Getting started
Learn how to set up your account, start with simulated trading, and use core Telegram commands.
First steps
To begin using the platform, search for the Telegram handle @VarianTradeBot and send the /start command.
Your Telegram account serves as your unique identity. You do not need to register a separate email address or password to access the platform or run simulated trades. Your settings and active configurations are tied directly to your Telegram chat identifier.
Account initialization
When you invoke /start for the first time, VarianTrade initializes a free profile for you. The bot performs the following setup steps:
- Profile creation: Registers your Telegram ID in the database and assigns a basic tier profile.
- Onboarding tour: Displays an overview of system capabilities and prompts you to configure your local timezone. Configuring your timezone ensures that morning market briefs arrive at the correct local hour.
- Initial scan: Triggers a demo scan of the markets to display sample opportunities.
Recommended setup sequence
For safety and stability, you should follow this structured sequence before executing live market trades:
- Simulate first: Run the system in paper mode to understand how signals align with your risk tolerances.
- Manual execution: Review signals as they arrive and confirm trade execution manually via the interactive Telegram buttons.
- Automated execution: Transition to auto-trading only after verifying that your risk settings perform as expected under live market conditions.
Command reference
The table below outlines the core commands available within the chat interface:
| Command | Action | Scope |
|---|---|---|
/start |
Starts the bot and displays the main menu | Session management |
/help |
Lists all available commands and services | Reference |
/status |
Shows connected broker status, balance, and subscription tier | Account |
/signals |
Displays the latest generated signals | Trading |
/scan |
Triggers a fresh market scan across supported assets | Analysis |
/portfolio |
Lists active open positions and live unrealised P&L | Trading |
/paper |
Displays simulated shadow trading performance | Simulation |
/pause |
Disables automated trade execution immediately | Automation |
/resume |
Enables automated trade execution | Automation |
/settings |
Displays and updates timezone, daily briefs, and alert rules | Settings |
/profile |
Shows trading style and risk parameter limits | Risk |
/ai_connections |
Manages external AI or MCP developer credentials | API |
