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I have cryptocurrency algorithm ramwork based algo (Bitfinex, Margin account), which works as expected.
When I set even empty security intializer, its behaviour change and, in one of sample algorithms no order can be completed with shorting errors:
Unable to compute order quantity of XRPBTC. Reason: The cash model does not allow shorting. Returning null.But with marging account shorting should be enabled (and without self.SetSecurityInitializer(self.CustomSecurityInitializer) it actually works).
Do I miss sometithing? Should security initializers work normally for cryptocurrency algorithms?
Derek Melchin
Hi Oldrich,
Security initializers work with cryptocurrencies. However, shorting crypto involves overriding the default buying power model. Refer to this related thread for an example algorithm.
Best,
Derek Melchin
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Oldrich S
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