currently when i log in all my trading bots start trading - i need a way - unless i say /start trading - the trading bots should remain inactive. though i have logged in to the brokers || i can say /start trading in Openalgo 100 bot in telegram
2026-06-03 18:34:12
ASSISTANT (claude-code, claude-sonnet-4-6)
Let me read the current bot code to understand how trading starts and how Telegram commands are handled.
2026-06-03T18:34:23
ASSISTANT (claude-code, claude-sonnet-4-6)
Now let me read the key parts of `unified_strategy.py` to find how trading/entry is controlled:
2026-06-03T18:34:35
ASSISTANT (claude-code, claude-sonnet-4-6)
Now let me see the command handler and the main loop entry logic:
2026-06-03T18:34:44
USER (claude-code, unknown)
so when i will login the bots would be inactive by default?
2026-06-03 18:38:09
USER (claude-code, unknown)
there are two more active bots - can you check
2026-06-03 18:39:51
ASSISTANT (claude-code, claude-sonnet-4-6)
I have a clear picture now. The plan:
1. **Start `global_pause` as SET** so the bot boots with trading disabled
2. **Add `/start trading`** (and `/stop trading`) as Telegram commands
3. **Update startup message** to tell you trading is disabled
4. **Update `/status` display** and `/help` text
All 3 existing commands (`/pause`, `/resume`, `/squareoff`) remain unchanged. Only 5 targeted edits needed.
2026-06-03T18:35:41
ASSISTANT (claude-code, claude-sonnet-4-6)
Now add `/start trading` / `/stop trading` commands right after `/resume`:
2026-06-03T18:36:18
ASSISTANT (claude-code, claude-sonnet-4-6)
Update the status display and help text:
2026-06-03T18:36:33
ASSISTANT (claude-code, claude-sonnet-4-6)
Update the startup Telegram message:
2026-06-03T18:36:49
ASSISTANT (claude-code, claude-sonnet-4-6)
Also update the `/help` in `telegram_bot.py` to mention the new command:
2026-06-03T18:36:57
ASSISTANT (claude-code, claude-sonnet-4-6)
Now let's verify all the changes look correct:
2026-06-03T18:37:06
ASSISTANT (claude-code, claude-sonnet-4-6)
All good. Now restart the bot to pick up the changes:
2026-06-03T18:37:14
ASSISTANT (claude-code, claude-sonnet-4-6)
Bot is running. Here's what changed:
**Behavior from now on:**
- Every time the bot starts (or restarts), trading is **disabled by default** — the bot loads indicators, connects to brokers, but takes zero positions
- You'll get a Telegram message: `"Trading is DISABLED — send /start trading when ready to trade"`
- Send `/start trading` in Telegram to activate — you'll see `"✅ Trading ENABLED"`
- Send `/stop trading` to disable again (open positions stay, no new entries)
- `/pause` and `/resume` still work as before (they're aliases for the same flag)
**What still runs while disabled:** RSI/SMMA calculations, heartbeats, stop-loss checks on any open positions, and all Telegram commands. Only new entry orders are blocked.
2026-06-03T18:37:24
ASSISTANT (claude-code, claude-sonnet-4-6)
Yes, with one clarification — it depends on what triggers "login":
**Your morning flow (9 AM):**
1. `morning_fix.sh` restarts the bot service at 9 AM
2. Bot starts with trading **DISABLED** (new default)
3. You log into brokers via OpenAlgo
4. Bot is still inactive — no orders, just watching indicators
5. You send `/start trading` in Telegram → bot activates
**The key point:** The "disabled" state only kicks in when the **bot service restarts**. Logging into OpenAlgo alone doesn't restart the bot — the protection comes from the fact that `morning_fix.sh` already restarts the bot every morning at 9 AM.
So the daily sequence is:
```
9:00 AM → morning_fix restarts claude_bot → bot sends you:
"Trading is DISABLED — send /start trading when ready"
9:05 AM → you log into Shoonya/Flattrade on OpenAlgo
(bot still inactive — won't enter any trades)
9:15 AM → you're happy with the setup → send /start trading
(bot replies "✅ Trading ENABLED")
```
If you manually restart the bot mid-day (`/restartbot`), same thing — it'll come back disabled and wait for your `/start trading`.