Intermediate5 min5 STEPS

Strategy Not Opening Positions

Diagnose and fix when strategy is running but not executing trades

Updated 2/19/2026
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Guided flows

Guided step-by-step flows for setup and operations.

Steps

01Check strategy status

Verify the deployment is in the 'active' state (not paused, halted, or failed). Check the activity log for recent status messages and any state transitions.

02Review entry conditions

Are market conditions meeting your entry criteria? If conditions too strict, strategy waits indefinitely. Check backtest to verify logic.

03Verify exchange connection

Navigate to Settings > Exchanges and test the Kraken connection. If the connection is in an error state, the strategy cannot place orders. Reconnect or update your API key if needed.

04Check available balance

Ensure your Kraken account has sufficient funds for the configured trade size. The strategy cannot execute trades if the available balance is below the required amount.

05Review risk limits

Check if a risk limit has been breached or the auto-pause threshold was triggered by consecutive failures. The deployment pauses automatically until the condition is resolved.

Common Issues

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