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Published Jun 22, 2026 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
This path gets your first automated strategy running in about 15 minutes. Virtual funds only—no code, no deposit.
What AlphaFox does for you
AlphaFox is an AI quant trading platform. You can:
- Copy: clone stable strategies from the leaderboard in one click.
- Follow: let the system trade alongside a leader you trust.
- Run templates: grid, DCA, and trend strategies trading 24/7.
- Use your own AI agent: let it call supported template and Engine Backtest operations through the AlphaFox CLI.
For live trading, choose either a non-custodial exchange API connection or an AlphaFox-managed Hyperliquid wallet custodied by Turnkey. Start with paper trading, which uses virtual funds and needs no real connection.
The beginner path
Register and claim 3 days of Pro
Sign in with email, Google, or Telegram—the first login creates your account. Then click Claim 3D Pro at the bottom of the sidebar for 5 free paper strategy slots.
See Register and Log In.
Browse the leaderboard
It shows strategies that actually run. Switch the window to 90 days and check drawdown before returns.
See Leaderboard.
Add a paper exchange
Strategies need a trading connection. Start with Paper Trading: just set an initial balance—no real API key.
See Connect an Exchange.
Create your first strategy
Copy from the leaderboard, or build one via Strategy development → Classic builder with four steps. The page shows whether it is free or billed hourly before you confirm.
See First Paper Strategy.
Read the runtime data
Open Strategy operations → My strategies and watch the return curve, positions, orders, and events for a few days before considering live trading.
See My Strategies.
Beginner pitfalls
Do not go live with a real API key on day one, and never grant withdrawal permission to an API key. Run the whole loop on the paper exchange first.
| Common habit | Better habit |
|---|---|
| Copying off 7-day returns | Switch to 90+ days; check drawdown first |
| Ignoring the billing preview | Confirm free slots vs hourly billing before creating |
| Restarting a fresh strategy repeatedly | Let it run for days; read events and orders first |
Want to use your own AI agent?
Read the AlphaFox CLI installation guide for supported commands. The former in-site Chat generator is retired. For the Web workflow, follow Configure Your First Strategy → First Backtest.