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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Expect Algorithm Failure
- Algorithmic systems will fail at some point; absolute reliability is impossible.
- César says failure is proof you've been in the game long enough and markets evolve.
When An Algo Placed $20M Instead Of $200k
- An algorithm mis-sized a position and placed $20 million instead of $200k, creating large overnight losses.
- César woke up losing huge sums and learned to cut losses immediately when models fail.
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.