Control AlphaInsider stock and crypto portfolios from Telegram text and voice

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:

1. Trade - Executes orders on AlphaInsider based on clear trading signals
2. Post - Creates audience posts on AlphaInsider from commentary or analysis
3. 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.