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Alerts - Backtest Version 🔔

The Backtest Version of Infinity Algo V3.0 includes automatic alert generation with structured messages perfect for trading automation. Unlike the standard version, alerts are triggered programmatically without manual setup.

🚀 Key Differences from Standard Version

Feature
Standard Version
Backtest Version

Alert Setup

Manual via TradingView dialog

Automatic via code

Message Format

User-defined

Pre-formatted structure

TP/SL Levels

Basic alerts

All levels included

Automation Ready

Requires formatting

Direct integration

Signal Types

Separate alerts needed

Unified output

⚙️ How to Enable Automatic Alerts

Step 1: Add Indicator

Add the Backtest Version to your chart

Step 2: Configure Settings

Navigate to indicator settings and configure:

  • Enable Alerts → Master switch for automatic alerts

  • Alert Ticker → Override symbol (leave blank for current)

  • Alert Leverage → Set leverage for alert messages

Step 3: Create Master Alert

  1. Right-click chart → Add Alert

  2. Condition: Infinity Algo Backtest → Any alert() function call

  3. Set your notification preferences (webhook, email, etc.)

Important: Create ONLY ONE TradingView alert using "Any alert() function call" as the trigger. All signals (longs and shorts) flow through this single alert.

📋 Alert Message Format

The backtest version generates structured messages perfect for automation:

Exchange=BINANCE
Symbol=BTCUSDT
Side=Long
Leverage=10x
Entry=45250.50
TP1=45700.00
TP2=46150.00
TP3=46600.00
TP4=47050.00
TP5=47500.00
TP6=47950.00
SL=43250.00
SignalType=AI Sniper Buy

📊 Message Components

Core Fields (Always Present)

  • Exchange - Trading venue (auto-detected)

  • Symbol - Trading pair/ticker

  • Side - Long or Short position

  • Leverage - Position leverage (from settings)

  • Entry - Entry price at signal

Conditional Fields

  • TP1-TP6 - Only included if enabled in Exit Settings

  • SL - Only included if Stop Loss is enabled

  • SignalType - Added for HL Sniper and AI Sniper signals

💡 Advanced Configuration

Multiple Take Profits

When multiple TPs and percentage exit is enabled, the alert includes all active levels:

  • Parse these in your automation platform

  • Implement partial exit strategies

  • Scale out of positions gradually

Custom Symbol Override

Use the Alert Ticker setting to:

  • Send alerts for a different symbol

  • Normalize naming for your broker

  • Handle exchange-specific formatting

Leverage Customization

The Alert Leverage setting allows:

  • Different leverage from display settings

  • Exchange-specific limits

  • Risk management overrides

🛠️ Setup Examples

Example 1: Simple Long Entry

Settings Configuration:

  • Exit Type: Percentage

  • Only TP1: 2% enabled

  • Stop Loss: 3% enabled

Generated Alert:

Exchange=BINANCE
Symbol=ETHUSDT
Side=Long
Leverage=5x
Entry=2250.75
TP1=2295.77
SL=2183.23

Example 2: Complex Short with Multiple TPs

Settings:

  • All 6 TPs enabled

  • SL enabled

  • AI Sniper mode

Alert Output:

Exchange=BINANCE
Symbol=BTCUSDT
Side=Short
Leverage=10x
Entry=45000.00
TP1=44550.00
TP2=44100.00
TP3=43650.00
TP4=43200.00
TP5=42750.00
TP6=42300.00
SL=46350.00
SignalType=AI Sniper Sell

⚠️ Important Considerations

Critical Setup Rules

One Alert Rules All

  • Create ONLY ONE TradingView alert

  • Use "Any alert() function call" as trigger

  • All signals flow through this single alert

Processing Time

  • Alerts fire on bar close (confirmed signals)

  • Account for TradingView processing delay

  • Consider network latency for webhooks

🔍 Troubleshooting

Issue
Solution

No alerts firing?

• Check "Enable Alerts" in settings • Verify alert uses "Any alert() function call" • Ensure using Backtest version

Wrong symbol?

• Clear "Alert Ticker" field for current chart • Check exchange formatting requirements

Missing TP/SL?

• Enable desired levels in Exit Settings • Ensure Exit Type set to "Percentage"

Webhook not receiving?

• Test webhook URL separately • Check message format compatibility

📝 Summary

The Backtest Version's automatic alerts provide:

  • Zero manual setup per signal type

  • Structured messages ready for automation

  • Complete position data including all TPs/SL

  • Signal type identification for advanced strategies

  • Direct integration with trading platforms

This makes it the preferred choice for automated trading systems and backtesting with realistic alert generation.

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