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NT8-SDK — Sprint Board
Last Updated: 2026-03-27 | Active Sprint: Sprint 2
Sprint 2 — SIM Validation (ACTIVE)
Goal: Strategy runs unattended 2+ weeks in SIM with correct dual-leg execution.
Gate: Zero unhandled exceptions, both scaler and runner filling (Qty=2 in log), daily loss limit never accidentally triggered.
| # | Task | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2-01 | Restore EntriesPerDirection=2 |
✅ Done | Deployed 2026-03-27 |
| S2-02 | MaxOpenPositions=2 in SimpleORBNT8 |
✅ Done | Deployed 2026-03-27 |
| S2-03 | _realtimeBarSeen replay guard |
✅ Done | Blocks live replay burst, allows backtest |
| S2-04 | State.Historical guard in ProcessStrategyIntent |
✅ Done | Restores backtest execution |
| S2-05 | Validate runner leg — Qty=2 in session log | ⬜ Pending | Run backtest after S2-01 |
| S2-06 | Risk parameter consistency validation | ⬜ Pending | Assert RiskPerTrade ≤ MaxTradeRisk |
| S2-07 | SIM unattended run 2+ weeks | ▶ In progress | Started 2026-03-27 |
| S2-08 | Walk-forward backtest split | ⬜ Pending | Mar–Sep 2025 train / Oct–Mar 2026 test |
| S2-09 | BX68915-15 prop firm re-enable | 🔴 Blocked | Gate: S2-05 + S2-07 pass |
Sprint 3 — Production Hardening
Goal: 30-day SIM run clean. CI and alerts live.
| # | Task | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3-01 | Gitea CI — build + test on push | ⬜ Pending | .gitea/workflows/build.yml |
| S3-02 | n8n webhook — fills + risk events | ⬜ Pending | HTTP POST from NT8StrategyBase |
| S3-03 | Fix GetRiskStatus() hardcoded limit |
⬜ Pending | Read from registered strategy config |
| S3-04 | orbRangeTicks wiring in DailyBarContext |
⬜ Pending | Low priority |
| S3-05 | Short-side regime filter | ⬜ Pending | 20-day MA or VIX-based gate |
| S3-06 | Tick replay validation | ⬜ Pending | 30-day window |
| S3-07 | VWAPMeanReversion strategy skeleton | ⬜ Pending | New IStrategy implementation |
Sprint 4 — Live Capital
Gate: 30-day SIM pass rate > 70%, PF > 2.0, max drawdown < $500
| # | Task | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S4-01 | Go live 1 NQ contract | ⬜ Pending gate |
| S4-02 | OvernightGapContinuation strategy | ⬜ Pending |
| S4-03 | OvernightGapReversion strategy | ⬜ Pending |
| S4-04 | Ops runbook and emergency procedures | ⬜ Pending |
| S4-05 | Connection loss recovery testing | ⬜ Pending |
| S4-06 | CME holiday filter | ⬜ Pending |
Sprint 5 — ML Inference
Prerequisite: 60 days of live trading data.
| # | Task |
|---|---|
| S5-01 | FastAPI /predict endpoint on Ollama workstation |
| S5-02 | HTTP client in SimpleORBStrategy |
| S5-03 | MLSignalFactorCalculator as IFactorCalculator |
| S5-04 | Feature engineering from live trade history |
| S5-05 | A/B test: with vs without ML factor |
Completed (Historical)
| Task | Sprint | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Execute trades in NT8 SIM (execution bridge wired) | Sprint 1 | 2026-03-27 |
| Historical replay burst fix | Sprint 1 | 2026-03-27 |
| NR7 warm-up guard | Phase 4 | 2026-02 |
| 10-factor confluence scoring engine | Phase 4 | 2026-02 |
| PortfolioRiskManager singleton | Phase 4 | 2026-02 |
| Analytics layer (240+ tests) | Phase 5 | 2026-02-16 |
| Breakeven + runner trail logic | Sprint 1 | 2026-03 |
| Connection loss detection | Sprint 1 | 2026-03 |
| File logging + settings export | Sprint 1 | 2026-03 |
Backtest Results History
| Date | Period | Trades | Win% | PF | Net | Config |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | Jan–Mar 2026 | 20 | 75% | 7.00 | $1,200 | trail=20, grade=B ✅ Use this |
| 2026-03-27 | Jan–Mar 2026 | 40 | 75% | 3.69 | $1,075 | trail=12, grade=B |
| 2026-03-27 | Mar 2025–Mar 2026 | 148 | 51% | 3.15 | $71,303 | 9 cts experimental |
Note: The 148-trade run used RiskPerTrade=$500 producing 9 contracts AND had EntriesPerDirection=1 blocking the runner. Not a production reference. Re-run required post Sprint 2.
ARCHIVED BELOW — Phase 1 Sprint Plan (2025-09-15, superseded)
Overview (ARCHIVED)
This document originally outlined Phase 1 sprint planning from September 2025.
Sprint Goals
- Implement Order Management System (OMS) with smart order routing
- Develop NinjaTrader 8 adapter for integration
- Enhance risk controls with Tier 2 functionality
- Implement market data handling and validation
- Optimize performance and add advanced position sizing algorithms
Sprint Timeline
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Start Date: 2025-09-15
- End Date: 2025-10-06
- Review Date: 2025-10-07
Team Composition
- 1 Architect
- 2 Senior Developers
- 1 QA Engineer
- 1 DevOps Engineer
Sprint Backlog
Epic 1: Order Management System (OMS)
Objective: Implement a comprehensive OMS with smart order routing and execution algorithms.
User Stories:
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As a developer, I want to create an OMS interface that supports multiple order types
- Priority: High
- Story Points: 5
- Tasks:
- Define IOrderManager interface
- Implement OrderManager class with basic functionality
- Add support for Market, Limit, StopMarket, and StopLimit orders
- Implement order validation logic
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As a trader, I want the OMS to support smart order routing
- Priority: High
- Story Points: 8
- Tasks:
- Implement routing logic based on liquidity and cost
- Add support for multiple execution venues
- Create routing configuration system
- Add routing performance metrics
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As a developer, I want to implement execution algorithms
- Priority: Medium
- Story Points: 8
- Tasks:
- Implement TWAP (Time Weighted Average Price) algorithm
- Implement VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) algorithm
- Implement Iceberg order algorithm
- Add algorithm configuration and parameterization
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As a risk manager, I want the OMS to enforce order limits and controls
- Priority: High
- Story Points: 5
- Tasks:
- Integrate with existing risk management system
- Add order rate limiting
- Implement order value limits
- Add circuit breaker functionality
Epic 2: NinjaTrader 8 Adapter
Objective: Develop a robust adapter for integrating with NinjaTrader 8 platform.
User Stories:
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As a developer, I want to create an adapter interface for NT8 integration
- Priority: High
- Story Points: 5
- Tasks:
- Define INT8Adapter interface
- Implement NT8Adapter class with basic connectivity
- Add connection state management
- Implement error handling and recovery
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As a trader, I want to receive real-time market data from NT8
- Priority: High
- Story Points: 8
- Tasks:
- Implement market data subscription mechanism
- Add support for different bar types and intervals
- Implement data quality checks and validation
- Add buffering and throttling for high-frequency data
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As a trader, I want to execute orders through NT8
- Priority: High
- Story Points: 8
- Tasks:
- Implement order submission to NT8
- Add order status tracking and updates
- Implement order cancellation and modification
- Add execution reporting and fill handling
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As a developer, I want to handle NT8-specific data formats and conventions
- Priority: Medium
- Story Points: 5
- Tasks:
- Implement data type conversions
- Add support for NT8 instrument definitions
- Handle NT8 session and trading hours
- Implement NT8-specific error codes and handling
Epic 3: Enhanced Risk Controls (Tier 2)
Objective: Extend the risk management system with advanced Tier 2 controls.
User Stories:
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As a risk manager, I want to implement portfolio-level risk controls
- Priority: High
- Story Points: 8
- Tasks:
- Add cross-symbol correlation analysis
- Implement portfolio VaR (Value at Risk) calculations
- Add concentration limits by sector/asset class
- Implement portfolio-level stop-losses
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As a risk manager, I want advanced position tracking and management
- Priority: High
- Story Points: 5
- Tasks:
- Enhance position tracking with Greeks and risk metrics
- Add position reconciliation mechanisms
- Implement position flattening algorithms
- Add position reporting and visualization
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As a compliance officer, I want transaction cost analysis
- Priority: Medium
- Story Points: 5
- Tasks:
- Implement slippage tracking and analysis
- Add commission and fee tracking
- Create transaction cost reporting
- Add cost vs. benefit analysis tools
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As a risk manager, I want scenario analysis and stress testing
- Priority: Medium
- Story Points: 8
- Tasks:
- Implement historical scenario analysis
- Add Monte Carlo simulation capabilities
- Create stress testing framework
- Add scenario result visualization
Epic 4: Market Data Handling
Objective: Implement comprehensive market data handling and validation.
User Stories:
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As a developer, I want to create a market data provider interface
- Priority: High
- Story Points: 5
- Tasks:
- Define IMarketDataProvider interface
- Implement MarketDataProvider base class
- Add support for multiple data sources
- Implement data source failover mechanisms
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As a trader, I want to validate market data quality
- Priority: High
- Story Points: 8
- Tasks:
- Implement data quality checks (gaps, spikes, etc.)
- Add data freshness monitoring
- Create data validation rules engine
- Add alerts for data quality issues
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As a developer, I want to implement historical data handling
- Priority: Medium
- Story Points: 5
- Tasks:
- Add support for historical data retrieval
- Implement data storage and caching
- Add data compression and archiving
- Create historical data analysis tools
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As a trader, I want real-time market data analytics
- Priority: Medium
- Story Points: 8
- Tasks:
- Implement real-time volatility calculations
- Add volume and liquidity analytics
- Create market regime detection
- Add real-time data visualization
Epic 5: Performance Optimization
Objective: Optimize system performance and add advanced algorithms.
User Stories:
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As a developer, I want to optimize core system performance
- Priority: High
- Story Points: 8
- Tasks:
- Profile and optimize critical code paths
- Implement object pooling for frequently used objects
- Add caching mechanisms for expensive calculations
- Optimize memory usage and garbage collection
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As a developer, I want to implement advanced position sizing algorithms
- Priority: Medium
- Story Points: 8
- Tasks:
- Implement Optimal f algorithm
- Add Kelly criterion sizing
- Create volatility-adjusted sizing methods
- Add machine learning-based sizing approaches
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As a system administrator, I want comprehensive monitoring and logging
- Priority: High
- Story Points: 5
- Tasks:
- Implement performance counters and metrics
- Add distributed tracing support
- Enhance logging with structured data
- Create monitoring dashboard
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As a developer, I want to implement parallel processing where appropriate
- Priority: Medium
- Story Points: 5
- Tasks:
- Identify opportunities for parallelization
- Implement thread-safe data structures
- Add async/await patterns where beneficial
- Optimize resource utilization
Success Criteria
- OMS implemented with smart order routing and execution algorithms
- NT8 adapter successfully integrated and tested
- Tier 2 risk controls operational with portfolio-level management
- Market data handling robust with quality validation
- System performance optimized with measurable improvements
- All new functionality covered by automated tests (>90% coverage)
- Documentation updated for all new components
Risks and Mitigations
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Risk: Complexity of NT8 integration
- Mitigation: Start with basic connectivity and incrementally add features
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Risk: Performance bottlenecks in OMS
- Mitigation: Continuous profiling and optimization throughout development
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Risk: Data quality issues affecting risk calculations
- Mitigation: Implement comprehensive data validation and quality monitoring
Dependencies
- Completion of Phase 0 (already completed)
- Access to NT8 development environment
- Market data feeds for testing
- Risk management team for validation of new controls
Definition of Done
- Code implemented and reviewed
- Unit tests written and passing (>90% coverage)
- Integration tests completed
- Documentation updated
- Performance benchmarks met
- Security review completed
- Deployment package created