A written reference on freqtrade dry run mode — how it works, how to configure it, and where it breaks under load.
How It Works
freqtrade dry run mode operates as a pipeline: ingest, compute, decide, route. Each stage has its own ways to break.
Configuration
A freqtrade dry run mode setup accepts several knobs worth documenting. Start from defaults, then adjust against measured behaviour.
Failure Modes
The failure record for freqtrade dry run mode includes regime changes, missed heartbeats, and positions that could not be closed gracefully.
Evaluation
Judge freqtrade dry run mode on measured outcomes — distribution of returns, drawdown depth, operational burden — not on a single lucky stretch.
Configuration Reference
# Freqtrade Dry Run Mode tested configuration mode: production timeframe: auto risk_limits: max_drawdown: 15 percent max_position: 3 percent monitoring: alert_threshold: 0.5 report_interval: hourly
Parameter Impact
| Parameter | Effect | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| timeframe | Signal frequency | Higher means fewer but more reliable signals |
| risk_limit | Maximum exposure | Lower means safer but slower returns |
| lookback | Indicator sensitivity | Longer means smoother but lagging |