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Introduction

This guide will help you to install and backtest Freqtrade strategies on your system. Freqtrade is a open source algorithmic trading software for cryptocurrencies.

Prerequisites

• Docker Compose

Steps

1. Clone the repository from the develop branch: https://github.com/freqtrade/freqtrade
2. Copy the strategies you want to use to your user_data/strategies/ folder.

Backtesting

You can backtest the selected strategies with the pairs of your choice. For example, to backtest the strategy for the pair BTC/USDT, run the following command in your terminal:

docker-compose run --rm freqtrade backtesting --strategy <strat_name> --timerange <start>- --dry-run-wallet 1000 --breakdown month --enable-protections --cache none -c user_data/config.json --fee <exchange_fee> -p "BTC/USDT"

It is recommended to perform a dry-run for a few weeks before going live to ensure the safety of your wallet. Note that some strategies may be tested with compounding, which increases the risk and gives a bigger delta between backtest and live-runs.

Hyperoptimization

You can hyperopt on custom buy parameters using the following command:

docker-compose run --rm freqtrade hyperopt --hyperopt-loss SharpeHyperOptLoss --spaces buy --strategy hyperopt_strat --timerange 20221101- --dry-run-wallet 1000 --enable-protections -c user_data/confi.json --fee 0.0002 -p "BTC/USDT"

Configuration

Sample configuration files are available under config/*. Ultimately you should use your own to adapt to your risk appetite & needs, but you can get started by picking one for backtest purposes !

Donations

Donations are welcome but not necessary. You can donate to the address cabyodo.eth.

Conclusion

Have fun trading !