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Terminal: Introduction to the Trading Terminal

What is the Terminal? How does it work? What can I do with it? Read on to find out!

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3Commas developed the Trading Terminal based on feedback from our amazing trading community. It’s designed to give traders greater control, precision, and flexibility when managing their trades.


Overview of the Trading Terminal

You can access the Terminal from the navigation menu on the 3Commas website. Below is a breakdown of its features:

1. Exchange Account, Market, and Coin Pair Selection

  • Choose the linked account holding the funds you want to trade.

  • Select the market currency and the asset you wish to buy or sell.

2. Terminal Display Control

  • Customize the Terminal by hiding or showing specific sections.

  • Drag and drop widgets to arrange the layout based on your workflow preferences.

3. TradingView Chart Widget

  • Displays price action for your selected asset.

  • Add your favorite trading indicators and save layouts for frequently traded assets.

4. Order Control Panel

  • Create orders to open, close, or adjust trades.

  • Specify the execution price and the amount of funds to use.

5. Order Book Widget

  • Visualize the limit orders placed on the exchange for your chosen asset.

  • Identify price levels with strong buying or selling interest.

6. Trade Status Widget

  • View your account balance and a detailed list of assets you hold.

  • Track open orders under the Open Orders tab and review your trade history.

Order Table Columns

The Open Orders and Trades History tabs in the Trading Terminal display detailed information about your current and completed trades.

Most column names are identical across both tabs, with only two exceptions:

The “Group” and “Actions” columns appear only in the Open Orders tab.

Column

Description

Coin

Shows the trading pair (e.g., BTC/USDT). Each asset is represented by its icon and ticker symbol.

Side

Displays whether the order is a Buy or Sell.

Size

Order amount.

  • For Spot: shown in base and quote units.

  • For Futures: shown in contracts or base units depending on exchange.

Order Type

Shows the order type (e.g., Good Till Canceled, Fill or Kill, etc.)

Order Price

The price level at which your order is set to execute.

Trigger Price

For conditional orders, the price that will trigger order execution.

Order Options

Displays any special parameters like “Reduce Only” or “Post Only.”

Creation Date

Shows the exact date and time when the order was created, along with a unique Order ID.

Group

Allows you to organize specific transactions into labeled groups (e.g., 1, 2, 3, or 4) for easier tracking and management. You can assign orders to a group using the group icon next to each order, as shown below.

Actions

Provides quick buttons to Cancel, Open now, or Refresh status of an order.


Futures Trading Tools

If you’ve linked a Futures exchange account, the Terminal unlocks additional tools:

7. "Reduce Only" Order Type

Ensures your order closes an open position without creating a new position in the opposite direction.

8. Leverage Control Panel

Select Cross leverage or set an Isolated leverage.

Note

Binance Futures default to Cross Margin mode, which can only be changed on the exchange.

9. Scalping Widget

  • Designed for fast-moving trades, the Scalping Widget allows quick Long and Short trades with minimal input.

  • Keyboard shortcuts are supported for even faster execution.

Important

Scalping is unavailable if Hedge Mode is enabled on the exchange. Disable Hedge Mode to use this tool.


Customize Your Terminal

Tailor the Terminal layout to fit your needs:

  • Drag and drop widgets: Use the handle on the upper-right corner of a widget to reposition it.

  • Arrange controls and widgets to optimize your workflow.


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We hope you enjoy the enhanced precision and flexibility of the Trading Terminal. Happy trading!

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