What happens if I configure an unsupported exchange?

If you configure an exchange that is not officially supported, MagicTradeBot will stop execution during startup and display a clear error message indicating that the selected exchange is not supported.

What exactly happens?

  • During initialization, MagicTradeBot validates the configured exchange name

  • If the exchange is not found in the supported exchange registry, the bot:

    • Immediately exits
    • Prints a clear message such as: “Selected exchange is not yet supported.”
  • No trading logic, market data processing, or order execution is started

This behavior is intentional and designed to prevent:

  • Unexpected behavior
  • Invalid API calls
  • Misconfigured order execution
  • Potential trading risks

Why does MagicTradeBot exit instead of continuing?

MagicTradeBot follows a fail-fast design principle:

  • It refuses to run on unknown or partially compatible exchanges
  • It avoids making assumptions about unsupported APIs
  • It ensures your capital is never exposed to untested or unsafe exchange integrations

This guarantees stability and protects users from silent misconfiguration errors.

What should I do if my exchange is not supported?

If your preferred exchange is not listed:

  1. Double-check the exchange name in application.yaml for typos or casing issues
  2. Confirm the exchange is not already supported under a different identifier
  3. Contact the MagicTradeBot team to request support for the exchange

To be eligible for integration, the exchange must:

  • Support futures trading via API
  • Provide stable order, position, and leverage endpoints
  • Offer sufficient market and symbol metadata

Thanks to MagicTradeBot’s modular exchange layer, adding new exchanges is typically straightforward once requirements are met.

Key takeaway

  • ❌ Unsupported exchange → bot will not start
  • ✅ Supported exchange → bot runs safely and predictably
  • 🛡️ Early exit ensures reliability and risk protection

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