System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: glacial-chart

1. Introduction

The glacial-chart project is designed to provide a robust and intuitive platform for chart analysis with integrated target price (TP) and stop price (SP) features. This system will cater to traders and investors across various financial markets, including stocks, forex, and cryptocurrency. The platform aims to empower users with data-driven insights, automated alerts, and customizable tools to enhance their trading strategies.

This document outlines the system requirements for glacial-chart, ensuring alignment with the project's goals and user needs.

2. System Overview

The glacial-chart platform will serve as a comprehensive chart analysis tool, enabling users to:

• Analyze market trends with advanced charting tools.
• Set and track target prices (TP) and stop prices (SP) for their trades.
• Receive real-time alerts and notifications based on market movements.
• Access multi-market support for stocks, forex, and cryptocurrency.
• Utilize AI-driven insights for enhanced decision-making.

The system will be accessible via a web application and a mobile app, ensuring seamless user experiences across devices.

3. Functional Requirements

Core Functionalities:

• As a User, I should be able to analyze charts with TP and SP indicators.
• As a User, I should be able to set custom TP and SP levels for my trades.
• As a User, I should receive real-time alerts when the market hits my TP or SP.
• As a User, I should be able to view historical data and trends for better decision-making.
• As a User, I should be able to switch between different markets (stocks, forex, crypto).
• As a User, I should have access to AI-driven recommendations for TP/SP levels.
• As a User, I should be able to customize chart themes and layouts.
• As a User, I should be able to export my chart analysis as reports.

4. User Personas

1. Trader Alex

• Description: A retail trader focusing on short-term trades in forex and crypto markets.
• Goals: Quick access to TP/SP alerts and AI-driven insights for fast decision-making.
• Pain Points: Lack of real-time notifications and difficulty in analyzing multiple markets simultaneously.

2. Investor Maria

• Description: A long-term investor in stocks who uses charts to identify entry and exit points.
• Goals: Historical data analysis and customizable chart layouts.
• Pain Points: Overwhelming data and lack of exportable reports for portfolio reviews.

3. Analyst Johan

• Description: A financial analyst providing insights to clients.
• Goals: Exportable reports and multi-market support for comprehensive analysis.
• Pain Points: Limited tools for integrating AI-driven insights into client presentations.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Unique Color Palette for glacial-chart:

• Background: #F0F8FF (Alice Blue)
• Surface: #E6E9EF (Soft Glacier Gray)
• Text: #2C3E50 (Deep Arctic Blue)
• Accent: #1ABC9C (Glacial Mint Green)
• Muted Tones: #95A5A6 (Frosted Silver)

This palette reflects the "glacial" theme, evoking clarity, precision, and calmness, which are essential for financial decision-making.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Glacial Landscape Homepage

The homepage of glacial-chart will feature a 3D interactive glacial landscape. Users will navigate through the platform by interacting with different "icebergs" floating in a serene, animated arctic sea. Each iceberg represents a core feature of the platform:

• Chart Analysis: Clicking this iceberg zooms into a dynamic charting interface.
• TP/SP Alerts: This iceberg reveals a dashboard with real-time notifications.
• AI Insights: A glowing iceberg opens a panel with AI-driven recommendations.
• Market Selector: A rotating iceberg allows users to switch between stocks, forex, and crypto.

The transitions between sections will mimic the smooth flow of water, with subtle sound effects of cracking ice and flowing currents. Micro-interactions, such as rippling water when hovering over elements, will enhance the immersive experience.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The system should handle up to 10,000 concurrent users with minimal latency (<200ms).
• Scalability: The architecture must support future expansion to additional markets and features.
• Security: Implement robust encryption for user data and secure authentication mechanisms.
• Localization: Support for multiple languages, starting with English and Swedish.
• Availability: Ensure 99.9% uptime with failover mechanisms in place.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Models

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Claude 4.6 Opas for coding and academic insights

AI Tools

• Langchain
• Litellm for LLM Routing

Orchestration

• Docker for local development
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The system will initially target users in Sweden (SE) but will be designed for global scalability.
• Default timezone for alerts and notifications will be UTC+1 (Central European Time).
• The platform will prioritize desktop and mobile compatibility.
• Initial release will focus on stocks, forex, and cryptocurrency markets.

10. Glossary

• TP (Target Price): The price level at which a trader plans to exit a trade with a profit.
• SP (Stop Price): The price level at which a trader plans to exit a trade to limit losses.
• AI Insights: Recommendations generated by artificial intelligence to assist in decision-making.
• Multi-Market Support: The ability to analyze and trade across different financial markets.