Troubleshooting your trading bot means identifying, diagnosing, and resolving any problems that prevent it from functioning as expected. Whether it’s a configuration mismatch, exchange API error, or low balance, troubleshooting helps restore your bot’s performance with minimal manual effort.
🧠 Why It’s Important
Automated trading is only effective when the bot runs without interruption. When issues occur, they can:
- Halt buy/sell actions entirely
- Cause missed profit opportunities
- Trigger unintended losses
- Lead to API or account restrictions
By learning how to troubleshoot, users gain greater control over their strategy and minimize risks.
Key Areas to Monitor When Troubleshooting
1. Bot Status Indicators
Your bot dashboard may show status lights like:
- Active and trading
- Paused or waiting
- Error state (e.g., API error, insufficient funds)
Pay close attention to warning signs before they escalate.
2. Exchange Connectivity
Your bot needs real-time access to exchange APIs to function correctly. Ensure:
- API keys are valid and authorized for trading
- The exchange isn’t experiencing downtime
- No IP restrictions block your bot’s requests
If your bot can’t “talk” to the exchange, it won’t trade — even with the perfect strategy.
3. Buy/Sell Settings
Misconfigured trade settings are among the most common causes of malfunction:
- Incorrect base/quote currency (e.g., using BTC/CAD instead of CAD/BTC)
- Trade amounts below the minimum allowed by the exchange
- Conflicting strategy logic (e.g., setting stop-loss lower than the buy trigger)
4. Error Logs and Notifications
Almost every issue leaves a trace:
- Error messages like “Invalid order size” or “Trade failed”
- Log timestamps showing when the error occurred
- Event history showing incomplete or skipped trades
By reading the logs carefully, you can spot patterns and pinpoint causes.
5. Balance and Wallet Checks
Check your exchange wallet:
- Do you have enough of the quote currency to buy?
- Are your holdings large enough to sell?
- Are you dealing with dust amounts (too small to trade)?
Your bot won’t execute trades if funds are unavailable or too small.
Tools to Assist Troubleshooting
Modern trading bots like those offered by Dominion Peak integrate built-in diagnostic tools, including:
- Live logs
- Simulation mode for safe testing
- Trade history export
- Visual config checkers to spot missing settings
Common Mistakes You Can Prevent
| Mistake | Result |
|---|---|
| Forgetting to activate API permissions | No trades executed |
| Setting too tight profit margins | Frequent trade skips |
| Ignoring minimum trade amounts | Failed orders |
| Using expired API keys | Bot disconnects from exchange |
Summary: Think Like a Diagnostic Engineer
Troubleshooting isn’t guesswork — it’s a structured process:
- Check logs for visible errors
- Verify exchange/API connectivity
- Inspect your trading configuration
- Simulate trades before going live
- Adjust and re-test
By mastering these steps, you can ensure your Dominion Peak bot operates with precision — and when it doesn’t, you’ll know how to fix it.
