Directional
Leans orders into the market direction using real-time signals, C++ orderbook analysis, OU divergence skew, and Hawkes flow detection. When the bot is confident in a direction, it tightens the favored side and widens the other.
How it works
Three tiers of orders with direction-aware requoting:
- When price drops, only sell orders reposition (follow price down). Buy orders stay — they're closer to filling.
- When price rises, only buy orders reposition. Sell orders stay.
This prevents the common problem of accumulating inventory against a trend. In a downmove, your buys don't chase price lower — they sit and wait for the bounce.
What's enabled by default
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Signal Engine | Reads multi-venue data to determine market bias |
| C++ Orderbook | Sub-millisecond orderbook analysis for spread decisions |
| Hawkes Flow | Detects order flow bursts — widens spread during toxic flow |
| OU Divergence | Skews orders based on oracle-vs-DEX price divergence |
vs Standard
Standard treats both sides equally. Directional only moves the stale side and leaves the profitable side in place. This means fewer bad fills during trends and better inventory management.
When to use
- Markets with regular directional moves
- When you want the bot to adapt to flow, not just price
- After confirming your setup works on Auto Grid or Standard
Fast Mode
Fast is the same as Directional but with tighter requote thresholds (2/5/8 bps vs 3/8/15 bps) and a faster minimum requote interval (0.5s vs 1.0s). Use it for volatile coins, memecoins, or when you want maximum responsiveness. Higher API usage — make sure your exchange supports the rate.