Telegram Bot Complete Guide

Complete guide to using the RxFlow Telegram bot for real-time options trading alerts. Learn all commands, account linking, alert customization, and advanced features.

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📱Platform: Telegram

🎯Level: Beginner to Intermediate

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RxFlow Telegram Bot

@rxflow_alerts_bot

Search this username in Telegram to get started with real-time options trading alerts

Getting Started

Step 1: Find the Bot

Open Telegram and search for @rxflow_alerts_bot in the search bar.

Step 2: Start the Bot

Click on the bot and send /start to activate it. You'll receive a welcome message with basic instructions.

Step 3: Subscribe

Send /subscribe to create your account. This automatically sets up your profile and you'll start receiving alerts immediately.

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Quick Setup Complete

That's it! You're now subscribed and will receive unusual activity alerts. Use /settings to customize your preferences.

Understanding Alerts

RxFlow detects unusual activity in options markets and sends you alerts in real-time. Each alert includes key metrics, severity level, and context.

Severity Levels

🔴EXTREME

Highest confidence signals. Rare events with exceptional characteristics. No daily quota limit.

🟠HIGH

Strong signals with multiple confirming factors. Default minimum severity for most users.

🟡MEDIUM

Moderate signals. Good for broader market coverage but higher volume.

⚪LOW

Informational signals. Useful for monitoring but can be noisy.

Correlation Alerts

Special alerts where unusual options activity aligns with smart money (FII/DII) flows. These represent highest conviction setups and have a separate daily quota.

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What Makes Correlation Special?

When institutional flows align with unusual options activity, it suggests informed positioning. These alerts have historically shown stronger follow-through.

Essential Commands

/start

Initialize or restart the bot. Shows welcome message and basic instructions.

/subscribe

Create account and start receiving alerts. Quick setup with sensible defaults.

/unsubscribe

Stop receiving alerts. Your account and settings are preserved for when you return.

/status

View account overview: subscription status, current quotas, active settings, and 30-day correlation statistics (total received, HIGH/EXTREME counts).

/help

Display help menu with all available commands organized by category.

/settings

Open configuration menu to adjust severity, watchlist, trading hours, and custom strikes.

Linking Web and Telegram Accounts

You can link your Telegram bot with your web dashboard account to sync settings and access enhanced features. There are three ways to link accounts:

Method 1: Direct Web Link (Recommended)

Log into your RxFlow web dashboard
Navigate to Settings or Profile section
Click "Link Telegram Account" button
You'll be redirected to Telegram with a special deep link
Bot automatically links accounts (10-minute expiry for security)

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Fastest Method

This is the easiest method. One click from the web dashboard and you're linked automatically.

Method 2: Manual Link Command

Send /link in Telegram
Bot generates a unique 6-digit code
Go to web dashboard Settings
Enter the code in "Link Telegram" section
Code expires in 10 minutes

Method 3: Quick Subscribe from Web

When you first subscribe to RxFlow on the web
Provide your Telegram username during signup
System automatically links when you start the bot

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Why Link Accounts?

Linked accounts sync settings bidirectionally. Change severity on web, it updates in Telegram. Add custom watchlist in Telegram, it appears on web. Quota information also synchronizes.

Configuration Commands

Severity Filtering

Control minimum alert severity to manage notification volume:

/severity_extreme

Only EXTREME alerts

/severity_high

HIGH and above

/severity_medium

MEDIUM and above

/severity_low

All alerts (noisy)

Watchlist Configuration

Filter alerts by index or instrument:

/watchlist_all

All instruments

/watchlist_nifty

NIFTY only

/watchlist_banknifty

BANKNIFTY only

/watchlist_finnifty

FINNIFTY only

/watchlist_midcpnifty

MIDCPNIFTY only

/watchlist_stocks

Stock options only

Trading Hours Filter

/hours_market

Receive alerts only during market hours (9:15 AM - 3:30 PM IST).

/hours_24x7

Receive alerts anytime, including pre-market analysis and setup notifications.

Advanced Features

Custom Watchlist

Track specific option strikes that matter to your positions. Add up to 50 custom strikes.

How to Add Custom Strikes:

Send /settings
Select "Custom Watchlist" option
Choose underlying (NIFTY, BANKNIFTY, etc.)
Select option type (CE or PE)
Enter strike price
Confirm to add to watchlist

/watchlist_custom

View and manage your custom watchlist entries.

Expiry Preferences

Focus on specific expiry cycles:

/expiry_current

Current week only

/expiry_next

Next week only

/expiry_monthly

Monthly expiry only

/expiry_all

All expiries

Market Data Commands

Smart Money Hub

/market

Open the Smart Money Hub menu to access FII/DII flows and institutional activity.

FII/DII Flows

/fiidii

View today's Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) and Domestic Institutional Investor (DII) flows. Shows cash and F&O positions, net flows, and market impact.

/fiidii_trend

7-day trend analysis of institutional flows. Identifies consistent buying or selling patterns.

Block & Bulk Deals

/bulk

Today's bulk deals (trades exceeding 0.5% of company's equity). Shows buyer, seller, quantity, and price.

/block

Today's block deals (large institutional trades negotiated off-market). Indicates major position changes.

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Why Track Smart Money?

Institutional investors have research resources and market intelligence individual traders lack. Tracking their flows helps identify conviction zones and potential reversals.

Understanding Quotas

Daily quotas limit the number of alerts per severity level to prevent notification overload. Quotas reset at 9:15 AM IST each trading day.

How Quotas Work

EXTREME AlertsUnlimited

No quota restrictions. You'll always receive EXTREME signals regardless of volume.

HIGH AlertsDaily limit applies

Subject to daily quota. Check /status to see remaining quota.

MEDIUM AlertsDaily limit applies

Higher quota than LOW but still limited. Good balance of coverage and volume.

LOW AlertsDaily limit applies

Lower quota due to higher volume. Use when you want maximum coverage.

Correlation AlertsSeparate quota

Independent quota from regular alerts. Tracks HIGH and EXTREME correlation signals separately.

When Quotas Deplete

When a quota runs out, you stop receiving alerts at that severity level until reset. EXTREME alerts continue regardless.

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Optimize Your Settings

If you frequently hit quota limits, consider raising your minimum severity or narrowing your watchlist to focus on the most relevant signals.

Check Your Quotas

Send /status anytime to view:

Remaining quotas for each severity level
Next reset time (9:15 AM IST)
Correlation alert quota status
30-day correlation statistics

Daily Summaries

Every evening, the bot sends a comprehensive summary of alerts you received that day, including outcome tracking for closed positions.

What's Included

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Total Alerts Received
Breakdown by severity level
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Correlation Alerts
Number of HIGH and EXTREME correlation signals
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Outcome Tracking
5-state breakdown: Strong Win, Win, Neutral, Loss, Strong Loss
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Top Performers
Highlights of best-performing alerts
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Quota Usage
How many alerts consumed vs. available quota

Outcome States Explained

Strong WinPrice moved significantly in predicted direction

WinPrice moved moderately in predicted direction

NeutralPrice moved minimally or position closed early

LossPrice moved moderately against predicted direction

Strong LossPrice moved significantly against predicted direction

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Daily Summary Timing

Summaries are sent between 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM IST after market close. They provide valuable feedback on alert quality and help refine your strategy.

Troubleshooting

Not Receiving Alerts?

Check Subscription Status

Send /status to verify you're subscribed.

If not subscribed, send /subscribe

Verify Severity Settings

If severity is set too high (EXTREME only), you'll receive very few alerts.

Try /severity_high for balanced coverage

Check Watchlist

If watchlist is too narrow (single instrument), activity might be limited.

Consider /watchlist_all or add multiple indices

Quotas Depleted

You may have reached your daily quota for that severity level.

Check /status and wait for 9:15 AM IST reset

Bot Blocked

Check if you accidentally blocked the bot in Telegram settings.

Unblock the bot and send /start to reconnect

Link Code Not Working?

If manual linking fails:

Codes expire after 10 minutes. Generate a new one with /link
Ensure you're entering code in correct field on web dashboard
Try the direct web link method instead (click from web dashboard)

Too Many Alerts?

If overwhelmed by notification volume:

Raise minimum severity to HIGH or EXTREME
Narrow watchlist to your active trading instruments
Enable market hours only filter
Use custom watchlist to focus on specific strikes

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Still Having Issues?

If problems persist, send /help for support resources or contact support through the web dashboard.

Tips & Best Practices

Optimize Alert Relevance

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Start with HIGH severity for balanced signal quality and volume

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Match watchlist to your strategy — focus on instruments you actually trade

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Use custom watchlist when you have open positions to monitor specific strikes

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Enable market hours filter to avoid distractions outside trading hours

Manage Notification Fatigue

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Monitor daily summaries to understand alert patterns and adjust settings

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Check /status regularly to track quota usage

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During high volatility, consider raising severity temporarily

Leverage Smart Money Data

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Check /fiidii at market open to understand institutional positioning

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Review /fiidii_trend weekly to identify sustained institutional flows

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Pay special attention to correlation alerts where options activity aligns with FII/DII flows

Account Sync

Link your Telegram and web accounts to enjoy seamless synchronization. Configure settings on whichever platform is most convenient, and they'll sync automatically.

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Pro Tip

Review your daily summaries for patterns. If certain alert types consistently perform well, adjust your watchlist and severity to emphasize those signals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start receiving alerts on Telegram?

Search for @rxflow_alerts_bot in Telegram, send /start, then send /subscribe. You'll start receiving alerts immediately with sensible default settings.

Can I use both web and Telegram?

Yes! Use /link command to connect your accounts. You can also click the direct link from the web dashboard for automatic linking. Settings sync automatically between platforms.

What happens when my quota runs out?

You stop receiving alerts at that severity level until it resets at 9:15 AM IST the next day. EXTREME alerts are always unlimited. Check /status to see your quotas.

How do I change my alert settings?

Send /settings to open the configuration menu. You can adjust severity, watchlist, trading hours, custom strikes, and preferred expiries through interactive commands.

Can I track specific option strikes on Telegram?

Yes! Use /settings → Custom Watchlist to add up to 50 specific strikes. Follow the 3-step process: select symbol, choose CE/PE, pick strike price.

What are correlation alerts?

Highest conviction setups where unusual options activity aligns with smart money (FII/DII) flows. These alerts have a separate daily quota and historically show stronger follow-through.

How do I access FII/DII data on Telegram?

Send /market to open the smart money hub, then choose /fiidii for today's flows or /fiidii_trend for 7-day trends. You can also access /bulk and /block deals.

Why am I not receiving any alerts?

Check: (1) Send /status to verify subscription, (2) Ensure severity isn't too strict, (3) Watchlist isn't too narrow, (4) Quotas aren't depleted, (5) Bot isn't blocked.

How do I stop receiving alerts temporarily?

Send /unsubscribe and confirm. You can re-subscribe anytime with /subscribe. Your account and settings are preserved.

Can I use the bot on multiple devices?

Yes! Use the same Telegram account on multiple devices and all will receive alerts. Settings are synced across all your devices automatically.