Quick Start Guide
Build your first automated trading strategy in under 10 minutes. No coding from scratch 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 Source category, drag an OHLCV Data node onto the canvas. Configure it for BTC/USDT on Binance.
Add RSI Indicator
Drag an RSI node from Indicators. Connect the OHLCV Data output to RSI input. Set Period: 14.
Add Crossover Detection
Drag an RSI Crossover node from Technical. Connect RSI output to it. Set Overbought: 70, Oversold: 30. This produces buy/sell signals when RSI crosses these thresholds.
Add Signal to Order
From Execution, add a Signal to Order node. Connect the crossover signal output to it. Configure position sizing (e.g., 10% of account per trade).
Run Backtest
Click Backtest (Ctrl+B), 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.