Non-Algorithmic Way (the Manual Way) to Use Alpaca Trading API

We want to share the recent developments that make it much easier to trade stocks manually without full-on trading algorithms.

You can now liquidate positions and cancel open orders manually on the web dashboard. These features are now updated on your web dashboard in both paper-trading and live-trading.

iOS & Android Mobile App

You can place new trades, cancel open orders, deactivate/activate API manually on the Alpaca Dashboard mobile app.

In addition to iOS app, we recently released Android app. This continues to be opensourced, and you can check its code on this GitHub repo.

‎Alpaca Dashboard
You need your API Key ID & Secret Key to use this app. Manage Your AlgorithmsView your performance and buying powerSee the status of all positions and all orders for the day Easily Take ActionTake emergency actions, including canceling orders and liquidating positionsManually enable/disable yo…
Alpaca Dashboard - Apps on Google Play
You need your API Key ID & Secret Key to use this app. Manage Your AlgorithmsView your performance and buying powerSee the status of all positions and all orders for the day Easily Take ActionTake emergency actions, including canceling orders and liquidating positionsManually enable/disable yo…
alpacahq/alpaca-rn-mobile
An example React native mobile app to help you get started with Alpaca - alpacahq/alpaca-rn-mobile

Alpaca Docs Updated

Finally, we recently updated Alpaca Documentation page for easier navigation and more organized information about Alpaca.

Documentation | Alpaca
Alpaca API lets you build and trade with real-time market data for free.

We are excited to continue to make progress with you! Thank you always for your support.


Technology and services are offered by AlpacaDB, Inc. Brokerage services are provided by Alpaca Securities LLC (alpaca.markets), member FINRA/SIPC. Alpaca Securities LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AlpacaDB, Inc.

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