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From Prompt to Live Bot: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

April 7, 2026·2 min read·by u2Algo Team
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The u2Algo Workflow

u2Algo turns your trading ideas into live bots in 4 steps. This tutorial walks you through each one with a real example.

Step 1: Write Your Prompt

Go to the Strategy Builder and describe your strategy. Let's use a real example:

"Create a Bollinger Band squeeze strategy for ETHUSDT on the 1h timeframe. When bands squeeze (bandwidth below 20-bar average), wait for breakout above upper band with volume confirmation (2x average). Stop loss at middle band, take profit at 2:1 R:R."

Tips for better prompts:

  • Specify the symbol (BTCUSDT, ETHUSDT)
  • Specify the timeframe (1m, 5m, 1h, 4h, 1d)
  • Include entry conditions clearly
  • Define stop loss and take profit rules
  • Mention any filters (volume, trend direction)

Step 2: Review AI-Generated Code

The AI generates two outputs:

  1. Python strategy code — the trading logic
  2. TradingView Pine Script — visualization on charts

The Python code follows strict rules:

  • Only uses safe libraries (pandas, numpy, ta)
  • Validated through our 4-layer security sandbox
  • No dangerous operations (no file access, no network calls)

You can tweak parameters using the slider controls before backtesting.

Step 3: Backtest Against Real Data

Click "Run Backtest" to test your strategy against real Binance historical data. No synthetic data — real candles, real volume.

Key metrics to evaluate:

  • Win Rate > 50% — more winning trades than losing
  • Sharpe Ratio > 1.5 — good risk-adjusted returns
  • Max Drawdown < 15% — acceptable worst-case loss
  • Profit Factor > 1.5 — gross profits exceed losses

Step 4: Deploy Your Bot

Once satisfied, click "Deploy as Live Trading Bot". You'll need to:

  1. Connect your exchange (Binance API key)
  2. Set risk parameters (max position size, daily loss limit)
  3. Choose paper trade (recommended first) or live

Your bot runs 24/7 on our servers. The kill switch stops all trading if drawdown exceeds 15%.

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Free plan includes 1 paper bot, 3 prompts/month, and 10 backtests/month. No credit card required.

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