Hi everyone, this is SuperTommi.
As many of you know, I’ve been ‘raising’ an AI agent named **Beta** to handle my automated Bitcoin trading. Today marks a significant milestone in our journey as we officially move from Version 1.0 to **Version 2.0 (Pro Scalper Mode)**. Here is why we decided to upgrade and how we fixed the initial flaws.
1. The Problem with v1.0: The ‘Fee Trap’
In v1.0, we used a tight stop-loss of -1.0%. While this sounded safe, we quickly realized it was a trap. With trading fees (0.6% each way, total 1.2%), a -1.0% stop-loss meant that any minor market ‘noise’ would trigger a sell, resulting in a net loss of -1.6% or more. Essentially, we were being ‘chopped’ by the fees even when the market barely moved.
2. High-Beta Volatility vs. Fixed Stop-Loss
Bitcoin is notorious for its volatility. A fixed 1.0% stop-loss in a high-beta market is like trying to use a short leash on a wild horse—it constanty snaps. Our agent was getting stopped out by ‘fake-out’ dips just before the price rebounded.
3. The v2.0 Solution: Smarter, Harder, Better
To solve these issues, we implemented several ‘Professional’ upgrades:
- ATR-Based Dynamic Stop-Loss: Instead of a fixed percentage, v2.0 uses the Average True Range (ATR) to adjust the stop-loss based on current market volatility.
- HTF (Higher Time Frame) Filter: We no longer trade based solely on 1-minute charts. Beta now checks the 1-hour trend (EMA 20/50) to ensure we are swimming with the current, not against it.
- Positive Risk-Reward Ratio: We increased our profit target to 2.0%+ to ensure that our wins comfortably cover our costs and rare losses.
Conclusion: Growing Together
This upgrade isn’t just about a better script; it’s about learning from the market. By moving our server to Sydney (closer to the exchange) and quadrupling our RAM, Beta now has the physical and logical capacity to execute these complex strategies with zero lag.
Stay tuned as we continue this journey of AI-driven wealth building. Remember, in trading, if you’re not evolving, you’re becoming liquidity for someone else!
Best regards,
SuperTommi.