What’s New From DAS – February 2025

Ranging Markets, Earnings Season and Trump’s First 100 Days

As January comes to a close, it could be defined as a volatile, sideways trading range, due to various market-moving news, and the new Trump administration’s vast Executive Orders. In this month’s blog, we explore how China’s new, advanced AI technology sparked a massive sell-off in U.S. AI companies, as well as the impact that Trump’s recent executive orders will have on the markets. As a trader or investor, this is a blog you certainly want to read! Check out the blog here.

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Review: Consolidation and Distribution: Sideways Trading Ranges

As we mentioned in this month’s blog, the markets are currently in a sideways trading range, as they anticipate the next moves from President Trump. As a trader, what are the signs and signals to be mindful of when it comes to a range? In our blog, DAS Tip: Consolidation and Distribution: Sideways Trading Ranges, we explore the different range patterns, as well as how to trade them.

DAS Trader Software Release

We recently released production version 5.8.0.6 of the platform. This production version includes both a 32-bit and 64-bit version of the software. There are several bug fixes and improvements, so be sure to review our release notes and download the production version or use the Auto Upgrade feature under Tools>Auto Upgrade. Below is a short list of the updates made in 5.8.0.6:

-Bug Fix: Fixed the Time Event script configure window scrolling issue.
-Added configuration to turn on/off hotkey auto repeat (Setup->Other configuration).
-Short locate window: Added configure “Single Locate Max Cost$”.
-Ladder view: Added configure “Auto center interval (sec)” for auto-center refresh frequency.
-Account window: Added column “Net Curr Equity”.
-Short Locate: disable “AutoLocate” function for training account.
-For script “CXL ALLSYMB”, Convert Futures frontend month symbol to cancel related orders.
-Several admin updates.

Weekly Webinars

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