Instead of asking “What strategy should I use?”, a better question is “What friction exists in my trades?”.
Lower costs mean better trade precision.
Fast execution reduces variance. It ensures trades are filled closer to intended prices.
A strong environment ensures your results remain consistent.
Step four is measuring real outcomes. Many traders track profits but ignore execution quality.
Step five is aligning strategy with environment. Algorithmic trading depends on low read more latency.
This is not about complexity—it is about efficiency.
Those who focus on this layer gain a scalable performance.