Trading Risks & Safety
Automated trading carries risk. This page outlines key areas to review before you deploy a bot. No guarantees. Trading involves risk, including total loss.
Market risk
Prices can move sharply in either direction. Sudden moves can cause losses even with safeguards in place.
Leverage risk
Using leverage amplifies gains and losses. Liquidations can occur quickly in volatile markets.
Exchange risk
Exchanges can experience downtime, slippage, API changes, or solvency issues. All exchange risk remains with you.
Automation risk
Automated systems can behave unexpectedly or fail. Always monitor activity logs and alerts, and use the kill switch to stop instantly if needed.
Configuration risk
Settings and profiles impact behavior. Defaults are not personalized. Start with conservative profiles and paper mode if unsure.
Checklist
- Use trade-only API keys and enable 2FA.
- Start with paper mode or conservative profiles.
- Monitor activity logs and alerts regularly.
- Know how to pause or use the kill switch quickly.
- Review configurations before going live.
Informational only. Not financial advice. No guarantees. Trading involves risk, including total loss.