Manual Trade Entry is a feature that allows you to predefine trades in a YAML configuration file, giving you full control over when and how trades are executed. Unlike standard bot trades, these trades are not executed immediately; the bot continuously monitors market conditions and executes trades only when all specified conditions are met.
1️⃣ How Manual Trade Entry Works
- Predefine Trades: You list trades in
manual_trade_symbols.yamlwith details such as symbol, direction, amount, and price thresholds. - Conditional Execution: The bot monitors the market price and validates all configured trading signals before executing a trade.
- Flexible Timing: Trades can be executed immediately when conditions are met, or after specific price movements (like pullbacks or dips).
- Controlled Risk: You can set thresholds to prevent premature execution, ensuring trades only occur under desired market conditions.
2️⃣ Key Configuration Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Symbol |
Trading pair (e.g., ETHUSDT) |
Price |
0 = use current market price, or specify a custom price |
Direction |
Long or Short |
Amount |
Overrides bot-calculated position size if > 0 |
ExecuteThresholdPerfect |
% price movement required before execution (0 = immediate) |
Timestamp |
Optional expiration for the manual trade (ISO-8601) |
3️⃣ Example Use Cases
- Immediate Execution After Signal Validation: Trade executes as soon as conditions are met with no required price movement.
- Buy the Dip: Execute trades only after the price drops by a certain percentage (e.g., 5%).
- Deep Dip Accumulation: Wait for larger pullbacks (e.g., 10%) to accumulate positions at discounted prices.
- High-Volatility Entry: Aggressive strategy for retracements up to 20%, taking advantage of price swings.
4️⃣ Best Practices
- Review your YAML configuration carefully to avoid conflicts or overlapping trades.
- Start with smaller amounts to test your manual entry strategies before scaling.
- Use the ExecuteThresholdPerfect to control risk and avoid entering trades prematurely.
- Periodically update and prune entries to align with changing market conditions.
5️⃣ Reference & User Guide
- For complete configuration instructions and examples, visit the official guide: Manual Trade Entry System User Guide
Pro Tip
Manual Trade Entry is ideal for strategic, conditional trades that require precise timing or specific market conditions. Think of it as a “smart watchlist” that automatically executes your custom strategies without constant supervision.