What Is the Futures Martingale Bot Strategy?
The Futures Martingale Bot Strategy is an automated position-averaging strategy used in futures trading. It works by adding positions in batches to lower the average entry price, leveraging futures contracts to amplify potential gains from market pullbacks or rebounds.
- How It Works: The strategy automatically adds positions in the same direction at preset intervals and multiples, reducing the overall entry cost. When the market rebounds or retraces, even a small price movement can bring the entire position into profit.
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Applicable Markets:
- Range-Bound Markets: Ideal when prices fluctuate within a range — the strategy repeatedly adds and closes positions for short-term profits.
- Market Bottoms (Long) or Tops (Short): Helps average down entry costs before potential reversals, waiting for a rebound opportunity.
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Advantages:
- Automated Execution: Orders and position scaling are fully automated — no manual operation needed.
- Lower Average Cost: Averaging down reduces the overall entry price.
- Ideal for Sideways Markets: Enables repeated profit-taking for steady returns.
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Risks:
- Trend Risk: In a strong one-sided market move against your position, continuous averaging may result in liquidation.
- High Margin Usage: Requires sufficient margin reserves to support multiple position additions.
- Leverage Risk: Leveraged futures contracts amplify both profits and losses.
Create a Futures Martingale Bot on the XT App
To use the Futures Martingale Bot, you need to download or update to the latest version of the XT.COM App. (Note: This feature is supported on version v5.10.1 or above.)
Step 1: Open the XT App, go to [Futures] → [Trading BOT], tap [Create a BOT], and select [Futures Martingale] from the Bot strategy menu.
Step 2: On the Futures Martingale page, select your preferred futures trading pair.
Step 3: You can create a strategy using either AI Parameters or Manual Setup.
• AI Parameters:
- Choose between Long and Short positions
- Select from Aggressive, Balanced, and Conservative strategies
- Tap [Use] and enter your investment amount
- Tap [Confirm] to begin the strategy.
• Manual Setup:
- Choose between Long and Short positions.
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Define the price change percentage for adding positions:
- Long: Add more when the price drops.
- Short: Add more when the price rises.
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Set your take-profit threshold:
- Long: Take profit when the price rises.
- Short: Take profit when the price falls.
- Specify the Maximum Additions (1–25).
- Enter your investment amount (margin).
- Set your leverage (1x to the pair’s maximum leverage).
- Review all parameters, then tap [Confirm] to activate the strategy.
Step 4: View Your Orders
Once your Futures Martingale Bot is running, you can track its performance under [Futures] → [Trading BOT]. Tap [Order Details] to view pending orders, trade history, order parameters, and more.
Futures Martingale Bot FAQ
- Which platforms support Futures Martingale?
Futures Martingale is available on APP v5.10.1 or above. Futures Martingale is not yet available on the web version. This page will be updated once web access is available. - Does Futures Martingale trading support rebates?
Yes. It follows standard futures trading rebate rules. All trading pairs are eligible except those in the Futures Innovation Zone. - From which account are funds allocated for Futures Martingale trades?
Funds are transferred from your Spot account. Please ensure your Spot account has a sufficient balance. - Are realized profits automatically reinvested?
No. Realized profits are used as margins to help reduce liquidation risk. They are not automatically reinvested. - Can I add or withdraw margin for the Futures Martingale robot?
Yes. Select the running robot, go to “More” → “Adjust Margin”. Choose “Add Margin” to increase or “Withdraw Margin” to decrease. Added margin counts as available balance for positions or fees and does not affect robot settings.