MechanismTrade

MechanismTrade is a complete trading platform that enables users to buy, sell, and manage assets based on predefined mechanisms or trading strategies.
This project is built to simulate real-world trading operations with features like portfolio management, trade execution, and market data visualization.

Key Features

• User authentication and authorization
• Asset management (buy, sell, hold)
• Portfolio tracking and performance overview
• Trading mechanism/strategy execution
• Transaction history and trade logs
• Real-time or simulated market data integration
• Responsive dashboard and mobile-friendly design
• Notifications and alerts for trades (optional)

Requirements

Before setting up the project, make sure you have the following:

• Node.js (v18.x or later)
• npm or yarn (for package management)
• MongoDB or SQL Database (depending on your setup)
• Frontend Framework: React.js / Next.js (choose based on your project)
• Backend Framework: Node.js + Express / NestJS
• Optional:
  • Docker (for containerized deployment)
  • Redis (for caching or pub/sub if real-time updates are needed)
  • WebSocket / Socket.io (for live market data updates)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/mechanismtrade.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd mechanismtrade

3. Install server and client dependencies:

# For backend
cd server
npm install

# For frontend
cd ../client
npm install

4. Set up environment variables:

Create a .env file in both server and client folders (example):

# Server (.env)
PORT=5000
DATABASE_URL=your_database_connection_string
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
MARKET_API_KEY=your_market_data_api_key

# Client (.env)
NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=http://localhost:5000

5. Run the development servers:

# In server folder
npm run dev

# In client folder
npm run dev

Now open your browser at http://localhost:3000 🎯

Folder Structure

mechanismtrade/
│
├── client/           # Frontend (React.js or Next.js)
│   ├── components/
│   ├── pages/
│   ├── services/
│   └── public/
│
├── server/           # Backend (Node.js, Express)
│   ├── controllers/
│   ├── models/
│   ├── routes/
│   ├── middlewares/
│   └── utils/
│
├── README.md
└── LICENSE

Future Improvements

• Integrate live trading APIs (Binance, Alpha Vantage, etc.)
• Add more automated trading strategies (mechanisms)
• Implement notifications (email, SMS)
• Advanced analytics and reporting
• PWA support for mobile app-like experience

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.