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Build an MES Options Trading Bot: Python & Open Interest Strategy
Decoding the Market's Hum: A Python-Powered Simulated MES Options Trading Bot Using Open Interest Analysis
Bryan Downing
May 8, 202518 min read


Algorithmic Trading Course: Step-by-Step Guide to Moving Average Crossover Strategy
Unlock Python for financial analysis with a downloadable, robust, and clearly explained trading strategy script.
Bryan Downing
May 7, 202514 min read


Turning Financial Research into C++ HFT Code with AI Assistance
Large Language Models (LLMs), to transform dense academic research into the skeleton of a C++ HFT code (High-Frequency Trading) application.
Bryan Downing
May 3, 202512 min read


Architects of Modern Finance: How Much do Quants Make
hese are the mathematicians, physicists, computer scientists, and engineers who wield sophisticated algorithms and complex models as their tools of the trade. How much do quants make?
Bryan Downing
Apr 30, 202511 min read


Real-Time HFT Tracker: Monitor High-Speed Trades
. These reports represent distilled knowledge about market behavior, volatility, pricing anomalies, and risk-reward profiles. However, this knowledge remains inert until translated into a system capable of interpreting it and executing trades at machine speed. This introduces you to a way an HFT tracker can be built rapidly from my lastest rounds of reports I have showcased.
Bryan Downing
Apr 24, 202512 min read


Why Citadel Securities' C++ Guru is Already Eyeing C++26
Now, Citadel Securities, arguably one of the most sophisticated users of the language in finance, has signaled its deep commitment and forward-looking strategy by bringing aboard a C++ guru titan, Herb Sutter, who is already encouraging the firm—and implicitly, the industry—to get ready for C++26, the next iteration of the language standard.
Bryan Downing
Apr 23, 20258 min read


Harnessing LightningChart for Smart Technical Analysis in Automated Trading
In the fast-paced world of automated trading, where milliseconds can translate into significant profits or losses, the ability to...
Bryan Downing
Apr 17, 20253 min read


Can Machine Learning Mitigate Model Risk in Quant Trading Firms?
The world of quantitative finance, or with quant trading firms (HFT) operates at the intersection of sophisticated mathematics, vast datasets, and high-speed computation.
Bryan Downing
Apr 16, 202512 min read


Renaissance Technologies is Apex Predator of Quantitative Finance
Founded by the brilliant mathematician James Simons, Renaissance Technologies is arguably the most successful hedge fund in history, at least concerning its flagship Medallion Fund. Eschewing traditional Wall Street analysts
Bryan Downing
Apr 14, 20257 min read


Rentech, Market Shocks, and the Limits of Prediction Algo
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) occupies a unique and almost mythical space in the financial world. Founded by the brilliant mathematician Jim Simons, the firm is renowned for its secretive nature of a prediction algo
Bryan Downing
Apr 10, 20257 min read


Tried Automating Trades with Grok 3 Crypto? Here’s What Happens
Automating cryptocurrency trading with AI models like Grok 3 crypto seems like a futuristic way to maximize profits while minimizing effort
Bryan Downing
Apr 7, 20254 min read


Strategic Alpha with NVDA Option Chain Data for Quant Researchers and HFT
For quant researchers and HFT participants, access to and analysis of real time NVDA option chain data, particularly with modern visualizati
Bryan Downing
Apr 4, 20255 min read


Navigating the Proprietary Trading Market: A Engineer's Journey to Millions
This explores the speaker's decision to pursue proprietary trading in futures and options as a path to significant wealth and early retireme
Bryan Downing
Apr 3, 20256 min read


Qt 6.9 Sharpens Visuals and Refining the User Experience
The Qt Company has unveiled Qt 6.9, the latest iteration of its widely-used cross-platform development framework.
Bryan Downing
Apr 3, 20255 min read


DeepSeek and QwQ Reshape Algorithmic Trading with LLM Code Generation
DeepSeek and QwQ stand as the vanguard, poised to redefine the future of algorithmic trading. These are LLM code generation under certain qu
Bryan Downing
Apr 2, 20253 min read


Human vs AI Game: Finding the Winning Formula
Both human vs AI game trading communities offer unique strengths and weaknesses, and the optimal approach likely involves a synergistic blen
Bryan Downing
Apr 1, 20253 min read


What is High Frequency? Illuminating LightningChart with Python Precision
In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of high-speed trading (HST), every millisecond counts. So what does this high frequency trading data lo
Bryan Downing
Mar 27, 20253 min read


C++ and Python IDE vs. or is an IDE a Terminal Editor
People are confused on asking is an IDE a Terminal Editor? Choosing the right "coding companion" significantly impacts productivity and work
Bryan Downing
Mar 21, 20253 min read


SciChart vs. LightningChart: Real-Time Python Trading Charts Compared
Two prominent contenders in this space are SciChart and LightningChart. Both offer powerful charting capabilities, but they cater to slight
Bryan Downing
Mar 20, 20253 min read


How to Read Options Chain With Simulating Market Data
How to read options data when it is simulated? This article explores methods for simulating futures options chain market data, focusing on b
Bryan Downing
Mar 17, 20254 min read
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