What are some of the best platforms that allow you to create BOTS to trade options (spreads as well) using technical analysis, etc.. I saw a couple standalone platforms before, but also some brokerages have some built in as well, but can't find my notes on them. I'm looking for more drop-down selection versus programming in python, etc.. ? thanks
Thanks - there was another one on here that someone posted once which was a free platform to login to and create strategies visibly. I can't find my notes at all.
I think OptionAlpha partnered with or acquired some platform that was previously free while in testing.
Like you have said many brokerages offer API and VPS servers to upload bots and algorithms for trading. If your requirements are custom then try with individual bot platforms available on the internet. In my experience many platforms have python compatibility too.
NinjaTrader is a platform known for being able to easily create bots with drop-down selection and has a Strategy Builder for optimizing new strategies. The platform is more commonly known for futures trading, but can now also be used for stocks and equity options. For example if you already have a TD Ameritrade or Interactive Brokers account, you can connect those brokerage accounts to NinjaTrader and create an options bot for stocks. If you're serious about running a trading bot, you'll also need a trading server that can reliable run all of your critical applications 24/7 without downtime. Let me know and I can set you up with a test server. https://ninjatrader.com/support/for...port-aa/1144387-charting-stock-options-on-nt8