diff --git a/docs/freqai-configuration.md b/docs/freqai-configuration.md index 2d40918e5..d162fe373 100644 --- a/docs/freqai-configuration.md +++ b/docs/freqai-configuration.md @@ -204,11 +204,11 @@ If this value is set, FreqAI will initially use the predictions from the trainin ## Using different prediction models -FreqAI has multiple example prediction model libraries that are ready to be used as is via the flag `--freqaimodel`. These libraries include `CatBoost`, `LightGBM`, and `XGBoost` regression, classification, and multi-target models, and can be found in `freqai/prediction_models/`. +FreqAI has multiple example prediction model libraries that are ready to be used as is via the flag `--freqaimodel`. These libraries include `CatBoost`, `LightGBM`, and `XGBoost` regression, classification, and multi-target models, and can be found in `freqai/prediction_models/`. -Regression and classification models differ in what targets they predict - a regression model will predict a target of continous values, for example what price BTC will be at tomorrow, whilst a classifier will predict a target of descrete values, for example if the price of BTC will go up tomorrow or not. This means that you have to specify your targets differently depending on which model type you are using (see details [below](#setting-model-targets)). +Regression and classification models differ in what targets they predict - a regression model will predict a target of continuous values, for example what price BTC will be at tomorrow, whilst a classifier will predict a target of discrete values, for example if the price of BTC will go up tomorrow or not. This means that you have to specify your targets differently depending on which model type you are using (see details [below](#setting-model-targets)). -All of the aforementioned model libraries implement gradient boosted decision tree algorithms. They all work on the principle of emsemble learning, where predictions from multiple simple learners are combined to get a final prediction that is more stable and generalized. The simple learners in this case are decision trees. Gradient boosting refers to the method of learning, where each simple learner is built in sequence - the subsequent learner is used to improve on the error from the previous learner. If you want to learn more about the different model libraries you can find the information in their respective docs: +All of the aforementioned model libraries implement gradient boosted decision tree algorithms. They all work on the principle of ensemble learning, where predictions from multiple simple learners are combined to get a final prediction that is more stable and generalized. The simple learners in this case are decision trees. Gradient boosting refers to the method of learning, where each simple learner is built in sequence - the subsequent learner is used to improve on the error from the previous learner. If you want to learn more about the different model libraries you can find the information in their respective docs: * CatBoost: https://catboost.ai/en/docs/ * LightGBM: https://lightgbm.readthedocs.io/en/v3.3.2/# @@ -216,14 +216,14 @@ All of the aforementioned model libraries implement gradient boosted decision tr There are also numerous online articles describing and comparing the algorithms. Some relatively light-weight examples would be [CatBoost vs. LightGBM vs. XGBoost — Which is the best algorithm?](https://towardsdatascience.com/catboost-vs-lightgbm-vs-xgboost-c80f40662924#:~:text=In%20CatBoost%2C%20symmetric%20trees%2C%20or,the%20same%20depth%20can%20differ.) and [XGBoost, LightGBM or CatBoost — which boosting algorithm should I use?](https://medium.com/riskified-technology/xgboost-lightgbm-or-catboost-which-boosting-algorithm-should-i-use-e7fda7bb36bc). Keep in mind that the performance of each model is highly dependent on the application and so any reported metrics might not be true for your particular use of the model. -Apart from the models already vailable in FreqAI, it is also possible to customize and create your own prediction models using the `IFreqaiModel` class. You are encouraged to inherit `fit()`, `train()`, and `predict()` to let these customize various aspects of the training procedures. You can place custom FreqAI models in `user_data/freqaimodels` - and freqtrade will pick them up from there based on the provided `--freqaimodel` name - which has to correspond to the class name of your custom model. +Apart from the models already available in FreqAI, it is also possible to customize and create your own prediction models using the `IFreqaiModel` class. You are encouraged to inherit `fit()`, `train()`, and `predict()` to customize various aspects of the training procedures. You can place custom FreqAI models in `user_data/freqaimodels` - and freqtrade will pick them up from there based on the provided `--freqaimodel` name - which has to correspond to the class name of your custom model. Make sure to use unique names to avoid overriding built-in models. ### Setting model targets #### Regressors -If you are using a regressor, you need to specify a target that has continous values. FreqAI includes a variety of regressors, such as the `CatboostRegressor`via the flag `--freqaimodel CatboostRegressor`. An example of how you could set a regression target for predicting the price 100 candles into the future would be +If you are using a regressor, you need to specify a target that has continuous values. FreqAI includes a variety of regressors, such as the `CatboostRegressor`via the flag `--freqaimodel CatboostRegressor`. An example of how you could set a regression target for predicting the price 100 candles into the future would be ```python df['&s-close_price'] = df['close'].shift(-100) @@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ If you want to predict multiple targets, you need to define multiple labels usin #### Classifiers -If you are using a classifier, you need to specify a target that has descrete values. FreqAI includes a variety of classifiers, such as the `CatboostClassifier` via the flag `--freqaimodel CatboostClassifier`. If you elects to use a classifier, the classes need to be set using strings. For example, if you want to predict if the price 100 candles into the future goes up or down you would set +If you are using a classifier, you need to specify a target that has discrete values. FreqAI includes a variety of classifiers, such as the `CatboostClassifier` via the flag `--freqaimodel CatboostClassifier`. If you elects to use a classifier, the classes need to be set using strings. For example, if you want to predict if the price 100 candles into the future goes up or down you would set ```python df['&s-up_or_down'] = np.where( df["close"].shift(-100) > df["close"], 'up', 'down') @@ -241,7 +241,6 @@ df['&s-up_or_down'] = np.where( df["close"].shift(-100) > df["close"], 'up', 'do If you want to predict multiple targets you must specify all labels in the same label column. You could, for example, add the label `same` to define where the price was unchanged by setting - ```python df['&s-up_or_down'] = np.where( df["close"].shift(-100) > df["close"], 'up', 'down') df['&s-up_or_down'] = np.where( df["close"].shift(-100) == df["close"], 'same', df['&s-up_or_down']) diff --git a/docs/freqai-running.md b/docs/freqai-running.md index 9e2b13c44..7972a6c92 100644 --- a/docs/freqai-running.md +++ b/docs/freqai-running.md @@ -155,7 +155,6 @@ where `unique-id` is the `identifier` set in the `freqai` configuration file. Th ![tensorboard](assets/tensorboard.jpg) - ## Setting up a follower You can indicate to the bot that it should not train models, but instead should look for models trained by a leader with a specific `identifier` by defining: