Python
redis caching optimization - 40% latency reduction for market data
·686 words
optimized redis caching during honeymoon downtime review.
40% latency improvement.
the problem # before optimization:
market data fetch: 180ms avg
kraken vs coinbase - crypto algo trading python API comparison 2025
·1165 words
been using both for 2 years.
kraken for serious trading.
coinbase for fiat onramp.
time for comparison.
my setup # kraken:
regime detection filter - why it failed march, python implementation fix
·1327 words
march disaster taught lesson.
regime detection lagged.
cost $6,690 before pausing.
fixing implementation.
what went wrong # my current filter:
tastyworks vs interactive brokers - python algo trader comparison 2025
·1122 words
been using both for 18 months.
time for honest comparison.
python automation perspective.
my setup # tastyworks:
options trading (premium selling).
polygon.io vs alpha vantage - python algo data feeds comparison 2025
·1127 words
been using both for 2 years.
polygon primary, alpha vantage backup.
time for honest comparison.
my setup # polygon.io:
data pipeline - real-time market data with python and redis
·1087 words
real-time data = critical for algo trading.
redis = in-memory cache for speed.
python pipeline implementation.
the latency problem # pulling data every request:
risk management - position sizing with kelly criterion in python
·1261 words
position sizing = most important part of algo trading.
kelly criterion = mathematically optimal.
python implementation.
the problem # fixed position sizing:
backtesting framework - vectorbt for fast parameter testing at scale
·1126 words
vectorbt = game changer for parameter testing.
10x faster than backtrader.
vectorized operations instead of event-driven.
the speed problem # traditional backtesting: