trading-research

# Trading Research Skill

Comprehensive cryptocurrency trading research and analysis focused on Binance markets. Designed for conservative-moderate risk traders using DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging) strategies with technical analysis support.

## When to Use This Skill

Activate when user requests:
- Current crypto prices or market data
- Technical analysis (RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, etc.)
- DCA strategy planning or schedule calculation
- Position sizing with risk management
- Market scanning for opportunities
- Whale tracking or large order monitoring
- Trading strategy advice or risk assessment

## Core Philosophy

- **Conservative first**: Preserve capital, minimize risk
- **DCA-focused**: Time in market > timing the market
- **Risk management**: Never risk more than 1-2% per trade
- **Data-driven**: Use technical indicators for confirmation, not prediction
- **Transparent**: Show calculations, explain reasoning

## Available Tools

### 1. Market Data (`binance_market.py`)

Fetch real-time Binance market data.

**Use when**: User asks for price, volume, orderbook, recent trades, or funding rates.

**Common commands**:
```bash
# Current price and 24h stats (default)
python3 scripts/binance_market.py --symbol BTCUSDT

# Orderbook depth
python3 scripts/binance_market.py --symbol BTCUSDT --orderbook --depth 20

# Candlestick data
python3 scripts/binance_market.py --symbol BTCUSDT --klines 1h --limit 100

# Recent trades
python3 scripts/binance_market.py --symbol BTCUSDT --trades --limit 100

# Funding rate (futures)
python3 scripts/binance_market.py --symbol BTCUSDT --funding

# All data at once
python3 scripts/binance_market.py --symbol BTCUSDT --all

# JSON output (for piping)
python3 scripts/binance_market.py --symbol BTCUSDT --json > btc_data.json
```

**Intervals**: 1m, 5m, 15m, 30m, 1h, 4h, 1d, 1w

### 2. Technical Analysis (`technical_analysis.py`)

Calculate and interpret technical indicators.

**Use when**: User asks for TA, indicators, buy/sell signals, or ma...