FAQ & glossary
Quick answers and terms.
FAQ
How is my capital protected?
Multiple layers. Each strategy has stop-losses (ATR-based or fixed-%). Bot-level max_daily_loss halts trading after a bad day. Auto-revert pulls back losing versions. Pre-AI veto pipeline blocks trades in extreme volatility, low-edge setups, and book-thin markets.
Do I need an LLM API key?
Not necessarily. AiTrade ships with system providers. You can also bring your own (BYO-AI) — your key, your billing, but full control. Configure in My LLMs.
What if the supervisor proposes a bad strategy?
Three safeguards: 1) The proposed script must compile + validate (syntax & semantics) before being saved. 2) Auto-revert kicks in if performance drops. 3) You can disable auto-apply per bot — every proposal becomes an approval request you must review.
Can I run multiple ThunderScripts on the same bot?
No — one bot, one active script. But you can create multiple bots on the same wallet, each with its own script. They share capital but operate independently.
How do I migrate from another platform?
If your existing strategy is logic-based, translating to ThunderScript is usually 10-30 minutes. Indicators map directly. Conditions become entry when / exit when. Risk parameters fit the risk block. Reach out via hello@thundera.eu for help.
Is testnet supported?
Yes — Binance testnet for spot and futures. Paper bots use real prices but place no real orders. Recommended for first-time strategies.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ThunderScript | The DSL for defining trading strategies in AiTrade. |
| Cycle | One iteration of the engine loop. Runs every cycle_interval. |
| Veto Pipeline | Pre-AI checks (volatility, edge, depth) that block bad setups before LLM call. |
| AI Gate | Final LLM confidence check after all conditions pass. |
| Score | Number of true entry conditions (3-5). Drives position sizing. |
| Cautious Hours | UTC hours where rules are tightened (smaller size, higher confidence floor). |
| Dead Hours | UTC hours where no new entries are taken. |
| Supervisor | Autonomous AI that reviews performance and proposes script changes. |
| BYO-AI | Bring Your Own LLM. User-managed API key + endpoint. |