Our Mission
Trade.Auction exists to challenge the subscription model that dominates algorithmic trading. We believe traders should own their tools, not rent them indefinitely.
"If you're going to pay for a trading edge, you should own it forever—not rent it month after month until you've paid 10x what it's worth."
The Problem We're Solving
The algo trading industry has shifted to a rental economy:
- QuantVue: $250/month for black-box indicators
- AlgoTrader: $300/month with proprietary code you can't see
- TradingView Premium Strategies: Locked behind monthly paywalls
After 12 months, you've paid $3,000+ and still don't own anything. Cancel your subscription and the tools stop working. You're perpetually renting your edge.
The Hidden Costs of Rental Models
Beyond the obvious monthly fees, rental algo platforms create other problems:
- Lack of Transparency: You can't see the code, so you don't truly understand what you're trading
- No Control: The provider can change the logic anytime without notice
- Prop Firm Restrictions: Many rental algos violate prop firm terms of service
- Vendor Risk: If the company shuts down, your edge disappears
- Optimization Limits: You're stuck with their parameters and can't optimize for your style
Our Approach
Trade.Auction operates on three core principles:
Ownership Over Subscriptions
Pay once. Own the code forever. No recurring fees. No rental treadmill. If we release updates, you get them. But you're never locked out of what you already paid for.
Transparency Over Black Boxes
Every strategy includes full C# source code. Read every line. Understand every decision. Verify the logic yourself before risking real money.
Control Over Restrictions
You own the code, so you control how it's used. Modify parameters. Change logic. Optimize for your trading style. Use it on any prop firm that allows automated strategies.
Why We Built This
Trade.Auction was started by traders who got tired of subscription fatigue. We were paying $200-400/month for tools we couldn't modify, couldn't verify, and didn't truly own.
We asked a simple question: What if algo providers sold their code instead of renting it?
The answer is Trade.Auction—a marketplace where strategies are sold once at reasonable prices, with full source code, and lifetime usage rights.
What We're Not
Let's be clear about what Trade.Auction is not:
- We're not a "get rich quick" scheme: Our strategies are tools, not guaranteed profit systems
- We're not a subscription platform: One-time payment. No monthly fees. Ever.
- We're not hiding behind black boxes: Every strategy includes full, readable source code
- We're not making income claims: Trading results vary. You're responsible for testing and risk management
- We're not providing ongoing support: Strategies are sold as-is. You get the code, documentation, and that's it
The Gap-Fill Protocol
Our first product, the Gap-Fill Protocol, exemplifies our philosophy:
- $99 one-time payment (not $99/month)
- Complete C# source code included
- Pre-configured for Apex Trader Funding compliance
- Optimized for ES/NQ futures gap trading
- Yours to modify, optimize, and use forever
We could easily charge $200/month for this. Most algo providers do. But that's not the model we want to build.
Looking Ahead
The Gap-Fill Protocol is just the beginning. Our roadmap includes:
- Additional futures strategies (momentum, mean reversion, scalping)
- Options strategies for income generation
- Multi-timeframe trend-following systems
- Risk management tools and position sizing calculators
Every product will follow the same model: One-time payment. Full source code. Lifetime ownership.
If the algo industry is going to charge traders, it should be for something they actually own.
Contact
Trade.Auction is operated by AELOX LLC.
For product questions or support inquiries, email us at: [email protected]
We aim to respond within 1-2 business days.
Legal Disclaimer: AELOX LLC is not a registered investment advisor. We sell software tools for educational purposes. We do not provide trading signals, investment advice, or guarantee profitability. Trading futures involves substantial risk of loss. Past performance does not indicate future results. You are responsible for all trading decisions and outcomes.