Multi Time Frame and Force End of Day Exits

New features and upgrades to the Build Alpha software. You can now create multi timeframe strategies. That is, trade the 30 minute chart with confirmation from the daily chart for example. You can also create strategies that are forced to exit end of day and do not take any overnight risk.





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