Customer Stores: Build Alpha
Customer Story
Build Alpha runs on ChartVPS’s dependable servers, delivering the uptime and speed their platform and clients need for uninterrupted strategy building, testing, and trading.
Build Alpha in a Nutshell
Build Alpha was founded on a simple principle: optimize and streamline the creation and testing of algorithmic trading strategies. Founded by a self-taught programmer who transitioned from professional market making in 2013, Build Alpha originated as a set of internal tools for building, testing, and executing strategies with ease. Over the years, it has evolved to serve thousands of traders, from independent retail investors to large firms and funds with significant assets under management.
Build Alpha's Moat
Build Alpha simplifies the process of creating and testing algorithmic trading strategies. With a single license covering all tools, traders of all levels gain access to comprehensive resources for building powerful, data-driven strategies without coding.
Key Platform Features
- Genetic Algorithm - Generates trading strategies to meet specific risk and performance metrics.
- Point-and-Click Interface - No programming required; select entries, exits, timeframes, and assets with ease.
- Multi-Asset Compatibility - Works across equities, forex, futures, crypto, and more.
- Trading Styles Supported: Trend following, mean reversion, pairs trading, hedging, rebalancing, and alternative data strategies.
- Inclusive Licensing: No add-ons or tiers; all tools and documentation included in a single license.
Target User Base
- Beginner to Pro - Individual traders, prop firms, and large funds use Build Alpha for data-backed trading.
- Global Community - Thousands of traders worldwide, from retail investors to institutional firms.
Build Alpha x ChartVPS
“In algorithmic trading, server reliability is everything. Whether live trading, backtesting, or data collection, knowing our VPS provider understands the nuances of trading has been invaluable. ChartVPS has provided Build Alpha with the stability and uptime necessary for a demanding platform like ours. We haven’t experienced a single minute of downtime in years, which is crucial for our users’ confidence.”
– David Bergstrom, Chief Executive Officer, Build Alpha
Alpha Mark-2 Plan Details
- CPU: Â Ryzen 7950X
- Cores: 4
- RAM:Â 16GB
- Storage:Â 256GB Gen4 NVMe SSD
- Port / Traffic:Â 1Gbps / Unmetered
- Passmark Score: Â 9700 (CPU @ 13000)
Looking Back and Ahead
2013
Build Alpha was born from a desire to simplify and optimize the quantitative trading process. It started as a personal toolkit, developed by a self-taught programmer and former market maker, to streamline repeatable tasks in algorithmic trading.
2016
With growing demand, Build Alpha expanded to a wider audience, attracting individual traders and professional firms alike. This period saw the addition of more capable strategy-building capabilities, cementing its place as a versatile tool for traders of all levels.
2017 - Partnership with ChartVPS
To meet the growing demands of its user base, Build Alpha partnered with ChartVPS to ensure the reliability of backend processes and uninterrupted uptime. ChartVPS provides the specialized infrastructure necessary for strategy testing, data collection, and simulations, enhancing the platform’s overall user experience.
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2019​​
With growing demand, Build Alpha expanded to a wider audience, attracting individual traders and professional firms alike. This period saw the addition of more advanced strategy-building capabilities, cementing its place as a versatile tool for traders of all levels.
2024 & Beyond
Build Alpha aims to continue expanding its offerings, with plans to introduce additional data sets, alternative signals, and broadened market coverage. ChartVPS will remain a key partner as Build Alpha scales, supporting its commitment to providing traders with the best tools for developing data-driven strategies.
