A little clarity goes a long way.
Answers about paper trading, subscriptions, API keys, exchanges and automation.
Do I need to connect an exchange to try paper trading?
No exchange API key is required for paper trading. Bots use supported public market data and virtual balances. Your available markets depend on the configured service and eligibility rules.
What is included in the six-day trial?
New accounts receive six days of access with up to three paper bots. No card is needed. Live bots require a paid subscription and an approved exchange connection.
What happens when my trial ends?
Your workspace requires a subscription after the trial. Billing and account security remain accessible, along with available controls to stop your bots. Trial expiry does not automatically liquidate an existing live position.
Where are my funds held?
Your real funds remain in your exchange account. Vector Trade uses permitted API access to trade. Withdrawal permissions are not required and must not be enabled for a connected key.
Can everyone use futures?
No. Perpetual futures depend on supported integration, your exchange account capabilities and your actual jurisdiction. A non-US location alone does not establish eligibility. Paper futures are simulations and do not establish permission to trade live futures.
Why might a running bot not make a trade?
A bot waits for its strategy conditions on closed candles. Risk limits, cooldowns or unavailable market data may also prevent an entry. A running status is not a promise of frequent trades.
Do paper results predict live results?
No. Paper execution simulates fills, fees and slippage. Live liquidity, execution, funding and market conditions can differ. A successful simulation is not evidence of future profitability.
Can I manage billing without leaving Vector Trade?
Yes. The in-app subscription screen supports embedded Stripe payments, saved cards, plan changes and renewal management. Your bank may require a separate authentication step.
Is this copy trading or investment advice?
No. The current strategies are deterministic trading rules. Community discussions and signals are informational; they do not automatically execute trades on your behalf.