GET STARTED
Open. Connect. Watch.
Open a free Alpaca paper account, request access on this page, and once we approve your connection, DeltaSurf v2 starts trading TSLA in your paper account automatically. Live-account trading is available later, by subscription.
DeltaSurf v2 — Paper
Free
Automated TSLA trading deployed to your Alpaca paper account
- Backtested automated trading strategy
- Real-time paper dashboard with charts & analysis
- Automated trade execution every 60 seconds
- EOD liquidation & 4× PDT margin sizing
- Connect a paper account — activated after approval
- Live-account trading by subscription, after paper review
- No credit card required
- Disconnect anytime
Each new paper connection is reviewed and approved before the algorithm begins trading.
New to Alpaca? Open a free account at alpaca.markets, then come back here and click Request.
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Capital stays in your own brokerage
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No fees. No hidden costs
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Pause or disconnect anytime
HOW IT WORKS
Four Steps to Automated Trading
1
Open an Alpaca paper account
Sign up at alpaca.markets — it’s free. The paper account simulates real markets with no capital at risk.
2
Request a connection
Return to this page and click Request Paper Connection. Alpaca will ask you to grant AlgoSurf permission to place trades; we can execute orders — we cannot withdraw or transfer funds.
3
Approval & activation
We review every new connection before the algorithm starts. Once approved, your paper account is activated and DeltaSurf v2 begins trading on the next session.
4
Watch — and decide
Follow every signal, entry, exit and P&L on your paper dashboard. When you’re comfortable with the performance, reach out to subscribe to live-account trading.
IMPORTANT
Please dedicate this Alpaca account to AlgoSurf only. The algorithm holds a single instrument — TSLA — and manages position sizing based on the full account equity. Do not hold other positions or run other strategies on the same account, as it will interfere with the algorithm’s sizing and risk management. We recommend opening a dedicated Alpaca account for algorithmic trading.
WHAT TO EXPECT
How the Algorithm Trades Your Account
One instrument — TSLA only
The algorithm trades Tesla (TSLA) and nothing else. Your Alpaca account should be dedicated to this strategy — do not hold other stocks, ETFs, or options in the connected account, as they will interfere with the algorithm’s sizing and risk management.
Regular trading hours only
Trades are generated and executed during regular U.S. market hours (9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET). No overnight risk — the account is fully liquidated to cash by the end of each trading day.
5-minute bars, not high-frequency
DeltaSurf v2 evaluates signals on 5-minute candles. Positions are held for a reasonable period of time — this is not a lightning-fast HFT system. Latency between signal generation and execution in your account is typically a few seconds and is not critical to the strategy.
Small price differences vs. the paper dashboard
The public dashboard shows the algorithm’s own reference fills. Because your order routes through your Alpaca account with a small execution delay, your entry and exit prices may differ slightly from what you see on the dashboard. These differences are typically small and do not materially affect results over time.
Fully automated — hands-off
Once connected, the algorithm enters, manages, and exits positions on its own: entries, flips, stop-loss ($5K daily), profit-exit ($5K daily), and end-of-day liquidation to cash. You don’t need to place any orders yourself.
You remain in control
Your capital stays in your Alpaca account the entire time. You can pause the bot, disconnect the account, or revoke AlgoSurf’s OAuth access from your Alpaca dashboard at any moment — trading stops immediately.
FAQ
Common Questions
Do I open the Alpaca account or does AlgoSurf?
You open it yourself at alpaca.markets. Alpaca is your brokerage; AlgoSurf is the execution software that connects to it. After your Alpaca account is created, return here and click Connect to link it.
Paper first — how do I get to live trading?
Every new client starts on paper. Once you’re comfortable with the algorithm’s paper performance, reach out and we’ll evaluate live-account access individually. Live-account trading is offered as a subscription service to a select group of clients.
Why does my connection need approval?
When you authorize AlgoSurf through Alpaca’s OAuth flow, your account enters a brief review queue before the algorithm starts trading. This lets us confirm the account is set up correctly and dedicated to the strategy. You’ll be notified at the email on your Alpaca account once activated.
Is my money safe?
Your capital stays in your own Alpaca brokerage account at all times. AlgoSurf only has trade execution permissions — it cannot withdraw, transfer, or access your funds. Live Alpaca accounts are SIPC-protected.
Can I use the Alpaca account for other trading too?
No — please don’t. The algorithm sizes TSLA positions based on full account equity and buying power. Other holdings or manual trades will interfere with sizing and risk management. Dedicate one Alpaca account to AlgoSurf and use a separate account for your other trading.
What if I want to stop?
You can pause or disconnect at any time from the Accounts page. When disconnected, all trading stops immediately. You can also revoke access from your Alpaca dashboard.
Is this investment advice?
No. AlgoSurf provides automated trading software. We are not a registered investment advisor and do not provide investment advice. You are responsible for your own trading decisions and should understand the risks of algorithmic trading.
What does it cost?
Paper-account trading is free. Live-account trading is offered as a subscription service to select clients after we’ve reviewed their paper performance and onboarding. Reach out once you’re ready and we’ll share live-account terms individually.
Try it risk-free on paper
No credit card. No commitment. Request a paper connection — we’ll review and approve, then the algorithm runs.
REQUEST PAPER CONNECTION