freqtrade-forcebuy

Execute force buy orders on a running Freqtrade bot via REST API.

2|Updated Feb 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/imsatoshi/bot_article --skill freqtrade-forcebuy
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Skill: freqtrade-forcebuy
Source: https://github.com/imsatoshi/bot_article/tree/main/skills/freqtrade-forcebuy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/imsatoshi/bot_article --skill freqtrade-forcebuy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of being unable to act quickly when you want to enter a trade manually before (or instead of) the Freqtrade strategy generates an entry signal.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Manual Force Buy via REST API: Places a force-entry buy on a running Freqtrade bot for a specified trading pair.
  • Custom Stake Amount and Leverage: Lets you control margin size and leverage so the order matches your intended risk profile.
  • On-Demand Execution When Strategy Is Not Triggered: Ideal when a short-term opportunity appears but the strategy has not yet created an entry.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to execute a force buy for ZEC on your running Freqtrade bot by providing the pair ZEC/USDT:USDT.

Frequently Asked Questions about freqtrade-forcebuy

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I manually trigger a Freqtrade buy order when my strategy has not generated an entry signal?

You can manually trigger a Freqtrade buy by using the REST API to send a POST request to the /api/v1/forcebuy endpoint with your desired pair, stake amount, and leverage.

What do I need to set up before sending a manual force buy request to my Freqtrade bot?

Before sending a manual force buy request, you need a running Freqtrade bot with the REST API enabled and force entry enabled by setting force_entry_enable to true in your configuration.

Can I specify a custom stake amount and leverage for a manual Freqtrade entry?

Yes, you can specify a custom stake amount and leverage for a manual Freqtrade entry by passing those parameters in your POST request to the /api/v1/forcebuy endpoint.

What is a force buy in crypto trading and when should I use it?

A force buy in crypto trading is a manual order execution that enters a position independently of automated strategies, ideal for acting quickly on short-term opportunities before an automated signal triggers.

Is it possible to set a specific entry price when executing a manual Freqtrade order?

Yes, it is possible to set a specific entry price when executing a manual Freqtrade order by including the price parameter in your POST /api/v1/forcebuy API request.

Why is my Freqtrade force buy API request failing to execute?

Your Freqtrade force buy API request may fail if the bot is not running, the REST API is disabled, or force_entry_enable is not set to true in your Freqtrade configuration.