Manual Trading Overview

Execute trades directly from the TradeStaq TradeStaq Pro Terminal - a professional-grade trading interface.

What is Manual Trading?

Manual trading allows you to:

Execute instant trades on connected exchanges
Real-time price feeds with live market data via WebSocket
Advanced charting with technical indicators and drawing tools
Manage positions with stop loss and take profit
Quick access without leaving TradeStaq
Unified interface across all exchanges
Keyboard shortcuts for lightning-fast execution

Trading Modes

TradeStaq offers two ways to execute manual trades:

Direct Trading

Execute trades directly to your exchange account without any bot tracking.

Aspect	Description
Tracking	Trades appear in your general history
Copy Trading	Not available
Leaderboard	Not tracked
Best for	Quick, one-off trades

Manual Trading Bots

Create a dedicated bot for your manual trades with full tracking and copy trading capabilities.

Aspect	Description
Tracking	Trades tracked per bot with detailed analytics
Copy Trading	Become a master trader, let others copy your trades
Leaderboard	Performance tracked and ranked
Best for	Serious traders wanting followers or performance tracking

Pro Tip: Use Manual Trading Bots if you want to build a following or track your manual trading performance separately from automated strategies.

Subscription Requirements

Feature	Free	Pro	Trader	Whale
Manual Trading	-	✓	✓	✓
Paper Trading	✓	✓	✓	✓
Futures Trading	-	✓	✓	✓
Spot Trading	-	✓	✓	✓
Real-time Price Feeds	-	✓	✓	✓
Advanced Charting	-	✓	✓	✓
Manual Trading Bots	-	✓	✓	✓
Manual Trade Master	-	-	✓	✓

Note: "Manual Trade Master" allows you to become a copy trading master with your manual trades. Others can follow and copy your manual trading signals.

TradeStaq Pro Terminal Layout

The trading terminal provides a comprehensive interface:

┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  Exchange │ Symbol Search │ Price │ 24h Change │ Balance     │
├──────────────────────┬───────────────────────────────────────┤
│                      │  ┌───────────────────────────────────┐│
│                      │  │  Order Entry                      ││
│   Trading Chart      │  │  - Market/Limit                   ││
│   (Real-time OHLCV)  │  │  - Long/Short                     ││
│                      │  │  - Size Calculator                ││
│   Timeframe Selector │  │  - SL/TP Orders                   ││
│   [1m 5m 15m 1h 4h]  │  └───────────────────────────────────┘│
│                      │  ┌───────────────────────────────────┐│
│                      │  │  Open Positions                   ││
│                      │  │  - Real-time PnL                  ││
│                      │  │  - Position Details               ││
│                      │  └───────────────────────────────────┘│
│                      │  ┌───────────────────────────────────┐│
│                      │  │  Order History                    ││
│                      │  │  - Recent Trades                  ││
│                      │  └───────────────────────────────────┘│
├──────────────────────┴───────────────────────────────────────┤
│  Status: Connected │ Paper/Live Mode │ Keyboard Shortcuts   │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Key Components

Exchange Selector

Choose which exchange to trade on:

Element	Description
Exchange dropdown	Select connected exchange
Balance display	Available balance
Connection status	Active/Error indicator

Symbol Selector

Feature	Description
Search	Find symbols quickly (Ctrl+K)
Favorites	Save frequently traded pairs
Real-time Updates	Live price and 24h change
Multi-Exchange	Shows available symbols per exchange

Real-Time Price Feed

The terminal displays live market data:

Feature	Description
WebSocket Connection	Direct exchange price feeds
Current Price	Live bid/ask prices
24h Change	Percentage change with color coding
Connection Status	Green (connected) / Red (disconnected)
Auto-Reconnect	Seamless reconnection on network issues

Trading Chart

Advanced charting powered by Lightweight Charts:

Feature	Description
Multiple Timeframes	1m, 5m, 15m, 30m, 1h, 4h, 1d, 1w
OHLCV Candles	Real-time candlestick data
Responsive Design	Adapts to screen size
Position Markers	Visual indicators for entries/exits

Bot Selector

At the top of the order form, you can choose how to execute your trade:

Option	Description
Direct Trade (No Bot)	Execute directly without bot tracking
[Your Manual Bot]	Execute through a specific manual bot
+ Create Manual Bot	Create a new manual trading bot

When a Manual Bot is selected:

Trades are tracked under that bot
Performance appears on leaderboard (if public)
Followers can copy your trades (if enabled)
Trade history is separate from direct trades

Order Form

Field	Description
Side	Buy/Long or Sell/Short
Order type	Market or Limit
Size	Position size
Leverage	For futures trading
Stop Loss	Optional protection
Take Profit	Optional target

Position Panel

Information	Description
Side	Long or Short
Size	Current position size
Entry price	Average entry
Current PnL	Unrealized profit/loss
Liquidation	Liquidation price (futures)

Order Types

Market Orders

Execute immediately at current market price.

Pros	Cons
Instant execution	May have slippage
Guaranteed fill	Price uncertainty
Simple	Higher fees (some exchanges)

Best for: Quick entries/exits, volatile markets

Limit Orders

Execute at specified price or better.

Pros	Cons
Price control	May not fill
Lower fees (maker)	Requires monitoring
No slippage	May miss opportunities

Best for: Specific entry points, patient trading

Leverage (Futures)

Leverage	Risk Level	Margin Required
1x	Low	100% of position
5x	Moderate	20% of position
10x	High	10% of position
20x+	Very High	5% or less

Warning: Higher leverage increases both potential gains AND losses. Liquidation risk increases significantly.

Risk Management

Stop Loss

Automatically closes position if price moves against you:

Setting	Description
Price	Exact trigger price
Percentage	% below/above entry

Take Profit

Automatically closes position when profit target reached:

Setting	Description
Price	Target price
Percentage	% profit target

Position Sizing

Method	Description	Example
Fixed	Specific amount	0.1 BTC
Percentage	% of balance	10% of $10,000 = $1,000
Risk-based	Based on SL distance	1% risk with 2% SL

Paper vs Live Trading

Paper Trading

Aspect	Paper
Funds	Virtual ($10,000 default)
Risk	None
Purpose	Practice, testing
Execution	Simulated

Live Trading

Aspect	Live
Funds	Real money
Risk	Real losses possible
Purpose	Actual trading
Execution	Real exchange

Recommendation: Always test strategies on paper before going live.

Fees

Fee Type	Description	Typical Range
Maker	Limit orders that add liquidity	0.02% - 0.1%
Taker	Market orders that remove liquidity	0.04% - 0.1%
Funding	Futures holding cost (per 8h)	±0.01%

Keyboard Shortcuts

Boost your trading speed with keyboard shortcuts:

Shortcut	Action
`Ctrl+K`	Open symbol search
`Ctrl+/`	Show all keyboard shortcuts
`Escape`	Close modals/dialogs

Pro Tip: Press Ctrl+/ in the terminal to see all available shortcuts

Best Practices

Before Trading

Verify correct exchange selected
Check available balance
Confirm symbol is correct
Check real-time connection status (green dot)
Set stop loss before entry
Calculate position size

During Trading

Monitor open positions in real-time
Watch the 24h price change for market context
Don't move stop losses further away
Use keyboard shortcuts for speed
Stick to your plan
Avoid emotional decisions

After Trading

Review trade performance in History tab
Log lessons learned
Check order execution details
Adjust strategy if needed

Manual Trading Bots

What are Manual Trading Bots?

Manual Trading Bots are a special bot type designed for manual traders who want:

Performance Tracking - Separate analytics for your manual trades
Copy Trading - Allow followers to copy your manual trades
Leaderboard Presence - Compete and showcase your skills
Multiple Strategies - Create different bots for different trading styles

Creating a Manual Trading Bot

Open the Trading Terminal
Click the Bot Selector dropdown at the top of the order form
Click + Create Manual Bot
Configure your bot:

Setting	Description
Bot Name	A memorable name (e.g., "Scalping Bot", "Swing Trader")
Copy Trading Master	Enable to allow followers (requires Trader+ tier)

Click Create

Manual Bot Features

Notifications

Configure how trade notifications are sent:

Setting	Description
Notify Me on Trade	Send Telegram notification for each trade
Forward to Public	Broadcast trades to public Telegram channels
Public Chat IDs	Comma-separated Telegram channel IDs
Signal Format	Standard, Minimal, or Detailed
Hide Size	Don't show position size in public signals

Copy Trading

If you enable Copy Trading Master:

Your bot appears on the leaderboard
Other users can follow your bot
Your trades are automatically copied to followers
You can set pricing (free or paid subscriptions)

Requirement: Copy Trading Master for manual bots requires Trader tier or higher with the allowManualTradeMaster permission.

DCA Support

Manual Trading Bots support Dollar Cost Averaging:

Configure DCA settings in bot configuration
Add to positions manually with DCA tracking
Automatic average price calculation
Stop-loss management based on average entry

Managing Multiple Manual Bots

You can create multiple manual bots for different purposes:

Bot Example	Use Case
"BTC Scalper"	Short-term BTC trades
"Alt Season"	Altcoin swing trades
"Safe Income"	Conservative spot trades
"Degen Plays"	High-risk/high-reward trades

Each bot has separate:

Trade history
Performance metrics
Follower base
Notification settings

Best Practices for Manual Bots

Do	Don't
Use descriptive bot names	Use generic names like "Bot 1"
Separate strategies into different bots	Mix different strategies in one bot
Enable notifications for accountability	Trade silently without records
Set realistic expectations for followers	Promise unrealistic returns

Next Steps

Executing Trades - Step-by-step guide
Position Management - Managing open positions
Becoming a Master Trader - Share your trades
Risk Management - Protect your capital