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Building a Trading Bot – Core Features and Data Integration

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Building a Trading Bot – Core Features and Data Integration

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Intermediate level

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8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build a fully functional trading bot with real-time buy/sell and order management features.

  • Integrate key technical indicators (SMA, EMA, MACD, RSI) for effective market analysis.

  • Pull data from various financial markets such as stocks, crypto, and forex for diversified strategies.

  • Set up advanced charting systems, including custom candlestick and volume charts for detailed market insights.

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April 2026

Assessments

9 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 7 modules in this course

In this module, we will discuss the four foundational pillars of bot design and explain how each one contributes to building a robust trading bot that performs effectively in the market.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this module, we will cover how to set up essential buy and sell features, including order management, and ensure secure authentication for users interacting with your trading bot.

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7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explain how to authenticate and pull in financial data, particularly aggregate data (bars), to be used in your trading bot for charting and making informed trading decisions.

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2 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will walk you through the process of setting up key technical indicators like SMA, EMA, MACD, and RSI to strengthen your trading bot's decision-making capabilities.

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4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will guide you through pulling data from multiple financial markets such as stocks, options, forex, and crypto, and explain how to build and adapt strategies based on this data.

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1 video1 assignment

In this module, we will demonstrate how to work with advanced trading signals and integrate AI-powered news sentiment analysis to refine your trading bot’s decision-making process.

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2 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will cover how to create visual charts, including basic line and bar charts, custom candlestick charts, and volume charts, to help you assess market trends and make better trading decisions.

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4 videos1 reading3 assignments

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