Two Blokes Trading AI-Powered Algo Trading: How the Pros Are Beating the Markets César Barriga
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Jun 2, 2025 
César Barriga, co-founder of Black Sheep Academy and a top-ranked algorithmic trader, dives into the world of AI in trading. He explains how adaptive, data-driven strategies can transform trading performance. Listeners will learn about the importance of continuous learning, the integration of real-time sentiment from social media, and the pitfalls new traders often encounter. César emphasizes discipline in trading and explores the evolving role of AI, predicting future trends in trading methodologies. It's a treasure trove of insights for aspiring and established traders!
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Match Models To Market Regimes
- Different market regimes require different models and quick switching between them.
- César notes AI will soon detect regime shifts like range vs trend automatically.
Frozen During A Major Drawdown
- A failed algorithm left a large unprotected position with no stop, producing massive emotional stress.
- César froze, didn't cut the loss, and suffered the worst trading week of his life before finally closing smaller losses.
Supervise, Don't Abandon, Your Bots
- Supervise algorithms regularly and avoid believing they are plug-and-play.
- César warns traders must monitor systems and resist manual intervention that breaks models.