Avantis Leverage Trading

Execute leverage trades on Avantis - Base's largest derivatives exchange for crypto, forex, commodities, and indices.

Quick Start

Check Positions

avantis_venv/bin/python skills/avantis/scripts/positions.py

Open Trade

# 5x long ETH with $10 collateral
avantis_venv/bin/python skills/avantis/scripts/trade.py long ETH 10 5

# 10x short BTC with $20 collateral
avantis_venv/bin/python skills/avantis/scripts/trade.py short BTC 20 10

Close Position

# Close specific position
avantis_venv/bin/python skills/avantis/scripts/close.py <pair_index> <trade_index>

# Or close all positions for a pair
avantis_venv/bin/python skills/avantis/scripts/close.py ETH

Wallet Configuration

Main Wallet: 0x79622Ea91BBbDF860e9b0497E4C297fC52c8CE64

• Private key: /home/ubuntu/clawd/MAIN_WALLET.txt
• USDC approved: 100 USDC
• Gas balance: 0.004500 ETH (~89 trades)

Supported Markets

Crypto (up to 50x)

• ETH/USD, BTC/USD, SOL/USD, LINK/USD
• ARB/USD, OP/USD, AVAX/USD, etc.

Forex (up to 100x)

• EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD
• USD/CAD, USD/CHF, NZD/USD

Commodities (up to 100x)

• Gold (XAU/USD), Silver (XAG/USD)
• Oil (WTI, Brent)

Indices (up to 50x)

• SPX, NDX, DJI

Features

Leverage Trading

• Long: Profit when price goes up
• Short: Profit when price goes down
• Min leverage: 2x
• Max leverage: 50x crypto, 100x forex/commodities

Risk Management

• Take Profit: Auto-close at target price (max 500% of entry)
• Stop Loss: Auto-close to limit losses
• Margin Updates: Add/remove collateral to adjust leverage
• Partial Close: Close portion of position

Fee Features

• Loss Protection: Up to 20% rebate on losses when trading against popular sentiment
• Positive Slippage: Better execution when helping balance open interest
• Dynamic Fees: 0.04-0.1% based on market conditions

Common Operations

Open a Position

# Long ETH: 5x leverage, $10 collateral
# Position size: $50 (10 × 5)
python scripts/trade.py long ETH 10 5

# With take profit and stop loss
python scripts/trade.py long ETH 10 5 --tp 3500 --sl 3000

Check Positions

python scripts/positions.py

# Output:
# 📊 Open positions: 1
#   • LONG 5x | $10 collateral | ETH/USD
#   • Entry: $3200 | Current: $3250
#   • PnL: +$7.81 (+7.81%)

Close Position

# Full close
python scripts/close.py 0 0  # pair_index=0 (ETH), trade_index=0

# Partial close (50%)
python scripts/close.py 0 0 --amount 5

Update Stop Loss / Take Profit

python scripts/update-tpsl.py 0 0 --tp 3800 --sl 3100

Position Sizing Guide

Minimum Position Size

• ETH/USD: ~$30 minimum position
• BTC/USD: ~$50 minimum position
• Formula: collateral × leverage ≥ minimum

Examples

• ❌ $5 × 5x = $25 position (too small for ETH)
• ✅ $10 × 5x = $50 position (works for ETH)
• ✅ $20 × 2.5x = $50 position (works for ETH)

Recommended Sizing

• Start small: $10-20 collateral for testing
• Scale up: After confirming strategy works
• Max risk: Don't exceed 5-10% of account per trade

Leverage Guidelines

Conservative (2-5x)

• Lower liquidation risk
• Smaller gains/losses
• Good for: Learning, uncertain markets

Moderate (5-10x)

• Balanced risk/reward
• Common for crypto trading
• Good for: Directional plays

Aggressive (10-50x)

• High liquidation risk
• Large potential gains/losses
• Good for: Short-term scalping, tight stops

Extreme (50-100x)

• Very high liquidation risk
• Only for forex/commodities
• Good for: Expert traders only

Fees & Costs

Trading Fees

• Opening: 0.04-0.1% of position size (dynamic)
• Closing: 0.04-0.1% of position size
• Example: $50 position × 0.08% = $0.04 fee

Execution Fee

• Cost: ~$0.10-0.30 in ETH per transaction
• Covers: Base network gas fees
• Auto-calculated: SDK handles this

Margin Fee

• Accrual: 0.02-0.05% daily on position size
• Example: $50 position × 0.03% = $0.015/day
• Deducted: When closing or updating margin

Risk Warnings

⚠️ Liquidation Risk

• Position liquidates if losses exceed collateral
• Higher leverage = faster liquidation
• Monitor positions regularly

⚠️ Market Risk

• Crypto/forex markets are volatile
• Prices can move against you quickly
• Use stop losses

⚠️ Fee Impact

• Small positions pay proportionally more fees
• Margin fees accrue daily
• Factor fees into profit calculations

Best Practices

Before Trading

1. Check balance: Ensure sufficient USDC + gas
2. Check market: Look at current price/volatility
3. Calculate risk: Know your max loss
4. Set stops: Always use stop loss for leverage

During Trade

1. Monitor positions: Check regularly (especially high leverage)
2. Adjust if needed: Update TP/SL based on market
3. Scale out: Consider partial closes to lock profit
4. Watch fees: Margin fees accrue daily

After Trade

1. Review performance: What worked, what didn't
2. Update strategy: Adjust sizing/leverage based on results
3. Document lessons: Add to continuous-learning instincts

Common Issues

"BELOW_MIN_POS" Error

• Position size too small
• Solution: Increase collateral or leverage

"Price Feed Down" (503 Error)

• Avantis infrastructure issue
• Solution: Wait 5-10 minutes and retry

"Insufficient Balance"

• Not enough USDC or gas
• Solution: Add funds to wallet

Transaction Reverts

• Usually approval or balance issue
• Solution: Check allowance, re-approve if needed

Advanced Features

Limit Orders

# Open long at specific price
python scripts/trade.py long ETH 10 5 --limit 3000

Margin Updates

# Add $5 collateral (reduces leverage)
python scripts/update-margin.py 0 0 --deposit 5

# Remove $3 collateral (increases leverage)
python scripts/update-margin.py 0 0 --withdraw 3

Market Research

# Get current price + analysis
python scripts/market-info.py ETH

# Compare multiple assets
python scripts/market-info.py ETH BTC SOL

Integration with Other Skills

Bankr (Optional)

• Can use Bankr for market research
• Avantis for actual trade execution
• Keep separate for now (different wallets)

Continuous Learning

• Track successful strategies in instincts/crypto/
• Note leverage levels that work
• Document entry/exit patterns

Strategic Compact

• Checkpoint after closing positions
• Review performance during checkpoints
• Adjust strategy based on results

Resources

• Platform: https://avantisfi.com
• SDK Docs: https://sdk.avantisfi.com
• Trading Guide: https://docs.avantisfi.com
• Discord: https://discord.gg/avantis

Scripts Reference

All scripts in skills/avantis/scripts/:

• positions.py - View open positions
• trade.py - Open new position
• close.py - Close position (full or partial)
• update-tpsl.py - Update take profit / stop loss
• update-margin.py - Add/remove collateral
• market-info.py - Get market data
• balance.py - Check wallet balances

Installation

The SDK is already installed in /home/ubuntu/clawd/avantis_venv/:

# Activate venv (if needed for manual testing)
source /home/ubuntu/clawd/avantis_venv/bin/activate

# Check installation
python -c "from avantis_trader_sdk import TraderClient; print('✓ SDK ready')"

Safety Checklist

Before every trade:

• Check wallet balance (USDC + gas)
• Verify leverage is appropriate
• Set stop loss
• Confirm position size meets minimum
• Understand max loss scenario
• Have exit plan ready

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⚠️ Important: Leverage trading is high risk. Start small, use stop losses, never risk more than you can afford to lose.