Sequence: Connecting API Keys

👉 A couple of notes:

Recommendation: For a smoother experience, we recommend completing this process using a desktop browser (preferably Chrome). Mobile browsers may encounter issues during the setup.
This guide will walk you through the process of adding or refreshing your API keys for both Spot and Derivatives trading strategies in Sequence.
Please note that this process is the same for submitting Spot or Derivative API Keys.

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If refreshing expiring APIs, please Do Not Delete the old keys until you have received the “API refreshed” email from support@tradewithsequence.com. You can either leave the old keys to expire or you can then delete the old keys once the new keys have been activated.

Step 1 👉 Go to Sequence Home page

Go to https://www.tradewithsequence.com/

Step 2 👉 Sign-in

Click “Sign in”

Step 3 👉 Enter your Credentials

Enter your credentials

⚠️ Please note that the email is case sensitive

Step 4 👉 Check your Email

You will be asked to check your 2FA details

⚠️ If you don’t receive an email, firstly check spam, and secondly please check the Sequence welcome email that you registered with initially - these must match

Enter 2FA Details in the web interface (Screenshot above)

Step 5 👉 You will be redirected to the Dashboard

In the top right corner of the Dashboard, you will see two buttons: “Add Strategy” and “Refresh API”.
Click on the action you wish to perform:

Add Strategy: Use this option if you are setting up a new trading bot for the first time. Follow the prompts to connect your account and choose your preferred strategy.
Refresh API: Use this option if you already have a bot connected and need to update your API keys to sync with your account.

Step 6 👉 You will be redirected to the API Submission page.

Enter your registered Sequence email address in the field provided.

⚠️ Important: The email is case sensitive.

Select the type of submission:

Adding strategy for the first time: Choose this option if you are setting up a new trading bot.
Refreshing API: Choose this option if you are updating your existing bot’s API keys.

Choose between Spot Trading and Derivatives.

ℹ️ If prompted, follow any additional instructions (e.g., contacting support or whitelisting IP).

Step 7 👉 Choose your Exchange & Strategy

Please note that not all strategies are available on all exchanges.

ℹ️ Important Notes:

If prompted, follow any additional instructions (e.g., contacting support or whitelisting IP).
Strategies labeled “Invite Only” are limited to specific users. Please contact us to check your eligibility.

Step 8 👉 Enter your API Keys

Copy and paste each key exactly as displayed in your exchange account to prevent errors. Please note that each exchange has a slightly different format and set of API credentials.

ℹ️ Exchange-Specific Details:

Bybit: Requires API Key and API Secret.
OKX: Requires API Name, Passphrase, API Key, and API Secret.
KuCoin: Requires API Name, Passphrase, API Key, and API Secret.
Kraken: Requires API Key and Private Key, and please contact support.
Binance International & Binance US: please contact support@tradewithsequence.com for an alternate connection method.

Step 9 👉 Set Up Your Anti-Phishing Code

Enter a word or code between 4 to 20 characters.

ℹ️ This code helps you verify that messages you receive are genuinely from Sequence.

Step 10 👉 Confirm Your Funded Sub-Account

Check the box to confirm that you have added the required funds.

⚠️ Warning: Only check the box if you have funded the dedicated sub-account to which you will connect your bot, using the correct asset.

If you submit API keys from an unfunded sub-account that does not meet the required balance, it will automatically generate an “Insufficient funds” error.
If you are unsure whether your funds are in the correct wallet, please refer to our guides:

👉Exchange Guides: Getting Started

Step 11 👉 Agree to Terms and Submit

Read and agree to the terms and conditions.

Make sure you understand the trading risks linked in the form.

Click “Submit Information” to complete the process.

Step 12 👉 You will receive an email confirmation

You will receive an email confirmation once you have submitted your keys. If you didn’t instantly receive the email, then we didn’t receive the keys.
If there is any issue with the keys or account, you will have an email from the trading team.
You will then receive an email once the strategy has been launched.

Some other notes

⁉️ API validity

Please note that API keys have a 90-day validity period. Our team will send a reminder 7-10 days before your keys expire. However, we advise you to also set a reminder to renew and submit the updated keys via the Sequence platform prior to expiration.

As you go through the API refresh process, it is important to not delete the keys that are trading to avoid any service disruption. Once you have received the “API refresh” email, you can delete the old API (or let it expire).

⁉️ Trade only permissions

The API permissions we ask for grant us limited access to open and close positions on your exchange platform.

We do not have the capability to transfer or withdraw funds from your account.

⁉️ Security recommendation

To maintain the integrity of your account, never share login credentials to your exchange account, including with our team.

⁉️ Questions

Of course, if you have any questions or get stuck, please contact support@tradewithsequence.com

🟢 What to expect The algorithm employs a systematic DCA approach, placing strategic orders based on bidirectional price action. The algorithm intentionally places smaller trades when price ranges are tight. Therefore during sideways or upward-only price movements, the strategy maintains conservative trade sizes. Conversely, larger trades require more significant price movements in both directions for effective execution and closing.

🟢 Adding funds The system takes into account the total balance of the account after the close of each trade / before the start of a new trade. This means that additional deposits can be made at any time and the system will recognize the deposit at the start of the new trade. For the funds to be recognized, please ensure funds are deposited into the Unified Trading Wallet (on Bybit) or account where you are trading (on other exchanges) AND deposited in the strategy’s base currency.

🟢 Withdrawing funds

For security purposes, please notify us before making any withdrawals that exceed 5% of your total wallet balance.This security measure allows our team to safely pause the automated trading functions before processing your withdrawal.You can submit withdrawal notifications through your user dashboard or by emailing us here: support@tradewithsequence.com

🟢 How to monitor your strategy You can monitor your strategy’s performance directly through your exchange interface by looking at the trade history. We recommend doing this in your desktop browser. For accurate performance tracking, please keep in mind, that exchanges display profit and loss (PnL) metrics in USD terms. This is relevant for any strategy that is accumulating Bitcoin or Ethereum - as the unit of account will be incorrect. You must look or export the close trades and then compare the results in your unit of account.

⛔ Manual trades

Once launched do not perform any manual trades in the account/sub-account running the algorithm

⛔ Withdrawals

Once launched, do not withdraw more than 5% of your balance without notifying us first

⛔ Non base asset withdrawals

Once launched, do not withdraw from any asset other than the coin that you are accumulating

⛔ Non base asset additions

Once launched not add any currency or coins, other than the base asset you are accumulating

Ongoing Updates

This section is regularly updated to include questions and reflect changes in trading strategies and platform features.

More questions? 💌 support@tradewithsequence.com