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Build the Next Great Trading Tool

The 2026 TrendSpider Hackathon is here.

Build with Sidekick AI or your own code. Compete for $25,000 in cash & prizes!

Enter Once per Category - 4 Chances to Win

Choose a category and build your submission. All entries must be for public use.

Best Buy/Sell Signal Indicator

For indicators designed to generate clear buy and/or sell signals based on price action, momentum, trend, volume, or other technical inputs.

First Place
$1,500cash
  • TrendSpider Enhanced 12 months · $1,600 value
  • SignalStack Premium 12 months · $1,000 value
Second Place
$750cash
  • TrendSpider Premium 12 months · ~$1,200 value
Third Place
$250cash
  • TrendSpider Standard 12 months · ~$750 value
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Most Unique Options Indicator

For indicators built specifically around options markets, options data, or options-derived metrics and plotted on the underlying asset’s chart.

First Place
$1,500cash
  • TrendSpider Enhanced 12 months · $1,600 value
  • SignalStack Premium 12 months · $1,000 value
Second Place
$750cash
  • TrendSpider Premium 12 months · ~$1,200 value
Third Place
$250cash
  • TrendSpider Standard 12 months · ~$750 value
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Best Fundamental Analysis Indicator

For indicators that analyze company fundamental, financial, and economic data to help evaluate value, quality, growth, and risk in their businesses.

First Place
$1,500cash
  • TrendSpider Enhanced 12 months · $1,600 value
  • SignalStack Premium 12 months · $1,000 value
Second Place
$750cash
  • TrendSpider Premium 12 months · ~$1,200 value
Third Place
$250cash
  • TrendSpider Standard 12 months · ~$750 value
Sponsored by Clear Street Logo
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Most Beautiful On-Chart Indicator

For indicators that deliver a visually stunning, impressive, creative, and engaging experience for traders on their charts.

First Place
$1,500cash
  • TrendSpider Enhanced 12 months · $1,600 value
  • SignalStack Premium 12 months · $1,000 value
Second Place
$750cash
  • TrendSpider Premium 12 months · ~$1,200 value
Third Place
$250cash
  • TrendSpider Standard 12 months · ~$750 value
Sponsored by Clear Street Logo
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How to Participate

Build with the most flexible finance engine on the market.

01

Build Your Script

Choose a category, then use Sidekick, or create from scratch.

02

Publish For Review

Publish your indicator to the TrendSpider Store (include #TSBuild26), then complete the official submission form.

03

Win Cash & Recognition

Get discovered by thousands of traders. Win cash prizes and gain community recognition.

The Rules Are Simple

Entry Requirements

New Content

Entries must be newly published. Previously published work outside of TrendSpider is allowed if republished fresh for this event.

Submission Form

You must submit your entry using the official competition form.

Hashtag Tagging

Include #TSBuild26 in your indicator's description when publishing.

Free Access

All indicators must be public and free to apply in the TrendSpider Store.

One Script, One Entry

Each script may only be submitted once and to a single prize category.

Hackathon Schedule

Sept 1
2026

Registration Opens

Sept 16
2026

Registration closes

Oct 5
2026

Submission deadline

Oct 14
2026

Winners announce

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How Judging Works

All entries are reviewed by an internal panel. For each category's judging, see here.

Judging Criteria

Visual Clarity

Is the idea easy to understand at a glance?

Utility

Would this be genuinely useful in a real-market scenario?

Execution

Does it function properly and run smoothly?

Presentation

Is it clearly described and documented in the Marketplace?

Top submissions are selected by aggregate score. Ties go to a final internal vote.

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Join the #TSBuild26 Hackathon

Ready to showcase your skills? Enter to win $25,000 in cash & prizes and get your work featured across TrendSpider.

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