> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pollyx.trade/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 🤖 Auto Trading

> Automatically trade Polymarket up/down markets based on price and timing filters

# Auto Trading

Auto trading lets PolyX automatically buy into Polymarket’s short-cycle up/down markets (5m, 15m, 1h) when conditions match your configured filters. You set the rules — PolyX watches the market and executes.

## How It Works

Polymarket runs recurring up/down markets for tokens like BTC, ETH, SOL, and others. Each market resolves after a fixed cycle (5 minutes, 15 minutes, or 1 hour). Auto trading monitors these markets in real time and places a buy order when:

1. The **token** matches your selected tokens (e.g., BTC, ETH)
2. The **cycle** matches your selected cycles (e.g., 5m, 15m)
3. The trade happens within your **entry window** (e.g., last 35 seconds before resolution)
4. The **price** is within your configured range (e.g., 70c-92c)

When all conditions are met, PolyX buys the outcome token at the current price.

## Getting Started

### Open Auto Trading

Use the `/autotrade` command or tap **“Auto Trading”** from the copy trading hub to open the auto trading dashboard.

### Create a Config

1. Tap **“Add Auto Trade”**
2. **Choose a preset** — pick from pre-built strategies or create a custom setup
3. **Select a wallet** — if you have multiple wallets, choose which one will execute trades
4. **Review and adjust** — edit tokens, cycles, price range, entry window, and amount per trade
5. Tap **“Start Auto Trade”** to activate

## Preset Strategies

Each preset comes with tuned price range and entry window settings:

| **Preset**       | **Price Range** | **Entry Window** | **Description**                                    |
| :--------------- | :-------------- | :--------------- | :------------------------------------------------- |
| **Closing Bell** | 70c-92c         | 35s              | Buys high-confidence outcomes in the final seconds |
| **Steady Hand**  | 72c-92c         | 60s              | Slightly wider window for more opportunities       |
| **Sniper**       | 75c-95c         | 30s              | Targets very high confidence with tight timing     |
| **Swing Trader** | 60c-85c         | 180s             | Wider price range, enters earlier in the cycle     |
| **Contrarian**   | 26c-35c         | 300s             | Buys the underdog side at low prices               |
| **Custom**       | You set         | You set          | Full control over all parameters                   |

<Tip>
  Start with **Closing Bell** to get a feel for how auto trading works. It’s the most conservative preset with high win probability.
</Tip>

## Configuration Parameters

### Tokens

Select which tokens to trade. Available tokens: BTC, ETH, SOL, DOGE, XRP, HYPE, BNB. You can enable or disable individual tokens from the picker.

### Cycles

Select which market cycles to monitor: **5m**, **15m**, **1h**. Shorter cycles have more frequent opportunities but tighter timing.

### Price Range (Min/Max)

The minimum and maximum price in cents (1-99) for the outcome token. Only trades where the price falls within this range will trigger a buy.

* **High range (e.g., 70-92c)**: Buys outcomes the market considers likely. Higher win rate, lower payout.
* **Low range (e.g., 26-35c)**: Buys outcomes the market considers unlikely. Lower win rate, higher payout.

### Entry Window (Seconds Before Close)

How many seconds before market resolution the bot is allowed to enter. A smaller window means more certainty about the outcome but fewer opportunities. A larger window gives more chances but at less predictable prices.

### Amount Per Trade

The fixed dollar amount PolyX spends on each trade.

## Managing Configs

From the config detail screen:

* **Start / Pause** — toggle the config on or off
* **Edit parameters** — tap any parameter button to update tokens, cycles, price range, entry window, or amount
* **Rename** — give the config a custom name
* **Delete** — permanently remove the config

## Bulk Actions

From the auto trading dashboard:

* **Pause All** — pauses every active config
* **Start All** — starts every paused config
* **Delete All** — permanently removes all configs

Each bulk action asks for confirmation before executing.

## Auto-Claim

When your auto trading positions resolve as winners, PolyX automatically claims the winnings back to your wallet. No manual action needed.

## Insufficient Balance

If your wallet runs out of funds, PolyX pauses the config automatically. You’ll receive a notification with a deposit link. After depositing, restart the config manually from the detail screen.

## [**​**](https://docs.merlin.trade/auto-trading/overview#auto-claim)