A short series from installation to a backtested system, using BloodHound and BlackBird together. Each video lists the pages that go with it.
New to BloodHound?
Watch the videos below, or start with an example: Your First BloodHound System: one small system, built step by step.
For BlackBird on its own, see the BlackBird getting started series.
Quick start videos
1:58
7:33
2. Add BloodHound to a chart
Put BloodHound on a chart and get a first look at its signals.
13:33
3. Creating a basic system
Find your way around BloodHound, and build a simple signal system with the Crossover and Comparison solvers.
15:11
4. Using multiple timeframes
Bring data from other timeframes into the same system.
12:06
5. BlackBird for trade management
Add BlackBird: trade management on its own, or with BloodHound for semi- or fully automated trading.
16:43
6. Order Trailing Actions
Add a second order set, and an introduction to Trailing Actions.
18:37
10:38
8. Optimization
Test a range of settings at once, to see which are worth a closer look.
Next steps
| Topic | Where to learn more |
|---|---|
| Backtesting BloodHound and BlackBird together | Backtesting tips A simple example of the backtest loop (video) Improving a system with backtesting (webinar) |
| Management buttons and scheduling | Management Buttons |
| More examples | Weekly workshops Workshop recordings “Simple Examples” playlist |
| Personal help | Contact us 1-on-1 training |