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| `strategy_path` | null | Adds an additional strategy lookup path (must be a folder). | `strategy_path` | null | Adds an additional strategy lookup path (must be a folder).
| `internals.process_throttle_secs` | 5 | **Required.** Set the process throttle. Value in second. | `internals.process_throttle_secs` | 5 | **Required.** Set the process throttle. Value in second.
### Parameters in strategy ### Parameters in the strategy
The following parameters can be set in either configuration or strategy. The following parameters can be set in either configuration file or strategy.
Values in the configuration are always overwriting values set in the strategy. Values set in the configuration file always overwrite values set in the strategy.
* `minimal_roi` * `minimal_roi`
* `ticker_interval` * `ticker_interval`
@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ Values in the configuration are always overwriting values set in the strategy.
### Understand stake_amount ### Understand stake_amount
`stake_amount` is an amount of crypto-currency your bot will use for each trade. The `stake_amount` configuration parameter is an amount of crypto-currency your bot will use for each trade.
The minimal value is 0.0005. If there is not enough crypto-currency in The minimal value is 0.0005. If there is not enough crypto-currency in
the account an exception is generated. the account an exception is generated.
To allow the bot to trade all the available `stake_currency` in your account set To allow the bot to trade all the available `stake_currency` in your account set
@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ currency_balanse / (max_open_trades - current_open_trades)
### Understand minimal_roi ### Understand minimal_roi
`minimal_roi` is a JSON object where the key is a duration The `minimal_roi` configuration parameter is a JSON object where the key is a duration
in minutes and the value is the minimum ROI in percent. in minutes and the value is the minimum ROI in percent.
See the example below: See the example below:
@ -118,17 +118,17 @@ See the example below:
``` ```
Most of the strategy files already include the optimal `minimal_roi` Most of the strategy files already include the optimal `minimal_roi`
value. This parameter is optional. If you use it, it will take over the value. This parameter is optional. If you use it in the configuration file, it will take over the
`minimal_roi` value from the strategy file. `minimal_roi` value from the strategy file.
### Understand stoploss ### Understand stoploss
`stoploss` is loss in percentage that should trigger a sale. The `stoploss` configuration parameter is loss in percentage that should trigger a sale.
For example value `-0.10` will cause immediate sell if the For example, value `-0.10` will cause immediate sell if the
profit dips below -10% for a given trade. This parameter is optional. profit dips below -10% for a given trade. This parameter is optional.
Most of the strategy files already include the optimal `stoploss` Most of the strategy files already include the optimal `stoploss`
value. This parameter is optional. If you use it, it will take over the value. This parameter is optional. If you use it in the configuration file, it will take over the
`stoploss` value from the strategy file. `stoploss` value from the strategy file.
### Understand trailing stoploss ### Understand trailing stoploss
@ -137,40 +137,51 @@ Go to the [trailing stoploss Documentation](stoploss.md) for details on trailing
### Understand initial_state ### Understand initial_state
`initial_state` is an optional field that defines the initial application state. The `initial_state` configuration parameter is an optional field that defines the initial application state.
Possible values are `running` or `stopped`. (default=`running`) Possible values are `running` or `stopped`. (default=`running`)
If the value is `stopped` the bot has to be started with `/start` first. If the value is `stopped` the bot has to be started with `/start` first.
### Understand forcebuy_enable ### Understand forcebuy_enable
`forcebuy_enable` enables the usage of forcebuy commands via Telegram. The `forcebuy_enable` configuration parameter enables the usage of forcebuy commands via Telegram.
This is disabled for security reasons by default, and will show a warning message on startup if enabled. This is disabled for security reasons by default, and will show a warning message on startup if enabled.
You send `/forcebuy ETH/BTC` to the bot, who buys the pair and holds it until a regular sell-signal appears (ROI, stoploss, /forcesell). For example, you can send `/forcebuy ETH/BTC` Telegram command when this feature if enabled to the bot,
who then buys the pair and holds it until a regular sell-signal (ROI, stoploss, /forcesell) appears.
This can be dangerous with some strategies, so use with care.
Can be dangerous with some strategies, so use with care
See [the telegram documentation](telegram-usage.md) for details on usage. See [the telegram documentation](telegram-usage.md) for details on usage.
### Understand process_throttle_secs ### Understand process_throttle_secs
`process_throttle_secs` is an optional field that defines in seconds how long the bot should wait The `process_throttle_secs` configuration parameter is an optional field that defines in seconds how long the bot should wait
before asking the strategy if we should buy or a sell an asset. After each wait period, the strategy is asked again for before asking the strategy if we should buy or a sell an asset. After each wait period, the strategy is asked again for
every opened trade wether or not we should sell, and for all the remaining pairs (either the dynamic list of pairs or every opened trade wether or not we should sell, and for all the remaining pairs (either the dynamic list of pairs or
the static list of pairs) if we should buy. the static list of pairs) if we should buy.
### Understand ask_last_balance ### Understand ask_last_balance
`ask_last_balance` sets the bidding price. Value `0.0` will use `ask` price, `1.0` will The `ask_last_balance` configuration parameter sets the bidding price. Value `0.0` will use `ask` price, `1.0` will
use the `last` price and values between those interpolate between ask and last use the `last` price and values between those interpolate between ask and last
price. Using `ask` price will guarantee quick success in bid, but bot will also price. Using `ask` price will guarantee quick success in bid, but bot will also
end up paying more then would probably have been necessary. end up paying more then would probably have been necessary.
### Understand order_types ### Understand order_types
`order_types` contains a dict mapping order-types to market-types as well as stoploss on or off exchange type and stoploss on exchange update interval in seconds. This allows to buy using limit orders, sell using limit-orders, and create stoploss orders using market. It also allows to set the stoploss "on exchange" which means stoploss order would be placed immediately once the buy order is fulfilled. In case stoploss on exchange and `trailing_stop` are both set, then the bot will use `stoploss_on_exchange_interval` to check it periodically and update it if necessary (e.x. in case of trailing stoploss). The `order_types` configuration parameter contains a dict mapping order-types to
This can be set in the configuration or in the strategy. Configuration overwrites strategy configurations. market-types as well as stoploss on or off exchange type and stoploss on exchange
update interval in seconds. This allows to buy using limit orders, sell using
limit-orders, and create stoploss orders using market. It also allows to set the
stoploss "on exchange" which means stoploss order would be placed immediately once
the buy order is fulfilled. In case stoploss on exchange and `trailing_stop` are
both set, then the bot will use `stoploss_on_exchange_interval` to check it periodically
and update it if necessary (e.x. in case of trailing stoploss).
This can be set in the configuration file or in the strategy.
Values set in the configuration file overwrites values set in the strategy.
If this is configured, all 4 values (`"buy"`, `"sell"`, `"stoploss"` and `"stoploss_on_exchange"`) need to be present, otherwise the bot warn about it and will fail to start. If this is configured, all 4 values (`buy`, `sell`, `stoploss` and
The below is the default which is used if this is not configured in either Strategy or configuration. `stoploss_on_exchange`) need to be present, otherwise the bot will warn about it and fail to start.
The below is the default which is used if this is not configured in either strategy or configuration file.
```python ```python
"order_types": { "order_types": {
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!!! Note !!! Note
Not all exchanges support "market" orders. Not all exchanges support "market" orders.
The following message will be shown if your exchange does not support market orders: `"Exchange <yourexchange> does not support market orders."` The following message will be shown if your exchange does not support market orders:
`"Exchange <yourexchange> does not support market orders."`
!!! Note !!! Note
stoploss on exchange interval is not mandatory. Do not change it's value if you are unsure of what you are doing. For more information about how stoploss works please read [the stoploss documentation](stoploss.md). Stoploss on exchange interval is not mandatory. Do not change its value if you are
unsure of what you are doing. For more information about how stoploss works please
read [the stoploss documentation](stoploss.md).
### Understand order_time_in_force ### Understand order_time_in_force
`order_time_in_force` defines the policy by which the order is executed on the exchange. Three commonly used time in force are:<br/> The `order_time_in_force` configuration parameter defines the policy by which the order
is executed on the exchange. Three commonly used time in force are:
**GTC (Goog Till Canceled):** **GTC (Goog Till Canceled):**
This is most of the time the default time in force. It means the order will remain on exchange till it is canceled by user. It can be fully or partially fulfilled. If partially fulfilled, the remaining will stay on the exchange till cancelled.<br/>
This is most of the time the default time in force. It means the order will remain
on exchange till it is canceled by user. It can be fully or partially fulfilled.
If partially fulfilled, the remaining will stay on the exchange till cancelled.
**FOK (Full Or Kill):** **FOK (Full Or Kill):**
It means if the order is not executed immediately AND fully then it is canceled by the exchange.<br/>
It means if the order is not executed immediately AND fully then it is canceled by the exchange.
**IOC (Immediate Or Canceled):** **IOC (Immediate Or Canceled):**
It is the same as FOK (above) except it can be partially fulfilled. The remaining part is automatically cancelled by the exchange.
<br/> It is the same as FOK (above) except it can be partially fulfilled. The remaining part
`order_time_in_force` contains a dict buy and sell time in force policy. This can be set in the configuration or in the strategy. Configuration overwrites strategy configurations.<br/> is automatically cancelled by the exchange.
possible values are: `gtc` (default), `fok` or `ioc`.<br/>
The `order_time_in_force` parameter contains a dict with buy and sell time in force policy values.
This can be set in the configuration file or in the strategy.
Values set in the configuration file overwrites values set in the strategy.
The possible values are: `gtc` (default), `fok` or `ioc`.
``` python ``` python
"order_time_in_force": { "order_time_in_force": {
"buy": "gtc", "buy": "gtc",
@ -208,7 +236,8 @@ possible values are: `gtc` (default), `fok` or `ioc`.<br/>
``` ```
!!! Warning !!! Warning
This is an ongoing work. For now it is supported only for binance and only for buy orders. Please don't change the default value unless you know what you are doing. This is an ongoing work. For now it is supported only for binance and only for buy orders.
Please don't change the default value unless you know what you are doing.
### What values for exchange.name? ### What values for exchange.name?
@ -224,35 +253,41 @@ The bot was tested with the following exchanges:
Feel free to test other exchanges and submit your PR to improve the bot. Feel free to test other exchanges and submit your PR to improve the bot.
### What values for fiat_display_currency? ### What values can be used for fiat_display_currency?
The `fiat_display_currency` configuration parameter sets the base currency to use for the
conversion from coin to fiat in the bot Telegram reports.
The valid values are:
`fiat_display_currency` set the base currency to use for the conversion from coin to fiat in Telegram.
The valid values are:<br/>
```json ```json
"AUD", "BRL", "CAD", "CHF", "CLP", "CNY", "CZK", "DKK", "EUR", "GBP", "HKD", "HUF", "IDR", "ILS", "INR", "JPY", "KRW", "MXN", "MYR", "NOK", "NZD", "PHP", "PKR", "PLN", "RUB", "SEK", "SGD", "THB", "TRY", "TWD", "ZAR", "USD" "AUD", "BRL", "CAD", "CHF", "CLP", "CNY", "CZK", "DKK", "EUR", "GBP", "HKD", "HUF", "IDR", "ILS", "INR", "JPY", "KRW", "MXN", "MYR", "NOK", "NZD", "PHP", "PKR", "PLN", "RUB", "SEK", "SGD", "THB", "TRY", "TWD", "ZAR", "USD"
``` ```
In addition to FIAT currencies, a range of cryto currencies are supported.
In addition to fiat currencies, a range of cryto currencies are supported.
The valid values are: The valid values are:
```json ```json
"BTC", "ETH", "XRP", "LTC", "BCH", "USDT" "BTC", "ETH", "XRP", "LTC", "BCH", "USDT"
``` ```
## Switch to dry-run mode ## Switch to Dry-run mode
We recommend starting the bot in dry-run mode to see how your bot will We recommend starting the bot in the Dry-run mode to see how your bot will
behave and how is the performance of your strategy. In Dry-run mode the behave and what is the performance of your strategy. In the Dry-run mode the
bot does not engage your money. It only runs a live simulation without bot does not engage your money. It only runs a live simulation without
creating trades. creating trades on the exchange.
1. Edit your `config.json` file 1. Edit your `config.json` configuration file.
2. Switch dry-run to true and specify db_url for a persistent db 2. Switch `dry-run` to `true` and specify `db_url` for a persistence database.
```json ```json
"dry_run": true, "dry_run": true,
"db_url": "sqlite:///tradesv3.dryrun.sqlite", "db_url": "sqlite:///tradesv3.dryrun.sqlite",
``` ```
3. Remove your Exchange API key (change them by fake api credentials) 3. Remove your Exchange API key and secrete (change them by empty values or fake credentials):
```json ```json
"exchange": { "exchange": {
@ -263,24 +298,32 @@ creating trades.
} }
``` ```
Once you will be happy with your bot performance, you can switch it to Once you will be happy with your bot performance running in the Dry-run mode,
production mode. you can switch it to production mode.
### Dynamic Pairlists ### Dynamic Pairlists
Dynamic pairlists select pairs for you based on the logic configured. Dynamic pairlists select pairs for you based on the logic configured.
The bot runs against all pairs (with that stake) on the exchange, and a number of assets (`number_assets`) is selected based on the selected criteria. The bot runs against all pairs (with that stake) on the exchange, and a number of assets
(`number_assets`) is selected based on the selected criteria.
By default, a Static Pairlist is used (configured as `"pair_whitelist"` under the `"exchange"` section of this configuration). By default, the `StaticPairList` method is used.
The Pairlist method is configured as `pair_whitelist` parameter under the `exchange`
section of the configuration.
**Available Pairlist methods:** **Available Pairlist methods:**
* `"StaticPairList"` * `StaticPairList`
* uses configuration from `exchange.pair_whitelist` and `exchange.pair_blacklist` * It uses configuration from `exchange.pair_whitelist` and `exchange.pair_blacklist`.
* `"VolumePairList"` * `VolumePairList`
* Formerly available as `--dynamic-whitelist [<number_assets>]` * Formerly available as `--dynamic-whitelist [<number_assets>]`. This command line
* Selects `number_assets` top pairs based on `sort_key`, which can be one of `askVolume`, `bidVolume` and `quoteVolume`, defaults to `quoteVolume`. option is deprecated and should no longer be used.
* Possibility to filter low-value coins that would not allow setting a stop loss * It selects `number_assets` top pairs based on `sort_key`, which can be one of
`askVolume`, `bidVolume` and `quoteVolume`, defaults to `quoteVolume`.
* There is a possibility to filter low-value coins that would not allow setting a stop loss
(set `precision_filter` parameter to `true` for this).
Example:
```json ```json
"pairlist": { "pairlist": {
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## Switch to production mode ## Switch to production mode
In production mode, the bot will engage your money. Be careful a wrong In production mode, the bot will engage your money. Be careful, since a wrong
strategy can lose all your money. Be aware of what you are doing when strategy can lose all your money. Be aware of what you are doing when
you run it in production mode. you run it in production mode.