Make a Simple Trading Bot in MINUTES With Python & Alpaca

In this video, I’ll walk you through creating a basic algorithmic trading bot using Python and the Alpaca API. We’ll set up the environment, connect to Alpaca’s paper trading account, implement a simple moving average crossover strategy, and automatically place trades based on market data.

Whether you're just getting started with algorithmic trading or looking for a hands-on project, this tutorial will get you up and running with real code.

👇 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:16 - Setting up environment
00:40 - Get Alpaca API Keys
01:10 - Checking API Connection
01:55 - Explaining the Strategy
03:14 - Implementing the Strategy
05:26 - Executing the Strategy
05:54 - Conclusion

🎵 Music Credit:
"Easy Background Music 3 (Cold-underground)" – OgifeeltheBeat
Licensed via royalty-free use.

🔗 Tools Used:
Python 3
Alpaca Trade API
pandas & numpy

📈 Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only and not financial advice. Use paper trading before risking real money.