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Frequently Asked Questions

Is This Real? (Skeptic Questions)​

These are the questions a well-informed skeptic should ask any algorithmic trading platform. Here are direct answers.

How do I know past performance isn't fabricated?​

You don't have to trust us. Every day TRADEOS.tech operates, a cryptographic Merkle root of all signal activity is committed to Base L2 — a public blockchain. This root cannot be altered retroactively. Any independent party can:

  1. Read the daily root from our SignalAttestation smart contract
  2. Request the Merkle proof for any specific signal
  3. Recompute the leaf hash from the signal's raw fields
  4. Verify the proof against the on-chain root without any TRADEOS.tech infrastructure access

This means: we cannot selectively disclose only good days. Every day we've been live is permanently recorded on a public blockchain. See On-Chain Attestation for the technical details and Performance Methodology for the full audit process.

Why aren't you publishing live performance numbers yet?​

Because we set a high standard before doing so. We will not publish performance claims until:

  • A minimum of 90 consecutive live trading days are recorded
  • An independent auditor has verified the on-chain record against our database
  • P&L is computed by the auditor from raw fill data, not from our internal numbers
  • Maximum drawdown and Sharpe/Sortino ratios are included alongside any return figure

We think performance claims that don't meet this standard are misleading. So we don't make them yet. The on-chain record is accumulating now.

Isn't this just a good-looking backtest?​

No. TRADEOS.tech is a live production system, not a backtesting framework. The on-chain attestation system records actual live signal activity, not simulated results. The internal audit ledger records actual exchange fills with real prices, real fees, and real slippage — not idealized backtest assumptions.

That said, we do have a backtesting service. We are transparent about the distinction between backtest results and live results. We will never present backtest performance as live performance.

What makes you different from the dozens of "AI trading bots" out there?​

Most of them are either a single indicator wrapped in a UI, or a good-looking backtest with no real production infrastructure. The questions to ask are:

  • Does it have regime detection? (HMM + Bayesian change-point, not "bull/bear toggle")
  • Does it have Kelly Criterion position sizing? (not just "risk 1%")
  • Does it have a dead man's switch? (what happens when it crashes?)
  • Does it have a tamper-evident audit trail? (can it prove what it actually did?)
  • Is there on-chain proof of live operation? (or just a claimed track record?)

TRADEOS.tech has all of these. See Why TRADEOS.tech for a direct comparison.

How do I know the system won't lose all my money?​

No system can guarantee against losses — and any that claims to is lying. What TRADEOS.tech can do is enforce principled, multi-layer risk management:

  • Hard exposure limits relative to allocated capital
  • A drawdown breaker that halts new entries when daily/weekly drawdown thresholds are hit
  • A dead man's switch that closes all positions if the system loses connectivity
  • Circuit breakers that cut trading if data feeds fail or behave anomalously
  • Kelly Criterion sizing that prevents oversized bets regardless of signal confidence

These don't eliminate risk. They bound it and make it predictable. See Risk Management.

Can I verify the system is actually running before I commit capital?​

Yes. You can verify the system is live right now by requesting the SignalAttestation contract address and calling roots(YYYYMMDD) for recent dates on Base L2. A non-zero result proves the system ran and attested signals on that date — verifiable by anyone, without trusting us.

General​

What is TRADEOS.tech?​

TRADEOS.tech is an autonomous trading operating system for crypto markets. It runs a complete trading loop — data ingestion, signal generation, risk management, and smart execution — with institutional-grade infrastructure that was previously only available to hedge funds and quantitative trading firms.

Is TRADEOS.tech a bot or a platform?​

TRADEOS.tech is a platform — a full operating system for systematic trading. It includes a complete microservices infrastructure, a real-time dashboard, an AI assistant, multi-exchange connectivity, and comprehensive risk management. It is not a single-strategy "bot."

Does TRADEOS.tech guarantee profits?​

No. No trading system can guarantee profits. TRADEOS.tech is designed to maximize risk-adjusted returns over time using sound, systematic methodology — but trading involves risk, and periods of drawdown and loss are normal and expected.

How is TRADEOS.tech different from a trading bot I can find online?​

Most retail trading bots are single-strategy, single-indicator tools with no regime awareness, no principled position sizing, and no meaningful risk infrastructure. TRADEOS.tech is built to institutional standards: multi-factor signal generation, regime-adaptive behavior, Kelly Criterion sizing, Almgren-Chriss impact modeling, and four independent layers of risk protection. The gap is significant.

Risk & Safety​

What happens if the internet goes down?​

The dead-man's switch monitors system heartbeats continuously. If the trading loop becomes unresponsive for more than the configured timeout, it autonomously closes all positions. Your capital is not left exposed to unmanaged open positions.

What happens if TRADEOS.tech crashes?​

Each service is designed to restart independently. On restart, the execution service reconciles open positions with the exchange, the risk monitor re-arms, and trading resumes from a consistent state. No position is left unmanaged between a crash and restart.

Can TRADEOS.tech lose more than my configured allocated capital?​

TRADEOS.tech has hard limits on exposure relative to allocated capital. The gross exposure limit, per-position size limit, and drawdown breaker all enforce capital boundaries. While no system can guarantee zero losses beyond expected thresholds (exchanges can have issues, market gaps can occur), the risk architecture is designed to keep losses within configured bounds.

Should I give TRADEOS.tech withdrawal permissions?​

No. TRADEOS.tech never requires or uses withdrawal permissions. Only grant Read and Trade permissions on your exchange API keys.

Strategy & Signals​

How often does TRADEOS.tech trade?​

Trading frequency depends on market conditions and your strategy profile. The Conservative profile trades less frequently (higher conviction threshold). The Aggressive profile trades more frequently. In normal trending markets, expect several trades per week. In choppy or uncertain conditions, the system may pause new entries entirely.

Can I see why a trade was placed?​

Yes. Every trade in the TRADEOS.tech trade log includes the signal that triggered it, the regime classification at the time, the signal score, the confluence factors that agreed, and the execution details. Full transparency on every decision.

Can I override a trade decision?​

Yes. You can manually close any position from the dashboard at any time. You can also pause new entries while keeping existing positions managed, or flatten all positions immediately.

Does TRADEOS.tech trade 24/7?​

Yes. Crypto markets run continuously and TRADEOS.tech monitors them 24/7. The risk management and safety systems also operate continuously — there is no manual oversight required during off-hours.

Technical​

What exchanges does TRADEOS.tech support?​

Currently: Coinbase Advanced, Binance, Bybit, OKX, and Kraken. See Supported Exchanges for details.

Can I connect multiple exchanges?​

Yes. TRADEOS.tech supports multi-exchange connections with capital allocated per exchange.

Does TRADEOS.tech support backtesting?​

Yes. TRADEOS.tech includes a backtesting service that uses the same signal pipeline and risk logic as the live system. Backtest results are stored in ClickHouse for analysis.

Where is my exchange API key stored?​

API keys are stored encrypted in HashiCorp Vault, an enterprise secrets manager. They are never stored in plaintext in any database or configuration file. The keys are retrieved at runtime only when needed for exchange operations.

What programming language is TRADEOS.tech built in?​

The backend services are Python (async, using asyncio). The frontend dashboard is React/TypeScript. The infrastructure uses Redis, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse.

Pricing & Access​

How do I get access to TRADEOS.tech?​

Contact the team via the website or email to discuss access options. TRADEOS.tech is currently available to qualified traders and institutions through a managed onboarding process.

Is there a free trial?​

Contact the team to discuss trial options. We want to make sure every user understands the system before going live with real capital.