Capital.com RSI Trading Bot Example

This repository contains an example of a trading bot, demonstrating one of the ways the Capital.com Open API can be used. Please note that the aim of the bot is not to generate profit, but to provide a template for strategy building.

Description

The trading bot strategy is built on the RSI indicator values. The bot opens a long position when RSI is < 30 and a short position when RSI is > 70. It also sets stop-loss and take-profit orders for every trade.

Please note that multiple entries in different directions are not supported by this bot. Therefore, if it receives a signal in the opposite direction, the existing position is closed at market price. It’s highly recommended that you use a separate trading account when testing the bot’s functionality.

Requirements

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your system:

• JDK 11 or higher
• Maven
• Docker (optional, for containerized deployment)

Installation and Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/capital-com-sv/api-java-samples.git
   cd api-java-samples

2. Import the project into your IDE:

   • Open the project in an IDE like IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse.
   • Ensure that Maven dependencies are loaded.

3. Configure your credentials and parameters:

   • Open the application.yml file located in the src/main/resources directory.

   • Update the following fields as needed:

     capital.user:
       login: "your_login_here"
       password: "your_password_here"
       apiKey: "your_api_key_here"
     settings:
       epics: ["NVDA", "TSLA", "GOLD", "SILVER", "NATURALGAS", "OIL_CRUDE"]
       resolutions: ["HOUR"]
       quantityPresents: 5
       quantityManual: 5
       quantityUsingManual: true
       sltpPresents: 2
       sltpPipsFromLowestPrice: 50
       sltpUsingPips: true
       RSIPeriod: 14
       finacc: "your_account_id_here"

   • Explanation of parameters:

     • login, password, apiKey: Your credentials for accessing the API.
     • epics: List of instruments (e.g., "NVDA", "TSLA").
     • resolutions: Timeframes for analysis (e.g., "HOUR").
     • quantityPresents: Trade size as a percentage of available account balance.
     • quantityManual: Fixed trade size.
     • sltpPresents: Stop-loss/take-profit as a percentage of account balance.
     • sltpPipsFromLowestPrice: Stop-loss/take-profit in pips.
     • RSIPeriod: Period for RSI calculation.
     • finacc: Financial account identifier.

4. Build the project:

   mvn clean install

How to Run

1. Run from your IDE:

   • Locate the Application.java file in the src/main/java/com/capital/api/java/samples directory.
   • Run the main method.

2. Run from the command line:

   java -jar target/api-java-samples-1.0-SNAPSHOT.jar

3. Run with Docker (optional):

   • Build the Docker image:

     docker build -t api-java-samples .

   • Run the container:

     docker run -e API_KEY="your_api_key_here" -e LOGIN="your_login_here" -e PASSWORD="your_password_here" api-java-samples

Postman Collection

For additional testing and API exploration, you can use our Postman collection:

• Direct Postman Collection

FAQ

For frequently asked questions and troubleshooting, please visit our API FAQ.

Additional Resources

• Capital.com Open API Documentation
• Contact support@capital.com for assistance.