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Everything you need to get started with algotrades.xyz

Getting Started

  1. Create an account — Sign up at algotrades.xyz and verify your email.
  2. Add a funded account — Click "+ Add Account", select your broker (FTMO or Funded Next), and enter your MetaAPI credentials.
  3. Connect — Hit "Connect" on the account card. Your balance and equity will appear in real-time.
  4. Assign strategies — Click "+ Add Strategy" on your account card to assign automated strategies.
  5. Start trading — Click "Start" on any strategy. The system will monitor signals and execute trades automatically.

Supported Brokers

FTMOMetaAPI (MT5)10% Max DD, 5% Daily DD, UTC reset
Funded NextMetaAPI (MT5)10% Max DD, 5% Daily DD, GMT+3 reset
cTradercTrader Open APIComing soon

Strategies

algotrades.xyz runs 40+ uncorrelated strategies across Forex, Gold, NASDAQ, and Crypto. Each strategy:

  • Has a pure signal function — no side effects
  • Runs on its own timeframe (5m to 1d)
  • Includes stop-loss and take-profit on every trade
  • Can be backtested with historical data

Risk Management

  • Max Drawdown — Configurable per account. Trading paused when breached.
  • Daily Drawdown — Timezone-aware reset (UTC or GMT+3).
  • Static vs Trailing — Choose DD calculation method per your broker's rules.
  • Position Limits — Max concurrent positions to limit exposure.

API Reference

The backend exposes a REST API on port 8000. Key endpoints:

GET/api/positions?account_id=Open positions
GET/api/history?account_id=Trade history
GET/api/risk/snapshot?account_id=Risk metrics
GET/api/strategy/statusStrategy statuses
GET/api/strategies/defaultsStrategy defaults
POST/api/accountsCreate account
DELETE/api/accounts/:idSoft-delete account

Support

For help, visit our Support Center or email [email protected].