AlphaMind

A high-frequency trading bot using XGBoost to predict price movements on forex pairs.

What It Does

• Predicts price direction using tick-level data
• Trades automatically via cTrader FIX API
• Optimizes for short-term opportunities (30s-10min horizons)

Quick Start

# 1. Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# 2. Set up your credentials
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your cTrader FIX API credentials

# 3. Download training data
python data/download_raw_ticks.py

# 4. Train models
python train.py

# 5. Backtest
python backtest.py

# 6. Go live (demo first!)
python main.py

Supported Pairs

11 major and cross pairs including EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, AUDUSD, and more.

Key Features

• Ensemble of Horizons: Three models (50/100/200 ticks ahead) with consensus logic
• Volatility Filter: Only trades during high-volatility periods
• Risk Management: Cash buffers, max positions, correlation filters, auto-recovery
• Reliability: Automatic reconnection, timeout protection, margin call handling

Requirements

• Python 3.10+
• cTrader FIX API credentials (from your broker)

Disclaimer

Educational use only. Past performance ≠ future results. Use at your own risk.