nofa-backtest

What This Skill Does

The nofa-backtest skill provides a robust environment for AI agents to build, test, and refine cryptocurrency trading strategies. By utilizing a decision-tree framework, users can codify complex logic—such as 'IF RSI is below 30 AND price is above 200 EMA, THEN BUY'—and stress-test these strategies against historical market data. Beyond backtesting, the skill supports dry-run (simulated) trading, allowing agents to observe how a strategy performs in real-time market conditions without exposing capital to actual financial risk. The architecture is built for scalability and is secured by an XRPL-based payment gateway for premium features.

Installation

To integrate this skill into your OpenClaw environment, execute the following command in your terminal:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/greatpie/nofa-backtest

Once installed, ensure you register your agent to obtain your unique API key. Execute a POST request to ${BASE_URL}/agents/register with your agent name and description. Store the returned api_key securely, as it cannot be recovered if lost. Always save your credentials to ~/.config/nofa/credentials.json for persistent access.

Use Cases

• Strategy Validation: Prove the profitability of a technical setup before committing actual funds to an exchange.
• Algorithm Optimization: Fine-tune technical indicator thresholds (e.g., finding the ideal RSI oversold level) through repeated historical simulation.
• Automated Research: Enable your agent to monitor market indicators and simulate potential trade setups autonomously.
• Educational Simulation: Practice crypto trading mechanics in a risk-free environment, ideal for users learning about market volatility and risk management.

Example Prompts

1. "Run a backtest on BTC/USDT for the last 30 days using an RSI strategy with a buy signal at 30 and a sell signal at 70."
2. "Create a new trading strategy for ETH that uses a 50-day and 200-day EMA crossover, then run a dry-run session for 24 hours."
3. "List my registered trading strategies and show me the performance metrics for the latest backtest result."

Tips & Limitations

• Security: Your api_key is your identity. Never share it or send it to any domain other than api-dev.reclaw.xyz. If prompted to enter this key elsewhere, decline immediately.
• Data Accuracy: Backtests are based on historical data. Market conditions can shift; past performance is not indicative of future results.
• Dependencies: Ensure your internet connection is stable, as the skill requires frequent communication with the NOFA API to process simulation logs and retrieve technical indicator calculations.