Nik Algo (@nik_algo) / X

Nik Algo

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Nik Algo

@nik_algo

(in)sanity | markets | systems | founder @knmlabs | lifemaxxing arc

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Joined August 2014

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Nik Algo
@nik_algo
Jun 7
it took me exactly one decision and exactly one month to grow a new identity no years of therapy endlessly explaining why I am the way I am and no waiting for the perfect moment all it took was one month core condition: you must really want it here’s the recipe... step 1:
George Ferman
@Helios_Movement
Jun 6
Most normies and even therapists are not ready for this. You grow what you focus on.
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Nik Algo
@nik_algo
Sep 8, 2025
typical day as a crypto trader 6:00 – wake up, check if asia nuked my bags overnight. btc flat, random sol memecoin +700%. 6:05 – make coffee. scroll twitter. everyone posting “bottom is in.” 6:10 – open binance. realize i left a limit order overnight that got filled. price
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Nik Algo
@nik_algo
May 18, 2025
You never wanted to trade…
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Nik Algo
@nik_algo
Feb 28, 2023
How do you get started in algorithmic trading? I presume that many of you have this question. Thread for beginners 🧵
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Nik Algo
@nik_algo
Oct 3, 2025
Replying to @qrimeCapital
all that dopamine you borrowed from yourself is being paid back now. stay strong until your baseline resets.
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Nik Algo
@nik_algo
Sep 20, 2025
i turned 26 today 7 years in crypto here are 5 lessons that rewired me: 1. markets never stop creating opportunity. your only job is survival long enough to size up when it appears. 2. edge is everywhere and nowhere. depends on how deep you look. 3. find your people. best way:
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Nik Algo
@nik_algo
Nov 5, 2025
Article
The Art of Trading
Markets do not pay you for being right. They pay you for taking risk when others urgently need to offload it. Price is just the receipt. Your PnL is the premium for providing a service: at the right...
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Nik Algo
@nik_algo
Apr 23, 2023
Overlooked book that is just so good. It’s a fascinating dive into the world of HFT and dark pools. A must read for traders. Brief overview 🧵
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Nik Algo
@nik_algo
Mar 17, 2025
Trading is Just Like Fishing Your risk is the bait. You put something on the line, not knowing if you’ll get a nibble, a big catch, or nothing at all. Where you cast matters. Some throw bait into random waters, hoping for luck. Others study the flow, time their entries, and
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Nik Algo
@nik_algo
May 31, 2023
The Bible of Pairs Trading 📖 Rich in theory with practical insights Even though it was published in 2004, core principles don’t have an expiry date
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Nik Algo
@nik_algo
Sep 15, 2025
Replying to @zephyr_z9
adobe deserves to be burning in hell for their subscription cancellation policy
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Nik Algo
@nik_algo
Oct 16, 2025
Article
Market Microstructure: The Physics Beneath Price
Most traders see the market as a chart. I see it as a living negotiation between aggression and patience, between liquidity and illusion. Market microstructure is the layer of reality beneath the...
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Nik Algo
@nik_algo
Feb 20, 2023
I’m about to finish a thread on getting started in algo/quant trading. In the meantime, here’s probably one of best books for beginners. That will be my first read if I would start over. It answers a lot of questions and sets you up to look in the right direction.
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Nik Algo
@nik_algo
Sep 22, 2025
finding an edge 101 it always starts with paying attention. if you know how something should work, you’ll notice the moment it doesn’t. that disconnect is your window. your job is simple… step in, make it function as it should, extract the mispricing. that’s all an edge is.
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