An intelligent automated trading system designed for consistent, long-term growth — not short-term speculation.
Cicada is a fully automated stock trading bot that connects directly to your Alpaca brokerage account and executes trades using 8+ proven technical strategies.
It runs 24/7 on the cloud, analyzes the market in real-time, and makes disciplined buy/sell decisions based on your chosen strategy — all while you sleep, work, or travel.
Getting started takes just a few minutes. Here's the high-level process:
Securely link your Alpaca brokerage account using your API keys. Your keys are encrypted and never shared.
Select from 8 proven strategies or let Cicada automatically apply the best one based on current market conditions.
Cicada monitors the market 24/7, executes trades with built-in risk controls, and sends you updates when needed.
Track performance in the app, adjust strategies, or switch tiers anytime. You're always in control.
Hi, I'm David — a developer and active trader based in Los Angeles, California.
For years I wanted to invest in the stock market, but I found it incredibly intimidating. I didn’t know where to start, and the whole process felt overwhelming.
Over the last two years, I’ve been building Cicada with one clear goal in mind: to remove the intimidation from trading so that anyone — whether you're a complete beginner or someone with years of experience — can confidently participate in the stock market.
I started this project with the average person in mind. My mission is to make automated trading accessible to everyone who’s interested in growing their money, regardless of their experience level.
Make professional-grade automated trading accessible to everyday people, not just institutions.
Help traders avoid costly emotional decisions by letting data and proven strategies do the work.
Empower users with tools that can help grow their capital consistently over time.
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready for more power.
Have questions about Cicada? Want to learn more before getting started?
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