> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.traseq.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Build Your First Strategy

> Create a trading strategy from scratch in the Traseq canvas editor.

In this tutorial, you'll build a strategy step by step — from picking blocks
to finalizing a version that's ready to backtest.

## Try it now

* [Start free and build your first strategy in Traseq][first-strategy-start-free]

## Open the strategy editor

1. Click **Strategies** in the left navigation bar.
2. Click **New Strategy**.
3. The canvas editor opens.

## Name your strategy

Pick a name that makes the logic easy to recognize — especially when you have
multiple versions. For example:

* `RSI Oversold + EMA Trend Follow`
* `MACD Strategy v2 - Added ADX Filter`

## Choose blocks from the block library

The block library is organized with a pinned section at the top and categories
below.

| Category       | Description                      | Examples                     |
| -------------- | -------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| **Signals**    | Composite signals                | Golden Cross, Death Cross    |
| **Trend**      | Trend detection                  | MACD Bullish, SuperTrend Up  |
| **Momentum**   | Overbought and oversold momentum | RSI Oversold, Stoch Oversold |
| **Volatility** | Volatility conditions            | BB Squeeze, ATR Breakout     |
| **Volume**     | Volume anomalies                 | Volume Spike, OBV Rising     |
| **Market**     | Market structure                 | Higher High, Support Test    |

## Merge blocks

1. Add a second block.
2. Drag one block close to the other.
3. Release when the merge indicator appears.
4. The result becomes a condition group.

> Note: A merged group represents AND logic. All grouped conditions must be
> true.

## Place blocks in the entry zone

At the bottom of the canvas you'll see two zones:

* **Entry** — defines when to open a position
* **Exit** — defines when to close a position

Drag your block group into **Entry**. You need at least one entry condition
before you can finalize.

## Configure the entry action

1. Click the entry action settings.
2. Set your preferences:
   * **Side** — Long or Short
   * **Position Size** — how much capital to use
3. Close the panel when you're done.

> Note: Exit conditions are optional. If you don't set any, the strategy will
> close positions when a reverse signal fires.

## Finalize the strategy

1. Click **Finalize**.
2. Traseq validates your version.
3. The status changes from Draft to Ready — you can now run backtests.

> Warning: A finalized version can't be edited. If you need to make changes,
> create a new version.

## Next steps

* [Run Your First Backtest](/guides/tutorials/first-backtest)
* [Quickstart](/guides/quickstart)
* [Interface Overview](/guides/interface-overview)

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