Crypto Trading Bot

A mobile application built with React Native and Expo that allows users to monitor cryptocurrency prices, execute trades, and set up automated trading strategies with AI-powered price predictions.

Features

• Real-time Cryptocurrency Data: Monitor prices, trends, and market movements for popular cryptocurrencies.
• Coinbase Integration: Connect to your Coinbase account to view balances and execute trades.
• AI-Powered Trading: Leverage machine learning models for price predictions and trading signals.
• Automated Trading Bot: Set up a bot to execute trades automatically based on your risk preferences and AI predictions.
• News Sentiment Analysis: Analyze cryptocurrency news sentiment to inform trading decisions.
• Push Notifications: Receive alerts for price movements, trading signals, and executed trades.
• Portfolio Tracking: Monitor your cryptocurrency holdings and performance over time.
• Customizable Settings: Configure risk levels, trading amounts, and notification preferences.

Setting Up Coinbase API Keys

To use this application, you'll need to set up API keys from Coinbase Advanced Trade. Follow these steps:

1. Create a Coinbase Advanced Trade Account

If you don't already have one, sign up for a Coinbase Advanced Trade account at https://advanced.coinbase.com/.

2. Generate API Keys

1. Log in to your Coinbase Advanced Trade account
2. Go to Settings > API
3. Click on + New API Key
4. Configure the API key with the following permissions:
   • View: Allows the app to view your account information
   • Trade: Allows the app to execute trades on your behalf
5. Set appropriate IP restrictions if desired (optional but recommended for security)
6. Complete any required verification steps

3. Save Your API Keys

After creating the API key, Coinbase will show you:

• API Key: A UUID string like xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx
• API Secret: A long string, often in PEM format starting with -----BEGIN EC PRIVATE KEY-----

Important: Copy both the API Key and API Secret immediately and store them securely. The API Secret will only be shown once.

4. Enter API Keys in the App

1. Open the app and navigate to the Settings screen
2. Tap on "API Keys"
3. Enter your API Key and API Secret
4. Tap "Test Keys" to verify they work correctly
5. Tap "Save Keys" to store them securely in the app

Troubleshooting API Connection Issues

If you're experiencing "Unauthorized" errors when connecting to the Coinbase API, try these steps:

1. Verify API Key Format: Ensure your API key is in the correct UUID format
2. Check API Secret Format: The API secret should be properly formatted, including any PEM headers if present
3. Confirm Permissions: Make sure your API key has the necessary permissions (View, Trade)
4. Check IP Restrictions: If you set IP restrictions, ensure your current IP is allowed
5. Verify Account Status: Ensure your Coinbase account is in good standing and not restricted
6. Check for Rate Limiting: Coinbase has rate limits that may temporarily block requests
7. Try Regenerating Keys: If all else fails, try creating new API keys

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or later)
• Yarn (v1.22 or later) - Install with npm install -g yarn
• Expo CLI - Install with yarn global add expo-cli

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/crypto-trading-bot.git
   cd crypto-trading-bot
   

2. Install dependencies:

   yarn install
   

3. Start the development server:

   yarn start
   

4. Open the app on your device using the Expo Go app or run it in a simulator:

   • Scan the QR code with the Expo Go app on your phone
   • Press 'a' to open in an Android emulator
   • Press 'i' to open in an iOS simulator

Running Locally

The app is currently set up with mock data for development purposes. When you run the app, you'll be automatically logged in to the dashboard where you can:

1. View mock cryptocurrency data
2. Navigate to the Trade screen
3. Adjust settings in the Settings screen
4. Test the trading bot functionality

No real trades will be executed as the app is using simulated data.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you encounter the error about missing assets or AppEntry module:

1. Make sure the assets directory exists with required placeholder files:

   mkdir -p assets
   touch assets/icon.png assets/splash.png assets/adaptive-icon.png assets/favicon.png
   

2. If you see React Native version mismatch warnings, update the version in package.json:

   "react-native": "0.71.14"
   

3. Make sure you have an index.js file in the root directory (though this is not needed with Yarn):

   import { registerRootComponent } from 'expo';
   import App from './App';
   registerRootComponent(App);
   

4. If you still have issues, try cleaning the cache:

   yarn expo start -c
   

5. For persistent issues, try reinstalling dependencies:

   rm -rf node_modules
   yarn install
   

Configuration

1. In a real deployment, you would create a Coinbase account and generate API keys with trading permissions.
2. In the app, navigate to Settings and enter your API keys.
3. Configure your risk level, trading amount, and other preferences.
4. Select cryptocurrencies to monitor and potentially trade.

Architecture

The application is built with the following technologies:

• React Native: Cross-platform mobile framework
• Expo: Development platform for React Native
• TypeScript: Type-safe JavaScript
• Python Bridge: Integration for running Python-based ML models
• Coinbase API: For account information and trading
• Encrypted Storage: For secure storage of API keys and user data

Project Structure

crypto-trading-bot/
├── app.json             # Expo configuration
├── App.tsx              # Main application component
├── babel.config.js      # Babel configuration
├── package.json         # Project dependencies
├── tsconfig.json        # TypeScript configuration
├── src/
│   ├── navigation/      # Navigation configuration
│   ├── screens/         # Application screens
│   ├── services/        # Business logic and API services
│   └── types.ts         # TypeScript type definitions
├── assets/              # Images, fonts, and other static assets

Security Considerations

• API keys are stored securely using encrypted storage.
• The app does not transmit your API keys to any third-party servers.
• Trading bot operations run locally on your device.

Disclaimer

This application is for educational and informational purposes only. Cryptocurrency trading involves significant risk. Always do your own research before making investment decisions. The creators of this application are not responsible for any financial losses incurred while using this software.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues running the app:

1. Make sure all dependencies are installed correctly
2. Verify that you have the latest version of Expo CLI
3. Try clearing the Metro bundler cache: expo start -c
4. Check the console for any error messages
5. If you encounter issues with pnpm, try running pnpm install --force to force reinstallation of dependencies

Acknowledgments

• Coinbase for providing the API
• Expo team for the excellent development platform
• Open source community for various libraries used in this project