1 00:00:00,350 --> 00:00:02,232 Welcome to CoinRobot A I. 2 00:00:02,232 --> 00:00:05,017 Trading intelligence, built together. 3 00:00:05,017 --> 00:00:07,050 Take the next step with us. 4 00:00:08,150 --> 00:00:12,268 Alpaca is a broker for US stocks and ETFs, not a crypto exchange. 5 00:00:12,268 --> 00:00:15,309 Your USD cash and securities remain with Alpaca. 6 00:00:15,309 --> 00:00:22,152 Use cash-funded, non-leveraged positions and observe the broker’s eligibility, settlement and trading rules. 7 00:00:22,152 --> 00:00:26,650 This walkthrough uses only fake credentials and simulated account data. 8 00:00:27,750 --> 00:00:32,927 Paper trading uses a simulated Alpaca account; Live trading uses real funds. 9 00:00:32,927 --> 00:00:35,516 Each environment has its own API keys. 10 00:00:35,516 --> 00:00:38,717 Match the Connector to the environment exactly. 11 00:00:38,717 --> 00:00:42,123 A Paper key will not work with the Live Connector. 12 00:00:42,123 --> 00:00:47,300 This illustration explains the choice without opening a real broker account. 13 00:00:48,417 --> 00:00:56,294 For Live use, follow the funding instructions inside your own Alpaca account and wait until cash is available for trading. 14 00:00:56,294 --> 00:01:01,847 Supported bank transfers and services such as Wise depend on region and current terms. 15 00:01:01,847 --> 00:01:04,430 Never copy bank details from a tutorial. 16 00:01:04,430 --> 00:01:07,917 The Paper demonstration here does not move real money. 17 00:01:09,017 --> 00:01:13,129 Open Connectors and inspect the Alpaca Live and Paper choices. 18 00:01:13,129 --> 00:01:15,119 We use Paper for this example. 19 00:01:15,119 --> 00:01:20,491 Later, create a separate Live Connector with Live credentials when you are ready. 20 00:01:20,491 --> 00:01:25,267 Do not turn an educational demonstration into live trading accidentally. 21 00:01:26,384 --> 00:01:31,723 Give the Connector a clear environment-specific name, such as Demo Alpaca Paper. 22 00:01:31,723 --> 00:01:33,926 Choose supported stocks and ETFs. 23 00:01:33,926 --> 00:01:41,734 US market sessions and holidays matter: no trade during a closed market does not itself mean the Connector is broken. 24 00:01:42,851 --> 00:01:47,653 Enter the Alpaca Key ID and Secret Key for the selected environment. 25 00:01:47,653 --> 00:01:52,172 CoinRobot does not need your broker password or two-factor code. 26 00:01:52,172 --> 00:01:53,655 Keep secrets private. 27 00:01:53,655 --> 00:01:58,951 If a real key is exposed, regenerate it at Alpaca and update the Connector. 28 00:02:00,085 --> 00:02:04,329 Save the Connector, then use Test with your real credentials. 29 00:02:04,329 --> 00:02:11,147 Check the environment, active credentials, approval for trading and available USD if a test fails. 30 00:02:11,147 --> 00:02:16,435 This demonstration does not claim that a real Alpaca API test was completed. 31 00:02:17,552 --> 00:02:24,158 On Dashboard, expand Open position balances by connector, select Alpaca and load the full account balance. 32 00:02:24,158 --> 00:02:27,585 Compare USD cash and securities with robot allocations. 33 00:02:27,585 --> 00:02:31,511 The displayed balances are examples, not actual broker results. 34 00:02:31,511 --> 00:02:34,752 Review this before committing capital to a new Plan. 35 00:02:35,852 --> 00:02:41,321 When moving to Live, use a separate Live Connector, real Live keys and settled cash. 36 00:02:41,321 --> 00:02:45,423 Review the strategy and risk settings before starting any Plan. 37 00:02:45,423 --> 00:02:51,152 Keep the Alpaca guide nearby for current funding, market-hours and account restrictions. 38 00:02:52,252 --> 00:02:53,602 Your strategy. 39 00:02:53,602 --> 00:02:54,663 Your robot. 40 00:02:54,663 --> 00:02:56,109 Your next move. 41 00:02:56,109 --> 00:03:01,702 Continue learning at x dot coin robot dot A I, slash docs.