About Pitonset

The anchor metaphor

A piton is the anchor a rock climber drives into the wall so a fall gets caught. That's the idea behind Pitonset: your trading rules and risk guardrails—daily loss limits, kill switch, position sizing—are always there to catch you.

Algorithmic trading has traditionally been gated behind programming skills and expensive infrastructure. We believe retail traders deserve access to the same automation capabilities that institutions have—without needing to write code, and with safeguards built in from day one.

What we are

Pitonset is a software company. We build tools that help you create, test, and execute trading strategies. When you're ready to trade with real money, you connect your own brokerage account (via Alpaca) and maintain full control over your funds.

What we are not

We are not a broker-dealer, investment adviser, or registered with the SEC, FINRA, or any state securities authority. We do not provide investment advice, recommendations, or manage your money. We do not hold your funds or securities—that relationship is directly between you and your brokerage.

Our values

• Safety first: We build in risk controls like kill switches, daily loss limits, and position sizing to help protect you from catastrophic losses.
• Transparency: We don't make exaggerated claims or show hypothetical returns. Trading involves real risk, and we present information honestly.
• Simplicity: Powerful tools don't have to be complicated. We focus on making automation accessible without sacrificing capability.
• Your data, your control: We use secure OAuth connections and never store your brokerage credentials. You can revoke our access at any time.

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