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What is Algo Trading?

Algorithmic Trading.

Algorithmic trading is a method of executing orders using automated and pre-programmed trading instructions that account for variables such as time, price, and volume. In simple words:

  Price Movements

  Technical Indicators (like RSI, MACD)

  Market Trends

  Mathematical Models

  Historical Data Patterns

  News Or Sentiment Analysis

Advantages of Algo Trading

  Speed:- Algorithms can execute orders within milliseconds – far faster than human traders.

  Accuracy:- No manual entry means reduced chances of human error.

  Backtesting Ability:- Strategies can be tested against historical market data before going live.

  Discipline:- The system follows the strategy strictly, removing emotional biases from trading.

  Multi-asset Trading:- Algorithms can monitor and trade across multiple stocks and markets simultaneously.

  Reduced Costs:- Because trades are executed faster and more efficiently, transaction costs can be reduced.

Where is Algo Trading Used?

  Stock Markets:- NSE, NYSE, NASDAQ.

  Cryptocurrency Markets:- Bitcoin, Ethereum.

  Forex Markets:- Currency pairs.

  High-Frequency Trading (HFT):- firms.

  Retail trading platforms:- via APIs (e.g. Zerodha Kite Connect, Binance API).