DCA Futures Bot

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Setting Up and Launching DCA Futures Bot | Bitsgap ➡️ step-by-step guide to automate crypto trading, optimize strategy, and capture profits with ease 📊
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Efficiently configure and launch your **DCA Futures Bot** with these simple steps.

**Watch Our Quick Video Guide: [Mastering Bitsgap's DCA Futures Bot: Setup and Strategy Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I94y19aAGSo&t=5s)**

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### Step 1: Select a Bot Type

1. Go to the **Bots** page and click **\[Start New Bot]**.
2. Choose **DCA Futures Bot** from the list under the Futures section.

### Step 2: Customize Settings

- **Exchange and Pair**: Select your preferred exchange and trading pair.
- **Direction**: Choose between Long (rising market) or Short (falling market).
- **Initial Margin**: Allocate funds, excluding leverage.
- **Quick Setup**: Use preset configurations (Short-term, Mid-term, Long-term).
- **Leverage and Margin Mode**: Set leverage (1x–10x) and choose between Cross or Isolated Margin.

*Note*: Ensure your exchange is set to **One-way Mode** for proper functionality.

### Step 3: Enable Advanced Settings

**1. Take Profit (TP)**: Locks in gains when the price hits a predefined level.

- - **Trailing Take Profit**: Dynamically follows price trends.

**2. Stop Loss (SL)**: Minimizes losses by closing positions during unfavorable price movements.

### Step 4: Backtest and Launch

1. Use **Backtest** to evaluate performance with historical data. The feature is available for 30 days for Basic and Advanced plans, and for 365 days for Pro plan users.
2. Adjust settings based on results and click **\[Start Bot]**.

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#### **What's Next?**

- [**What is DCA Futures Bot?**](/kb/bitsgap/trading-bots-9837286833180-en/dca-futures-bot-9837479214620-en/what-is-dca-futures-bot-18014869918108-en?locale=en): Understand its features and use cases.
- [**Analyzing Your Bot’s Performance**](/kb/bitsgap/trading-bots-9837286833180-en/dca-futures-bot-9837479214620-en/analyzing-your-dca-futures-bot-s-performance-18014911662876-en?locale=en): Learn how to track and refine your bot's strategy.

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#### **Need Assistance?**

If you encounter any issues or have questions, don’t hesitate to contact the Bitsgap [Customer Support](mailto:support@bitsgap.com) Team.

Setting Up and Launching DCA Futures Bot | Bitsgap ➡️ step-by-step guide to automate crypto trading, optimize strategy, and capture profits with ease 📊

Setting Up and Launching Your DCA Futures Bot

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Fine-tuning and managing your bot ensures long-term success. Here’s how to modify, close, or restart your bot.

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### Modify Your Bot:

1. Go to **Bot Actions &gt; Modify Bot**.
2. Adjust settings like **Take Profit**, **Stop Loss**, or **Margin Levels**.
3. Save changes and confirm.

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### Close Your Bot:

1. Click **\[Stop Bot]** under **Bot Actions**.
2. Choose an option:
   
   - **Convert to Quote Currency**: Closes all orders and locks in results.
   - **Keep Base Currency**: Cancels orders but retains the position.

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### Restart Your Bot:

1. Navigate to the **History Tab**.
2. Select the bot, click **\[Restart]**, adjust settings, and confirm.

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#### **What's Next?**

- [**Analyzing Your Bot’s Performance**](/kb/bitsgap/trading-bots-9837286833180-en/dca-futures-bot-9837479214620-en/analyzing-your-dca-futures-bot-s-performance-18014911662876-en?locale=en): Review metrics to optimize results.
- [**Combo Bot Guide**](/kb/bitsgap/trading-bots-9837286833180-en/combo-bot-9837551038108-en/what-is-combo-bot-18026929618844-en?locale=en): Explore another strategy for trading in the futures market.

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#### **Need Assistance?**

If you encounter any issues or have questions, don’t hesitate to contact the Bitsgap [Customer Support](mailto:support@bitsgap.com) Team.

Managing Your DCA Futures Bot| Bitsgap ➡️ learn how to pause, edit, or stop your bot while keeping full control over your crypto trading 🤖

Managing and Modifying Your DCA Futures Bot

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Analyzing Your DCA Futures Bot’s Performance | Bitsgap ➡️ track profits, losses, and efficiency metrics to improve your automated crypto trading 📈
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Monitoring your bot's performance is essential for successful trading. Bitsgap provides detailed tools to help you stay informed.

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### **Key Metrics in the Performance Window:**

- **Daily and Overall Profits**: View accumulated gains.
- **Position PNL and Total PNL**: Track open and closed position performance.
- **Trading Time and Transactions**: Log trading duration and trade count.
- **Position Size and Liquidation Price**: Monitor risk exposure.

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### **Manage Bot Orders:**

- **Completed Orders**: Check trade details like time, amount, and profit per trade.
- **Open Orders**: Monitor active trades, including status and balances.

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#### **What's Next?**

- [**Setting Up and Launching Your DCA Futures Bot**](/kb/bitsgap/trading-bots-9837286833180-en/dca-futures-bot-9837479214620-en/setting-up-and-launching-your-dca-futures-bot-18014878781724-en?locale=en): Refine your configuration for optimal performance.
- [**Managing and Modifying Your DCA Futures Bot**](/kb/bitsgap/trading-bots-9837286833180-en/dca-futures-bot-9837479214620-en/managing-and-modifying-your-dca-futures-bot-18014973276572-en?locale=en): Learn how to adjust and control your bot effectively.

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#### **Need Assistance?**

If you encounter any issues or have questions, don’t hesitate to contact the Bitsgap [Customer Support](mailto:support@bitsgap.com) Team.

Analyzing Your DCA Futures Bot’s Performance | Bitsgap ➡️ track profits, losses, and efficiency metrics to improve your automated crypto trading 📈

Analyzing Your DCA Futures Bot’s Performance

Adding funds to your running DCA Futures bot allows you to increase your investment without restarting it. This guide explains how the feature works, what changes when funds are added, and the specific considerations for futures trading.

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### **What Happens When You Add Funds**

#### **1. In the current cycle**

When you add funds to an active DCA Futures bot:

- Only **unfilled** and **partially filled** orders are recalculated and updated based on the new investment amount.
- **Filled orders** (including the base order and filled averaging orders) remain unchanged and keep their original volume.
- The added amount is distributed according to your original bot configuration (e.g., 30% base / 70% averaging orders), with averaging orders recalculated using the same multiplier and allocation logic.
- **Take Profit** – remains unchanged because the position size is unchanged.
- **Stop Loss** – is recalculated in the current cycle (if active) as the average price changes when averaging orders increase in size.
- **Active Order Limit** – If enabled, on-hold orders (grey lines) are also recalculated according to the new investment amount.
- **Unused funds** – If part of the added amount was intended for already executed orders, that portion stays on your available balance until the next cycle, when it will be fully used.

#### **2. In the next cycles**

- **Base order** – Added funds will be used in the base order only in the cycle following the addition.
- **Order redistribution** – Funds are split according to the original allocation (e.g., 30% base / 70% averaging orders) and applied to the averaging grid using the same multiplier.

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### **How to Add Funds**

You can add funds in two ways:

**1. From the bot’s Performance menu**

- Click on the bot.
- Select **Bot Actions** → **Add Funds**.
- Enter the amount and click **Confirm**.

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**2. From the Active Bots list**

- Click the **+** button next to the bot
- Select Add Funds.
- Enter the amount and click **Confirm**.

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### **Changes in Statistics**

- The **Total investment** increases immediately (in the Bot performance menu).
- **Total PnL (absolute)** stays the same.
- **Total PnL %** decreases because it’s calculated against a larger investment.
- Position volume does not change at the time of adding funds, since no base orders are executed during the add funds process.

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### **Notes**

- **Minimum amount** – The minimum you can add is the same as your exchange’s minimum order size, or $20, whichever is higher.
- **Available statuses** – You can add funds in all bot statuses except **Closing, Adding Funds, API Error**
- **Sufficient balance** – The system checks your available futures balance minus the funds already reserved for the bot in the current and next cycle.
- **Currency** – You can only add the quote currency to a DCA Futures bot.
- **Adding funds is not the same as manual position averaging** – Adding funds in the bot changes the bot’s investment allocation for the entire lifetime of the bot, while manual position averaging only affects the current position and does not change future order sizes.

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#### **What's Next?**

- [**Understanding the Reinvest Profit Feature for Maximizing DCA Bot Returns**](/kb/bitsgap/trading-bots-9837286833180-en/dca-bot-9837492824220-en/understanding-the-reinvest-profit-feature-14771562270620-en?locale=en): Learn how to boost your bot's performance by reinvesting profits effectively.
- [**Increase Your Trading Strategy Options with Active Orders Limit on DCA Bots**](/kb/bitsgap/trading-bots-9837286833180-en/dca-bot-9837492824220-en/increase-your-trading-strategy-options-with-active-orders-limit-on-dca-bots-10041444828060-en?locale=en): Unlock advanced configurations to expand your bot’s trading capabilities.

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#### **Need Assistance?**

If you encounter any issues or have questions, don’t hesitate to contact the Bitsgap [Customer Support](mailto:support@bitsgap.com) Team.

Adding funds to your running DCA Futures bot allows you to increase your investment without restarting it

How to Add Funds to Your DCA Futures Bot

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What is DCA Futures Bot? 🤖 Learn how this crypto trading bot works, automates buy/sell orders, and helps you profit from market volatility on Bitsgap 📈
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The **Bitsgap DCA Futures Trading Bot** is a powerful tool designed to automate trading in the futures market. It uses a systematic approach to manage positions, reduce market impact, and optimize profits in both rising (Long) and falling (Short) markets.

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### Why Choose the DCA Futures Bot?

- **Position Averaging**: Mitigates losses by buying or selling at multiple price levels.
- **Futures Market Flexibility**: Operates effectively in bullish and bearish conditions.
- **Leverage Utilization**: Enhances returns by increasing position size, with options from 1x to 10x leverage.  
  *Caution*: Higher leverage increases risk—adjust based on your tolerance.

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### When to Use the DCA Futures Bot:

- **Bullish Market**: Use Long bots to buy on dips and sell at higher prices.
- **Bearish Market**: Use Short bots to sell on declines and buy at lower prices.

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**Watch Our Quick Video Guide: [Mastering Bitsgap's DCA Futures Bot: Setup and Strategy Guide | Crypto Trading Series \[Part 4\]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I94y19aAGSo&t=5s)**

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#### **What's Next?**

- [**Setting Up and Launching Your DCA Futures Bot**](/kb/bitsgap/trading-bots-9837286833180-en/dca-futures-bot-9837479214620-en/setting-up-and-launching-your-dca-futures-bot-18014878781724-en?locale=en): Learn how to configure and activate your bot.
- [**Analyzing Your Bot’s Performance**](/kb/bitsgap/trading-bots-9837286833180-en/dca-futures-bot-9837479214620-en/analyzing-your-dca-futures-bot-s-performance-18014911662876-en?locale=en): Discover how to monitor and evaluate your bot’s results.

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#### **Need Assistance?**

If you encounter any issues or have questions, don’t hesitate to contact the Bitsgap [Customer Support](mailto:support@bitsgap.com) Team.

What is DCA Futures Bot? 🤖 Learn how this crypto trading bot works, automates buy/sell orders, and helps you profit from market volatility on Bitsgap 📈