Hedge Mode is a Futures position mode that lets you hold both a Long and a Short position at the same time on the same trading pair.
One-Way Mode: you can only have one position direction open (Long or Short)
Hedge Mode: you can have both Long and Short open at the same time
Hedge Mode can help with hedging and more advanced strategies, but it can also increase complexity and trading costs (fees, funding, margin usage).
When and why to use Hedge Mode
Hedge Mode is commonly used for:
Risk hedging: reduce exposure by opening an opposite position
Market-neutral strategies: manage volatility without relying on one direction
Important: Hedge Mode does not eliminate risk. It can make position management more complicated, especially if you are new to Futures.
Hedge Mode availability by exchange and feature
Hedge Mode support depends on the exchange and the feature you’re using.
DCA and Grid Bots:
Bybit Futures (Bybit Inverse and Bybit USDT Perpetual): available for DCA bots and Grid bots
Gate Futures: Available for DCA bots and Grid bots.
Binance Futures: Available for DCA bots only.
OKX Futures: Available for DCA bots only.
Bitget Futures: Available for DCA bots only.
SmartTrade and Terminal:
Supported for all exchanges that offer Hedge Mode.
Bybit Notes
DCA Bots:
Hedge Mode is optional.
Multi-pair DCA bot trading is supported on Bybit USDT-M.
Grid Bots:
Bots can operate in either Hedge or One-Way Mode.
Signal Bot/SmartTrade: Hedge Mode is supported for Bybit USDT-M in UTA accounts.
How to enable Hedge Mode in 3Commas
Note: Before changing modes, ensure all open orders and positions are closed. Attempting to switch modes with active positions will result in an error.
Option 1: Quick toggle from My Portfolio (3 dots menu)
Go to My Portfolio
Find your Futures exchange account card
Click the three dots (⋮) menu
Toggle Hedge Mode ON (or OFF)
Option 2: From the exchange account Settings page
Go to My Portfolio
Click View on the exchange account
Open the Settings tab
Toggle Hedge Mode / One-Way Mode
