250 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (77%).
r/algorithmictrading Traffic & Engagement r/algorithmictrading Traffic & Engagement
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r/algorithmictrading Most Active Times When r/algorithmictrading Is Most Active
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r/algorithmictrading Flair Performance r/algorithmictrading Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 98 (39.5%) | 1 |
| Strategy | 71 (28.6%) | 1 |
| Backtest | 27 (10.9%) | 1 |
| Tools | 25 (10.1%) | 1 |
| Educational | 16 (6.5%) | 2 |
| Novice | 4 (1.6%) | 1 |
| Brokers | 4 (1.6%) | 1 |
| Vendors | 3 (1.2%) | 1 |
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r/algorithmictrading Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/algorithmictrading
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| trading | 60 (24.0%) | 2 | 1 |
| algo | 33 (13.2%) | 1 | 2 |
| strategy | 32 (12.8%) | 2 | 2 |
| built | 30 (12.0%) | 2 | 1 |
| looking | 19 (7.6%) | 1 | 0 |
| backtest | 16 (6.4%) | 2 | 1 |
| building | 14 (5.6%) | 1 | 2 |
| backtesting | 14 (5.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| data | 14 (5.6%) | 1 | 0 |
| engine | 14 (5.6%) | 1 | 0 |
r/algorithmictrading Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/algorithmictrading
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r/algorithmictrading Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/algorithmictrading
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I built a close-based momentum/quality strategy with next-open execution: backtest + paper trading results
I open-sourced my entire SPY 0DTE options bot — code, strategy, the full manual, and a live dashboard so you don't have to take my word for anything
I gave Claude Code scoped access to a real trading account for 3 weeks. 200 fills later: it's a coin flip at direction (50W/48L) but weirdly disciplined at everything else
I got tired of backtests that quietly delete the losers — so I built a free API with 35,000 delisted tickers, point-in-time S&P membership, and a leaderboard that computes deflated Sharpe for you
Is a profitable algo possible purely based off price action?
Base for a working Algo - The Quadrant
Has anyone successfully modeled geopolitical events as trading signals?
Need help with xauusd strategy backtesting
Your estimate of retail traders running algo trading?
A strategy that makes +66% on BTC and -60% on SOL is a curve fit, not a strategy.
r/algorithmictrading Audience Overlap r/algorithmictrading Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/algorithmictrading FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/algorithmictrading
What's the best time to post on r/algorithmictrading?
Based on posting volume, r/algorithmictrading is most active on Wednesdays around 9 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/algorithmictrading?
r/algorithmictrading averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/algorithmictrading get?
Posts on r/algorithmictrading average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/algorithmictrading get most?
On r/algorithmictrading, most posts are text posts (77%)