I’ve been an algorithmic trader for over a decade—but what if I had to start from scratch in 2026, with zero experience?

(sorry for the slight shaking of the camera)

In this step-by-step video, I’ll walk you through exactly how I would get started today. No fluff—just the practical shortcuts that will save you months of wasted time. You’ll learn:

✅ The #1 beginner-friendly platform I use (ProRealTime)
✅ How to run your first 10 trading algorithms in demo—even if you didn’t write them yourself
✅ How to evaluate real performance, not just backtest results
✅ The easiest way to start coding your own algo from an existing strategy
✅ How to go from total beginner to running your first live strategy

This is the video I wish I had when I was starting out.

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00: 00 What I’d Do If I Started Algo Trading in 2026
00: 52 Why Most Beginners Fail
01: 57 The 3-Step Plan That Works
07: 18 STEP 1: Setting Up ProRealTime
08: 56 STEP 2: Launching 10 Algos in Demo
19: 06 STEP 3: Start coding

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