Find answers to common questions about volatility trading and our platform
Volatility refers to the degree of price fluctuation in cryptocurrency markets. High volatility means prices change rapidly and significantly, creating trading opportunities. Volatility is measured as a percentage change over a specific time period.
Basics
LiveVolatile monitors real-time price feeds from Binance using WebSocket connections for both Spot and Futures markets. We calculate percentage changes, identify coins exceeding your volatility threshold, and display them sorted by volatility ranking.
Platform
Spot trading is buying/selling actual cryptocurrency. Futures trading involves contracts that speculate on future prices with leverage. Spot is simpler but less leveraged, while Futures offers higher potential returns but greater risk.
Trading
Yes, volatility trading carries higher risk than long-term investing. Prices can move against you quickly. Manage risk with stop losses, proper position sizing, and risk management strategies. Never risk more than you can afford to lose.
Risk
Yes, traders can profit from volatility through various strategies including scalping, swing trading, and options. The key is having a solid trading plan, risk management, and understanding market dynamics.
Trading
It depends on your trading style. Day traders might use 0.5-2%, swing traders 2-5%, and position traders 5%+. Start with 1-2% and adjust based on how many coins match your criteria and your trading capacity.
Settings
It depends on your trading timeframe. Day traders should check every few seconds to minutes. Swing traders can check every 5-15 minutes. Adjust the refresh interval in settings based on your strategy.
Settings
This varies by exchange. Most allow small amounts ($10-100), but we recommend starting with at least $1,000 to properly apply position sizing and risk management principles.
Getting Started
Leverage amplifies both profits and losses. Beginners should avoid leverage or use minimal amounts (2-5x). Always use stop losses when using leverage. Most experienced traders use 1-3x leverage for volatile trading.
Trading
Use stop losses, proper position sizing (1-2% of account per trade), diversification across multiple coins, and set daily/weekly loss limits. Never risk more than you can afford to lose on a single trade.
Risk
Volatility increases during major market events, exchange releases, and during overlapping trading sessions (US and Asia). Avoid low-volume periods when spreads are wider.
Trading
Yes, LiveVolatile.com is completely free to use. You can track volatile coins in real-time without any subscription fees. We may offer premium features in the future.
Platform
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