Question 1

What markets can I trade with QuantSwarms?

Accepted Answer

QuantSwarms supports all futures markets available through your broker — CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX, ICE, Eurex, and more. Trade ES, NQ, CL, GC, or any other listed contract.

Question 2

Do I need NinjaTrader to use QuantSwarms?

Accepted Answer

NinjaTrader 8 is one of our two supported execution gateways. You can also use the TopstepX API for prop firm trading. Both gateways allow you to execute your Python strategies on live markets.

Question 3

How accurate is the QuantSwarms backtester?

Accepted Answer

Our backtester uses real tick-level data from the exchange. It includes realistic slippage models, spread simulation, and fills at actual market prices — not idealized candle-based fills.

Question 4

Can I use machine learning in my trading strategies?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Since strategies are written in Python, you can use any ML library — scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost — directly in your strategy logic.

Question 5

Is my strategy code kept private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your strategy code runs entirely on your own machine. We never see, store, or transmit your trading logic. Your intellectual property remains yours.

Question 6

What programming language are QuantSwarms strategies written in?

Accepted Answer

Strategies are written in Python using our BaseStrategy framework. You have access to the full Python ecosystem including NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, and any other library.