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Hourly Momentum Trader

by JamieRossouw · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install hourly-momentum-trader
Description
Momentum-based trading agent for hourly crypto candles. Uses RSI, MACD, OBV, EMA, and Bollinger Band confluence to score directional momentum from -10 to +10...
README (SKILL.md)

Hourly Momentum Trader

Directional momentum scoring for 1-hour crypto candles with Polymarket binary market integration.

Momentum Score System (-10 to +10)

Each signal contributes to the composite score:

Signal Bullish (+) Bearish (-) Weight
RSI \x3C40 oversold >70 overbought ±1
RSI divergence Bull div Bear div ±2
MACD cross Bullish cross Bearish cross ±1
MACD histogram Rising Falling ±1
EMA cross EMA20>EMA50 EMA20\x3CEMA50 ±1
EMA200 Price above Price below ±1
Bollinger Near lower (oversold) Near upper (overbought) ±1
OBV trend Rising (accumulation) Falling (distribution) ±1
OBV divergence Bull div Bear div ±2
Volume High volume on move Low volume ±1

Live Bet Integration (Polymarket Argus Strategy)

Combine momentum score with Polymarket market odds:

# Edge formula
our_prob = 0.50 + (momentum_score * 0.05)  # score 6 = 80% confidence
market_prob_up = polymarket_up_price  # e.g. 0.35 (35% UP consensus)
edge = our_prob - market_prob_up  # e.g. 0.80 - 0.35 = 45% edge!

# Bet when:
# - abs(momentum_score) >= 3
# - abs(edge) >= 0.10 (10%)
# - market is fresh (\x3C30 min old)
# - USDC.e balance >= $5

Counter-Consensus Setups (L023)

Highest-EV Polymarket plays:

  • Momentum score ≥+3 AND market DOWN >70% → BET UP (counter-consensus, 3-5x payout)
  • Momentum score ≤-3 AND market UP >70% → BET DOWN (counter-consensus, 3-5x payout)

Example: SOL score=+4, Polymarket DOWN 80% → buy UP at 0.20 → if wins: 5x return

Signals Output Format

{
  "asset": "BTC",
  "score": 3,
  "rsi": 64.9,
  "rsi_status": "neutral",
  "macd_hist": 10.39,
  "macd_direction": "rising",
  "obv_trend": "rising",
  "bb_pct": 0.72,
  "ema_cross": "bullish",
  "bias": "BULLISH",
  "confidence_pct": 65,
  "polymarket_edge": {
    "btc_4pm_et": { "market_up": 0.515, "our_p": 0.65, "edge": 0.135, "direction": "UP" }
  }
}

Watchlist (Default)

BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ATOM, ADA, SUI, LTC, NEAR, AVAX, BNB, LINK, DOT, TRX, DOGE

Usage Guidance
This skill is an instruction-only trading strategy (no code or installs). It appears to describe a legitimate momentum-scoring method, but it assumes access to Polymarket prices and a wallet balance without explaining how to provide them. Before using: (1) don't hand over private keys to an untrusted skill — implement trading/execution in a separate, secured service or use paper trading; (2) confirm how your agent will obtain Polymarket market prices (public API, scraping, or injected context) and ensure any API keys are stored securely; (3) test the logic offline with historical data and paper trades; (4) be aware the skill issues recommendations, not guaranteed profitable trades — financial risk is separate from security risk. If you plan to automate bets, require a clear secure integration (separate execution component, least-privilege API tokens or an execution bot you control).
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: hourly-momentum-trader Version: 1.0.0 The skill bundle describes a crypto momentum trading strategy. All content in `_meta.json` and `SKILL.md` is descriptive and aligns with the stated purpose of a trading agent. There are no indicators of prompt injection attempts, data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, or any other harmful behaviors. The instructions for the agent, such as 'Bet when:' and 'BET UP', are directly related to its intended function as a trading bot and do not attempt to subvert its operation or security.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (hourly momentum trader for Polymarket) matches the instructions and scoring system. However, the doc references Polymarket market prices (polymarket_up_price) and a USDC.e wallet balance check as part of trade rules while the skill declares no required credentials or data sources — this is a functional gap (not necessarily malicious) that makes the operational requirements unclear.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md stays within trading-related scope (indicators, scoring, betting rules). It references runtime variables (e.g., polymarket_up_price, polymarket market freshness, USDC.e balance) but does not instruct how to fetch these values, where to call Polymarket APIs, or how to access a wallet. The instructions do not ask to read unrelated files/paths or exfiltrate data.
Install Mechanism
Instruction-only skill with no install steps, no downloads, and no code files — lowest install risk. Nothing is written to disk by the skill itself.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables or credentials despite implying live-market and wallet access. For live betting or balance checks, callers will need Polymarket data access and a wallet provider/private key; the SKILL.md neither requests nor documents these, creating a proportionality/clarity gap.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and user-invocable is true (defaults). The skill does not request persistent system-wide privileges or modify other skills/configs. Autonomous invocation is allowed by default but not a special privilege here.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install hourly-momentum-trader
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /hourly-momentum-trader
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release: Hourly momentum-based trading agent for crypto. - Implements composite momentum scoring system (-10 to +10) using RSI, MACD, OBV, EMA, Bollinger Bands, and volume. - Integrates with Polymarket hourly binary markets; calculates edge for optimal market entries. - Outputs position signals and confidence as JSON for use in trading bots or signal dashboards. - Detects high-EV counter-consensus setups for amplified potential returns. - Default watchlist includes major cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, SOL, and others.
Metadata
Slug hourly-momentum-trader
Version 1.0.0
License
All-time Installs 2
Active Installs 2
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hourly Momentum Trader?

Momentum-based trading agent for hourly crypto candles. Uses RSI, MACD, OBV, EMA, and Bollinger Band confluence to score directional momentum from -10 to +10... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 613 downloads so far.

How do I install Hourly Momentum Trader?

Run "/install hourly-momentum-trader" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is Hourly Momentum Trader free?

Yes, Hourly Momentum Trader is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Hourly Momentum Trader support?

Hourly Momentum Trader is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Hourly Momentum Trader?

It is built and maintained by JamieRossouw (@jamierossouw); the current version is v1.0.0.

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