# Live Trading

This guide covers everything you need to know about live trading with our trading bots.

## Setting Up Live Trading

### 1. Disable paper trading mode

* Disable paper trading mode:\
  Settings > Paper Trading > Disable

### 2. Trading Wallets

* Configure trading wallets for your desired chain(s)
* 👉 Read [Wallet Management](/trading/wallet-management.md)

### 3. Verify Settings

1. Double check your trade settings:
   * Buy Order Size (default, or start conservative)

## Trading Features

### Live Trading Stream

* Real-time trade execution
* Market data updates
* Position tracking
* Performance metrics

### Position Management

* View open positions
* Monitor PnL
* Track entry/exit points
* Manage multiple positions

## Performance Tracking

### Real-Time Metrics

* Current Balance: Live updates
* NET Profit: Realized gains
* Win Rate: Success percentage
* Volume: Trading activity

### Trade Analysis

* Entry/Exit timing
* Fees and slippage
* Duration of trades
* Performance by chain

## Risk Management

### Position Sizing

* Start with 1-3% of equity
* Maximum 10% per trade
* Distribute across chains
* Monitor total exposure

### Automated Protection

* Slippage limits
* Position closure rules
* Fee monitoring
* Risk alerts

## Best Practices

1. **Start Small**
   * Use the default buy order size
   * Focus on familiar chains
2. **Gradual Scaling**
   * Increase buy order size based on performance
   * Add chains only if required
   * Track results carefully
3. **Regular Monitoring**
   * Check positions daily
   * Review performance metrics
   * Adjust strategies as needed

## Trading Settings

### Recommended:

* Trade Size: 1-3% initially
* Close Positions: 100% (Default)
* Sell Behavior: Automatic
* Chains: Start with one, add more gradually

## When to Contact Support?

* Unusual trading behavior
* Technical issues
* Security concerns
* Performance questions

## 🆘 Need Help?

If you need help or you have questions, don't hesitate to contact us:

* 💬 [24/7 Telegram Support](/support/contact.md)
* 👥 [Community (Private Group)](/member-only/private-group.md)


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