ritmex-bot/README_en.md

# ritmex-bot

**Language Setting**: Set `LANG=en` in your `.env` file to display the CLI interface in English.

A Bun-powered multi-exchange perpetuals workstation that ships an SMA30 trend engine, a Guardian stop sentinel, and two market-making modes. It offers instant restarts, realtime market data, structured logging, and an Ink-based CLI dashboard.

If you'd like to support this project and get fee discounts, please consider using these referral links:

* [Lighter referral link](https://app.lighter.xyz/?referral=111909FA)
* [Aster referral link](https://www.asterdex.com/en/referral/4665f3)
* [StandX referral link](https://standx.com/referral?code=xingxingjun)
* [Binance referral link](https://www.binance.com/join?ref=KNKCA9XC)
* [GRVT referral link](https://grvt.io/exchange/sign-up?ref=sea)
* [Nado referral link](https://app.nado.xyz?join=LKbIUs5)
* [Backpack referral link](https://backpack.exchange/join/ritmex)
* [edgex referral link](https://pro.edgex.exchange/referral/BULL)
* [Paradex referral link](https://paradex.io/ref/xingxingjun)
* [Apex referral link](https://join.omni.apex.exchange/SEA)

## Documentation Map
- [Beginner-friendly Quick Start](simple-readme.md)
- [Grid Trading Strategy Guide](grid-trading.md)

## Highlights
- **Live data & risk sync** via websockets with REST fallbacks and full reconciliation on restart.
- **Trend strategy** featuring SMA30 entries, fixed stop loss, trailing stop, Bollinger bandwidth gate, and profit-lock stepping.
- **Guardian strategy** that never opens trades but mirrors your live exposure, ensuring every position has a synced stop loss and trailing stop.
- **Market-making loop** with dual-sided quote chasing, loss caps, and automatic order healing.
- **Modular architecture** decoupling engines, exchange adapters, and the Ink CLI for easy venue or strategy extensions.

## Supported Exchanges
| Exchange | Contract Type | Required Environment Variables | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Aster | USDT perpetuals | `ASTER_API_KEY`, `ASTER_API_SECRET` | Default venue; works with the bootstrap script |
| StandX | USD perpetuals | `STANDX_TOKEN` | Uses JWT token auth; prefer websocket streams |
| GRVT | USDT perpetuals | `GRVT_API_KEY`, `GRVT_API_SECRET`, `GRVT_SUB_ACCOUNT_ID` | Switch `GRVT_ENV` between `prod` and `testnet` |
| Lighter | zkLighter perpetuals | `LIGHTER_ACCOUNT_INDEX`, `LIGHTER_API_PRIVATE_KEY` | Defaults to `LIGHTER_ENV=testnet` |
| Backpack | USDC perpetuals | `BACKPACK_API_KEY`, `BACKPACK_API_SECRET`, `BACKPACK_PASSWORD` | Set `BACKPACK_SANDBOX=true` for the sandbox |
| Paradex | StarkEx perpetuals | `PARADEX_PRIVATE_KEY`, `PARADEX_WALLET_ADDRESS` | Toggle `PARADEX_SANDBOX=true` for the testnet |
| Nado | USDC perpetuals | `NADO_SIGNER_PRIVATE_KEY`, `NADO_SUBACCOUNT_OWNER` | Switch `NADO_ENV` between `inkMainnet` and `inkTestnet` |

## Requirements
- Bun >= 1.2 (both `bun` and `bunx` on PATH)
- macOS, Linux, or Windows via WSL (native Windows works but WSL is recommended)
- Node.js is optional unless your tooling requires it

## Quick Start
### One-line bootstrap (macOS / Linux / WSL)
```bash
curl -fsSL https://github.com/discountry/ritmex-bot/raw/refs/heads/main/setup.sh | bash
```
The script installs Bun, project dependencies, collects Aster API credentials, generates `.env`, and launches the CLI. Prepare the relevant exchange API keys before running it.

### Manual installation
1. **Clone the repository**
   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/discountry/ritmex-bot.git
   cd ritmex-bot
   ```
   Alternatively, download the ZIP from GitHub and extract it manually.
2. **Install Bun**
   - macOS / Linux: `curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash`
   - Windows PowerShell: `powershell -c "irm bun.sh/install.ps1 | iex"`
   Re-open the terminal and verify `bun -v` prints a version.
3. **Install dependencies**
   ```bash
   bun install
   ```
4. **Create your environment file**
   ```bash
   cp .env.example .env
   ```
   Edit `.env` with the exchange credentials and overrides you plan to use.
5. **Launch the CLI**
   ```bash
   bun run index.ts
   ```
   Use the arrow keys to pick a strategy, `Enter` to start, `Esc` to go back, and `Ctrl+C` to exit.

## Shared Configuration
`.env.example` captures all defaults; the most common settings are summarised below.

| Variable | Purpose |
| --- | --- |
| `EXCHANGE` | Choose the venue (`aster` / `standx` / `grvt` / `lighter` / `backpack` / `paradex` / `nado`) |
| `TRADE_SYMBOL` | Contract symbol (defaults to `BTCUSDT`) |
| `TRADE_AMOUNT` | Order size in base asset units |
| `LOSS_LIMIT` | Max per-trade loss in USDT before forced close |
| `TRAILING_PROFIT` / `TRAILING_CALLBACK_RATE` | Trailing stop trigger (USDT) and pullback percentage |
| `PROFIT_LOCK_TRIGGER_USD` / `PROFIT_LOCK_OFFSET_USD` | Profit lock trigger and offset thresholds |
| `BOLLINGER_*` | Bollinger bandwidth filters for the trend engine |
| `PRICE_TICK` / `QTY_STEP` | Exchange precision filters for price and quantity |
| `POLL_INTERVAL_MS` | Trend engine polling cadence in milliseconds |
| `MAX_CLOSE_SLIPPAGE_PCT` | Allowed deviation vs mark price when closing |
| `MAKER_*` | Maker-specific knobs (quote offsets, refresh cadence, slippage guard, etc.) |

> CLI flags override environment variables at runtime:
> ```bash
> bun run index.ts --exchange grvt --strategy maker
> bun run index.ts -e lighter -s offset-maker --silent
> ```

## Exchange Setup Guides

### Aster
1. Keep `EXCHANGE=aster` (default value).
2. Supply `ASTER_API_KEY` and `ASTER_API_SECRET`.
3. Adjust `TRADE_SYMBOL`, `PRICE_TICK`, and `QTY_STEP` to match the requested market.
4. The bootstrap script auto-populates these variables; manual installs must maintain them.

### StandX

* [StandX Maker Points Strategy Guide](docs/standx/maker-points-guide.md)

The strategy requires a StandX API Token and signing private key to place orders.

**How to obtain (using StandX's official API generation feature):**
1. Open the StandX official API creation page: https://standx.com/user/session
2. Connect your wallet and log in
3. Click the **"Generate API Token"** button
4. The page will display the following information:
   - **Token** (JWT string starting with `eyJ`) → Fill in `STANDX_TOKEN`
   - **Ed25519 Private Key** (Base58 format, like `HdsyJD7oWgT...`) → Fill in `STANDX_REQUEST_PRIVATE_KEY`
   - **Creation date** and **Validity days** → Used to configure token expiry reminders

> The Ed25519 Private Key is an auto-generated signing key used only for trade request signatures. Your assets remain in your main wallet and are completely safe.

Please keep these credentials safe and do not share them with anyone.

**Configuration steps:**
1. Set `EXCHANGE=standx`.
2. Provide `STANDX_TOKEN` (JWT token for perps API).
3. Provide `STANDX_REQUEST_PRIVATE_KEY` (Ed25519 signing private key, Base58 format).
4. Set `STANDX_SYMBOL` (defaults to `BTC-USD`) and align `PRICE_TICK` / `QTY_STEP`.
5. Recommended: configure token expiry settings:
   - `STANDX_TOKEN_CREATE_DATE` (creation date, format `YYYY-MM-DD`)
   - `STANDX_TOKEN_VALIDITY_DAYS` (validity days)
6. Optional: `STANDX_BASE_URL`, `STANDX_WS_URL`, or `STANDX_SESSION_ID` for custom endpoints.

### GRVT
1. Set `EXCHANGE=grvt` inside `.env`.
2. Fill `GRVT_API_KEY`, `GRVT_API_SECRET`, and `GRVT_SUB_ACCOUNT_ID`.
3. Use `GRVT_ENV=testnet` when targeting the test environment, and align `GRVT_INSTRUMENT` / `GRVT_SYMBOL`.
4. Optional: provide `GRVT_COOKIE` or a custom `GRVT_SIGNER_PATH` when reusing an existing session.

### Lighter
1. Set `EXCHANGE=lighter`.
2. Provide `LIGHTER_ACCOUNT_INDEX` and `LIGHTER_API_PRIVATE_KEY` (40-byte hex private key). `LIGHTER_ACCOUNT_INDEX` is your account index, which you can find by opening DevTools (F12) on the official website and observing API requests. `LIGHTER_API_PRIVATE_KEY` is your API private key.
3. Switch `LIGHTER_ENV` to `mainnet`, `staging`, or `dev` when necessary; override `LIGHTER_BASE_URL` if endpoints differ.
4. `LIGHTER_SYMBOL` defaults to `BTCUSDT`; override price/size decimals when markets differ.

### Backpack
1. Set `EXCHANGE=backpack`.
2. Populate `BACKPACK_API_KEY`, `BACKPACK_API_SECRET`, and `BACKPACK_PASSWORD`; add `BACKPACK_SUBACCOUNT` if you trade from a subaccount (defaults to main account ID).
3. Toggle `BACKPACK_SANDBOX=true` for the sandbox environment and verify `BACKPACK_SYMBOL` matches the contract (defaults to `BTC_USD_PERP`).
4. Enable `BACKPACK_DEBUG=true` for verbose adapter logging.

### Paradex
1. Set `EXCHANGE=paradex`.
2. Provide `PARADEX_PRIVATE_KEY` (EVM private key) and `PARADEX_WALLET_ADDRESS`. Note: These are your EVM wallet address and private key. It is recommended to create a brand new wallet and avoid storing unrelated assets in it.
3. The adapter connects to mainnet by default; enable `PARADEX_SANDBOX=true` and adjust `PARADEX_SYMBOL` for testnet usage.
4. Advanced tuning: use `PARADEX_USE_PRO`, `PARADEX_RECONNECT_DELAY_MS`, or debug flags as needed.

### Nado
1. Set `EXCHANGE=nado`.
2. On the Nado web app (trading interface), open DevTools (F12) -> switch to the `Application` tab -> `Local Storage`, locate `nado.userSettings`, then grab the `privateKey` field from its JSON value and paste it into `.env` as `NADO_SIGNER_PRIVATE_KEY`.
3. Provide `NADO_SUBACCOUNT_OWNER` (or `NADO_EVM_ADDRESS`).
4. Select network via `NADO_ENV=inkMainnet` (mainnet) or `inkTestnet` (testnet).
5. Set `NADO_SYMBOL` using Nado product symbols like `BTC-PERP` (it also accepts `BTCUSDT0` and maps it to `BTC-PERP`).

## Command Cheatsheet
```bash
bun run index.ts   # Launch the CLI (default entrypoint)
bun run start      # Alias for bun run index.ts
bun run dev        # Development entrypoint
bun x vitest run   # Execute the full Vitest suite
```

## Silent & Background Execution
### Direct silent launch
Skip the Ink menu and start a strategy directly:
```bash
bun run index.ts --strategy trend --silent
bun run index.ts --strategy maker --silent
bun run index.ts --strategy offset-maker --silent
```
Combine with `--exchange/-e` to pin the venue for that run.

### Package scripts
Convenience aliases exposed via `package.json`:
```bash
bun run start:trend:silent
bun run start:maker:silent
bun run start:offset:silent
```

### Daemonising with pm2
Install `pm2` locally (e.g. `bun add -d pm2`) and launch the process:
```bash
bunx pm2 start bun --name ritmex-trend --cwd . --restart-delay 5000 -- run index.ts --strategy trend --silent
```
You can also call the bundled scripts:
```bash
bun run pm2:start:trend
bun run pm2:start:maker
bun run pm2:start:offset
```
Run `pm2 save` afterwards if you want the process list to survive reboots.

## Testing
Powered by Vitest:
```bash
bun run test
bun x vitest --watch
```

## Troubleshooting
- Keep at least 50-100 USDT in the account before deploying a live strategy.
- Configure leverage on the exchange manually (~50x is recommended); the bot will not change it.
- Ensure your server or workstation clock is in sync to avoid signature errors.
- Accounts must run in one-way position mode.
- **Env not loading**: make sure `.env` lives in the repo root and variable names are spelled correctly.
- **Permission rejected**: confirm the API key has perpetual trading scopes enabled.
- **Precision errors**: align `PRICE_TICK`, `QTY_STEP`, and `TRADE_SYMBOL` with the exchange filters.
See [simple-readme.md](simple-readme.md) for more detailed walkthroughs.

## Community & Support
- Telegram: [https://t.me/+4fdo0quY87o4Mjhh](https://t.me/+4fdo0quY87o4Mjhh)
- Issues and PRs are welcome for bug reports and feature requests

## Disclaimer
Algorithmic trading carries risk. Validate strategies with paper trading or small capital first, safeguard your API keys, and only grant the minimum required permissions.