Getting Started as a Trader
Join a trading community, connect your exchange, and start copying trades. This guide covers everything from signup to your first week.
Before You Start
- •Automated trading carries real financial risk. Past performance does not predict future results.
- •You should be comfortable with futures trading concepts like margin, leverage, and liquidation.
- •You only pay commissions when a trade is profitable. No profit, no fee.
- •Your funds stay in your exchange account -- see exchange setup for details.
Joining a Community
- 1
Get an invite link
Your community admin or a referral partner sends you a link to the Telegram bot.
- 2
Open the bot in Telegram
Tap the link to open the Autowealth bot conversation.
- 3
Type
/startThis kicks off the registration flow and associates you with the community.
- 4
Follow the prompts
The bot walks you through identity verification, terms acceptance, and subscription payment (if your community requires one).
- 5
Connect your exchange
Use the
/connectcommand to link your exchange API keys. The bot verifies the connection and you are ready to trade.
Using the Bot
The Telegram bot is your primary interface with Autowealth. Here are the commands you will use most.
/startRegistration for new users. Returns to the main menu for existing users./connectStarts the exchange API connection flow. Paste your key and secret when prompted./statusChecks whether your API connection is active and working./balanceShows your current futures wallet balance on the exchange./performanceProfit and loss summary including total return, recent trades, and win rate./positionsLists every open position with entry price, size, and unrealized P&L./pauseStops the bot from opening new trades. Existing positions stay open./referralGenerates your unique referral link. Earn a share when someone joins through it./walletSets or updates the external wallet address for referral payouts (BEP20)./subscriptionShows your current subscription status and expiry date.Notifications
The bot sends you messages automatically when important things happen. Here is what to expect.
Trade activity
Trade opened
Asset, direction, entry price, and position size.
Trade closed
Final P&L in both percentage and dollar terms.
System messages
Invoice generated
A profitable trade closed and a commission invoice is ready.
Subscription reminder
Your subscription is approaching its expiry date.
Connection issue
Something went wrong with your exchange API. Check your keys or contact your admin.
Your First Week
- 1.Read your bot notifications. Every trade open and close is logged. Get into the habit of glancing at them.
- 2.Check performance once a day. Use
/performanceto see how things are going. Avoid checking after every single trade. - 3.Do not panic on your first losing trade. Losses are a normal part of trading. No strategy wins every time. Judge results over weeks and months.
- 4.Pay invoices on time. Commission invoices arrive after profitable trades. Paying promptly keeps your account in good standing.
- 5.Ask questions early. Your community admin and fellow traders are there to help. It is better to ask than to guess.
Next: Connect Your Exchange