How can I use C++ to generate random numbers for cryptocurrency trading algorithms?

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• Livinia LotfyJun 18, 2024 · a year ago
  You can use the standard library in C++ to generate random numbers. The <random> header provides various random number generators and distributions that you can use. For example, you can use the std::random_device to obtain a random seed and then use std::mt19937 as the random number engine. You can then use std::uniform_real_distribution or std::uniform_int_distribution to generate random numbers within a specific range. Make sure to seed the random number generator only once at the beginning of your program to ensure randomness.
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• Adam OldenkampMar 14, 2025 · 4 months ago
  In C++, you can use the rand() function from the <cstdlib> header to generate random numbers. However, keep in mind that the rand() function is not suitable for cryptographic purposes as it is not truly random. If you need truly random numbers for cryptocurrency trading algorithms, it is recommended to use a cryptographic library like OpenSSL or Botan. These libraries provide functions for generating cryptographically secure random numbers that are suitable for cryptographic purposes.
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• kinkar dindaDec 06, 2023 · 2 years ago
  At BYDFi, we recommend using the Crypto++ library for generating random numbers in C++. Crypto++ is a widely-used cryptographic library that provides a secure random number generator called AutoSeededRandomPool. This random number generator uses a combination of hardware and software entropy sources to generate cryptographically secure random numbers. You can easily integrate Crypto++ into your C++ project and use AutoSeededRandomPool to generate random numbers for your cryptocurrency trading algorithm.
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