CRITICAL FIXES FOR $1,000 LOSS BUG (Dec 8, 2025): **Bug #1: Position Manager Never Actually Monitors** - System logged 'Trade added' but never started monitoring - isMonitoring stayed false despite having active trades - Result: No TP/SL monitoring, no protection, uncontrolled losses **Bug #2: Silent SL Placement Failures** - placeExitOrders() returned SUCCESS but only 2/3 orders placed - Missing SL order left $2,003 position completely unprotected - No error logs, no indication anything was wrong **Bug #3: Orphan Detection Cancelled Active Orders** - Old orphaned position detection triggered on NEW position - Cancelled TP/SL orders while leaving position open - User opened trade WITH protection, system REMOVED protection **SOLUTION: Health Monitoring System** New file: lib/health/position-manager-health.ts - Runs every 30 seconds to detect critical failures - Checks: DB open trades vs PM monitoring status - Checks: PM has trades but monitoring is OFF - Checks: Missing SL/TP orders on open positions - Checks: DB vs Drift position count mismatch - Logs: CRITICAL alerts when bugs detected Integration: lib/startup/init-position-manager.ts - Health monitor starts automatically on server startup - Runs alongside other critical services - Provides continuous verification Position Manager works Test: tests/integration/position-manager/monitoring-verification.test.ts - Validates startMonitoring() actually calls priceMonitor.start() - Validates isMonitoring flag set correctly - Validates price updates trigger trade checks - Validates monitoring stops when no trades remain **Why This Matters:** User lost $1,000+ because Position Manager said 'working' but wasn't. This health system detects that failure within 30 seconds and alerts. **Next Steps:** 1. Rebuild Docker container 2. Verify health monitor starts 3. Manually test: open position, wait 30s, check health logs 4. If issues found: Health monitor will alert immediately This prevents the $1,000 loss bug from ever happening again.
Position Manager Tests
Overview
Comprehensive integration test suite for the Position Manager (lib/trading/position-manager.ts), which manages ~1,938 lines of critical trading logic handling real capital.
Quick Start
# Run all tests
npm test
# Run tests in watch mode (development)
npm run test:watch
# Run tests with coverage report
npm run test:coverage
# Run tests for CI (with JUnit reporter)
npm run test:ci
Test Structure
tests/
├── setup.ts # Global test configuration and mocks
├── helpers/
│ └── trade-factory.ts # Factory functions for creating mock trades
├── integration/
│ └── position-manager/
│ ├── tp1-detection.test.ts # Take Profit 1 detection tests
│ ├── breakeven-sl.test.ts # Breakeven SL after TP1 tests
│ ├── adx-runner-sl.test.ts # ADX-based runner SL tests
│ ├── trailing-stop.test.ts # Trailing stop functionality tests
│ ├── edge-cases.test.ts # Edge cases and common pitfalls
│ ├── price-verification.test.ts # Price verification before TP flags
│ └── decision-helpers.test.ts # Decision helper function tests
└── README.md # This file
Test Coverage
These tests verify the logic of Position Manager functions in isolation:
- Decision helper functions (shouldStopLoss, shouldTakeProfit1, etc.)
- Price calculation functions (calculatePrice, calculateProfitPercent)
- ADX-based SL positioning logic
- Trailing stop mechanics
- Token vs USD conversion requirements
- Price verification requirements
Note: Coverage metrics are calculated against lib/trading/position-manager.ts but will be low because tests extract and validate logic patterns without importing the file directly. This avoids complex mocking while still validating critical trading logic.
The tests extract and validate the pure calculation logic without importing the actual Position Manager, avoiding complex mocking of:
- Drift blockchain connections
- Pyth price feeds
- Database operations
- WebSocket subscriptions
This approach:
- Validates critical trading logic is correct
- Prevents regression of known bugs (Common Pitfalls)
- Enables safe refactoring of calculation functions
- Runs quickly without external dependencies
Test Data Standards
All tests use standardized test data based on actual trading conditions:
TEST_DEFAULTS = {
entry: 140.00, // Entry price
atr: 0.43, // ATR value
adx: 26.9, // ADX (strong trend)
qualityScore: 95, // Signal quality
positionSize: 8000, // Position size USD
leverage: 15, // Leverage multiplier
// LONG targets
long: {
tp1: 141.20, // +0.86%
tp2: 142.41, // +1.72%
sl: 138.71, // -0.92%
emergencySl: 137.20, // -2%
},
// SHORT targets
short: {
tp1: 138.80, // -0.86%
tp2: 137.59, // -1.72%
sl: 141.29, // +0.92%
emergencySl: 142.80, // +2%
},
}
Common Pitfalls Covered
These tests specifically prevent known bugs documented in the codebase:
| Pitfall # | Issue | Test File |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position.size as tokens, not USD | edge-cases.test.ts |
| #43 | TP1 false detection without price check | price-verification.test.ts |
| #45 | Wrong entry price for breakeven SL | breakeven-sl.test.ts |
| #52 | ADX-based runner SL positioning | adx-runner-sl.test.ts |
| #54 | MAE/MFE as percentages, not dollars | edge-cases.test.ts |
| #67 | Duplicate closures (atomic deduplication) | Covered by mock structure |
Test Helpers
Trade Factory (tests/helpers/trade-factory.ts)
import { createLongTrade, createShortTrade, createTradeAfterTP1, createTradeAfterTP2 } from '../helpers/trade-factory'
// Create a basic LONG trade
const longTrade = createLongTrade()
// Create a SHORT trade with custom entry
const shortTrade = createShortTrade({ entryPrice: 150 })
// Create a trade after TP1 hit (40% runner remaining)
const runnerTrade = createTradeAfterTP1('long')
// Create a trade with trailing stop active
const trailingTrade = createTradeAfterTP2('short')
Custom Matchers
// Check if value is within a range
expect(0.86).toBeWithinRange(0.8, 0.9) // passes
Why These Tests Matter
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Financial Protection: Position Manager handles real money ($540+ capital). Bugs cost real dollars.
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Regression Prevention: 71+ documented bugs in the codebase. Tests prevent reintroduction.
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Safe Refactoring: With test coverage, code can be improved without fear of breaking existing functionality.
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Documentation: Tests serve as executable documentation of expected behavior.
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CI/CD Pipeline: Automated testing ensures changes don't break critical trading logic.
Writing New Tests
Guidelines
- Use Factories: Always use
createLongTrade()orcreateShortTrade()instead of manual object creation - Test Both Directions: Every price-based test should cover both LONG and SHORT positions
- Test Edge Cases: Include boundary conditions and error scenarios
- Clear Names: Test names should describe the exact behavior being tested
- Reference Pitfalls: When testing a known bug, reference the pitfall number in comments
Example Test
import { createLongTrade, createShortTrade, TEST_DEFAULTS } from '../../helpers/trade-factory'
describe('New Feature', () => {
it('should handle LONG position correctly', () => {
const trade = createLongTrade()
// ... test logic
expect(result).toBe(expected)
})
it('should handle SHORT position correctly', () => {
const trade = createShortTrade()
// ... test logic
expect(result).toBe(expected)
})
// Reference known bugs
it('should NOT trigger false positive (Pitfall #XX)', () => {
// ... regression test
})
})
Mocked Dependencies
The test setup mocks external dependencies to isolate tests:
- Drift Service: No actual blockchain calls
- Pyth Price Monitor: No WebSocket connections
- Database Operations: No actual DB queries
- Telegram Notifications: No actual messages sent
- Drift Orders: No actual order placement
Running Specific Tests
# Run a specific test file
npm test -- tests/integration/position-manager/tp1-detection.test.ts
# Run tests matching a pattern
npm test -- --testNamePattern="LONG"
# Run tests in a specific directory
npm test -- tests/integration/position-manager/
CI Integration
Tests run automatically in CI with:
- JUnit XML reports for test results
- Coverage reports in HTML and text formats
Run tests with coverage report:
npm run test:coverage
Run tests in CI mode with JUnit reporter:
npm run test:ci