freqtrade-forcebuy

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

2|Updated Feb 18, 2026

Search Tags:#rest api #crypto trading #leverage #order execution #freqtrade #force buy #manual order

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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.