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 prepared orders are routed to your Alpaca account only after every configured gate passes.
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. Configure your rules
Set your playbook: entry conditions, sizing caps, stops, and targets.
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 prepare and route order instructions under your rules, 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 is routed to Alpaca, XeanVI checks the setup against your configured rules: eligibility conditions, maximum position size, and risk thresholds. Bracket workflow logic attaches a stop-loss and a target to each entry so exits are defined 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 validate how your rules behave, confirm sizing logic, and review the order workflow before connecting a live account. Paper trading reflects simulated conditions and does not guarantee live performance, which can differ in liquidity, spread, slippage, and timing.
Who this is for
XeanVI fits Alpaca users who already trade with a defined playbook and want to run it more consistently, paper test new rules, and keep an auditable record of what triggered each action. It is built for traders who want structure and accountability, not a hands-off promise.
Explore more: 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 routes orders under the rules you configure. 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 so you can validate workflow behavior before going live. 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.