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vectorbt vs backtrader - python backtesting framework comparison 2025
·798 words
been using both for 2+ years.
here’s when to use each.
quick verdict # vectorbt: fast parameter sweeps, simple strategies
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:
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:
interactive brokers - 2 years review from algo trader perspective
·782 words
2 years with Interactive Brokers as primary broker.
time for honest review.
python algo trading perspective.
why IB for algo trading # chose IB january 2023 for 3 reasons:
mid-june wrap - first half review, on track for modest month
·624 words
half of june done.
on track for modest month.
exactly as expected.
first half june performance # week 1 (june 3-7): +$2,040
august week 2 - beat monthly goal already
·336 words
august week 2 done.
beat monthly goal 2 weeks early.
week 2 trades # monday 8/7: +$385 (GLD put spread) tuesday 8/8: +$340 (TLT call spread) wednesday 8/9: +$405 (SPX put spread) thursday 8/10: +$295 (IWM call spread) friday 8/11: +$380 (QQQ put spread) saturday 8/12: no trades (personal day with A.)
august week 1 - new rules working
·330 words
first week of august done.
testing new filters.
working well.
week 1 trades # tuesday 8/1: +$745 (2 trades) wednesday 8/2: +$405 (1 trade) thursday 8/3: +$280 (1 trade) friday 8/4: +$340 (1 trade) saturday 8/5: +$295 (1 trade, crypto)