AI TRADING BOTS CHASE PROFITS, FIND MIXED RESULTS
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AI agents are entering financial markets as day traders, but early evidence shows significant challenges in generating consistent returns. One developer's bot demonstrated restraint by avoiding risky trades in its first week—a rare success story.
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