How can I short in crypto backtesting? SetHoldings("BTCUSD", -1) Does not make an order. Is there a setting that needs to be enabled somewhere?
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How can I short in crypto backtesting? SetHoldings("BTCUSD", -1) Does not make an order.
Guy Guy | July 2018
How can I short in crypto backtesting? SetHoldings("BTCUSD", -1) Does not make an order. Is there a setting that needs to be enabled somewhere?
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Gurumeher Sawhney
Unfortunately, shorting crypto is not something that can be done yet. Because GDAX does not allow leverage or borrowing, the currency must be in your account in order to trade it. This extends to QuantConnect's backtesting environment.
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David E
Can this be done on Bitfinex?
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Derek Melchin
Hi David,
Please refer to this related thread.
Best,
Derek Melchin
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