Frequently Asked Questions about VECTRA Trading Bot.
What is VECTRA?
VECTRA is a professional automated trading bot for cryptocurrency perpetual futures on Hyperliquid exchange. It features multiple trading strategies, AI-powered analysis, and comprehensive risk management.
Do I need coding skills?
No! VECTRA is designed for non-programmers. Everything is configured through the graphical interface. Even custom strategies can be created by chatting with Ectra AI.
What exchange does VECTRA support?
Currently, VECTRA supports Hyperliquid exchange for perpetual futures trading.
Is VECTRA free?
VECTRA requires a license key. Contact the admin for pricing and licensing options.
How do I get my Hardware ID?
Launch VECTRA without a license
The Hardware ID appears in the activation dialog
Send this ID to the admin to receive your license key
Can I install on multiple computers?
Licenses are tied to Hardware ID. Contact admin for:
Transferring license to new hardware
Windows shows a security warning
This is Windows SmartScreen. VECTRA is safe but not signed with an expensive Microsoft certificate.
What's the difference between Testnet and Mainnet?
Paper trading with fake money - for practice
Real trading with real funds
Always start with Testnet to learn the system!
How much money do I need to start?
Minimum recommended:
Mainnet learning: $100-500
Start small and scale up as you gain experience.
What happens if my internet disconnects?
Open positions remain open on the exchange
Stop losses set on exchange will still trigger
VECTRA will reconnect when internet returns
Consider using a VPS for 24/7 reliability
Can I trade manually while VECTRA is running?
Yes, but be careful:
Manual trades may conflict with bot's positions
Bot may try to manage your manual positions
Recommended: Use separate accounts for manual vs bot trading
Which strategy is best for beginners?
Start with SMC (Smart Money Concepts):
Good learning opportunities
How do I create a custom strategy?
Should I use multiple strategies?
Beginners: Start with one strategy and master it.
Experienced: You can switch strategies based on market conditions, but run only one at a time.
What is Ectra AI?
Ectra AI is VECTRA's AI assistant powered by Claude (Anthropic). It provides signal validation, performance analysis, strategy creation, and trading recommendations.
Is Ectra AI required?
No, Ectra AI is optional. VECTRA works without it, but you'll miss:
How much does Anthropic API cost?
Anthropic charges per API call. Typical VECTRA usage costs $5-20/month depending on:
Signal validation frequency
Strategy creation activities
Risk & Security
Is my private key safe?
Yes:
Stored locally in .env file on YOUR computer
Never transmitted to any server
Never included in logs or error reports
Keep your .env file secure and never share it.
Can I lose all my money?
Trading involves risk. To minimize losses:
Use low risk percentage (1-5%)
Enable Max Loss protection
Never trade more than you can afford to lose
What is Max Loss protection?
Max Loss automatically stops trading when daily losses reach a threshold (e.g., 10%). This prevents catastrophic losses on bad days.
Enable it in: Advanced Settings → Protection
VECTRA won't start - what do I check?
Ensure all files are in the same folder (including _internal)
Check Windows Defender/antivirus isn't blocking it
Try running as Administrator
Check for error messages in console
How do I update VECTRA?
Copy .env file from old installation
Verify settings are intact
Can I run VECTRA on a VPS?
Yes! Recommended for 24/7 trading:
Use Windows VPS or Linux with GUI
Stable internet connection
How do I report a bug?
Enable verbose logging in Settings → Advanced
Contact support with description, steps to reproduce, and log files
Billing & License
How do I get a license?
Launch VECTRA to see your Hardware ID
Contact admin with your Hardware ID
Enter in Settings → License
My license expired - what happens?
VECTRA will show license expired message
Trading features will be disabled
Can I transfer my license to a new computer?
Licenses are tied to Hardware ID. Contact admin to:
Generate new license for new hardware
Still Have Questions?
🤖 Ask Ectra AI in the app
💬 Contact @VectraSupport on Telegram
📧 Email support@vectra-bot.com
