Getting started

Manual trading in the Moonbot terminal allows you to manage each trade independently — selecting the market, direction, and timing for entering and exiting a position. This mode is ideal for learning how the terminal works and understanding the basic principles of cryptocurrency trading.

This section explains how to open a trade in manual mode, monitor its execution, and correctly close the position using the terminal's core tools.

What Is Manual Trading in Moonbot?

Manual trading in Moonbot is a mode where all trading decisions and actions are made by the user. You choose the trading pair, determine the trade direction, place orders, and decide when to exit a position.

Unlike automated trading — where actions are carried out by the terminal according to predefined rules or strategies — manual trading gives full control to the user. This allows you to interact directly with the market and better understand the trading mechanics and interface of the terminal.

Manual trading uses Moonbot’s standard interface elements: market selection, chart, Buy and Sell buttons, and the Orders and Logs windows to monitor trade status. All user actions are immediately reflected in the terminal interface.

Using manual mode helps build a foundational understanding of the trading process and prepares you to explore the terminal’s more advanced features.

Opening a Trade in Manual Mode

To open a trade in manual mode, start by selecting the market you want to trade. Choose a trading pair in the MarketsTable and make sure its chart is displayed on the screen.

Next, decide the trade direction — Buy (if you expect the price to rise) or Sell (if you expect the price to fall). This decision reflects your market view and determines how the terminal will act.

To execute the trade, click the corresponding Buy or Sell button in the terminal interface. The terminal will then send the order to the exchange. Once the order is filled, the position becomes active and is displayed in the Orderswindow.

All trade actions in manual mode are performed consciously and under full user control. This helps you focus on learning the trading logic and navigating the terminal.

For a more detailed overview of the trade execution process, interface elements, and order types used in manual mode, refer to the documentation.

Trade Monitoring and Closing

After opening a trade in manual mode, its status is displayed in the Moonbot interface. Several key components help you monitor the active position.

The current position appears in the Orderswindow, where you can view order status and confirm the position is open. All related actions — placing, modifying, or filling orders — are also logged in the Logs window, allowing you to verify the terminal’s behavior and interaction with the exchange.

Price changes for the selected pair are shown in the Chart, located in the main terminal window. The chart provides a visual representation of market movement and helps guide your decision to hold or close the position.

To close a position manually, use the appropriate action in the terminal — by clicking either the Sell or Buy button, depending on the trade direction. The terminal will send a closing order to the exchange. Once the order is filled, the trade is considered closed.

Trade results appear in the Orderswindow and are saved in the Reports, where they can be reviewed later for performance analysis.