Algorithmic Trading vs Rate Limit (API)

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Algorithmic Trading
advanced
strategy

Algorithmic trading is a methodology where coded software automatically executes entry, exit, and position management decisions based on predefined rules, removing manual execution from the process entirely.

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Rate Limit (API)
intermediate
strategy

A rate limit is the maximum frequency at which an exchange API permits requests, with automatic temporary suspension of access imposed on bots that exceed the allowed call threshold.

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