Five things to check before subscribing to any bot

Before you click 'Use this bot' on anything, run these five checks. They take 5 minutes total and they'll save you from the most common rookie mistakes.

One — Look at the equity curve, not the number. A bot with +47% over 12 months is misleading if it ran from -30% to +47% (your timing matters a lot). A bot with +28% that climbed steadily is more useful in practice. Hover over the chart on each bot's detail page to see the path.

Two — Check the smoothness label. If it says 'Choppy' or 'Wild', expect months where you're losing money. If you can't sleep at night during those months, pick a smoother bot.

Three — Read the 'biggest dip' field. This is the worst drawdown the bot has had. If it's -25%, plan around it. Don't subscribe with money you'll need next month.

Four — Confirm the fee structure. Most bots are a flat monthly USDC fee. A few take a performance fee on top (we display this clearly). 'Performance fee on losses' should never appear — if it does, walk away.

Five — Know the kill switch. Every bot lets you pause or cancel any time from /dashboard. There's no contract length, no early-cancellation fee. Test the cancel flow on a low-fee bot before subscribing to an expensive one.