General FAQs

Sequence is a financial technology software business.

We provide automated algorithmic trading for blue chip digital assets such as Bitcoin and the most liquid stable coins.

We believe everyone should have access to the tools hedge funds and sophisticated actors in capital markets use to make money work for them.

For a quick overview of how Sequence works, watch this video:

Profiting from holding digital assets via trading One of the main challenges with digital assets is the lack of stable cash flow, unlike traditional investments such as real estate, dividend stocks, or physical businesses.

There are obviously coin generative schemes such as farming and staking. However, the returns for the major chains are somewhat limited (staking) or somewhat complex (farming).

Nonetheless, it is possible to trade assets to accumulate your base asset. This obviously comes with risk. Our automated trading strategies are designed to help you profit from market volatility. Operating 24/7, our algorithms make strategic trades as the market oscillates.

Please see our individual product guides for further details on the risks that differ with the product type:

Investing in financial products, including our algorithmic trading system, inherently carries risks.

Despite our algorithm's ability to withstand daily volatility swings in the assets we trade, there is no guarantee of market price action. Black swan events or other unforeseeable circumstances can also result in losses. It's crucial to keep in mind that past performance is not indicative of future results and investing in our system involves risks. We recommend seeking advice from a financial advisor to determine if our service aligns with your trading goals and risk tolerance.

It's important to understand the potential risks of trading digital assets, especially when using leveraged products. These risks include but are not limited to leverage, convexity, exchange counterparty risk, and stablecoin de-peg risk, among others. While our system is designed to operate effectively in challenging market conditions, it's important to consider these risks before starting to trade with Sequence.

Moreover, to help mitigate potential risks at any time, we recommend maintaining a funded margin account alongside your strategy — this applies specifically to derivatives products. Doing so provides an added layer of protection and supports effective risk management.

As with any trading strategy, we encourage you to conduct your own due diligence and carefully consider your investment goals and risk tolerance before engaging with our platform.

For more information please see our individual product pages and risk disclosures:

We always recommend you consult an investment professional and understand all the associated risks.

Our results are not comparable to traditional investments, as they are based on trading highly volatile assets.

While higher volatility can increase profit potential, it also carries greater risk. As such, our performance reflects the dynamic nature of active trading — not the steady, linear returns typically associated with traditional investment approaches.

We strongly recommend consulting with a qualified investment professional and ensuring you fully understand the risks involved before participating.

While past performance is not a guarantee of future profits, we can only present our historical performance. We display this information on individual product pages:

Market conditions and other factors can impact returns. Performance, trade count, and risk exposure are all affected by volatility. It's important to carefully consider your trading goals and risk tolerance before making any trading decisions.

Why is volatility important?

Volatility refers to the degree of price fluctuation in the financial market. It is commonly used as an indicator of risk.

In the context of algorithmic trading, higher bidirectional price action and volatility increases the likelihood of significant price movements. This can positively impact the performance of our algorithms by enabling the use of a larger portion of your available balance for trading. For further information please see our article on volatility:

No, we do not custody your assets or manage your portfolio — you remain in full control of your funds at all times. Our platform operates by delivering automated trading signals through your exchange account via API.

This means we never hold or access your assets directly. All funds remain securely within your own exchange account, and you retain sole responsibility for managing them.

Our system is designed to enhance your trading experience while maintaining complete control and security over your assets.

In short, no! But instead of buying the algo, you can just use it!

Additionally, if you know someone who would benefit from it, you can share it and get paid $200 for every referral :) Please contact support@tradewithsequence.com for more information.

Those that refer larger accounts are also invited to join our affiliate program.

🌐 Website 👉 www.tradewithsequence.com

💌 Email: support@tradewithsequence.com

📒 Wiki: wiki.tradewithsequence.com (this site)

While it is not necessary for you to have trade knowledge or experience to use our service, we encourage customers to educate themselves on trading and the cryptocurrency market.

Our team of professionals monitors the trades 24/7 to ensure smooth execution and risk management.

However, having a basic understanding of trading and market dynamics can help you make more informed decisions about whether trading with Sequence aligns with your goals and risk profile.

We do not impose specific eligibility requirements, and as long as your exchange account meets the necessary criteria, you can take advantage of our automated strategies. As a result, product availability may vary by region due to local regulatory frameworks.

At this time, we do not maintain a definitive list of jurisdictions affected by MiCA, and Sequence is not registered as an intermediary with the CFTC, SEC, or any U.S. state regulators.

We strongly recommend consulting a financial advisor to ensure our services are appropriate for your circumstances and to fully understand the associated risks.

Spot Products: Generally available worldwide.

• To accumulate USD, you can use our:
• To accumulate BTC, consider our:

  Please note that we recommend the BTC 1.5x Inverse Accumulation Strategy as our products. This is advised over the BTC/SOL spot strategy, which remains available as a more conservative alternative for users with specific requirements or restrictions.

Derivatives Products:

• To accumulate BTC, you can use :
• To accumulate USD with your BTC you can use:

⚠️ our BTC accumulation strategy is not available in regions where derivatives are restricted. This includes the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Canada, the United States, and other jurisdictions with similar regulatory frameworks.

To check if you're eligible, we recommend verifying access directly with the exchanges we support for each product type. The easiest ways to confirm:

• Search online, ask ChatGPT, or
• Log in to your exchange account and try to access the derivatives section. You can attempt to place a small test trade (which you can cancel immediately) to verify access.

* For Bybit specifically, you can test availability by visiting this direct link: BTCUSD Inverse Perpetual on Bybit

Our site is accessible worldwide without the need for a VPN. However, it is the user’s responsibility to ensure compliance with local laws regarding cryptocurrency trading.

If your jurisdiction restricts or prohibits cryptocurrency trading, you may not be able to use our services.

To verify which exchanges we support and their availability in your region, please visit:

A note about derivatives

If you are specifically looking to trade derivatives, we recommend checking directly within the exchange to confirm availability. To check if you’re eligible for other exchanges, we recommend verifying access directly with the exchanges we currently support for each type of product category.

The best way to find out is to Google, ChatGPT or log into your exchange or visit this direct link: BTCUSD Inverse Perpetual on Bybit and try and perform a trade on derivatives.

No. We do not offer personalized investment or tax advice.

Our strategies are designed for independent use and should not be considered as tailored financial recommendations.

Our automated trading systems are developed to optimize trading opportunities based on mathematical models and market history. While we monitor the market and our bots continuously, we may only intervene in extremely rare and severe market conditions. We recommend you consult an investment professional and understand all the associated risks.

We also encourage users to start with the minimum recommended balance and evaluate the performance over time. You can review past performance data on our product pages. As always, past performance is not an indicator of future returns:

Tax Advice:

We cannot provide specific tax advice. Please note that Sequence is a non-custodial service, meaning we do not hold or manage your funds within any type of retirement or savings account. To make informed decisions, we recommend consulting with a qualified financial advisor or tax professional who can assess your individual situation.

• Derivatives BTC = 0.2 BTC
• Spot BTC = 0.2 BTC
• Spot USD = $20,000 USD

At the moment, all of our strategies have fixed minimum balance requirements. This threshold helps us maintain high-quality service and avoid potential operational inefficiencies.

1. To use Sequence, you need to create an account on our website using your name and email address.
2. If you don't have a crypto exchange account, create one with one of our exchanges and get your identity verified.
3. You must then buy or transfer enough assets to your exchange to start your desired strategy. You must not send the coins to us.
4. Lastly, create API Keys on your exchange (so that our system can execute the trades for you) and submit them to us through your Sequence dashboard.

It's that simple! For more information on getting started please see our guides:

Trading API keys from crypto exchanges are unique access codes provided by the exchanges to authorized users. These keys allow individuals or automated trading systems to interact with the exchange's trading platform programmatically.

By using these API keys, traders can retrieve market data, place buy and sell orders, and manage their accounts without needing to manually access the exchange's website. It enables efficient and automated trading strategies by allowing seamless communication between the trader's software and the exchange's systems. These keys usually do not have access to move funds out of the exchange.

For a visual walkthrough, watch this short video:

API Keys only have permission to trade and never to withdraw. For some exchanges it is technically possible to create APIs that allow withdrawal. We do not require this permission to trade. You are encouraged to always check the API settings and verify this with your exchange.

All APIs must be submitted from an account or sub-account dedicated for trading with Sequence.

Versus using the main account, we highly recommend using a sub account to achieve this. It is also better for security and asset segregation.

Many of our clients trade multiple strategies. In order to support this, we ask that you create a sub-account for each strategy you want to trade.

🚨 It is important not to perform any manual trades within the sub-account linked to the bot, as this can disrupt the algorithm’s performance.

Yes — we provide detailed step-by-step guides for all supported exchanges.

To get started, visit:

To create an API key on Bybit, please follow the specific guides we have prepared for each product type:

• Guide for Bybit Derivatives:
• Bybit Spot (Preferred):

To add a new strategy, you will need to create a separate sub-account on your exchange.

Each strategy must operate within its own dedicated sub-account to ensure optimal performance and avoid conflicts.

Once the new sub-account is set up, generate a fresh set of API keys linked specifically to that sub-account and send them to us. This will allow us to properly configure the new bot without interfering with your existing setup.

If you need assistance with creating the sub-account or generating API keys, feel free to use our wikis for supported exchanges, go to:

Sequence is not registered as an intermediary with CFTC, SEC, or US state regulators.

However, to see the full list of exchanges our trading system supports, please visit our wiki:

Exchange availability may change based on regulatory developments, however we would suggest looking at:

• Binance.US: spot only

As of March 2025, Bybit has temporarily suspended the acceptance of new Palau IDs for KYC verification.

We recommend checking Bybit’s official announcements or support pages for the most recent updates on this matter.

If you already have an active KYC verified with a Palau ID, the account may remain valid but we advise NOT TO refresh your ID with Bybit, as any new registrations or KYC updates using a Palau ID might not be accepted at this time.

However if using a Palau ID, we always recommend you maintain a valid ID in your possession and renew each year.

Our preferred exchange is Bybit due to its technology, liquidity, and competitive fees.

However, the availability of trading strategies can vary depending on the exchange and your territorial restrictions. To see the list of exchanges we currently support and the corresponding trading strategies, please visit both of the following:

We do not offer personalized investment or tax advice. Our strategies are designed for independent use and should not be considered as tailored financial recommendations.

Therefore, the “best” strategy for you depends on your trading goal (BTC or USD accumulation) and whether you are located in a restricted territory that limits the use of derivatives.

For a quick overview of the different trading types (spot & derivatives), please see the following video:

1. Derivatives Strategies (Restricted in Some Regions)

If your jurisdiction permits derivatives trading, you can choose from our strategies to accumulate Bitcoin. our derivative strategy is as follows:

Or to accumulate USD from your BTC

⚠️ Important Note: Derivative strategies are not available in restricted territories such as Netherlands, Spain, Canada, United States, and others.

2. Spot Strategies (Generally Available Worldwide)

If you are located in a region where derivatives are not permitted, you can use our spot strategies. These options are designed to accumulate either BTC or USD:

⚠️ Performance Note: The BTC/SOL spot strategy is a temporary alternative for restricted jurisdictions. Its performance is generally 30-40% lower than the 1.5x derivative strategy.

Exchange Compatibility:

To verify if your chosen strategy is supported by your exchange, visit:

Our preferred exchange for both spot and derivatives is Bybit due to its technology, liquidity, and competitive fees.

Sequence’s algorithms are designed to execute trades dynamically and only when specific, predefined conditions are met.

They continuously assess short-, mid-, and long-term market structures to inform strategic order placement. Orders are executed sequentially—each new order is only triggered once the previous one has been filled. This prevents overlapping trades and supports optimal execution in changing market conditions.

For a deeper understanding of our trading approach, watch this video:

DCA Strategy and Position Sizing:

We implement a Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) approach, placing smaller, incremental trades rather than a single large order. This method optimizes entry prices and helps manage risk, especially during downward price movements.

Trade Volume Management:

The algorithm adjusts trade sizes based on both wallet balance and market volatility:

• Wallet Balance: While considering the full balance, the algorithm places orders proportionally, rather than deploying all funds at once.
• Market Volatility: The system places smaller trades when price ranges are tight, conserving capital. When volatility increases, it scales up trade sizes to capitalize on larger price swings.

By combining adaptive execution, DCA integration, and dynamic volume management, our algorithms maintain accuracy and effectiveness, even when market conditions fluctuate.

Performance, trade count, and risk exposure are all influenced by market volatility. Since market conditions and other external factors can significantly affect returns, it’s important to carefully assess your investment objectives and risk tolerance before engaging in any trading activity.

While past performance is not a guarantee of future profits, based on our historical data, we recommend you visit the product page for each product:

Why is Volatility Important?

Volatility refers to the degree of price fluctuation in the financial market. It is commonly used as an indicator of risk.

In the context of algorithmic trading, higher volatility increases the likelihood of significant price movements. This can positively impact the performance of our algorithms by enabling the use of a larger portion of your available balance for trading.

It is essential to recognize that volatility is an inherent characteristic of the market and cannot be predicted with complete accuracy. We recommend taking this into account when evaluating trading strategies. For more information please view the following article:

For users who are unable to trade derivatives due to regional restrictions, we offer spot versions of our strategies.

These alternatives are available worldwide and provide a way to accumulate assets without the need for derivative trading. Here are our available spot strategies:

Bull vs Bear returns:

Our algorithms are designed to operate effectively in all market conditions, including bearish periods, by adapting its trading settings from bull to bear market. All strategies are designed to work in both bull and bear markets, although typically, volatility declines by 25-35%. This decline in volatility impacts the strategy profitability.

While market conditions may be bearish, our algorithm capitalizes on short-term price movements and volatility rather than relying on broader market trends. This means it can still generate returns even in declining markets, though returns may be lower than those achieved with bull market settings.

USD/ALT Strategy Performance During Bear Markets:

This strategy is designed to profit from market volatility in both bull and bear conditions. It uses a dynamic Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) approach to capitalize on bi-directional price movements, regardless of the prevailing market trend.

The system applies strict risk management protocols to preserve capital and optimize position sizing. It operates on a single trading pair (DOGE), maximizing exposure and opportunity in volatile market environments.

BTC 1.5x Strategy in Bear Markets:

When prices consistently close below a combination of moving averages, the derivatives algorithms switches to a “bear market mode”. During bear markets, the algorithm maintains its core accumulation strategy while adapting to increased market risks. It employs more conservative order sizing by trading within a wider range to protect capital against potential sharp drops.

• Bull Market Mode: More aggressive, with a 50% safety net from the first order.
• Bear Market Mode: Wider range, with a 61% safety net from the first order.

Please note, the 1.5x strategy does not use a stop-loss mechanism. The BTC 1.5x strategy has a safety net that adapts based on market conditions. This strategy uses margin within the unified trading account, and the collateral you have made available is the only risk. In order to trade with derivatives, please ensure you have access to a margin account with 100% the USDT or BTC being traded on derivatives.

For more details on the historical performance of each of our products, visit their dedicated pages here:

For detailed historical performance on our two products, please visit our product pages:

Profits are calculated on your closed PnL every month.

Closed trades are included from either the starting billable date (e.g signup) on or after the 1st of each month.

Please note, on some months due to the day of the week that the first falls, the invoice may be sent a few days after the 1st of the month. Alternatively, if the strategy is in a trade, the invoices may be delayed.

This is the profits and loss statement from closed positions from the exchange.

Realized PnL is calculated based on your closing price and entry price.

Realized PnL refers to the profit or loss that originates from closed positions, it has no direct relation to the mark price, but only to the executed price of the orders.

The unrealized PnL, on the other hand, is constantly changing and is the primary driver for liquidations. Thus, the mark price is used to ensure that the unrealized PnL calculation is accurate and fair. PnL is always denoted in the settlement currency. Sequence does not invoice unrealized PnL.

There are two main ways.

1. Via the exchange PnL/trade history, or
2. With third party app trackers

Bybit information:

The methodology is pretty similar across exchanges, however we have included a couple of Bybit specific videos:

Once your API keys are connected (usually within a few hours after submission), you can monitor your trades through the trading history of your exchange account.

Derivatives

The methodology for seeing open positions is similar across all exchanges:

Spot

Open positions will be denoted by seeing the traded asset in your wallet. E.g. SOL in the case of the BTC/SOL strategy. Please never withdraw or change the balance of the traded asset.

There is a cooling off period that varies according to price action, after the close of each trade.

You are encouraged to check your trading history before reaching out to support@tradewithsequence.com.

Exchanges like Bybit show your closed PnL in USD vs showing them in BTC.

So if you are trading BTC 1.5x on derivatives, as an example, when the price of BTC dips, and you are accumulating BTC, you may show a negative PnL in USD terms.

However, in terms of the strategy you are trading, the exchange is showing the incorrect PnL as your unit of account is BTC. To get the accurate total, you must look at your closed PnL in your trading history in your unit of account.

No. Trades must not be changed unless specifically advised by the trading team.

Manually adjusting trades or placing orders on the sub-account where the algorithm is active is strictly prohibited. Manual interventions can disrupt the algorithm’s functionality, potentially leading to inaccurate or unprofitable trades / losses.

Our automated trading system continuously analyzes market trends and executes trades based on carefully designed signals. Any manual adjustments can interfere with this process, increasing the risk of financial loss.

Important Guidelines:

⛔ Manual Trades: Do not perform any manual trades in the sub-account running the algorithm.

⛔ Withdrawals: Do not withdraw more than 5% of your total wallet balance without notifying us first either via the Sequence dashboard or email: support@tradewithsequence.com

⛔ Non-Base Asset Withdrawals: Do not withdraw from any asset other than the coin you are accumulating.

⛔ Non-Base Asset Additions: Do not add any currency or whitelist any coin other than the base asset you are accumulating.

✅ To maintain optimal performance and reduce risks, always keep automated trading and manual interventions separate. If you need to make manual trades, we recommend using a different sub-account that is not linked to the trading bot.

Rule No 1! This is not allowed.

Manual trades must NOT be performed on the same account or sub-account where the algorithm is active.

Manual interventions can disrupt the algorithm’s functionality, potentially leading to unexpected losses or even account liquidation.

If you want to trade manually, we recommend setting up a separate sub-account that is not linked to the trading algorithm. This ensures that your manual trading does not interfere with the bot’s operations.

Important Considerations:

• Interference Risk: Placing manual trades (including pending orders) on the bot’s designated sub-account can conflict with the algorithm’s strategy.
• Security Protocol: Any withdrawal exceeding 5% of your total wallet balance requires prior notification. This allows our team to safely pause the algorithm and maintain trade integrity.
• Selling Assets: If you need to sell a significant portion of your holdings, let us know first. We will coordinate pausing the strategy after the current trade cycle to minimize risks.
• Staking Funds: Funds allocated to the bot are actively managed for trading. To stake USDT or other assets, create a separate, non-linked account to avoid conflicts.

  ⚠️ To maintain optimal performance and security, always keep manual trading and automated trading separate by using distinct sub-accounts.

Fibonacci (our trading system) can make anywhere from 1 to 30+ trades per month.

Performance, trade count, and risk exposure are all a factor of volatility.

The bot can experience losses during trading, but it is designed to minimize realized losses through strategic management.

Understanding realized vs. unrealized losses:

• Unrealized Losses: These are temporary losses that appear while a position remains open. The value of the position may fluctuate, but it is not considered a loss until the trade is finalized.
• Realized Losses: These occur when a trade is closed at a loss. The bot is specifically designed to avoid closing trades at a deficit whenever possible.

Risk management approach:

Our bot is designed to avoid closing trades at a loss by strategically managing positions. It is not uncommon to see unrealized losses while a position is still open, especially during market downturns.

This is because a DCA strategy uses incremental position adjustments. The bot uses a DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging) strategy to average down the entry price, making it more likely to close at a profit once the market moves favorably.

For a deeper understanding of how the DCA strategy works, watch this video:

The "mark price" in trading, particularly on derivatives exchanges, refers to a calculated price assigned to a financial instrument, such as a futures contract or perpetual swap.

This price is used to determine the unrealized profit and loss (P&L) of open positions and plays a crucial role in the liquidation process.

Learn how Bybit and Binance calculate Mark Price to manage liquidations and PnL.

No, you do not deposit your funds into Sequence.

We are a non-custodial service, meaning your funds always remain in your personal exchange wallet.

Our system only requires an API connection to trade on your behalf, keeping your assets secure and fully under your control.

No — your funds remain in your personal exchange wallet, which you create and own.

We only require an API connection to execute trades on your behalf. You can rest assured that our access is strictly limited — we never have permission to withdraw funds from your account.

You can hold your funds in either BTC, USDT, or USDC, depending on the trading strategy you choose.

To accumulate BTC, you can use one of the following strategies by funding your sub-account with a minimum of 0.2 BTC:

To accumulate USD, consider our USD/ALT Spot Strategy by funding your sub-account with a minimum of $20,000 USD in either USDT (preferred) or USDC.

You can add funds to your account at any time without needing to notify us. The algorithm will automatically adjust to the new balance at the next trade.

ℹ️ Special Case (USD/ALT Strategy): If you started the USD/ALT strategy with the minimum balance of $20,000 and are now adding funds to enable trading in additional pairs, please email us to ensure your configuration is updated accordingly.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out: support@tradewithsequence.com

If you plan to withdraw more than 5% of your total wallet balance per trade window, please notify Support via email in advance to avoid interruptions in the algorithm’s operation.

This allows our traders to safely disconnect the automated trading system, preventing any potential risks that may arise during the withdrawal process.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out: support@tradewithsequence.com

If you decide to stop trading with us, simply inform us via email: support@tradewithsequence.com.

We will then disconnect our trading system from your exchange.

Please note that subscription or performance fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.

You will start to see trades immediately. However, generally you can expect to see closed trades within the first few days of activating a trading pair. The time it takes to see your first closed trades can vary depending on market conditions. Our algorithm is designed to trade actively 24/7 taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.

The strategy will settle profits in the base currency of the trading pair you are using (unless you are using the linear strategies).

• For example, if you are trading BTC/USD, your profits will be in BTC.
• Similarly, if you are using USDC or USDT as your base currency, your profits will be in that currency.

We believe in fair and transparent pricing. Our goals are 100% aligned — we only profit when you make money. Therefore our policy is straightforward: if there are no realized profits, no fee invoice is levied. This means that if your trading cycle doesn’t generate net gains for the month, you won’t owe any fees.

The size of the trades executed by the bot depends on three main factors:

The algorithm intentionally places smaller trades when price ranges are tight. Larger trades require broader price movements in both directions to execute and close effectively. During sideways or upward market conditions, the strategy takes a more conservative approach to trade sizing. Both trade frequency and volume will naturally vary based on real-time market conditions and the strategy’s predefined parameters.

🚨 No, you must not manually adjust trade sizes or place manual orders within the same sub-account as the bot — unless explicitly instructed by the Sequence trading team.

⚠️ Important: manual trades can disrupt the algorithm’s functionality, potentially resulting in financial losses or even account liquidation when trading derivatives.

If you wish to trade manually, we strongly recommend creating a separate sub-account dedicated to manual trading. This ensures a clear separation between automated and manual operations, reducing the risk of conflicts.

You must not adjust trades or place orders on the sub-account where the algorithm is active unless actively directed by Sequence. Manual interventions can disrupt the algorithm’s functionality, potentially leading to inaccurate or unprofitable trades.

Our automated trading system continuously analyzes market trends and executes trades based on carefully designed signals. Any manual adjustments can interfere with this process, increasing the risk of financial loss.

Guidelines:

⛔ Manual Trades: Do not perform any manual trades in the sub-account running the algorithm.

⛔ Withdrawals: Do not withdraw more than 5% of your total wallet balance without notifying us first.

⛔ Non-Base Asset Withdrawals: Do not withdraw from any asset other than the coin you are accumulating.

⛔ Non-Base Asset Additions: Do not add any currency or coin other than the base asset you are accumulating.

⚠️ Important: to maintain optimal performance and reduce risks, always keep automated trading and manual interventions separate. If you need to make manual trades, we recommend using a different sub-account that is not linked to the trading bot.

A few things could be causing this issue:

1. API for wrong sub-account: a common issue is that clients have provided keys for their main account vs the sub account where they intend to trade with Sequence.
2. Funds in wrong wallet or sub-account: make sure you funded the correct wallet in the correct sub-account linked to the bot. Sometimes, funds are mistakenly deposited into the incorrect wallet within the dedicated sub-account, or into the main account instead of the dedicated sub-account.
3. Asset type: Ensure that the deposited asset matches the one required by the bot and that the traded pair is whitelisted on your dedicated sub-account settings. If you're trading derivatives, make sure that the use of collateral is properly enabled in your dedicated sub-account settings

For more detailed guidance, please follow our setup guide here.

If the issue persists, please contact support for assistance.

The UI display does not affect how your trades are executed or configured. Once your strategy is active and you’ve received the “Strategy update – Your strategy has launched” email (with your Bot ID), you might notice that the Bybit interface displays a default leverage of 2x.

This is just a visual default in Bybit. Sequence’s 1.5x strategy uses only 1.5x leverage, regardless of what the platform shows. There’s no need to manually change this setting — leverage is managed directly by our algorithm.

Investing in financial products, including our algorithmic trading system, inherently carries risks. Despite our algorithm's ability to withstand daily volatility swings in the assets we trade, there is no guarantee of market price action. Black swan events or other unforeseeable circumstances can also result in losses.

It's crucial to keep in mind that past performance is not indicative of future results and investing in our system involves risks.

Each strategy has different risks. Please see the product page for a breakdown of each:

We recommend seeking advice from a financial advisor to determine if our service aligns with your investment goals and risk tolerance.

If your exchange experiences an outage or security breach, it may temporarily impact the bot’s ability to execute trades. Our signals rely on the exchange’s functionality, so any disruption on their end is beyond our control.

API Key Protocols:

In the event of a security threat, exchanges may update their API protocols or invalidate existing API keys as part of their safety measures. If this happens, we usually detect the issue and will request a new set of API keys from you to resume trading.

Important Considerations:

• Non-Custodial Approach: Sequence does not hold your assets. Your funds remain in your personal exchange wallet at all times.
• Security Measures: We recommend using strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication (2FA), and monitoring your account regularly for any unusual activity.
• Exchange Support: In case of an outage or breach, please contact your exchange’s customer support for assistance and the latest updates.

While we strive to optimize your trading experience, it’s essential to ensure the security of your exchange account as part of your personal safety measures.

Spot strategies do not have margin calls, however, face the risk of a long duration trade.

Derivative strategy algorithmic trading risks:

⛔ Margin calls: Even when using low leverage, margin calls can occur if the market reacts irrationally or unexpectedly, such as during a Black Swan event. If market conditions move beyond our predefined safety parameters, a margin call will be issued before additional margin is needed.

For derivatives trading, we require 100% margin in either the base asset or USDT (preferred), to be held in a client accessible account. This helps mitigate risk when facing extreme market events.

⛔ Asset convexity: Entering positions using derivatives contracts priced in USD while holding BTC as collateral carries convexity risk. In simple terms, this means that as the price of BTC falls, so does the USD value of BTC. Meaning that while the value of 1 USD remains 1 USD, the price of BTC falls. This is why we prefer you to hold USD (USDT preferred) as collateral.

The actively traded balance is the total whitelisted balance held on the account connected to the bot. The total funds in this account are at risk as they are used as “collateral” for the trades.

For example: if your bot is trading with 0.2 BTC then that is the full balance that the strategy is using at all times. This is the case, even if the trades that are placed look small. If the total balance of the account is 0.2 BTC, then you should keep 100% of that balance in a separate wallet. This would mean having 0.2 BTC in a separate account/wallet; or 0.2 BTC as the USDT amount (preferred). USDT is preferred due to the convexity issue of BTC described above.

This reserve acts as a backup in case of unexpected extreme market events (“black swan” events), giving you flexibility to respond or recover.

As a SaaS fintech startup, Sequence charges a commission-based fee which is calculated based on the profits before trading fees generated by our platform. For new accounts that are not part of an offer and hold a wallet balance of less than $100,000, a $299 activation fee will be applied only to the first bot on the initial invoice. But there is no need to worry, it all comes out of your profits.

Exchange fees vary based on the platform. It’s best to check directly with the exchange to see their current fee structure. Fees vary depending on your wallet balance, trading volume, and the exchange or promotional tier you fall under.

Bybit and Binance occasionally offer promotions that may reduce fees. Both exchanges are comparable in terms of liquidity and minimal slippage, making them reliable options for automated trading.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the fee section on your chosen exchange’s website.

There are two main types of fees to consider:

1. Trading Fees Trading fees are charges applied when you execute trades (buying or selling). These vary based on:
   • The platform you're using (Bybit, Binance, etc.)
   • Your wallet balance and trading volume
   • Your exchange tier or any promotional rates
   • Whether your order is a maker or taker

   To find the exact trading fee for your specific account type or product, please check with your exchange.

   Bybit users please visit: Bybit Trading Fee Structure

2. Funding Rates (Derivatives Only)

   When trading perpetual contracts, you'll also encounter funding rates. These are periodic payments exchanged between long and short positions to keep the contract price aligned with the spot price. Depending on market conditions, funding rates may be positive or negative, meaning you could either pay or receive a funding fee.

   For detailed fee structures specific to your account type, please refer to your exchange's documentation.

   Bybit users please visit: Introduction to Funding Rate

Coin Control is an advanced feature in some Bitcoin wallets that allows users to manually select which “coins” (technically, UTXOs or Unspent Transaction Outputs) will be used for a transaction. Using Coin Control can help you reduce transaction fees, manage privacy, and have more control over how your funds are spent. To learn more about how Coin Control works and why it is useful, check out our detailed article:

Unless you joined Sequence by a specific referral or offer, the commission you pay depends on your wallet size:

• Customers trading below $100k pay 33% of profits + $299 activation fee
• Customers trading above $100k pay 30%
• Customers trading $1M pay 25%

Note that commission payments are only required after your subscription costs have been covered by your profits.

You can get trading credits for referring other customers to us.

Trading credits are applied in the unit of account against the amount owed.

For more information contact us or go to our section “Referral Program” below.

Profits are calculated based on your absolute closed PnL (excluding exchange fees) from all trades executed during each billing period. The billing period runs from either your signup date (for your first invoice) or the end of your previous billing cycle, and covers approximately 4-6 weeks of trading activity.

Please note these fees vary depending on the exchange and the wallet size/VIP status on the exchange.

Important note on funding rates: Funding rates can be positive or negative depending on market conditions. When negative, they actually work in your favor and can boost returns. Over time, these rates tend to balance out. For more details on how funding fees are calculated, visit: Bybit Funding Fee Calculation

Invoices are typically issued within a few days of the billing period closing.

Unless otherwise specified, Sequence charges a $299 one-time fee for the first bot added. This amount is deducted from your first profits.

Once the $299 is settled, your standard performance-based commission rate will apply — 33%, 30%, or 25%, depending on your total funds traded.

Your first invoice will be issued approximately 4-6 weeks after you start trading with us. The exact timing depends on your signup date and our billing cycle.

Invoices are typically issued within a few days of the billing period closing. Please note that invoices may be delayed by a few days if you have large active trades that we're waiting to close before finalizing your billing period.

Within 48 hours of email receipt unless written differently on your invoice.

• At the end of each billing period (4-6 weeks), we will send you an invoice detailing your generated profits and the commission owed.
• For further details on how to pay your invoice please visit:

Commission is paid in BTC.

• At the end of each billing period (4-6 weeks), we will send you an invoice detailing your generated profits and the commission owed.
• For further details on how to pay your invoice please visit:

While it’s technically possible to purchase Bitcoin using third-party services such as Moonpay or similar platforms, we do not recommend this payment method — it’s often too complicated and expensive, with fees reaching 4.5% or more, plus additional conversion costs from multiple swaps.

For further details please visit:

Our upgraded system now uses Lightning Invoices (LN), which provides a faster, simpler, and lower-cost payment experience. Once you pay via Lightning, your invoice is automatically marked as paid — there’s no need to send or report your TxID.

For the most efficient experience, please pay directly through your Sequence Payment Gateway link included in your invoice email.

For further details on how to pay your invoice please visit:

You’ll receive a separate invoice for each bot you’re running. This ensures accurate tracking and reconciliation of payments. We kindly ask that you pay each invoice individually, so we can correctly match your transaction to the corresponding invoice.

Yes, as long as the withdrawal does not exceed 5% of your total account balance, you’re free to do so.

Please note: Withdrawals should be made in the base asset only — not the quote asset.

With our upgraded system using Lightning Invoices (LN), your payment is automatically detected and reconciled — there’s no need to submit a Transaction ID (TxID) or upload a screenshot.

Once your Lightning payment is completed, the invoice status will update to “Paid” automatically on your Payment Gateway and in our internal records.

For more information on how this process works, please visit our wiki:

If for any reason you cannot pay within 48 hours please contact support@tradewithsequence.com as soon as possible.

As a normal course of action, if the invoice goes beyond 96 hours without having received a transaction ID for the invoice, the system will cease to operate.

Once payment for the overdue invoice, we may consider manually rebooting the system on your account. Please note, any disconnection from the trading system may result in losses - but you will, of course, be able to trade yourself without the system.

We require commission payments to be made within 48 hours of receiving your invoice.

If we don't receive a payment within this timeframe, you will receive some reminders.

If we haven’t heard from you after 96 hours, we will disconnect our trading system from your exchange shortly after. Once payment has been made, we may consider re-establishing the connection.

If the prior month’s invoice is underpaid (example - not including the transaction fee), then you will see additional fees on your next invoice.

The quoted prices are generated at the time of invoice creation using a price index.

We’ve been doing payments like this for a few years now! Generally speaking, there is not much difference inside the 48-hour payment window. Sometimes you win by a few Sats, sometimes we win by a few Sats.

However, if the price move is more than 7.5%, we either issue an accounting credit or an accounting amount still owed, on your next invoice.

How to Get Started:

• You can find your referral link on your invoice, otherwise, you can contact us and we’ll provide your personal referral link.
• If you prefer, you can introduce potential clients by CCing support@tradewithsequence.com to ensure proper tracking.

Client referral bonus

• You receive a $200 trading credit that is applied to your invoice, after the referred client pays their first invoice

  Fee structure for your referrals:

  • Under $100k: 33% share of profits + $299 activation fee.
  • $100k - $1M: 30% share of profits (activation fee waived).
  • $1M+: 25% share of profits (activation fee waived).

  How to Get Started:

  • You can find your referral link on your invoice, otherwise, you can contact us and we’ll provide your personal referral link.
  • If you prefer, you can introduce potential clients by CCing support@tradewithsequence.com to ensure proper tracking.

Affiliate Program:

• After referring $100,000 in aggregate trading wallet balance, you may be invited to join our referral program.
• Instead, you receive a percentage of the monthly profits from referred accounts.

  Fee structure for your referrals

  • Affiliates can promote discounted trading.

⚠️ Important Note: You must contact us to join the affiliate program. If you choose the affiliate program, you waive the $200 signup bonus but gain the potential for ongoing profit-based commissions once your referrals reach the $100,000 threshold.

We use special referral links that automatically track signups via cookies.

You can find your custom referral link on the last page of your invoices (under “Your custom share link”).

If you’re unable to locate it, feel free to contact us at support@tradewithsequence.com — we’ll be happy to email it to you.

Credit Application: Your trading credit will be applied after the referral pays their activation fees.