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Day Two

 It’s been an interesting few days as I continue to dive deeper into the world of trading. I’ve been spending a lot of my energy trying to build a news straddle strategy algorithm. It’s a fascinating challenge, and while it’s not quite finished, I’m making progress and learning a ton along the way.

In my quest to test out different platforms for my algo, I recently started a free trial with FTMO. My goal was to explore their DXTrade API, but I quickly discovered that it’s not actually allowed on their platform. A bit of a curveball, but it’s all part of the learning process when you’re exploring new tools and environments!

Beyond the coding, I’ve also been getting more involved in the trading community. I recently joined the Trading Cafe and have been quite active there. It’s been great to connect with other traders, and I even had the chance to watch a live session. Plus, I picked up their book and just started reading it – always keen to soak up more knowledge!

Looking ahead, I’m thinking my next step should be to complete the School of Pipsology at BabyPips.com. I’ve got through the early stages of it before, I feel like solidifying my foundational knowledge will be incredibly beneficial as I continue to refine my strategies and navigate the markets.

What have you all been working on lately? Let me know in the comments!

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