AI Trading: Lesson Learned #129: CEO Trust Audit - Comprehensive Answers (Jan 10, 2026)
Source: Dev.to
Context
CEO conducted a comprehensive trust audit with 12 critical questions. This lesson documents honest, evidence‑based answers.
Key Findings
1. Phil Town Rule #1 Status
- Code: Fully implemented in
src/strategies/rule_one_options.py(1,091 lines) - Integration: Gate 6 in orchestrator generates signals
- BLOCKER: $30 capital
Critical Action Required
ACCUMULATE $500 TO ENABLE FIRST CSP TRADE
Everything else is ready. Capital is the only blocker.
Compounding Milestones
| Capital | Daily Target | Strategy | ETA |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30 | $0 | Accumulation | NOW |
| $500 | $1.50/day | First CSP | Feb 19 2026 |
| $1,000 | $3/day | Multiple CSPs | Mar 24 2026 |
| $5,000 | $15/day | Quality stocks | Jun 24 2026 |
| $50,000 | $100/day | Full strategy | ~2027 |
Prevention Rules
- Never report win rate without average return next to it.
- Always disclose sample size when citing statistics.
- Capital tier determines which strategies can execute.
- $100/day requires $50K+ capital – no shortcuts.
Files Referenced
src/strategies/rule_one_options.py:1-1091src/risk/position_manager.py:89-96data/system_state.json.github/workflows/weekend-learning.ymlscripts/sync_trades_to_rag.py
Tags
trust-audit #phil-town #capital-requirements #compounding #risk-management
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