Control AlphaInsider stock and crypto portfolios from Telegram text and voice

Description

AlphaInsider Telegram Chat Bot

Automate trading on AlphaInsider by monitoring Telegram messages. Uses AI to analyze signals and execute trades, create posts, or answer questions.

How It Works

Message Flow:
Telegram → Route (DM/Channel) → Detect Type (Text/Voice) → Transcribe (if voice) →
Global Settings → Fetch Positions → AI Analysis → Route Action (Trade/Post/Q&A) →
Execute → Reply (if DM)

Three AI Actions:
Trade - Executes orders on AlphaInsider based on clear trading signals
Post - Creates audience posts on AlphaInsider from commentary or analysis
Q&A - Responds to direct questions about positions or trading

The AI agent analyzes messages with current portfolio context, determines intent, and routes to the appropriate action.

Prerequisites

n8n instance** (self-hosted or cloud)
AlphaInsider account** with API access - Sign up
OpenAI API key** - Get key
Telegram Bot** - Create via @BotFather

Quick Setup

1. Configure Credentials

Telegram API:
Create bot with @BotFather and copy auth token
Add token to Telegram Channel Listener node
(Optional) Add bot as admin to channel with no permissions

OpenAI API:
Get API key from OpenAI Platform
Add to OpenAI Model and Transcribe Voice Message nodes

AlphaInsider API:
Go to Developer Settings
Click n8n button and copy API key
Add to Get Positions, Search Stocks, and Create Orders nodes

2. Configure Workflow

Global Settings Node:
strategy_id** (required): Copy from AlphaInsider strategy URL (e.g. URL: https://alphainsider.com/strategy/niAlE-cMI8TdsYQllZLmf, Strategy ID: niAlE-cMI8TdsYQllZLmf)
whitelist** (optional): Restrict trading to specific securities using ["SYMBOL:EXCHANGE"] format, or leave as [] for all

Channel Check Node (optional):
Set channel_id to monitor specific channel (e.g., -1001234567890)
Leave default to monitor all messages

3. Activate

Toggle Active in the workflow editor. Your bot is now monitoring Telegram.

Features

Real-time monitoring** via webhook for instant processing
Dual input modes**: Direct messages and channel posts
Voice message support**: Automatic transcription with OpenAI Whisper
Portfolio context**: Considers existing positions before trading
Leverage support**: Up to 2x (200%) portfolio leverage
Security whitelist**: Optional restriction to approved securities
Interactive replies**: Responds to DMs with confirmations or answers

Trading Logic

Trade Signals (action = trade):
Long**: buy, bullish, loading up, moon, strong buy
Short**: sell, dumping, overvalued, bearish, exiting
Close**: take profit, exiting, holding cash, getting out

Posts (action = post):
Broadcasting information or analysis to followers
No explicit trading intention

Q&A (action = none):
Position queries and trading questions
Pure observation or technical analysis
Weak/ambiguous signals

Allocation Rules:
Percentages: 0 to 2.0 (1.5 = 150% leverage)
Total must not exceed 2.0
Cannot mix stocks and crypto
Conservative approach - only acts on clear signals

Example Usage

Buy Signal:
Message: "Extremely bullish on Nvidia. Adding more NVDA"
Current: 50% TSLA
Result: 150% NVDA + 50% TSLA = 200%

Reallocation:
Message: "Selling Tesla to buy Microsoft"
Current: 100% TSLA
Result: 100% MSFT (TSLA closed)

Post to Audience:
Message: "Bitcoin breaking key resistance at $45k!"
Result: Post created on AlphaInsider

Position Query:
Message: "What are my current positions?"
Reply: "Your current positions are: TSLA:NASDAQ long 100%, MSFT:NASDAQ long 50%."

Supported Exchanges

COINBASE** - Cryptocurrencies
NYSE** - New York Stock Exchange
NASDAQ** - NASDAQ Stock Market

Troubleshooting

| Issue | Solution |
|-------|----------|
| Webhook not triggering | Verify bot is admin in channel with correct permissions |
| AI not trading | Ensure messages contain clear action words (buying, selling, closing) |
| Trades not executing | Verify AlphaInsider credentials and strategy_id |
| Voice messages failing | Check OpenAI API key in Transcribe Voice Message node |
| Wrong channel messages | Update channel_id in Channel Check node |
| Not replying to DMs | Verify Telegram credentials in User Reply node |

Customization

Open Parse Stock Allocations node to modify trading logic:
Signal recognition keywords
Leverage limits (default: 2.0)
Allocation strategies
Risk filters

Disclaimer

Trading involves risk. Always test thoroughly before using with real money. Start with small allocations and security whitelists. Users are responsible for their own trading decisions and risk management.