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Practical guides for algorithmic futures trading, portfolios, and automation.

2026-07-10

Broker Automation Setup: Tradovate, ProjectX, Rithmic

How HexTrade approaches multi-broker futures automation across Tradovate, ProjectX, and Rithmic.

2026-07-09

Raptor, Blaze, and Volt Family Guide

Guide to HexTrade Raptor, Blaze, and Volt algorithm families and how to explore them in the toolkit.

2026-07-08

How to Evaluate Live Algo Performance the Right Way

A checklist for evaluating live futures algorithm performance: sample size, drawdown, consistency, and regime awareness.

2026-07-07

HexTrade vs PickMyTrade, TradersPost, and QuantLynk

Compare HexTrade with alert-to-broker connectors like PickMyTrade, TradersPost, and QuantLynk—and when you need a full algo+portfolio platform.

2026-07-06

HexTrade vs QuantVue

Honest comparison of HexTrade and QuantVue across algorithms, portfolios, TradingView tools, automation, and execution.

2026-07-05

Prop Firm Rules for Algo / Automated Trading

Key prop firm considerations for algorithmic and automated futures trading, plus how HexTrade supports prop-oriented workflows.

2026-07-04

TradingView Futures Algorithms Library Overview

Overview of the HexTrade TradingView futures algorithms and chart tools library, and how it connects to automation.

2026-07-03

HexTrade Portfolio Tools: Monte Carlo & Optimizer Explained

Learn how HexTrade Monte Carlo simulation and portfolio optimizer help algorithmic futures traders evaluate multi-algo stacks.

2026-07-02

How to Build a Futures Algo Portfolio (ES, NQ, GC)

A practical framework for combining ES, NQ, and GC algorithms into a diversified futures portfolio using HexTrade Portfolio tools.

2026-07-01

Best Algorithmic Futures Trading Platforms in 2026

How to evaluate algorithmic futures trading platforms in 2026—live algorithms, portfolio tools, broker automation, and what HexTrade offers vs indicator suites.