Getting Started
Getting Started
Set up your AlgoHive account and build your first strategy in minutes.
Welcome to AlgoHive! This guide will help you set up your account and build your first automated trading strategy.
Overview
AlgoHive lets you:
- Build strategies using visual blocks, code, or AI assistance
- Test with historical backtesting and paper trading
- Deploy across multiple exchanges with safety controls
- Monitor every decision with detailed logs
Prerequisites
Before you begin, you'll need:
- An email address for your AlgoHive account
- API keys from your exchange (Binance, Bybit, Hyperliquid, etc.)
- A basic understanding of your trading strategy
Quick Start Steps
1. Create Your Account
Sign up at app.algohive.com using your email or Google account.
2. Connect Your Exchange
Navigate to Settings → Connectors and add your exchange API keys:
- Generate API keys from your exchange with trade-only permissions (no withdrawal)
- Enter your API key and secret in AlgoHive
- Test the connection to verify it works
Your funds never leave your exchange. AlgoHive only places trades through your API.
3. Create Your First Strategy
Go to Strategies → Create New and you'll enter the visual Strategy Studio where you can:
- Add data sources (markets to track)
- Add analysis blocks (indicators and signals)
- Define entry rules (when to buy/sell)
- Set risk management (stops and targets)
4. Backtest Your Strategy
Before risking real capital:
- Click Lab in the Studio
- Set your date range and initial equity
- Run the backtest
- Review results: equity curve, trades, metrics
5. Deploy
When you're confident:
- Click Deploy in the Studio
- Choose Paper mode first to test in real-time
- Monitor behavior in the Ops tab
- Switch to Live when ready
Next Steps
- Build Your First Strategy — Detailed walkthrough
- Understanding the Studio — Learn the interface
- Connecting Exchanges — Detailed connector setup