# Gold Trading Simulator - Complete Documentation **An AI-powered gold trading scenario simulator with professional-grade charting, analytics, and risk management tools.** Welcome to the consolidated documentation for the Gold Trading Simulator. This comprehensive guide covers everything from quick setup to advanced features and daily workflows. --- ## 📋 Table of Contents ### Getting Started - **[Quick Start Guide](./QUICKSTART.md)** - Get up and running in 5 minutes - **[Setup Notes](./SETUP_NOTES.md)** - Detailed installation and configuration ### Core Features - **[Enhancement Summary](./ENHANCEMENT_SUMMARY.md)** - Complete feature overview and capabilities - **[Live Chart Implementation](./LIVE_CHART_IMPLEMENTATION.md)** - Real-time charting and data streaming - **[Chart Fix Summary](./CHART_FIX_SUMMARY.md)** - Technical improvements and optimizations ### Trading Workflows - **[Daily Trading Workflow](./DAILY_TRADING_WORKFLOW.md)** - Structured approach to daily trading - **[Daily Trading Implementation](./DAILY_TRADING_IMPLEMENTATION.md)** - Technical implementation details ### Customization & Configuration - **[Dashboard Customization Guide](./DASHBOARD_CUSTOMIZATION_GUIDE.md)** - Personalize your workspace - **[Customization Visual Guide](./CUSTOMIZATION_VISUAL_GUIDE.md)** - Visual walkthrough - **[Customization Implementation](./CUSTOMIZATION_IMPLEMENTATION.md)** - Technical details ### Data & Monitoring - **[News & Alerts System](./NEWS_AND_ALERTS_GUIDE.md)** - Market news and price alerts - **[Simulated Feed Guide](./SIMULATED_FEED_GUIDE.md)** - Market data simulation ### Quality Assurance - **[Testing Checklist](./TESTING_CHECKLIST.md)** - Comprehensive testing procedures - **[Production Ready Controls](./PRODUCTION_READY_CONTROLS.md)** - Production deployment guide --- ## 🏗️ Project Structure ``` gold-trading-simulator/ ├── backend/ # FastAPI Python backend │ ├── app/ │ │ ├── api/ # API endpoints (market, ai, trading, news, etc.) │ │ ├── services/ # Business logic (price simulator, news, etc.) │ │ ├── models/ # Database models │ │ ├── schemas/ # Pydantic schemas │ │ ├── streaming/ # WebSocket and live data │ │ └── config/ # Configuration management │ └── requirements.txt ├── frontend/ # React + TypeScript + Vite │ ├── src/ │ │ ├── components/ # UI components (22+ trading components) │ │ ├── services/ # API client services │ │ ├── hooks/ # React hooks (live price, etc.) │ │ ├── utils/ # Utilities (indicators, calculations) │ │ └── types/ # TypeScript type definitions │ └── package.json ├── database/ # Database initialization ├── docs/ # 📚 You are here! ├── ft_userdata/ # FreqTrade integration data ├── tools/ # Additional tools (FreqTrade) └── docker-compose.yml # PostgreSQL database ``` --- ## 🚀 Quick Start ### Prerequisites - **Node.js 18+** and **Python 3.11+** - **Docker** for PostgreSQL database - **API Keys**: Alpha Vantage (free) + OpenRouter (paid, ~$5 minimum) ### 3-Step Setup ```bash # 1. Start database docker-compose up -d # 2. Start backend (Terminal 1) cd backend python -m venv venv && source venv/bin/activate pip install -r requirements.txt # Add API keys to backend/.env python -m app.main # 3. Start frontend (Terminal 2) cd frontend npm install && npm run dev ``` **Open**: http://localhost:3000 See [QUICKSTART.md](./QUICKSTART.md) for detailed instructions. --- ## 🎯 Key Features ### Professional Trading Interface - **Real-time candlestick charts** with TradingView-quality rendering - **22+ UI components** including live market panels, risk management, and analytics - **Multiple timeframes**: 1min, 5min, 15min, 30min, 1hr, 4hr, 1D, 1W, 1M - **WebSocket streaming** for live price updates ### Advanced Technical Analysis - **9+ technical indicators**: SMA, EMA, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, ATR, Fibonacci, Stochastic, Pivot Points - **Support/Resistance detection** with automated level identification - **VWAP** for institutional-grade analysis - **Customizable overlays** - enable/disable indicators on the fly ### AI-Powered Insights - **AI trade recommendations** using Claude/GPT-4 - **Sentiment analysis** from market news - **Daily market summaries** with AI-generated insights - **Trading journal** with AI suggestions ### Risk Management & Analytics - **Portfolio tracking** with real-time P&L - **Advanced analytics**: Win rate, profit factor, Sharpe ratio, max drawdown - **Risk management tools**: Position sizing, stop-loss recommendations - **Trade history** with detailed performance metrics ### Customizable Dashboard - **5+ layout presets**: Day Trading, Swing Trading, News Focused, Analytics Pro, Mobile Friendly - **Save custom layouts** with personalized configurations - **Component visibility controls** - show/hide any panel - **Responsive design** - works on desktop, tablet, and mobile ### News & Alerts - **Live financial news** from multiple sources - **Price alerts** with custom thresholds - **Market event notifications** - **AI-powered news summarization** --- ## 🛠️ Technology Stack ### Backend - **FastAPI** - Modern Python web framework - **PostgreSQL** - Relational database - **SQLAlchemy** - ORM for database operations - **WebSockets** - Real-time data streaming - **APScheduler** - Background task scheduling - **Pandas/NumPy** - Data analysis and calculations ### Frontend - **React 18** with TypeScript - **Vite** - Lightning-fast build tool - **TailwindCSS** - Utility-first styling - **Lightweight Charts** - High-performance charting by TradingView - **TanStack Query** - Data fetching and caching - **Lucide React** - Modern icon library ### APIs & Services - **Alpha Vantage** - Historical and real-time gold price data - **OpenRouter** - AI analysis (Claude, GPT-4, etc.) - **Custom price simulator** - Realistic market simulation --- ## 📡 API Endpoints ### Market Data - `GET /api/market/gold/current` - Current gold price - `GET /api/market/gold/historical` - Historical OHLCV data - `GET /api/market/gold/intraday` - Intraday data with various intervals ### Trading - `POST /api/trading/buy` - Execute buy order - `POST /api/trading/sell` - Execute sell order - `GET /api/trading/portfolio` - Get portfolio status - `GET /api/trading/history` - Trade history ### AI & Analysis - `POST /api/ai/analyze` - Get AI trade recommendation - `POST /api/ai/summarize-news` - AI news summary ### News & Alerts - `GET /api/news/headlines` - Latest financial news - `POST /api/alerts/create` - Create price alert - `GET /api/alerts` - List all alerts ### Live Data (WebSocket) - `WS /api/stream/price` - Real-time price updates - `GET /api/ohlcv/klines` - Live OHLCV/kline data ### Admin - `GET /api/admin/metrics` - System metrics - `POST /api/admin/data/refresh` - Force data refresh --- ## 📖 Documentation Quick Links - **New User?** Start with [QUICKSTART.md](./QUICKSTART.md) - **Daily Trading?** Follow [DAILY_TRADING_WORKFLOW.md](./DAILY_TRADING_WORKFLOW.md) - **Customization?** See [DASHBOARD_CUSTOMIZATION_GUIDE.md](./DASHBOARD_CUSTOMIZATION_GUIDE.md) - **Features?** Read [ENHANCEMENT_SUMMARY.md](./ENHANCEMENT_SUMMARY.md) - **Production Deploy?** Check [PRODUCTION_READY_CONTROLS.md](./PRODUCTION_READY_CONTROLS.md) --- ## 🤝 Contributing This is a demonstration project showcasing modern full-stack development practices. Feel free to fork, modify, and build upon it for your own trading simulations. --- ## ⚠️ Disclaimer This is a **simulation** and **educational tool**. Not financial advice. Do not use for actual trading decisions. No real money is involved in this simulator. --- **Last Updated**: November 2024 **Version**: 1.0.0 **Status**: Production-Ready