Topic
Engineering
In-depth engineering guides on small-cap momentum trading, patterns, and risk management. Educational only — BullAlert is a scanner and paper-trading simulator.
Engineering How to Build Your Own Trading Bot in 2026 (Python, End-to-End)
A practical guide to wiring up market data, news, a backtest engine, IBKR paper trading, and a momentum data source into your own Python trading bot.
Engineering How We Built BullAlert: A Multi-Session Stock Scanner in Production
Engineering deep-dive into a multi-session momentum scanner: 60+ sources, 20 internal scoring gates, three sessions, catch% → peak% per session.
Engineering Best Python Backtest Engines in 2026: NautilusTrader vs Backtrader vs VectorBT
Honest comparison of NautilusTrader, Backtrader, VectorBT, Zipline-Reloaded, and Lean for serious quants in 2026. With code.
Engineering Best Stock News APIs: Catalyst Detection for Active Traders (2026)
Benzinga, Polygon News, Marketaux, Tiingo, NewsAPI compared on latency, ticker tagging, and small-cap coverage.
Engineering Best Stock Market Data APIs for Small-Cap Traders (2026)
Polygon, Alpaca, Finnhub, Tradier, IEX successors — honestly compared on latency, SIP coverage, and small-cap fitness. Pick the right feed for your stack.