How it works — Every Single Tick

How it works

A repeatable workflow for turning manual strategies into code

We don't start by coding. We start by eliminating ambiguity. Then we implement with instrumentation so you can verify every trade decision.

The process

From messy inputs to audited outputs

You can send documents, screenshots, or chat exports. We convert them into a spec and an auditable implementation.

1
Strategy intake
We accept strategy notes, screenshots, PDFs, Telegram/WhatsApp exports, and screen recordings. NDA available for serious engagements.
2
Knowledge extraction
We identify explicit rules and hidden assumptions (session boundaries, market conditions, exceptions, "don't trade when…" rules).
3
Document specification
We document the strategy in a structured Word document: entries, exits, filters, parameters, and edge cases. This becomes the contract of truth.
4
Instrumented implementation
We code the strategy with deterministic logging: which rule triggered, why a trade was blocked, and what data was used.
5
Backtesting + trade audit report
We run backtests under documented assumptions (spread/slippage/fees). You receive a report plus trade-by-trade audit samples.
6
Screenshot feedback loop
You annotate trade moments on the chart. We update the spec and the code until parity with the agreed rules is achieved.
7
Secure deployment
We can deploy behind Cloudflare Zero Trust for controlled access. You get a release checklist and handover documentation.

Acceptance criteria (what we can guarantee)

We don't guarantee returns. We guarantee engineering deliverables. A typical acceptance criterion is rule‑parity: the implementation matches the signed spec under the agreed execution assumptions.

• Strategy rules captured unambiguously in a Word spec
• Trade-by-trade auditability (why a trade happened)
• Reproducible backtest runs
• Documented assumptions and limitations

Downloadable templates

These are the templates we use internally. You can adopt them for your own strategy documentation.

Note: These templates are provided as examples. Adapt them to your market/platform and compliance needs.

Typical pitfalls we prevent

• Repainting / look-ahead bias in indicators
• Missing "exceptions" that traders apply subconsciously
• Backtests that ignore spread, slippage, or session rules
• Strategies that can't be explained trade-by-trade

If you want more detail, read our tech page.

Ready to automate your strategy?

Send your notes, screenshots, or chat exports. We'll turn them into a structured specification and an auditable backtest plan.

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