The ROI of Algorithmic Trading: A Professional's Perspective

In the world of Venture Capital and Family Offices, we don't ask "Is this coin going to the moon?" We ask, "What is the risk-adjusted Return on Investment (ROI)?"

To transition from a gambler to a professional, you must analyze your trading efficiency through the lens of business metrics.

The Cost of Manual Trading

Your time is not free.

• Research Time: 10 hours/week reading charts + Twitter.
• Execution Time: Staring at screens waiting for a breakout.
• Emotional Cost: Stress, missed sleep, panic selling.

If you make $1,000 profit but spent 40 hours achieving it, your hourly rate is $25. Is that scalable?

The AI ROI Equation

Algorithmic trading shifts the equation.

• Investment: Monthly subscription + Capital.
• Time Cost: 30 minutes/week Monitoring the Dashboard.
• Return: Automated execution 24/7.

Even if the raw profit % is the same, the ROI on Time is 20x higher.

Scaling Revenue

In business, we look for "Monthly Recurring Revenue" (MRR).

• Grid Bots generate cash flow in flat markets.
• DCA Bots lower basis cost during downturns.

This creates a revenue stream that is decoupled from your labor. That is the definition of a investable asset.