Zero-Ego Execution: Building Your Automation Stack
The goal of automation isn’t just to execute your rules—it’s to do it without second-guessing yourself.
No hesitation. No “maybe I’ll skip this one.” No ego.
But to make that happen, you need a solid plumbing system between your strategy and your broker.
From Chart to Broker: The Workflow
Think of your trading automation stack like a factory line:
- TradingView Strategy – Generates the signal.
- Webhook – Sends the signal instantly to your execution environment.
- Automation Bot – Translates that signal into a broker-ready order.
- Broker API (IBKR) – Places the order in your live account.
Done right, it’s seamless and error-free. Done wrong, you end up with missed trades, wrong sizes, or worse—accidental positions.
The $20/Month Starter Stack
You don’t need enterprise-grade servers to run reliable automation. A lean stack might look like this:
- TradingView (Pro plan) – For strategy alerts and webhooks.
- VPS (Virtual Private Server) – ~$10/month. Runs 24/7 so your bot is always online.
- Automation software – Custom Python script, n8n, or tools like our IBKR Automated Trading Engine.
With these, you can be live for less than $20/month.
The Payoff: Ego-Free Trading
Once this pipeline is running, you’re out of the execution equation entirely. The trades happen whether you’re watching or not, removing the temptation to override the system.
Where to Go Next
- Part 1: Why Humans Are Terrible Traders
- Part 2: Fear, Dopamine & Drawdowns
- Part 3: Edge or Illusion? The Anatomy of a Back-test
- Part 4: From Rules to Code: Turning Set-ups into Scripts
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