If I Started Algo Trading in 2025, This Is What I'd do

I’ve been an algorithmic trader for over a decade—but what if I had to start from scratch in 2025, with zero experience? In this step-by-step video, I’ll walk you through exactly how I would get started today. No fluff—just the practical shortcuts that will save you months of wasted time. You'll learn: ✅ The #1 beginner-friendly platform I use (ProRealTime) ✅ How to run your first 10 trading algorithms in demo—even if you didn’t write them yourself ✅ How to evaluate real performance, not just backtest results ✅ The easiest way to start coding your own algo from an existing strategy ✅ How to go from total beginner to running your first live strategy This is the video I wish I had when I was starting out. 📥 Download the free algo I shared in this video → https://www.prorealalgos.com/post/sp500-daily-strategy 💻 Register for an IG Broker Account (and get ProRealTime™): https://iggroup.sjv.io/LXvO7Y 🧠 Explore 30+ free trading strategies on our blog: https://www.prorealalgos.com/blog 🔍 Looking for more algos? Check out https://www.prorealcode.com ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 What I'd Do If I Started Algo Trading in 2025 01:02 Why Most Beginners Fail 01:50 The 3-Step Plan That Works 06:55 STEP 1: Setting Up ProRealTime 09:18 STEP 2: Launching 10 Algos in Demo 18:15 STEP 3: Start coding 📌 More videos like this coming soon – subscribe and turn on the bell! Got questions? Drop a comment below—I respond to every one. #AlgoTrading #TradingForBeginners #ProRealTime #AutomatedTrading #QuantTrading #TradingStrategy #LearnToTrade Let me know if you'd like a shorter version, a Swedish version, or variations for other platforms (like the blog or LinkedIn). 🎵 Music: "Thunderbird" by Ooyy Licensed via Epidemic Sound (License ID: DL-y35w-cy031jtdbo) License issued: April 13, 2021 © Epidemic Sound AB – https://www.epidemicsound.com