What is the recommended refresh_interval for swing or long-term trading?

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For swing trading or long-term strategies, the recommended refresh_interval is:

refresh_interval: 10–30

⚡ Why This Range Works

  • Swing and long-term trades do not require millisecond-level updates.
  • A slower refresh reduces API usage and server load.
  • Price movements for these strategies occur over minutes to hours, so polling every 10–30 seconds is sufficient.
  • Helps maintain stable system performance while still capturing meaningful market moves.

⚖️ Considerations

  • Too low (<10 seconds):

    • Unnecessary API requests
    • Higher server load
    • Little benefit for longer-term trades

  • Too high (>30 seconds):

    • May slightly delay signal updates
    • Minimal impact if using multi-minute or hourly candles

🚀 Summary

For swing or long-term trading:

  • Set refresh_interval between 10–30 seconds
  • Provides efficient data updates without overloading resources
  • Balances responsiveness with system stability for slower-moving markets

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