Introduction
# Base Trader 📈
Autonomous trading system for Base chain via Bankr API.
## Philosophy
> *"The market is a machine for transferring wealth from the impatient to the patient."*
This skill prioritizes **capital preservation** over aggressive gains. Every trade has defined risk parameters. No YOLO.
## Prerequisites
- Bankr API configured at `~/.clawdbot/skills/bankr/config.json` - ETH in your Bankr wallet for gas and trading - Check your wallet address with: `bankr.sh "What is my wallet address?"`
## Core Principles
### 1. Risk Management (NON-NEGOTIABLE)
``` MAX_POSITION_SIZE = 10% of portfolio MAX_SINGLE_TRADE = $50 USD STOP_LOSS = -15% from entry TAKE_PROFIT = +30% minimum target MAX_DAILY_LOSS = -20% of starting balance ```
If daily loss limit hit → STOP TRADING FOR 24 HOURS.
### 2. Entry Criteria (ALL must pass)
Before ANY buy: - [ ] Liquidity > $10k - [ ] Contract verified on Basescan - [ ] No honeypot indicators (can sell) - [ ] Not on known scam list - [ ] Age > 5 minutes (avoid rugs at launch) - [ ] Price action shows accumulation, not dump
### 3. Exit Rules
**Take Profit (scale out):** - 25% at +30% - 25% at +50% - 25% at +100% - Hold 25% moonbag
**Stop Loss:** - Hard stop at -15% - No averaging down on losers
## Trading Strategies
### Strategy 1: Launch Sniper (HIGH RISK)
Monitor new token launches, enter early with small size.
```bash # Check trending/new tokens scripts/bankr.sh "What tokens are trending on Base?"
# Research before buying scripts/bankr.sh "What's the liquidity for TOKEN on Base?"
# Small entry scripts/bankr.sh "Buy $20 of TOKEN on Base" ```
**Rules:** - Max $20 per snipe - Sell 50% at 2x, rest at 5x or stop loss - Max 3 snipes per day
### Strategy 2: Momentum Trading (MEDIUM RISK)
Trade established tokens showing strength.
**Entry signals:** - Price > 20-period MA - Volume increasing - Higher lows forming
```bash # Check momentum scripts/bankr.sh "Do technical analysis on TOKEN"
# Enter with limit order scripts/bankr.sh "Buy $30 of TOKEN if price drops to X" ```
### Strategy 3: DCA Blue Chips (LOW RISK)
Steady accumulation of proven tokens.
```bash # Weekly DCA scripts/bankr.sh "DCA $20 into ETH every week on Base" scripts/bankr.sh "DCA $10 into USDC every week on Base" ```
## Execution via Bankr
### Check Portfolio ```bash ~/clawd/skills/bankr/scripts/bankr.sh "Show my portfolio on Base" ```
### Execute Trade ```bash ~/clawd/skills/bankr/scripts/bankr.sh "Buy $25 of TOKEN on Base" ```
### Set Stop Loss ```bash ~/clawd/skills/bankr/scripts/bankr.sh "Set stop loss for TOKEN at -15%" ```
### Check Price ```bash ~/clawd/skills/bankr/scripts/bankr.sh "What's the price of TOKEN on Base?" ```
## Trade Journal
Log every trade to `data/trades.json`:
```json { "timestamp": "2026-01-28T12:00:00Z", "action": "BUY", "token": "TOKEN", "amount_usd": 25, "price": 0.001, "reason": "Launch snipe - verified contract, good liquidity", "tx": "0x..." } ```
After each trade, update the journal. Review weekly for pattern analysis.
## Daily Routine
### Morning (9 AM) 1. Check portfolio balance 2. Review overnight price action 3. Identify opportunities 4. Set limit orders for the day
### Midday (1 PM) 1. Check open positions 2. Adjust stop losses if in profit 3. Take profits if targets hit
### Evening (6 PM) 1. Close any day trades 2. Log all trades to journal 3. Calculate daily PnL 4. Review what worked/didn't
## Red Flags (DO NOT TRADE)
- Honeypot (can't sell) - Liquidity < $5k - Unverified contract - Team anonymous with no track record - Promises of guaranteed returns - Excessive tax (>10%) - Locked liquidity < 30 days - Price already 10x+ from launch
## Performance Tracking
Track in `data/performance.json`: ```json { "start_date": "2026-01-28", "starting_balance_usd": 100, "current_balance_usd": 100, "total_trades": 0, "winning_trades": 0, "losing_trades": 0, "win_rate": 0, "total_pnl_usd": 0, "best_trade": null, "worst_trade": null } ```
## Safety Overrides
If ANY of these occur, STOP ALL TRADING:
1. Daily loss > 20% 2. 3 consecutive losing trades 3. Portfolio down > 30% from ATH 4. Unexpected error in execution 5. Market-wide crash (ETH -20% in 24h)
Wait 24 hours, reassess, then resume with smaller size.
## Autonomous Trading Mode
When running autonomously (via cron or heartbeat):
### Morning Scan (9 AM) 1. Check portfolio balance 2. Review overnight price action on holdings 3. Scan for new opportunities 4. Set limit orders for the day
### Midday Check (1 PM) 1. Monitor open positions 2. Adjust trailing stops on winners 3. Take profits if targets hit 4. Log any executed trades
### Evening Review (6 PM) 1. Close day trades if any 2. Calculate daily PnL 3. Update performance.json 4. Generate summary for user
### Execution Commands ```bash # Morning ~/clawd/skills/bankr/scripts/bankr.sh "Show my portfolio on Base" ~/clawd/skills/bankr/scripts/bankr.sh "What tokens are trending on Base?"
# Execute trade ~/clawd/skills/bankr/scripts/bankr.sh "Buy $25 of TOKEN on Base"
# Set protection ~/clawd/skills/bankr/scripts/bankr.sh "Set stop loss for TOKEN at -15%"
# Take profit ~/clawd/skills/bankr/scripts/bankr.sh "Sell 25% of my TOKEN on Base" ```
## References
### Core Trading - [references/strategies.md](references/strategies.md) - Detailed strategy breakdowns - [references/token-analysis.md](references/token-analysis.md) - How to analyze tokens - [references/risk-management.md](references/risk-management.md) - Position sizing formulas
### Market & Research - [references/market-analysis.md](references/market-analysis.md) - Reading market conditions - [references/market-research-bankr.md](references/market-research-bankr.md) - Bankr research commands
### Execution - [references/execution.md](references/execution.md) - Order types and execution - [references/automation-strategies.md](references/automation-strategies.md) - Automated trading setups - [references/launch-sniping.md](references/launch-sniping.md) - New token launch guide
### Advanced - [references/leverage-guide.md](references/leverage-guide.md) - Leveraged trading (high risk)
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*"The goal is not to make money on every trade. The goal is to be profitable over time."*