AI Options Trader

**AI Options Trader** is a fully autonomous trading agent built for the LabLab Alpaca Hackathon. It connects to Alpaca's Paper Trading API, analyzes live options chains across multiple strikes and expirations, and executes intelligent trades using six distinct strategies: Momentum, Mean Reversion, Earnings Plays, IV Crush detection, Breakout detection, and Value Investing. The agent runs continuously in the browser, scanning for opportunities every 30 seconds. When it finds a trade that meets strict criteria (momentum confirmation, oversold conditions, or volatility mispricing), it automatically places the order with built-in risk management including stop losses, take profits, and position sizing based on a max 2% risk per trade. The system features a professional real-time dashboard showing account equity, buying power, open positions, options chain data, and a complete trade log with P&L tracking. All trades are paper trades with $100,000 simulated capital, making it safe for demo while proving the concept works. **Key Technical Features:** - Six autonomous trading strategies with adaptive parameters - Real-time options chain analysis with Greeks and implied volatility - Automated risk management (stop loss, take profit, position sizing) - Professional dashboard with live updates - Alpaca API integration for paper trading execution - Modular architecture ready for production deployment **Why This Stands Out:** Unlike simple trading bots that follow one strategy, this agent combines multiple approaches—adapting to market conditions and finding opportunities across different scenarios. The dashboard provides institutional-grade visibility into trading activity, while the risk management system ensures capital preservation. **Tech Stack:** Vanilla JavaScript, Python WebSocket server, Alpaca Markets API **Built in 12 hours** for the 72-hour Alpaca Hackathon.