# Control Trading Lab [CTrL]

> Control Trading Lab ([CTrL]) is an institutional-grade quantitative trading ecosystem offering visual no-code strategy creation, cloud historical backtesting, and autonomous 24/7 execution with a strict zero-key custody architecture.

Control Trading Lab bridges the gap between algorithmic research and live market execution through two interconnected tools:
1. **Cloud Web Lab** (`https://lab.ctrl.trading`): Browser-based visual strategy studio, high-speed historical simulation engine, and remote machine control cockpit.
2. **Autonomous Execution Client**: A local self-custody execution daemon running 24/7 on Linux, macOS, or Windows (desktop or VPS), communicating directly with exchanges while API keys remain 100% on the user's hardware.

## Core Capabilities

- [Visual Strategy Builder](https://www.ctrl.trading/#workflow): 100% no-code interface to assemble indicators, entry conditions, stop-loss, and take-profit logic without writing code.
- [Cloud Historical Backtesting](https://www.ctrl.trading/#workflow): High-speed simulation across multi-year historical candles with comprehensive performance metrics (Sharpe ratio, max drawdown, win rate, return).
- [Zero-Key Custody Execution](https://www.ctrl.trading/#trust): Exchange API keys never leave the trader's local machine; keys reside exclusively in a local encrypted keystore on user-controlled hardware.
- [Remote Machine Pilot & Telemetry](https://www.ctrl.trading/#ecosystem): 1-click strategy dispatch, live balance tracking, and remote control (start, pause, stop, emergency kill switch) from the web dashboard.
- [AES Strategy Protection (.ctrl)](https://www.ctrl.trading/#trust): Tamper-proof algorithmic strategy files encrypted with AES, bound to your authorized hardware.
- [Two-Factor Security (2FA)](https://www.ctrl.trading/#trust): Mandatory RFC 6238 TOTP two-factor authentication with hashed single-use emergency backup recovery codes.

## Core Links

- [Official Website](https://www.ctrl.trading): Main showcase, platform capabilities, and priority launch waitlist.
- [Pricing & Plans](https://www.ctrl.trading/pricing): Transparent tier breakdown (Free, Basic, Pro).
- [Web Lab Cockpit](https://lab.ctrl.trading): Cloud workspace for strategy building and live bot execution.
- [Legal & Privacy Center](https://www.ctrl.trading/legal): Privacy Policy, data handling, and Terms of Service.
- [Contact & Support](https://www.ctrl.trading/contact): Inquiries, partnerships, and support desk.
- [Full Context for AI & LLMs](https://www.ctrl.trading/llms-full.txt): Comprehensive technical specifications and reference documentation for AI models.