Setup Guide & Manual

○ Asset Preset

The preset dropdown is the primary control. Selecting a preset loads a complete, backtested parameter set. All manual fields below are ignored when a preset is active.

○ Strategy Parameters (Manual mode only)

These fields are only active when Preset = Manual. With any other preset, these values are overridden automatically.

○ Dynamic Sizing (Manual mode only)

Optional position sizing that scales trade size based on recent win/loss streaks. Enabled by default in the ZEC and XAG presets.

Extended presets include optimized dynamic sizing parameters. After any loss following a win streak, sizing resets to base.

○ Customer Override (Full version only)

The override layer allows you to customize preset parameters without switching to Manual mode. When Override is OFF, the preset values apply unchanged. When Override is ON, your custom values replace the preset defaults.

The Info Label in the chart shows the currently active values and displays “✐ OVERRIDE” when the override is active. This feature is not available in the DEMO version.

○ Exit Logic — How Trades Close

Every trade has three exit mechanisms running simultaneously. Whichever triggers first closes the position.

In live trading, WunderTrading manages all exits (SL/TP/Trail) directly on Bitget. The exit parameters are sent automatically in the entry payload. In backtest mode, strategy.exit() simulates the same behavior locally.

○ Bot / Webhook Settings

○ Mode Settings

⚠ Trade Mode — Critical for Live Trading

How to change: In TradingView, click the strategy name → Settings (gear icon) → tab “Inputs” → scroll to “Mode” → set Trade Mode to “Realtime only”. Save. Do this before creating the alert.

Force Proof (Pipeline Test)

Pipeline test: when enabled, the engine opens one trade and closes it on the next bar. Used to verify the full signal chain (TradingView → Webhook → WunderTrading → Bitget) before going live. Disable after successful test.

○ Chart Visuals

The strategy draws visual aids directly on the chart to help you monitor positions at a glance. All visuals are purely additive — they never affect trade logic, signals, or webhook execution.

All three visual elements can be toggled independently in the “⑦ Chart Visuals” input group:

Recommended Visual Configuration

To change: Click the strategy name on the chart → Settings (gear icon) → Inputs → scroll to "⑦ Chart Visuals". Changes take effect immediately.

Alert Setup — Step by Step

1. Open the correct chart: e.g. SUIUSDT Perpetual, H2 on Bitget.
2. Load Silver Edge Engine — DEMO (free) or the full version. Select your Preset. Set Trade Mode: Realtime only.
3. Enter your 4 WunderTrading webhook codes.
4. Click the clock icon (top toolbar) → “Add alert”.
5. Condition: Silver Edge Engine → “alert() function calls only”.
6. Paste your WunderTrading Webhook URL.
7. Expiry: Open-ended (no expiry date).
8. Save → alert icon turns green = active.

Exchange Setup — Step by Step

This guide uses Bitget as the reference exchange. The system works with any exchange that supports USDT perpetual futures and webhook-based execution (Bybit, OKX, Binance, etc.).

1. Create a Sub-Account (recommended)

On Bitget: Profile → Sub-Accounts → Create Sub-Account. Use one sub-account per trading bot (e.g. "SE-SUI-H2"). This isolates the capital and risk for each asset.

2. Generate an API Key

On the sub-account: API Management → Create API Key. Name it clearly (e.g. "SE-Live-SUI"). Enable Futures Trading permission. Leave IP whitelist empty (required for WunderTrading). Save API Key, Secret Key, and Passphrase securely.

3. Configure Position Mode

In Bitget Futures settings, set Position Mode to Single Mode (not Hedge Mode). This ensures the strategy can flip from Long to Short in one step.

4. Set Margin Mode to Isolated

Set Margin Mode to Isolated (not Cross). This limits the risk to the margin allocated to each individual position. In Cross Mode, a single losing trade could affect all positions.

5. Set Leverage

Choose your leverage based on your risk tolerance. Our backtests use 4×. The WT Trade Size you set is the margin — multiplied by your leverage, this gives the actual position size. Example: 500 USDT margin × 4× leverage = 2,000 USDT position. Both profits and losses scale with leverage. Higher leverage also means a closer liquidation price — ensure your Stop Loss triggers before liquidation.

6. Connect to WunderTrading

1. In WunderTrading: My Exchanges → Add Exchange → select Bitget Futures.
2. Enter your API Key, Secret Key, and Passphrase.
3. Create a Signal Bot: select the exchange, pair (e.g. SUIUSDT), and timeframe.
4. Copy the 4 webhook codes (Enter Long, Enter Short, Exit Long, Exit Short).
5. Paste them into the strategy’s Bot/Webhook settings in TradingView.

6a. WunderTrading Bot Mode

There are two ways to configure your WunderTrading bot:

7. Verify the Pipeline

Enable Force Proof in the strategy settings. This opens one test trade and closes it on the next bar. Check that the trade appears on Bitget. Disable Force Proof after the test.

FAQ

The bot is not trading — why?

The engine only opens a trade when a confirmed breakout occurs. Between signals, the bot waits. This is normal. Trades tend to cluster around volatility events. Evaluate performance over weeks or months, not individual days.

How often does the bot trade?

Trade frequency depends on asset and timeframe. Example: SUI H2 generated ~215 trades over 1 year in backtesting. Some weeks will have multiple trades, others none. This is expected behavior.

Why does the backtest differ from live?

Three factors: (1) leverage is not simulated in the backtest (TV limitation), (2) funding rates (~0.01–0.03% per 8h at 4×) are not included, (3) WunderTrading latency of 1–2s can cause minor fill differences. Live win rates and returns may be lower than backtest figures. The strategy uses process_orders_on_close=true and bar_magnifier=false for the most realistic backtest possible.

Should I use higher leverage?

4× is the recommended starting point. At higher leverage, a sharp intra-bar move can cause liquidation before the bar closes and the stop triggers. After 90 days of live track record, reassess based on actual drawdown data.

What is the ghost position fix?

When you switch from Backtest+Realtime to Realtime only, there may be an open position from the backtest that does not exist on Bitget. The engine detects this and closes it silently on the first live bar. No manual intervention needed.

Can I use a different exchange?

Yes. The system works with any exchange that offers USDT perpetual futures. You need a webhook-compatible execution platform (WunderTrading, 3Commas, Cornix, or similar) to connect TradingView alerts to your exchange. The setup process is the same — only the API connection step differs.

I see a yellow warning about “calc_on_every_tick” in the Pine Editor. Is this a problem?

No. This warning is harmless. It appears because the Info Label refreshes on every tick for display purposes. It does not affect signal generation, entry/exit logic, or backtest results. You can safely ignore it.

Does it work with 3Commas?

Yes. Create a Signal Bot in 3Commas, configure the webhook codes, and paste them into the strategy settings. The alert message format is compatible. Refer to the 3Commas documentation for exchange-specific setup.

What leverage should I use?

Our backtests use 4× as a reference but do not simulate leverage (TradingView limitation). In live trading, the WT Trade Size is your margin. Margin × leverage = actual position size. Example: 500 USDT × 4× = 2,000 USDT position. Profits and losses are calculated on the full position — so live P&L is approximately 4× the backtest figures. Higher leverage also brings the liquidation price closer. Ensure your account has sufficient buffer capital beyond the margin.

I get a “trading mode” error — what’s wrong?

Bitget sub-accounts do not inherit settings from the main account. You must set Position Mode to One-Way on each sub-account separately, for each trading pair. Go to Bitget → Futures → Settings → Position Mode → One-Way.

I closed a trade manually on Bitget — what now?

If you close a position directly on Bitget, WunderTrading still thinks it’s open. Go to WunderTrading → Positions → Live, find the position and click the X icon to remove it. Otherwise the next signal may be ignored. WunderTrading may show “FAILED” when removing — this is normal and harmless.

How do I change the live trade size?

In the strategy settings under ‹5› Bot / Webhook, set WT Trade Size (USDT) to your desired amount (default: 500). This controls the position size sent to WunderTrading and is independent from the backtest sizing.

Backtest Settings (TradingView Strategy Properties)

These values are set in the strategy() header. You do not need to change them in TradingView Properties unless you are running custom tests.