Freqtrade Exchange Kraken
Installation
Install FreqTrade via pip in a virtual environment. Requires Python 3.8+ and TA-Lib dependencies.
Configuration
The config.json file controls exchange, strategy, and risk parameters. Key fields: dry_run, stake_amount, max_open_trades.
Testing
Run backtests with freqtrade backtesting --strategy YourStrategy --timerange 20230101-20231231. Review Sharpe ratio and max drawdown.
Note: This documentation reflects testing on Ubuntu 22.04 with Python 3.10. Adjust paths and commands for your environment.
Further Reading
- FreqTrade official documentation:
freqtrade.io/en/stable - CCXT exchange library:
github.com/ccxt/ccxt - TA-Lib indicators:
ta-lib.org