Summary
This step-by-step build video shows how to construct an autonomous AI trading bot using Hermes Agent, a framework for running self-directed multi-agent systems that can research, build, and test trading strategies without constant supervision. The creator walks through installing Hermes, connecting model providers like OpenAI’s GPT-5 Astra and Anthropic’s Claude, and wiring up messaging platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp for remote control.
A major focus is on backtesting: the video demonstrates connecting an MCP server to run strategies against TradingView data without hitting rate limits or bans, letting the bot test hundreds of strategies automatically. It also covers building a multi-agent “trading desk,” including a chief-of-staff agent named Gertrude that approves or parks strategies, plus dedicated builder, researcher, and optimizer agents that run on a recurring schedule.
Beyond the setup, the creator shares lessons from five years of algorithmic trading, including how to choose cost-efficient models for different tasks and avoid burning through tokens on agent-to-agent chatter. The video is aimed at viewers who want a practical, reproducible walkthrough of building autonomous trading agents rather than a promise of guaranteed profits.
📺 Source: Trading with DaviddTech · Published September 21, 2026
🏷️ Format: Hands On Build
