Independent integration: XeanVI is a third-party software application and is
not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Alpaca Securities LLC or Alpaca Markets.
"Alpaca" is a trademark of its respective owner and is used here only to describe XeanVI's
compatibility with the Alpaca trading platform. XeanVI is not a broker-dealer, is not a registered
investment adviser, and does not custody funds.
What an automated trading bot for Alpaca does
An automated trading bot turns a written trading playbook into repeatable steps: scanning for candidates, checking each one against your eligibility rules, sizing the position within your risk limits, and preparing the order for routing. With XeanVI connected to Alpaca, those orders go to your Alpaca account only after all four gates pass. For now, they're paper orders.
Automation is process infrastructure. It can improve consistency and reduce manual drift, but it does not remove market risk, predict outcomes, or replace your judgment.
How XeanVI connects to your Alpaca account
XeanVI uses Alpaca's official OAuth flow. You log in to Alpaca and authorize the connection directly with Alpaca, never by sharing your password with XeanVI. The permission scope is tied to what you approve, and you can revoke access from your Alpaca dashboard at any time.
1. Authorize with Alpaca
Connect through Alpaca's OAuth screen. Custody and funds stay with Alpaca.
2. Choose your settings
Set bankroll, risk per trade, scan mode, and stocks to skip.
3. Paper test first
Validate behavior on an Alpaca paper account before any live capital.
4. Route bracket orders
Approved setups route as bracket orders with attached stop and target.
Read the full broker integration overview.
Your funds stay with Alpaca
XeanVI never holds or withdraws your money. Your cash and positions remain in your Alpaca brokerage account under Alpaca's custody. XeanVI uses the OAuth permissions you grant to place orders under your settings and its fixed checks, nothing more.
This keeps a clear separation: Alpaca provides brokerage and custody; XeanVI provides the workflow automation that sits on top of the account you authorize.
Rule validation and risk controls
Before any order goes to Alpaca, XeanVI runs its fixed checks: the setup rating, the position size from your risk per trade, and the loss limits. Each entry goes out with a stop-loss and a target attached, so exits are set up front.
Validation runs the same way every time, which is the point: the same eligibility checks, the same sizing math, and the same stop and target logic apply to every candidate, so an impulsive afternoon decision is held to the same standard as a careful morning one.
These controls can support a more consistent process. They do not make trading safe or eliminate the possibility of loss.
See the full workflow capabilities and how decisions are logged for review.
Paper test before live capital
XeanVI supports Alpaca's paper-trading environment, so you can see how your settings behave and check the sizing. Live trading is off for now, so every automated order is paper. Paper trading reflects simulated conditions and does not guarantee live performance, which can differ in liquidity, spread, slippage (getting a worse price than expected), and timing.
Who this is for
XeanVI fits Alpaca users who want a consistent, rule-checked process, want to paper test before anything else, and want a clear record of what triggered each action and why. It's built for traders who want structure and accountability, not a hands-off promise.
Explore more: How to set up an Alpaca account and connect it to XeanVI, Trading Automation Guide, Features, Playbook, Pricing, and About.
Frequently asked questions
Is XeanVI affiliated with Alpaca?
No. XeanVI is an independent third-party application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Alpaca Securities LLC or Alpaca Markets. The connection uses Alpaca's official OAuth integration, which you authorize.
How does the Alpaca trading bot connection work?
You connect your existing Alpaca account through permissioned OAuth. You authorize the connection, and XeanVI places paper orders using your settings and fixed checks. Funds and custody stay with Alpaca.
Does XeanVI hold my funds or take custody of my account?
No. XeanVI never custodies funds. Your money stays in your Alpaca account. XeanVI uses the OAuth permissions you grant to route orders; it cannot withdraw funds.
Can I paper trade with Alpaca first?
Yes. XeanVI supports Alpaca paper trading, and live trading is off for now, so every order is paper. Paper results do not predict live outcomes.
Is this financial advice or a guarantee of returns?
No. XeanVI is workflow automation software, not financial advice, and it does not guarantee outcomes. Market and execution risk remain with you.