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Five bots running at once can still be one position in disguise. A framework for sizing capital per bot, per asset, and per direction — before correlation turns a diversified setup into a single concentrated risk.
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Three Prices, One Liquidation: Mark, Index and Last Price Explained
Every perp screen shows three prices, and only one of them closes your position. How mark, index and last price are calculated on Binance, Bybit, Aster, EVEDEX and Hyperliquid, why a wick on the chart may not liquidate you, and how to check the gap before launching a futures bot.
Long or Short, Same Bot: How to Choose Direction Before You Launch a COMBO Bot
A COMBO bot doesn't change between long and short — direction is a configuration choice, not a different strategy. This guide breaks down what actually flips, compares long vs. short setups side by side, and walks through reading market structure before you launch.
Trade-Only API Keys: Why Your Bot Can't Withdraw Your Funds
An API key isn't a password — it's a scoped credential, and trade and withdraw are separate permissions on every exchange. This piece covers what a trade-only key actually allows, how the restriction gets enforced, and how to check your permissions screen before connecting.
Spot Bot vs Futures Bot: What Beginners Should Know
A spot bot trades assets you actually own — no leverage, no liquidation. A futures bot trades with borrowed size, which multiplies both gains and the risk of forced closure. Here's how to pick the right starting point.
Crypto Bot Risk Checklist 2026: 10 Risks to Check Before You Launch
On 10 October 2025, $19B in leveraged positions were force-closed in 24 hours. Bitcoin fell 11%; mid-caps fell up to 80%. Same settings, different pair, completely different weekend. Ten risk checks that decide which side of that gap your bot lands on.
7 Days to Your First Real Crypto Trade with Bitsgap
Your first real trade should not begin with guesswork. Follow Bitsgap’s seven-day path from Demo Mode and pair selection to backtesting, API connection, and a controlled live launch.
Done Practicing? Go Live: Moving From Your First Demo Bot to Real Capital
You already know how it works. Here's how to size, connect, and launch your first live bot once demo results actually mean something — not before.
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