We learned how to launch an EC2 instance from an Amazon EC2 AMI with batched gekko/gekkoga app/conf deployment. Now we will learn how to use it on a more powerful, larger CPU-optimized instance at a good price (Amazon EC2 Spot feature), so that we can -literally- quickly bruteforce all possible parameters and inputs of a given trading strategy, using Gekkoga’s genetic algorithm.… Read more ...
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How to create an Amazon EC2 “small” Virtual Machine and automate Gekko’s deployment
We tried Gekkoga’s backtesting and noticed it is CPU intensive. I never used Amazon EC2 and its ability to quickly deploy servers, but I was curious to test, as it could make a perfect fit for our needs: on-demand renting of high capacity servers, by using Amazon’s “Spot instance” feature. Beware, on EC2 only the smallest VM can be used for free (almost). The … Read more ...
Easy and step by step Gekko Strategy Optimization with Genetic Algorithms
In previous tutorials, we covered how to install Gekko, use its core features, and build your first custom strategy. In this article, we’ll focus on optimizing your strategies through automatic parameter backtesting with Gekkoga.
Benefits of Automated BacktestingEvery strategy—whether it’s your own custom code or one you found online boasting excellent backtest results—must be tuned for your specific market, currency, and … Read more ...
How to Customize a Gekko Strategy (Step-by-Step Guide)
Customizing Gekko trading strategies is the key step to making the most of it. If you’ve already installed Gekko and tried a few built-in features, you’re probably wondering: how do I actually adapt and improve these strategies for my own needs? Whether you’re an advanced user or just ready to dig deeper, this guide gives you a practical, step-by-step workflow for customizing, testing, and safely… Read more ...
How to Use the Gekko Trading Bot, from Backtest to Real Trading
Once Gekko trading bot is installed, the real work begins—turning it into a powerful tool for live or simulated crypto trading, step by step. This guide shows you exactly how, with practical tips and real-world warnings.… Read more ...
How to Quickly Install Gekko Trading Bot (Linux/Windows)
This guide explains how to install the Gekko trading bot—an open-source crypto trading automation tool originally created by Mike van Rossum—on a typical Linux distribution.
The step-by-step instructions are based on a personal setup (Debian virtual machine on an Intel NUC with vSphere), but will work for most modern Linux (and Windows with WSL) systems able to run Node.js and npm.… Read more ...