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Trading bot (trading robot)

Also called: expert advisor (EA), forex robot

A trading robot (also called a bot, or an expert advisor on MetaTrader) runs an automated strategy: it watches the market continuously and triggers orders once your conditions are met. It doesn’t think; it executes — even when the context has changed. So the real work happens upfront: writing rules that hold up, then keeping an eye on what the robot actually does with them. Be wary here — it’s the word scammers use most, almost always alongside a return presented as guaranteed: the AMF is categorical: a promise of a high return with no risk is always a scam. The warning signs to watch for and the three-step way to check: AI trading: the complete guide.

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