From e958552bccc1a018a1703164e10ae1a2d3adac8d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Georgi D. Karapetrov" Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:43:24 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Explain precision filter better --- docs/includes/pairlists.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/includes/pairlists.md b/docs/includes/pairlists.md index 2378fd261..b1d01e6f3 100644 --- a/docs/includes/pairlists.md +++ b/docs/includes/pairlists.md @@ -369,7 +369,10 @@ As this Filter uses past performance of the bot, it'll have some startup-period Filters low-value coins which would not allow setting stoplosses. -Namely, pairs are blacklisted if the stop price would be the same as 99% of the stop price due to precision rounding on the exchange. +Namely, pairs are blacklisted if a variance of one percent or more in the stop price would be caused by precision rounding on the exchange, i.e. `rounded(spot_price) <= rounded(spot_price * 0.99)`. The idea is to avoid coins with a value VERY close to their lower trading boundary, not allowing setting of proper stoploss. + +!!! Tip "PerformanceFilter is pointless for futures trading" + The above does not apply to shorts. And for longs, in theory the trade will be liquidated first. !!! Warning "Backtesting" `PrecisionFilter` does not support backtesting mode using multiple strategies.