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What is a black-box trading system and why is it controversial?

A black-box system is an algorithm whose logic is hidden from the user, often sold commercially as an EA (Expert Advisor) or used institutionally without trader input. Benefits: simplicity for users, as decisions are fully automated. Risks: lack of transparency, overfitting, and reliance on vendor claims. Institutions use black-box systems internally but enforce validation and oversight. Retail traders often fall victim to “get-rich-quick” black-box bots promising unrealistic returns. Without transparency, it’s impossible to evaluate robustness. Traders should prefer systems they understand and can test, even if partially automated. Black-box controversy reflects the tension between technological power and the need for accountability in trading.