How to Launch an Automated Trading Bot in Archaide

This tutorial will guide you through creating and deploying a fully automated trading bot using Archaide’s Arcade Trade Lab—no coding required. You'll learn how to transform a trading strategy written in plain English into a live bot in just minutes.

What You'll Need

An Archaide account with access to Arcade Trade Lab
A trading strategy defined in your own words
A connected broker account (paper or live trading)
API keys from your broker

Step 1: Write Your Trading Strategy

Begin by typing out your trading strategy in plain English directly into Arcade.

Navigate to the strategy input area
Type your complete trading strategy using natural language
Press Enter to submit

Tip: Be as specific as possible. You can include technical indicators, time restrictions (e.g., "only trade on Fridays from 9-10 AM"), entry conditions, and any other rules.

Step 2: Answer AI Clarification Questions

The AI will analyze your strategy and ask follow-up questions to ensure complete automation.

Common questions include:

Stop-loss levels
Take-profit levels