LBank Futures Grid is an efficient automated trading tool designed specifically for the futures market. It helps users capture price difference profits amid price fluctuations, enabling 7×24-hour automated arbitrage. This guide provides a detailed overview of its features, operation steps, working principles, and common questions to help you get started quickly and trade safely.

What is Futures Grid?

Futures Grid is an automated trading strategy that divides a user-defined price range into multiple arithmetic grids. Within the range, the system automatically executes buy-low and sell-high operations according to rules, profiting from repeated price fluctuations. Its essence is “volatility arbitrage,” particularly suitable for sideways or range-bound oscillating markets.

Core Advantages

  1. Automated operation without constant monitoring.

  2. Supports neutral, long, and short directions.

  3. Supports up to 500 grids for enhanced flexibility.

  4. Provides AI parameter recommendations to lower the barrier for beginners.

  5. Allows additional margin deposits for greater flexibility.

How Does Futures Grid Work?

Futures Grid is directional and supports three modes:

  1. Long Grid: Holds long positions and closes for profit on price increases, suitable for oscillating upward trends.

  2. Short Grid: Holds short positions and closes for profit on price decreases, suitable for oscillating downward trends.

  3. Neutral Grid: Shorts above the reference price and longs below it, ideal for pure range-bound oscillations.

⚠️When the price moves beyond the grid range, the strategy will suspend pending orders. The probability of forced liquidation within the range is low, offering high safety.

How to Use Futures Grid?

Log In and Access「Futures Grid」

  1. Visit the LBank official website and log in to your LBank account.

  2. Navigate to「Futures」in the menu bar to enter the futures trading page; or search for a supported trading pair in the search box.

Create a Futures Grid

Taking「Long Grid」as an example:

  1. Select the target trading pair and confirm it supports grid trading. Set key parameters:

    • Price Range: Enter the lower limit (grid floor) and upper limit (grid ceiling).

    • Number of Grids: Dynamically displayed based on the price range; supports up to 500 grids.

    • Grid Mode: Supports arithmetic grids only.

    • Investment Amount: The system automatically calculates a recommended range; users can input manually for efficient capital utilization.

    • Direction: Neutral (bidirectional buy-low/sell-high), long, or short.

    • Take Profit/Stop Loss: Optionally enable and set for the order.

    • AI Recommendation: Use AI to suggest optimal range and grid count based on market data.

  1. Confirm the order. The system will automatically create a sub-account, transfer funds, and initialize pending orders. 

  2. Once in “Running” status, the strategy executes trades automatically.

Working Principles & Parameter Explanation Grid Interval

  1. Automatically calculated as (Upper Price - Lower Price) / Number of Grids.

  2. Strategy Status:

    • Creating: Initializing sub-account and pending orders.

    • Running: Automatically buying low and selling high.

    • Stopping: Canceling pending orders and closing positions at market price.

    • Stopped: Strategy fully terminated.

Management & Monitoring

  1. View pending orders and trade history.

  2. Support adding margin and setting take profit/stop loss.

  3. Navigate to「Positions」, tap「Futures Grid > Details」in corresponding order to access 「Profit Details」, 「Grid Information」,「Positions」, 「Pending Grid Orders」, and「Trade Records」.

FAQs

  1. Which market conditions suit Futures Grid?

    • Best for sideways oscillating or range-bound markets. In strong unidirectional trends, stop the strategy promptly to avoid losses.

  2. How to stop a Futures Grid?

    • Go to「Positions > Futures Grid」, select the order, and choose「Stop」. The system will cancel unfilled orders and close positions at market price. 

    • Note: Slippage risk may occur during stopping.

  3. Is AI parameter recommendation reliable?

    • AI suggestions are based on historical data and market analysis, suitable for beginner reference. Final decisions should align with personal risk tolerance.

  4. Is take profit/stop loss available?

    • Yes; users can set it based on their trading strategy.

  5. Are there restrictions on trading pairs?

    • Yes. Currently supported pairs (initial batch) include:

      1. BTCUSDT、ETHUSDT、XRPUSDT、SOLUSDT、ZECUSDT、DOGEUSDT、ASTERUSDT、XAUTUSDT、ADAUSDT、BCHUSDT、AVAXUSDT、SUIUSDT、BNBUSDT、LINKUSDT、FARTCOINUSDT、FILUSDT、PIPPINUSDT、LTCUSDT、ICPUSDT、UNIUSDT。

LBank Reminder

LBank Futures Grid trading strategy is primarily suitable for ranging or oscillating market conditions. In the event of a strong unilateral trend (whether upward or downward), it may result in accumulating floating losses on positions, prices moving beyond the grid range, failure to effectively capture arbitrage opportunities, and even amplification of overall losses. Users are advised to closely monitor market dynamics and promptly add margin or stop the grid operation when necessary.

During the operation of Futures Grid, frequent automated trades will incur transaction fees and funding rates, which may erode part of the profits over time. Funds allocated to the Futures Grid will be isolated from the main futures account and dedicated exclusively to grid trading. After transfer, please pay close attention to the overall risk status of the futures account.

In the event of unforeseen circumstances (such as abnormalities in the underlying asset trading, suspension, or delisting), the grid will automatically cease operation. Digital asset trading carries high risks, with potentially extreme price volatility that may lead to loss of principal. Users should independently assess risks and bear the consequences of their investments; LBank assumes no liability for any losses. Please fully understand the product features and operate with caution.

LBank Futures Grid aims to provide users with an efficient and convenient automated trading experience. For questions, contact customer support or check the latest platform announcements. Happy trading and prosperous returns!