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In Episode 188, we're kicking off a new series on strategy research, development, testing, automation, and the mindset required to trade systematic strategies successfully.

Many traders spend all their time looking for the next great trade. But what happens after you find an edge?

In this episode, Eric discusses the concept of building an automated strategy pipeline and why finding a profitable strategy is only the beginning. You'll learn why markets constantly evolve, why every strategy has strengths and weaknesses, and why relying on a single trading system can create unnecessary risk.

Topics discussed include:

• Why successful traders should always be researching and testing new ideas

• The benefits of automation beyond simply saving time

• How Alpha Crunching's TSE 0DTE credit spread strategy fits into a larger portfolio approach

• Why trade frequency matters when building confidence in a strategy

• Credit spreads vs. debit spreads and diversifying risk/reward profiles

• Building a portfolio of strategies instead of relying on a single edge

• How community feedback, backtesting, and real-world execution help improve trading systems over time

Whether you're trading manually or exploring automation, this episode will help you think differently about developing and managing trading strategies for the long term.

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