> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.optionalpha.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.optionalpha.com/welcome-to-option-alpha.md).

# Welcome

Welcome to the Option Alpha Docs. Inside is everything you need to start trading with Option Alpha, including detailed guides, video tutorials, technical documentation, and FAQs.

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