TopstepX Algorithmic Trading System

A basis for TopstepX API integration, to be expanded upon for personal use.

Project Structure

TopstepAlgo/
├── src/
│   ├── api/
│   │   └── topstepx-client.js    # TopstepX API connection
└── .env.example                  # Environment variables template

Features

API Connection

• TopstepX API Integration: Complete REST API client with authentication
• Live Data Feed: WebSocket connection for real-time market data
• Historical Data: Fetch historical price data for backtesting

Installation

1. Clone or download the project
2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Configure environment:

   # Edit .env.example with your TopstepX API credentials, and change to simply .env

Configuration

Edit the .env file with your settings:

# TopstepX API
TOPSTEP_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
TOPSTEP_API_SECRET=your_api_secret_here

Usage

Test Topstep Connection

node test-live-data.js
node test-orders.js   #(Requires OCO Bracket on TopstepX)

Disclaimer

This software is for educational and research purposes only. Trading involves significant risk of loss. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always test strategies thoroughly before live trading.

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.