Which symbols are analyzed for volatility?

The Extreme Volatility Monitor analyzes only the symbols explicitly listed under the Symbols: section of its configuration.

Example:

# -----------------------------------------------------------
# Symbols to Monitor
# -----------------------------------------------------------
Symbols:
  - "BTCUSDT"
  - "ETHUSDT"
  - "SOLUSDT"

In this case, the system will monitor:

  • BTCUSDT
  • ETHUSDT
  • SOLUSDT

and no other pairs.

🎯 How It Works

The monitor does not automatically scan all exchange symbols.

Instead, it:

  1. Reads the symbols defined in your configuration.
  2. Continuously analyzes their candle data.
  3. Calculates average movement across the configured number of candles.
  4. Applies alert, lock, emergency close, and auto-trade logic only to those pairs.

If a symbol is not listed, it is completely ignored by the volatility engine.

🔍 Why This Design Matters

This selective monitoring approach gives you:

  • ✅ Full control over your volatility exposure
  • ✅ Lower resource usage
  • ✅ Reduced noise from irrelevant pairs
  • ✅ Strategy-specific monitoring

For example:

  • If you only trade large-cap assets → monitor BTCUSDT and ETHUSDT.
  • If you focus on high-volatility altcoins → monitor SOLUSDT, XRPUSDT, etc.
  • If you run multiple bot instances → each can monitor a different symbol set.

⚙️ Important Notes

  • Adding a symbol activates volatility analysis for that pair.
  • Removing a symbol immediately stops volatility monitoring for it.
  • The list should align with your actual trading universe.
  • The AutoTrade.Symbols list (if used) can be further restricted separately.

🚀 Best Practice

Keep the monitored symbol list:

  • Focused on pairs you actively trade
  • Relevant to your strategy
  • Limited to avoid unnecessary volatility signals

📌 Summary

Only the trading pairs defined under the Symbols: section are analyzed for extreme volatility.

If a symbol is not listed, it will:

  • Not generate alerts
  • Not trigger emergency closes
  • Not lock trades
  • Not initiate auto-trades

The system reacts strictly to the symbols you choose.

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