Want to dive into quantitative trading using Python? The barrier to entry is lower than you think. A solid foundation in Python can unlock door to algorithm development, backtesting frameworks, and real-time market analysis. Start with basics—data structures, libraries like pandas and numpy, then move to strategy implementation. Thousands of traders have built their edge this way, learning through hands-on practice rather than theoretical courses. The key? Consistent practice with actual market datasets. Focus on understanding the fundamentals first before building complex models.
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gas_fee_therapy
· 5h ago
Honestly, after studying pandas and numpy for a long time, I still can't understand them. This guy makes it look easy, but we'll only know by trying.
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GasFeeSobber
· 5h ago
To be honest, the threshold for quantitative trading isn't that high; you just need to be patient enough to run backtests in silence.
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OfflineNewbie
· 5h ago
Honestly, Python quantitative trading sounds cool, but how many actually make money...
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GasWhisperer
· 5h ago
pandas & numpy are just the opening verse... the real poetry happens when your backtest fees start eating into returns like mempool congestion during peak hours. everyone's building models, nobody's optimizing for execution costs. that's where the edge actually lives.
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WhaleMistaker
· 5h ago
Really? That's a simple way to put it. I tried for a week and gave up haha
Want to dive into quantitative trading using Python? The barrier to entry is lower than you think. A solid foundation in Python can unlock door to algorithm development, backtesting frameworks, and real-time market analysis. Start with basics—data structures, libraries like pandas and numpy, then move to strategy implementation. Thousands of traders have built their edge this way, learning through hands-on practice rather than theoretical courses. The key? Consistent practice with actual market datasets. Focus on understanding the fundamentals first before building complex models.