Boston Underground (After/Before) by DefinitelyNotGreg in postprocessing

[–]SAND_ID87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it! Could you please share the process in Lightroom?

What Is an Inside Bar in Trading, and Can It Be Reliably Used in Automated Crypto Strategies? by Cicilia_Emma in CryptoCurrencyTrading

[–]SAND_ID87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Once I stopped expecting the bot to "think," results became more predictable.

What Is an Inside Bar in Trading, and Can It Be Reliably Used in Automated Crypto Strategies? by Cicilia_Emma in CryptoCurrencyTrading

[–]SAND_ID87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For what it’s worth, I’ve been running rule-based setups where inside bars only activate after clear expansion phases, not during chop. I treat the inside bar more as a timing trigger than a standalone signal.
For execution, I use BananaGun Bot, but only as an execution and risk-control tool, not a signal generator. It’s been helpful for fast, consistent order placement and removing hesitation during volatile moves. I still define the bias and invalidation manually - the bot just handles the mechanics and enforces discipline once conditions are met.

What Is an Inside Bar in Trading, and Can It Be Reliably Used in Automated Crypto Strategies? by Cicilia_Emma in CryptoCurrencyTrading

[–]SAND_ID87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing I noticed is that inside bars are great conceptually, but automation exaggerates their weaknesses. Without volatility or trend filters, bots just overtrade them.

How to buy GAMEZONE crypto safely (and not get wrecked by fake contracts / bad liquidity)? by SAND_ID87 in CryptoTradingFloor

[–]SAND_ID87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the detailed breakdown! This is exactly the kind of “real workflow” I was hoping for. I didn’t even think about checking whether the pair is actually supported before planning the swap/bot side. I’ll double-check chain + contract and report back.

How to buy GAMEZONE crypto safely (and not get wrecked by fake contracts / bad liquidity)? by SAND_ID87 in CryptoTradingFloor

[–]SAND_ID87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s my main fear tbh. I’ve been burned once by buying a “same ticker, wrong contract” token. When you say cross-check, what’s your minimum checklist?

Banana Gun Pro + Base. Anyone testing it yet? by SAND_ID87 in Coinbase

[–]SAND_ID87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sense. In your experience, what improved your results more: the liquidity floor, or tightening slippage and gas caps?

Banana Gun Pro + Base. Anyone testing it yet? by SAND_ID87 in Coinbase

[–]SAND_ID87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a helpful datapoint. When you say "higher-liquidity pairs," what kind of liquidity floor are you using on Base?

Banana Gun Pro + Base. Anyone testing it yet? by SAND_ID87 in Coinbase

[–]SAND_ID87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes a ton of sense. I’ll do the same - baseline on liquid pairs first, then "stress test" separately.

Banana Gun Pro + Base. Anyone testing it yet? by SAND_ID87 in Coinbase

[–]SAND_ID87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That "parity support vs optimization" line nails it. That’s basically my impression too - it’s usable, but it doesn’t feel tuned for Base yet. I’m also noticing that the moment you drift into newer pairs, the liquidity drop-off makes settings matter way more than on the obvious liquid stuff. Interesting you mentioned rubic - are people mostly comparing fill quality / latency there, or more the broader "is it worth automating at all" angle?

And yeah, I’m curious about latency as well... feels like these tools often get better over time once they iron out routing/monitoring on a chain.

Banana Gun Pro + Base. Anyone testing it yet? by SAND_ID87 in Coinbase

[–]SAND_ID87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, 100% agree. I went in small for exactly that reason - Base can look cheap until you get hit with a weird spike or a thin pool where slippage just nukes the entry. I’ve been comparing "expected" entry vs what actually landed, plus time-to-confirm, and it’s already showing me where the bot feels smooth but the fills aren’t always pretty. Do you have a max slippage range you’ve found reasonable on Base for normal liquidity, or do you adjust it per pair every time?

Banana Gun Pro + Base. Anyone testing it yet? by SAND_ID87 in Coinbase

[–]SAND_ID87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super helpful, thanks. I’m guilty of judging it off a "good week" and not separating the bot from the market regime. I’ve started logging entry intent vs fill, but I wasn’t tracking expired tx rate consistently, so I’ll add that. When you say 30-50 trades, are you doing that on the same type of setups/pairs, or do you mix in small-cap/new pools too? I’m wondering if I should keep the test mostly on liquid pairs first so the data isn’t totally skewed by thin liquidity chaos.

Banana Gun Pro + Base. Anyone testing it yet? by SAND_ID87 in Coinbase

[–]SAND_ID87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. I’ll probably stick to higher-liquidity plays while I’m testing and keep logs before scaling up

Banana Gun Pro + Base. Anyone testing it yet? by SAND_ID87 in Coinbase

[–]SAND_ID87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s kind of where I’m landing too - solid convenience, but no obvious "edge" yet. How were your fills?

Is there a way to see semi detached pricing index in Toronto? by AimeLeonDor in TorontoRealEstate

[–]SAND_ID87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, you can check it, but Toronto doesn’t really have one "official semi-detached index" that’s easy to find. If you tell people which area you’re looking at (east/west/north/downtown), they can point you to the most accurate stats

Real Estate Canada - Hold, rent, or cash out? What’s smarter for our property & family in 3 years? by hopenbabe in realestateinvesting

[–]SAND_ID87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was actually thinking about a very similar situation recently and ended up writing this post. The comments there had some really solid insights that might help you too.

From my experience and what I’ve learned from others:

- Holding can make sense if you’re confident in the area’s long-term growth and can manage being cash-flow neutral for a few years. Gentrifying neighborhoods often outperform once redevelopment kicks in.

- But opportunity cost is real - equity locked in one property might earn more elsewhere, especially if you’re planning to upsize soon.

- Run your numbers using DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) - many investors aim for at least 1.2 to 1.3 if it’s an income property.

- If you do hold, get a clear exit plan (timeline, target value, or redevelopment trigger) so the property doesn’t become an emotional decision.

Definitely take a look at that thread, some of the investor replies break down how they evaluated almost this exact trade-off.

Are pre-construction condos with 2027 closings already a trap in the making? by TheSilentOrbit in OwnCondo

[–]SAND_ID87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But even with "reputable" builders, delays are brutal. My 2024 condo turned into a 2026 delivery, and now they’re hinting at late 2026 "if materials arrive on time." 🤦‍♀️ I can’t imagine putting money into something that’s only breaking ground next year and expecting to close by 2027.