From a1b00f90535132c7df53444bd8da29808e0fa05a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: hroff-1902 <47309513+hroff-1902@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:37:59 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] Edge question added; minor improvements (sections for Hyperopt and Edge) --- docs/faq.md | 23 +++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/faq.md b/docs/faq.md index 4bbf28fe6..3eaa771ee 100644 --- a/docs/faq.md +++ b/docs/faq.md @@ -1,4 +1,6 @@ -# freqtrade FAQ +# Freqtrade FAQ + +### Freqtrade commons #### I have waited 5 minutes, why hasn't the bot made any trades yet?! @@ -34,7 +36,9 @@ perform anymore BUYS? You can use the `/forcesell all` command from Telegram. -### How many epoch do I need to get a good Hyperopt result? +### Hyperopt module + +#### How many epoch do I need to get a good Hyperopt result? Per default Hyperopts without `-e` or `--epochs` parameter will only run 100 epochs, means 100 evals of your triggers, guards, .... Too few to find a great result (unless if you are very lucky), so you probably @@ -68,3 +72,18 @@ but it will give the idea. With only these triggers and guards there is already 8*10^9*10 evaluations. A roughly total of 80 billion evals. Did you run 100 000 evals? Congrats, you've done roughly 1 / 100 000 th of the search space. + +### Edge module + +#### Edge implements interesting approach for controlling position size, is there any theory behind it? + +The Edge module is mostly a result of brainstorming of [@mishaker](https://github.com/mishaker) and [@creslinux](https://github.com/creslinux) freqtrade team members. + +You can find further info on expectancy, winrate, risk management and position size in the following sources: +* https://www.tradeciety.com/ultimate-math-guide-for-traders/ +* http://www.vantharp.com/tharp-concepts/expectancy.asp +* https://samuraitradingacademy.com/trading-expectancy/ +* https://www.learningmarkets.com/determining-expectancy-in-your-trading/ +* http://www.lonestocktrader.com/make-money-trading-positive-expectancy/ +* https://www.babypips.com/trading/trade-expectancy-matter +