AutoTradingKit

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:43:56 +0000

ATK - Auto Trading Kit

Introduction - Elevate Your Trading with ATK

ATK (Auto Trading Kit) is a free, open-source platform engineered for traders and developers seeking to automate, backtest, and optimize their trading strategies. Whether you are a seasoned trader or a coding enthusiast, ATK empowers you to design, test, and execute strategies across popular exchanges with real-time analytics and advanced tools.

Tip: ATK is designed to reduce manual work, enhance strategy development, and enable efficient trade execution. Built using Python and PySide6, ATK is cross-platform (Windows, MacOS, and Linux) and features an intuitive UI inspired by trading industry leaders.

Key Features of ATK

Feature	All Plan
Number of Charts	Unlimited (PC performance dependent)
Number of Indicators	Unlimited
Alerts	Under Development
Historical Data	Unlimited
Data Export	Under Development
Customer Support	8/5
Real-time Data	Yes
Auto Trade	Under Development (API & Secret key required)
Backtesting	Yes
Drawing Tools (Basic & Advanced)	Yes
Multiple Tabs	Yes
Timeframe Support	Yes (1m to 1M)
Buy/Sell (Market, Limit, Trailing Stop)	Under Development
Crypto	Yes
Forex	Under Development
Stock	Under Development

How to Get Started with ATK

Prerequisites

Python 3.12
Windows 10/11 (64-bit), MacOS, or Linux

Installation Steps

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Khanhlinhdang/AutoTradingKit
cd AutoTradingKit

Set up a virtual environment:
```
python -m venv .venv
```
Activate the virtual environment:
- Windows:
```
.venv\Scripts\activate
```
- MacOS/Linux:
```
source .venv/bin/activate
```

Install dependencies:

Windows:
```
pip install -r requirements.txt
```

MacOS/Linux:

pip install -r mac_linux_requirements.txt

Run ATK:
```
python ATK.py
# or
python3 ATK.py
```

Build Application

Convert .py to .pyd/.so using Cython for performance.
Use pyinstaller to build executable files for your OS.

Supported Indicators

ATK integrates a wide range of indicators, sourced from pandas-ta and custom conversions from TradingView, MT4, and MT5.

Current Indicator List

Aroon
Average Directional Index (ADX)
Average True Range (ATR)
Bollinger Bands (BB)
Commodity Channel Index (CCI)
Donchian Channel (DC)
Keltner Channel (KC)
Moving Averages (ALMA, DEMA, EMA, HMA, KAMA, SMA, SMMA, T3, TEMA, VWMA, WMA, ZLEMA)
MACD
Rate of Change (ROC)
RSI
Schaff Trend Cycle (STC)
Stochastic Oscillator & Stochastic RSI
SuperTrend
TRIX
True Strength Index (TSI)
Ultimate Oscillator (UO)
Vortex Indicator (VTX)
VWAP
Smart Money Concept (SMC)
UTBOT
...and more!

Upcoming Indicators

TTM Squeeze, Standard Deviation, SFX TOR, Pivots High/Low, Parabolic SAR, OBV, SOBV, Mean Deviation, McGinley Dynamic, Mass Index, KST, KVO, Ichimoku, Force Index, DPO, IBS, EMV, Chaikin Oscillator, Chande Kroll Stop, Choppiness Index, Coppock Curve, Awesome Oscillator, Balance of Power, ADL, etc.

How to Add a New Indicator to ATK

How-to Guide:
Adding a new indicator follows a standardized structure. For example, to create a new "bop" indicator, follow these steps:

Create the calculation module:
Add bop.py in atklip/controls/momentum referencing pandas_ta calculations.
Implement the chart component:
Add bop.py in atklip/graphics/chart_component/indicators/sub_indicators/.
Register the model:
Update atklip/controls/models.py with the new indicator class.
Update the indicator menu:
Add the indicator to atklip/gui/top_bar/indicator/indicator_menu.py.
Register the IndicatorType:
If needed, update atklip/controls/ma_type.py.
Add to sub panel:
Update setup_indicator in atklip/graphics/chart_component/sub_panel_indicator.py.

FAQ:
How do I request a new indicator?
Submit a GitHub Issue with your request.

Roadmap 2025

Add more indicators (MT4, MT5, TradingView)
Expand trading strategies
Enable API/Secret integration with more exchanges (Binance, MEXC, ...)
Enhance drawing tools and charting features
Improve backtesting and replay
Layout customization & theme settings
Order/position management UI
Secure login and account management
Integrate AI-powered indicators and strategies

Support & Community

Get help or request features: GitHub Issues
Email: Emails are not allowed
YouTube: AutoTradingKit
Facebook: Pham Cong Che
Discord: ATK Community
Facebook Group: ATK Facebook Group

Support ATK Development

Note:
Maintaining and improving ATK requires resources. Your sponsorship helps us deliver new features, bug fixes, and better support for the community.

Ways to Sponsor:

Author & Acknowledgement

Pham Cong Che (BigD)
Trader, freelancer, and developer from Vietnam.

“Let’s build the future of algorithmic trading together!”

License

ATK is released under the MIT License.

References

Conclusion

In summary, ATK (Auto Trading Kit) is a robust and extensible platform for algorithmic traders and developers. With its cross-platform compatibility, support for unlimited charts and indicators, and a growing ecosystem, ATK is well-positioned for both beginners and professionals. The roadmap promises exciting features like AI-powered indicators and enhanced backtesting. Unlock your trading potential with ATK—explore, contribute, and join our thriving community today!

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