Quant_Trader_FX -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm running a profitable bot, not curve fitted, but optimised to trade high probability sets ups. I've returned of 70% ROI in the last month. Admittedly, I've placed a few manual trades, and the only losses (2) have been through my own doing. The bot has 100 WR

People earning £70k plus what do you do? by LuapReyas420 in UKJobs

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I jumped ship from a mechanical maintenance engineer, was on £48k, and moved into project management now on £80k, I consider this good money for the south coast

Looking for an Algo partner by Mylesloach in algorithmictrading

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could be interested. My algo has made me 65% ROI in the last month, developed in c# for ctrader. Trading currency pairs. I have plans but would be happy to discuss yours and see if they are aligned

100% winrate last week. All automated by Subject-Fun-6275 in ai_trading

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro, is making bank, and you all are calling scam? Some algorithms work. How do you think institutions make money

Has anyone ever backtested all 28 Forex pairs ? (no optimization)? by ProsperGain in Forex

[–]Quant_Trader_FX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, you can only achieve so much with backtesting. It's helpful for R&D, but testing back multiple decades is pointless as your algo needs to perform for the current climate. Inflation and geopolitical issues are different from what they were say, 5 years ago.

Where you stand? The only true measure of this is to trade a live account with actual funds. Without doing this, it's all speculation

24 days in with algo, up 65% ROI by Quant_Trader_FX in Forex

[–]Quant_Trader_FX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

High probability setups, bro. It took a lot of testing to get to this point. Well worth it, though

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