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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 273 min read


HFT Tracker: Call-Put Parity and the Value of Futures Option Chain Data
HFT Tracker: Call-Put Parity and the Value of Futures Option Chain Data
In the frenetic world of high-frequency trading or HFT tracker, wh
Bryan Downing
Mar 113 min read


Unraveling the Mystery: Understanding Option Payoff Diagrams in High-Frequency Trading
The Algorithmic Crystal Ball: Option Payoff Diagrams and HFT Giants
In the high-stakes arena of billion-dollar high-frequency trading (HFT)
Bryan Downing
Mar 74 min read


Demystifying the Rithmic API: A Developer's Guide to Overcoming Frustration
However, the reality of implementing the Rithmic API often falls short of its promise, primarily due to the significant challenges
Bryan Downing
Mar 65 min read


Giving Up on IBKR Algo Trading API Development: Frustrated Developer's Perspective
didn't mince words, calling the IBKR Algo Trading API a "piece of garbage" and questioning why IBKR continues to offer such a subpar product
Bryan Downing
Mar 52 min read


Untapped Potential of HFT Bot Newsletters and API Access
This article explores the feasibility and potential demand for HFT newsletters and API access, drawing upon preliminary poll data and analy
Bryan Downing
Feb 184 min read


POLL: Which apps can you do options trading besides RobinHood?
While traditional data providers offer snapshots of market activity, they often lack the depth and speed required for sophisticated analysis
Bryan Downing
Feb 174 min read


Will AI Make a Coding Book and Trading Platforms Obsolete?
As AI technology becomes more sophisticated, questions arise about the future of traditional resources like a coding book and trading platfo
Bryan Downing
Feb 63 min read


How Does the Fixed Income Electronic Trading Platform Utilize the Kx Database for Efficient Operations?
This is where kx, a high-performance time-series database, comes into play. Kx could assist as part of a Fixed income electronic trading pl
Bryan Downing
Feb 34 min read


How Can GANs Revolutionize Municipal Bond Algorithmic Trading?
You can potentially use General Adversarial Networks (GANs) for municipal bond algorithmic trading, although it's a relatively unexplored ar
Bryan Downing
Jan 156 min read


Unveiling the Inner Workings: A Glimpse into Options Futures and Derivatives Trading at Optiver
Optiver is a market maker that trades a wide range of financial instruments across various asset classes. These include equities, fixed inco
Bryan Downing
Jan 62 min read


Role of Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives in High-Frequency Trading: Are $800k Jobs Common?
High-frequency trading (HFT) has revolutionized financial markets, employing sophisticated algorithms and ultra-fast technology to execute t
Bryan Downing
Dec 27, 20243 min read


How to Optimize Low-Latency Trading with a Microcontroller Approach
A deep dive into a novel approach to high-frequency trading
Bryan Downing
Dec 14, 20242 min read


Unleashing the Power of Technology: How a High Frequency Trading Course is Evolving
We're excited to announce a groundbreaking new course that combines the depth of futures and options trading with the power of high-frequenc
Bryan Downing
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Is the Affordable FPGA Dev Board Ideal for High-Frequency Trading?
A Budget-Friendly FPGA Dev Board for High-Frequency Trading could be this board or Matlab/SImulink
Bryan Downing
Dec 10, 20243 min read


How Can Quant to FPGA Transformation Enhance High-Frequency Trading for FPGA Engineers?
How Can Quant to FPGA Transformation Enhance High-Frequency Trading for FPGA Engineers?
Bryan Downing
Dec 7, 20243 min read


Unleashing the Potential: How Automation Can Transform Your Trading
In today's fast-paced financial markets, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. One tool that can give you a significant edge is automated t
Bryan Downing
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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