merged with feat/short

freqtrade/templates/sample_short_strategy.py

@@ -15,8 +15,9 @@ import talib.abstract as ta
 import freqtrade.vendor.qtpylib.indicators as qtpylib
 
 
+# TODO-lev: Create a meaningfull short strategy (not just revresed signs).
 # This class is a sample. Feel free to customize it.
-class SampleStrategy(IStrategy):
+class SampleShortStrategy(IStrategy):
     """
     This is a sample strategy to inspire you.
     More information in https://www.freqtrade.io/en/latest/strategy-customization/

freqtrade/templates/subtemplates/strategy_methods_advanced.j2

@@ -12,12 +12,11 @@ def bot_loop_start(self, **kwargs) -> None:
     """
     pass
 
-def custom_stake_amount(self, pair: str, current_time: 'datetime', current_rate: float,
+def custom_stake_amount(self, pair: str, current_time: datetime, current_rate: float,
                         proposed_stake: float, min_stake: float, max_stake: float,
-                        **kwargs) -> float:
+                        side: str, **kwargs) -> float:
     """
-    Customize stake size for each new trade. This method is not called when edge module is
-    enabled.
+    Customize stake size for each new trade.
 
     :param pair: Pair that's currently analyzed
     :param current_time: datetime object, containing the current datetime
@@ -25,6 +24,7 @@ def custom_stake_amount(self, pair: str, current_time: 'datetime', current_rate:
     :param proposed_stake: A stake amount proposed by the bot.
     :param min_stake: Minimal stake size allowed by exchange.
     :param max_stake: Balance available for trading.
+    :param side: 'long' or 'short' - indicating the direction of the proposed trade
     :return: A stake size, which is between min_stake and max_stake.
     """
     return proposed_stake
@@ -80,9 +80,10 @@ def custom_sell(self, pair: str, trade: 'Trade', current_time: 'datetime', curre
     return None
 
 def confirm_trade_entry(self, pair: str, order_type: str, amount: float, rate: float,
-                        time_in_force: str, current_time: 'datetime', **kwargs) -> bool:
+                        time_in_force: str, current_time: datetime,
+                        side: str, **kwargs) -> bool:
     """
-    Called right before placing a buy order.
+    Called right before placing a entry order.
     Timing for this function is critical, so avoid doing heavy computations or
     network requests in this method.
 
@@ -90,12 +91,13 @@ def confirm_trade_entry(self, pair: str, order_type: str, amount: float, rate: f
 
     When not implemented by a strategy, returns True (always confirming).
 
-    :param pair: Pair that's about to be bought.
+    :param pair: Pair that's about to be bought/shorted.
     :param order_type: Order type (as configured in order_types). usually limit or market.
     :param amount: Amount in target (quote) currency that's going to be traded.
     :param rate: Rate that's going to be used when using limit orders
     :param time_in_force: Time in force. Defaults to GTC (Good-til-cancelled).
     :param current_time: datetime object, containing the current datetime
+    :param side: 'long' or 'short' - indicating the direction of the proposed trade
     :param **kwargs: Ensure to keep this here so updates to this won't break your strategy.
     :return bool: When True is returned, then the buy-order is placed on the exchange.
         False aborts the process