Direct answer
A Telegram trading bot lets users interact with a trading workflow through Telegram commands. A safe bot does not blindly place trades from chat. It turns commands into previews, validates setup, and waits for the user to confirm.
This makes Telegram a convenient interface without turning it into an uncontrolled execution channel.
Command syntax
Commands should be explicit and predictable. Examples include /tutorial, /symbols, /preview, /status, /cancel, and /audit. Order-related commands should use structured fields where possible: side, symbol, quantity, order type, and price.
If a command is vague, the bot should ask for clarification or block the workflow. It should not infer missing financial details.
Dry-run receipt
The dry-run receipt should show the parsed order, broker readiness, risk checks, and confirmation options. It should also state that no live order was placed. This wording matters because users need to distinguish preview from execution.
For a Dhan workflow, the receipt can show whether credentials are ready, whether the symbol is supported, and whether any static IP or token issue blocks live trading.
Webhook safety
Webhook handlers should reject unknown chats, protect confirmation tokens, and avoid leaking sensitive account details. Broker credentials should never be sent through Telegram.
Confirmation should be tied to the exact payload and expire quickly. A forwarded or old message should not be able to place a live order.
Vantaro example
A user sends /preview buy RELIANCE qty 1. Vantaro parses the command, validates it against Dhan readiness and risk controls, then returns a dry-run receipt. The user can confirm or cancel. If confirmed, the system records the confirmation and proceeds only if all checks still pass.
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FAQ
Can Telegram commands be used without live trading?
Yes. Dry-run-only mode is a safe way to test commands.
Should a bot execute every message?
No. Only explicit, validated, confirmed workflows should reach live execution.