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How the charts are built, how to practice with them, and what we have learned along the way. Written by the team that makes Vera Charts.
TradersOct 4, 2026
Paper trading on live bid and ask prices
A paper fill at the candle close is a price nobody could have traded. Practice against live prices instead: bid, ask and spread included.
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TradersOct 4, 2026
Choosing a browser charting platform in 2026
Seven things decide whether a charting platform earns a place on your screen. How to test each one, including where the bigger platforms win.
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ArchitectureMay 8, 2026
Live market data without vendor lock-in
One upstream connection per symbol, fanned out server-side to every browser tab that wants it. Here's how the math works and why it matters.
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ExecutionApr 28, 2026
Simulated execution against real order books
A simulator that always fills you at the touch isn't training, it's flattery. Here's the model.
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