Comment on A high-frequency trading model using Interactive Brokers API in PythonparentComments−brobinson11yIs it possible to get IB API access without opening a 10k account? Do they have a demo endpoint you can use? If you didn't already have an existing system built, having 10k tied up while you build one seems undesirable.−ewang111yYou would have to put in at least $25k to do anything serious, since the pattern day trading rule would definitely be triggered.−brobinson11yPDT rule only applies to stocks and options afaik, and only if you have a margin account. It doesn't affect futures/equities/forex.−MoOmer11yPut in 15; enter some low maintenance positions. Simple ideas: sell some spreads on SPY, hold low vol.
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Is it possible to get IB API access without opening a 10k account? Do they have a demo endpoint you can use? If you didn't already have an existing system built, having 10k tied up while you build one seems undesirable.
You would have to put in at least $25k to do anything serious, since the pattern day trading rule would definitely be triggered.
PDT rule only applies to stocks and options afaik, and only if you have a margin account. It doesn't affect futures/equities/forex.
Put in 15; enter some low maintenance positions. Simple ideas: sell some spreads on SPY, hold low vol.