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FAQ updated with question on Edge
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# freqtrade FAQ # Freqtrade FAQ
### Freqtrade commons
#### I have waited 5 minutes, why hasn't the bot made any trades yet?! #### I have waited 5 minutes, why hasn't the bot made any trades yet?!
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You can use the `/forcesell all` command from Telegram. 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 Per default Hyperopts without `-e` or `--epochs` parameter will only
run 100 epochs, means 100 evals of your triggers, guards, .... Too few 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 to find a great result (unless if you are very lucky), so you probably
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already 8*10^9*10 evaluations. A roughly total of 80 billion evals. 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 Did you run 100 000 evals? Congrats, you've done roughly 1 / 100 000 th
of the search space. 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