# SimTrade - AI-Powered Trading Simulator

> Practice trading stocks, crypto, options, futures, and prediction markets with $100K virtual capital. Zero risk, real education.

## What is SimTrade?

SimTrade is a professional-grade trading simulator that combines AI-powered analysis with real market data. Users practice trading without risking real money, building skills through simulation before entering live markets.

## Target Audience

- Beginner traders learning market fundamentals
- Experienced traders testing new strategies
- Students studying finance and economics
- Professionals validating investment theses
- Anyone interested in understanding financial markets

## Core Features

### Paper Trading
- $100,000 virtual starting capital
- Real-time market data for 8,500+ stocks
- Support for crypto, options, futures, and prediction markets
- Portfolio tracking and P&L analytics

### AI Trading Coach
- 5 specialized AI analysts (Technical, Fundamental, Sentiment, Risk, Macro)
- Natural language market analysis
- Trade recommendations with reasoning
- Risk assessment and position sizing

### Strategy Tools
- Backtesting with historical data (10+ years)
- Monte Carlo simulation
- Correlation analysis
- Options calculator (Black-Scholes)

### Social Features
- Public leaderboards
- Copy trading (paper trades only)
- Trading groups and challenges
- Achievement system with badges

## Pricing

| Tier | Price | Features |
|------|-------|----------|
| Free | $0 | Limited AI analysis, basic paper trading |
| Pro | $29/month | Unlimited AI, backtesting, prediction markets |
| Premium | $49/month | Everything + live broker connections, API access |

## Important Disclaimers

- SimTrade is for EDUCATIONAL purposes only
- No real money is traded on the platform
- Past simulated performance does not guarantee future results
- Not financial advice - consult a licensed advisor

## Technical Details

- Built with Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript
- Real-time data via WebSocket connections
- Mobile-responsive progressive web app (PWA)
- API access for developers (Premium tier)

## Contact

- Website: https://www.simtrade.io/
- Support: support@simtrade.io
- Twitter: @simtrade

## Additional Resources

- Documentation: https://www.simtrade.io//developers
- API Reference: https://www.simtrade.io//api-access/documentation
- Blog: https://www.simtrade.io//blog
- Pricing: https://www.simtrade.io//pricing