Quick Start Guide
Build your first automated trading strategy in under 10 minutes. No coding required.
Your First Trading Bot
Follow this step-by-step guide to create, backtest, and deploy an RSI-based trading strategy. We'll cover everything from account setup to live monitoring.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, you'll need:
Vantixs Account
Free tier works perfectly for this tutorial
Exchange Account
Binance, Coinbase, or any supported exchange
API Keys
Read-only keys for paper trading (we'll configure these)
Build Your Strategy
Step-by-Step Guide
Create a New Strategy
Click "New Strategy" in the dashboard. Name it "My First Bot" and select BTC/USDT on the 1-hour timeframe.
Add Price Data Node
From the Data category, drag a Price Data node onto the canvas. Configure it for BTC/USDT on Binance.
Add RSI Indicator
Drag an RSI node from Indicators. Connect the Price Data output to RSI input. Set Period: 14, Overbought: 70, Oversold: 30.
Add Trading Logic
Drag Threshold nodes from Logic. Create "Less than 30" for buy signals and "Greater than 70" for sell signals.
Add Execution Nodes
From Execution, add Market Order nodes. Connect buy signal to Buy, sell signal to Sell. Set position size (e.g., 0.01 BTC).
Run Backtest
Click Backtest, select the last 6 months, and analyze results: total return, win rate, max drawdown, Sharpe ratio.
Paper Trade
Start paper trading with $10,000 virtual capital. Monitor for 1-2 weeks before going live.
Go Live (Optional)
When confident, add trading API keys, set risk limits, and deploy your strategy.
Understanding Your Results
After backtesting, you'll see key metrics:
| Metric | What It Means | Good Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return | Overall profit/loss percentage | > 20% annually |
| Win Rate | Percentage of profitable trades | > 50% |
| Max Drawdown | Largest peak-to-trough decline | < 20% |
| Sharpe Ratio | Risk-adjusted return | > 1.5 |
| Profit Factor | Gross profit / Gross loss | > 1.5 |
Don't chase the highest returns. Focus on consistent performance with manageable drawdowns.
Congratulations! 🎉
You've built your first trading bot. Here's what to explore next: