crypto-trader

What This Skill Does

The crypto-trader skill is an advanced automation framework for OpenClaw that enables users to execute sophisticated cryptocurrency trading strategies across multiple major exchanges, including Binance, Bybit, Kraken, and Coinbase. It is designed to handle the complexities of modern digital asset markets by providing a unified interface for portfolio management, strategy deployment, and risk monitoring. The skill features 8 core trading strategies: Grid Trading, DCA, Trend Following, Scalping, Arbitrage, Swing Trading, Copy Trading, and Portfolio Rebalancing. It integrates AI-driven sentiment analysis via CryptoPanic to help users make informed decisions based on market atmosphere, alongside robust backtesting and paper trading capabilities to ensure strategies are sound before committing real capital.

Installation

To integrate this skill, run the following command in your terminal: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/nandichi/crypto-trader. After the installation, navigate to the skill directory and execute pip install -r requirements.txt to install the necessary dependencies. Ensure that your .env file or OpenClaw configuration settings contain the required API credentials for your chosen exchanges. Please note that the skill defaults to CRYPTO_DEMO=true (paper trading mode). You must explicitly set CRYPTO_DEMO=false in your environment variables if you intend to execute trades with real funds.

Use Cases

This skill is perfect for traders looking to automate their market entry and exit points, manage portfolio allocations automatically, or conduct rigorous backtests on historical market data. It is highly effective for users seeking consistent, algorithmic execution, such as performing daily dollar-cost averaging (DCA), exploiting cross-exchange arbitrage opportunities, or utilizing automated grid bots to capture volatility in a price range. It acts as an oversight layer for your total portfolio, allowing for centralized balance monitoring and real-time alerts via Telegram or Discord.

Example Prompts

1. "Check my current portfolio value and tell me if any active strategies are hitting my risk limits."
2. "Start a DCA strategy for ETH/USDT on Binance with a daily interval and 5 USDT per buy."
3. "Show me the current balance of my Kraken account and run a quick backtest for the swing trading strategy on BTC/USDT."

Tips & Limitations

Always start in paper trading mode (CRYPTO_DEMO=true) to validate strategy logic. Never share your API keys, and ensure your keys have strictly limited permissions (e.g., enable 'Trade' but disable 'Withdraw' permissions). The skill relies on external market data and exchange APIs; network latency or exchange outages may affect performance. Always monitor your active strategies for unexpected behavior and utilize the kill switch functionality if markets become volatile or erratic.