The Rise of Retail Algos: An Institutional Perspective

Ten years ago, "High Frequency Trading" required a $10 million server rack next to the exchange. Today, a teenager in a basement can run sophisticated arbitrage bots via cloud APIs. The barrier to entry has collapsed.

The "Swarm" Effect

Institutions are used to battling other institutions. But Retail Algos operate like a swarm of bees. Individually small, but collectively massive.

• Example: When a meme coin trends, thousands of retail DCA bots trigger simultaneously, creating buying pressure that no single hedge fund can suppress.

Changing Market Microstructure

This democratization creates "Noise."

• Traditional Models: Experienced traders look for rational entry points.
• Retail Algos: Execute on varied, often irrational signals (social volume, influencer tweets).

This noise creates volatility, but also opportunity.

Joining the Big Leagues

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