polymarket-candle-momentum
Polymarket Candle Momentum
Trade Polymarket 5-minute crypto fast markets using candle body analysis and volume surge detection from Binance. A stronger, data-driven alternative to simple momentum signals.
This is a template. The default signal uses Binance 1-minute candle structure (body/range ratio + volume surge). Remix it with your own thresholds, additional indicators, or alternative data sources. The skill handles all the plumbing (market discovery, import, trade execution). Your agent provides the alpha.
Fast markets carry Polymarket's 10% fee (
is_paid: true). The default thresholds are calibrated to maintain edge after fees.
The Signal
Most fast-market skills use simple price momentum (did price go up or down?). This skill looks at how price moved:
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Candle Body Ratio - Measures the last 1-minute candle's body size relative to its full range. A body ratio > 60% means a decisive move with minimal wicks (strong conviction, not noise).
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Volume Surge - Confirms the move with volume. The last candle's volume must be > 1.5x the average of the previous 3 candles. High volume + strong body = real move, not a fake-out.
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Direction Alignment - Body direction (bullish/bearish) must align with the 5-minute momentum direction.