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Every AI strategy on Everstrike uses a specific model to evaluate markets and decide whether to trade. Your model choice has a direct impact on two things: how quickly each evaluation completes and how many credits each event consumes. More powerful models with deeper reasoning produce richer analysis but cost more and take longer — simpler models are faster and cheaper but less analytical. Select the model that best fits your strategy’s evaluation frequency, complexity, and cost budget.

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Available Models

Speeds listed are averages, not guarantees. Actual evaluation time also depends on prompt length and the amount of data available to the model during each run.

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Evaluation Frequency Limit

Strategies with an evaluation frequency of 15 seconds or less can only use GPT-4.1-nano. This restriction ensures evaluations complete fast enough to keep up with the chosen frequency.

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Choosing the Right Model

Different strategies call for different models. Use the guidance below as a starting point:

Most Strategies

GPT-4.1-mini is the default and the best balance of speed, cost, and analytical capability. Start here unless you have a specific reason to switch.

Faster & Cheaper

GPT-4.1-nano is the fastest and least expensive option. Use it for high-frequency strategies or when cost is the primary concern.

More Analytical Power

GPT-5-mini with medium or high reasoning provides deeper market analysis. Use it for complex prompts where reasoning quality matters more than speed or cost.

High-Frequency (15s or Less)

GPT-4.1-nano is the only model available for strategies with an evaluation frequency of 15 seconds or less.
Restricting the data available to your strategy can reduce the cost per evaluation by up to 50%. Review the Supported Data page to remove data points your prompt doesn’t need.