FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical answers for operators who already know what liquidity mining is, and want to know how we handle the parts that actually matter — execution, edge cases, and the money.

Strategy & math

How does the hedge stay aligned when the price moves?

Your LP's coin exposure follows the AMM curve: at price p, you hold k / √p of the volatile token. The hedge engine computes this value continuously and compares it to your current short size. When the drift exceeds your configured threshold (default 2%, adjustable per position), a rebalance trade fires automatically.

The result is a short that tracks the LP holding on the same curve — not a static short that drifts out of delta within minutes of a price move.

How often does the hedge rebalance in practice?

It depends on volatility and your threshold. On a low-volatility day for a coin like NEAR or ARB, you might see 2–5 rebalances. On a high-volatility day, 15–30 is not unusual. Each rebalance is a small adjustment — not a full re-open — so trading fees stay low.

The threshold is a direct trade-off: tighter thresholds keep delta closer to neutral but pay more in fees; looser thresholds save fees but let drift accumulate. The calculator shows both sides so you can size this consciously.

What happens to the hedge if funding rates flip negative?

Negative funding means shorts pay instead of receive. The hedge keeps working mechanically — delta-neutrality is independent of funding — but the net yield drops, because funding income turns into funding cost.

On coins with persistently negative funding, a delta-neutral LP strategy can lose its edge. We surface funding trends in the dashboard and alert you when a position's funding has flipped. The decision to exit, hold, or rotate to a different pair is yours.

Does this work for concentrated liquidity pools (Uniswap v3-style)?

Our current hedge math is built for standard x·y=k pools, which is what Bybit LP, BloFin, MEXC, and most CEX liquidity products use. These are the pools we support out of the box.

Concentrated liquidity introduces range boundaries and different exposure curves. We are evaluating support for selected Uniswap v3 / v4 pools as a later addition, but it is not in the current product.

What's the minimum position size that makes economic sense?

Technically, the system runs from $1,000 upward. Economically, the break-even against trading fees, funding variance, and subscription cost sits around $5,000–$10,000 per position for typical yields.

Below that, the fixed costs (rebalance fees, spread) start eating a meaningful share of the yield. The calculator on the home page will show you your net return for any specific size.

Risk & safeguards

What happens if the short side approaches liquidation?

Two safeguards trigger, in order:

  • Alert layer: at a configurable distance from liquidation (default 20%), you get a push / Telegram alert with the current margin buffer and suggested action.
  • Automatic close: at a tighter threshold (default 10%), the engine closes the short automatically to prevent liquidation on the exchange. This avoids losing the entire hedge margin to exchange-side liquidation fees.

Both thresholds are adjustable per position. The LP side stays untouched — safeguards act on the hedge leg only.

What happens if your platform goes down?

Your positions are on your exchange, not on our platform. A platform outage means we stop rebalancing — it does not mean your positions disappear or get liquidated. The LP continues running; the short sits at its last-adjusted size.

For extended outages, you receive an alert by Telegram and email. You can manage positions directly on the exchange in the meantime. When our service restores, the engine picks up from the current state.

How do you handle exchange API outages or rate limits?

Each exchange adapter has its own retry logic, rate-limit buffer, and circuit breaker. If an exchange's API is down or throttling, pending rebalances queue up and execute as soon as the connection restores. If the outage exceeds a configured window (default 30 minutes), you receive an alert so you can decide whether to intervene manually.

The safeguard layer is independent of the main engine: if a liquidation threshold is breached during an API issue, the close-order uses a prioritized execution path.

What is the worst realistic drawdown on a hedged position?

A well-hedged position should have near-zero directional drawdown from price movement. The realistic sources of drawdown are:

  • Rebalancing slippage during sharp moves — typically 0.1–0.5% on an individual rebalance, accumulating to 1–3% annualized on a volatile pair.
  • Funding cost if the short pays funding for an extended period — depends on market regime.
  • Hedge liquidation if safeguards fail to close in time (rare, but possible in extreme gaps).

In backtests on NEAR, ARB and ETH pairs, typical net return has stayed within a few percentage points of pool yield plus funding, with no catastrophic drawdowns — but past behavior is not a guarantee.

Do you have access to my funds?

No. API keys are configured with trading permissions only; withdrawal permissions are never requested or accepted. Funds remain in your exchange accounts the entire time.

We recommend IP-whitelisting your API keys to our static addresses — the dashboard shows the current list. If you rotate or revoke a key, the engine stops executing on that account but does not lose history.

Exchanges & setup

Which exchanges are supported today?

For LP positions: Bybit (World version. Bybit EU does not offer LP's). Uniswap and PancakeSwap are on the roadmap.

For hedge (short) positions: Bybit, BloFin, and MEXC perpetuals.

LP and hedge can run on the same exchange or split across two — the latter is often useful for regulatory or risk-diversification reasons.

Can I run this under EU / MiCA regulations?

Yes, within the constraints of the current regulatory environment. MiCA limits access to certain derivatives products for EU-residents on specific platforms — but it does not remove your options.

A typical EU-compliant setup runs the LP on a MiCA-registered exchange and the hedge on a non-EU derivatives venue where you already hold an account. The engine handles both sides transparently.

We do not provide legal advice on your specific situation. If you are unsure whether a specific exchange is available to you, check with the exchange directly or with counsel.

Which coins / pairs work best?

The strategy is most effective on pairs with:

  • High pool yield (30%+ APR) — this is your margin of safety against hedging costs.
  • Deep perp liquidity on a supported exchange — so rebalance trades don't move the market.
  • Positive or neutral funding on average — so the short adds to yield rather than subtracting.

Currently supported pairs include NEAR, ARB, LTC, ETH, BTC, SOL, AVAX, MATIC, DOGE, and selected others. New pairs are added when they meet liquidity and funding criteria.

How long does setup take?

About 15–30 minutes for the first position, assuming you already have accounts on the supported exchanges and understand the basic LP mechanics.

The steps: create API keys with trading-only permissions, connect them in the dashboard, run the calculator for your target position, pick the margin scenario you prefer, activate. Subsequent positions take a couple of minutes each.

Pricing & commercial

What's the difference between Starter, Operator, and Pro?

The primary difference is the number of active hedges you can run simultaneously:

  • Starter (€199/mo): 1 active hedge. For running one position at a time, on one exchange.
  • Operator (€499/mo): 3 active hedges. For running multiple pairs or splitting capital across strategies.
  • Pro (€999/mo): 10 active hedges. For diversified allocations, multi-exchange setups, and higher-capital operators.

All tiers include the same core engine: delta-neutral math, continuous rebalancing, safeguards, and alerts. Higher tiers add priority support and extended exchange coverage.

Are there performance fees or hidden costs?

No. The subscription is the only fee we charge. No performance fees, no setup fees, no percentage of yield.

You do pay the usual exchange fees — trading fees on rebalances, funding payments on the short — but those go to the exchange, not to us. The dashboard breaks out these costs per position so you always know your net.

Can I cancel or downgrade anytime?

Yes. Billing is monthly, cancellable at any time. If you downgrade from Operator to Starter, you keep the positions you had active up to the new tier's limit — extra positions get paused, not liquidated. You can reactivate them by upgrading or closing an existing hedge.

Is there a free trial?

There is no time-limited trial. The calculator on the home page is free to use — run as many scenarios as you want before subscribing. We find that operators who know what they're looking for don't need a trial; they need to see the math works.

If you have a specific question about whether the system fits your use case, contact us and we'll walk through your scenario directly.

Data & accounting

Do you provide trade logs for tax reporting?

Yes. Every rebalance, funding payment, and position event is logged with timestamp, price, size, and P&L impact. Logs are exportable to CSV for your accountant or tax software.

We are not tax advisors and we do not classify events for you — that depends on your jurisdiction and your advisor's treatment of LP and derivatives income.

Where is my data stored and how long?

Operational data (positions, trade history, configurations) is stored on EU-based infrastructure. API credentials are encrypted at rest with per-user keys. Trade logs are retained for the duration of your subscription plus 24 months for audit purposes, then deleted unless you export them.

We don't use your trading data for any purpose other than operating your hedges and providing you with reporting.

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