📚 Flytradr User Documentation
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Flytradr is a comprehensive algorithmic trading platform designed to help you build, test, and deploy trading strategies with confidence. Whether you're a beginner exploring automated trading or an experienced trader seeking advanced tools, this documentation will guide you through every feature.
🎯 Your Trading Journey
The complete workflow:
- 🛠️ BUILD - Create strategies with Strategy Builder
- 🧪 TEST - Validate with historical data in Backtesting Lab
- 🎮 PRACTICE - Stress test with Simulator
- 📄 VALIDATE - Verify with live data in Paper Trader
- 💰 TRADE - Deploy to live markets with confidence
📖 Documentation Hub
🚀 Quick Start
| Document | Description | ⏱️ Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚀 Getting Started | First-time setup and orientation | 15 min |
| 🔧 Troubleshooting | Common issues and solutions | As needed |
🛠️ Tool Guides
| Tool | Guide | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|---|
| 🛠️ Strategy Builder | Guide → | Create trading strategies visually |
| 🧪 Backtesting Lab | Guide → | Test against historical data |
| 🎮 Simulator | Guide → | Practice with market replay |
| 📄 Paper Trader | Guide → | Trade live data, zero risk |
| 📊 Dashboard | Guide → | Monitor bots, sessions & analytics |
🎓 Learning Paths
Choose your path based on experience level:
🌱 Beginner Path:
- 📖 Getting Started guide
- 🛠️ Strategy Builder (Quick Mode)
- 🎮 Simulator (Training Mode)
🌿 Intermediate Path:
- 🛠️ Strategy Builder (Advanced Mode)
- 🧪 Backtesting Lab (Full Analysis)
- 📄 Paper Trader (Live Data)
🌳 Advanced Path:
- 📝 Strategy DSL (Direct Editing)
- 🧪 Multi-Strategy Optimization
- 📊 Dashboard Analytics Deep Dive
🛠️ Platform Tools at a Glance
Strategy Builder
Create trading strategies without coding
Features:
- 📐 Visual Interface - Drag-and-drop strategy creation
- 📊 20+ Indicators - SMA, EMA, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, and more
- 💻 Advanced Mode - Write custom DSL for complex logic
- 📋 Templates - Start from proven strategy patterns
Backtesting Lab
Test strategies against historical data
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 📅 5+ Years of Data | Comprehensive OHLCV data for all instruments |
| 📊 Detailed Metrics | Win rate, Sharpe ratio, max drawdown, profit factor |
| 🔍 Trade Analysis | Review every entry and exit |
| 📈 Equity Curves | Visualize strategy performance over time |
Simulator
Practice trading with replayed markets
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| ⏱️ Variable Speed | Run 1x to 100x faster than real-time |
| 🎮 Interactive | Make decisions as markets unfold |
| ⏸️ Pause & Resume | Stop to analyze, then continue |
| 🛡️ Risk-Free | Make mistakes without consequences |
Paper Trader
Trade with live market data, zero capital risk
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 📡 Live Market Data | Real prices, real spreads, real volatility |
| 💰 Virtual Capital | $100,000 starting balance (configurable) |
| 🎯 Execution Realism | Latency, slippage, market impact |
| 📊 Full Analytics | All metrics logged for analysis |
Dashboard
Your command center for trading operations
Features:
- 🏠 Home - Overview and stats
- 🤖 Active Bots - Manage running paper trading sessions
- 📡 Sessions - Live position and order monitoring
- 📈 Analytics - 7 specialized analysis panels
- 📋 Strategies - Organize your strategy library
- 📄 Reports - Generate custom trading reports
⌨️ Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | Context |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl+K | 🔍 Open Command Search | Global |
Ctrl+S | 💾 Save Strategy | Strategy Builder |
Ctrl+Enter | ▶️ Run Backtest | Backtesting Lab |
Space | ⏯️ Play/Pause | Simulator |
Esc | ❌ Close Modal | All tools |
📊 Understanding Key Metrics
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Description | Good Value |
|---|---|---|
| 🎯 Win Rate | % profitable trades | > 50% |
| 💰 Profit Factor | Gross profit ÷ loss | > 1.5 |
| 📈 Sharpe Ratio | Risk-adjusted return | > 1.0 |
| 📉 Max Drawdown | Largest peak-to-trough % | < 20% |
Risk Indicators
| Indicator | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 🟢 | Low Risk - Metrics within safe ranges | Continue trading |
| 🟡 | Medium Risk - Approaching limits | Review strategy |
| 🔴 | High Risk - Exceeds thresholds | Pause and analyze |
🔒 Security Features
Security Layers:
- 🔐 Two-Factor Authentication - Additional login protection
- 🔑 Secure Session Management - Automatic timeout and monitoring
- 🛡️ AES-256-GCM Encryption - Industry-standard data protection
- 📝 Audit Logs - Complete activity tracking
💡 Tips for Success
✅ Do's
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| 🎯 Start Small | Begin with simple strategies, add complexity gradually |
| 🧪 Backtest Thoroughly | Test against multiple market conditions |
| 📄 Paper Trade First | Validate with live data before real money |
| 📊 Review Daily | Check your dashboard analytics regularly |
| 📚 Keep Learning | Trading is a continuous journey |
❌ Don'ts
| Avoid | Risk |
|---|---|
| ⚠️ Skipping Testing | Untested strategies often fail |
| 📈 Over-Optimizing | Curve-fitting to historical data |
| 🎰 Ignoring Risk | Always set stop-losses |
| 😤 Trading Emotionally | Let your strategy execute objectively |
| 📋 Neglecting Logs | Review trade logs to improve |
🆘 Getting Help
Self-Service Resources
| Resource | When to Use |
|---|---|
| 📖 Troubleshooting Guide | Common issues and fixes |
| 🚀 Getting Started | Setup and orientation |
| 🛠️ Tool-specific guides | Deep dives into each feature |
Contact Support
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| support@flytradr.com | |
| 💬 In-App | Click the help icon (?) in header |
| ⏱️ Response | Usually within 24 hours |
📋 All Documentation
Quick Start:
- 🚀 Getting Started
- 🔧 Troubleshooting
Tool Guides:
- 🛠️ Strategy Builder
- 🧪 Backtesting Lab
- 🎮 Simulator
- 📄 Paper Trader
- 📊 Dashboard
🚧 Coming Soon
- 💰 Live Trading Guide
- 📱 Mobile App Guide
- 🔌 API Documentation
- 🎬 Video Tutorials
Thank you for choosing Flytradr. Happy trading! 🚀