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Delegated Trading

Last updated: Mar 11, 2026

Delegated Trading allows a wallet to grant another wallet permission to trade on a specific Sub-Account.

This guide explains how to create Sub-Accounts, assign delegates, and manage delegated trading permissions.

This is commonly useful for:

  • Automated trading bots using a separate hot wallet
  • API integrations where you want a trading key without moving custody
  • Institutional setups that separate the trading key from the owner wallet

Delegation:

  • Grants trading access only
  • Does not grant withdrawal permissions
  • Does not grant transfer permissions
  • Does not provide access to the original owner's main account

Delegates can act only within the assigned Sub-Account.

Requirements

To create and manage Sub-Accounts, your wallet must have a Tier 1 trading account.

Tier 1 status is unlocked once your wallet reaches a minimum trading volume of $100,000.

Roles Overview

RoleTradingWithdrawalsTransfersDelegation Control
Main Account OwnerYesYesYesYes
Delegate WalletYesNoNoNo

For Account Owners

Step 1: Create a Sub-Account

  1. Navigate to Portfolio
  2. Click Sub-Accounts
  3. Click + Add Sub-Account
  4. Rename the account if needed

You can create up to 4 Sub-Accounts.

Create a new sub-account from the Portfolio screen before funding it or assigning a delegate.

Step 2: Transfer Funds to the Sub-Account

Sub-accounts do not automatically share funds with your main account.

You can transfer funds in two ways:

  1. Open the Transfer modal from the Sub-Accounts page within Portfolio
  2. Or click the Transfer button from the Account sidebar
Move funds from the main account into the target sub-account before enabling delegated trading.

Then:

  1. Select:
    • From: Main Account
    • To: Your Sub-Account
  2. Enter the amount
  3. Confirm the transfer

Once funded, the Sub-Account is ready for trading or delegation.

Select main and sub-account, enter the amount, then confirm the transfer so the sub-account is funded before you add a delegate.

Step 3: Add a Delegate Wallet

  1. Select the Sub-Account you want to delegate
  2. Click + Add
  3. Enter the delegate's wallet address
  4. Enter delegation duration
  5. Click Add Delegate to confirm

The delegate wallet will now see this account under Delegated to You when connected.

Enter the delegate wallet and duration, then confirm to grant trading access to that specific sub-account.

Step 4: Revoke a Delegate

A delegate may lose access either through expiration or manual revocation.

To revoke access at any time:

  1. Navigate to Portfolio
  2. Click Sub-Accounts
  3. Open the delegate list
  4. Click Revoke on the wallet address

The delegate will immediately lose access.

Use the delegate list in the sub-account settings to remove access immediately when it is no longer needed.

For Delegates

If a main account has granted your wallet delegated access, you will be able to trade using their Sub-Account without creating or funding your own.

Step 1: Connect Your Wallet

  1. Connect your wallet
  2. Navigate to Portfolio
  3. Click Sub-Account
  4. Look under Delegated to You

Delegated accounts will display a Delegate badge.

From Portfolio, open Sub-Accounts and find delegated accounts under Sub-Accounts Delegated to You; each row shows a Delegate badge next to the account name.

Step 2: Enter Delegate Mode

  1. Find the delegated Sub-Account
  2. Click Trade

You can also switch accounts using the Account sidebar and toggle between available accounts.

From Portfolio → Sub-Accounts, find the account under Sub-Accounts Delegated to You and click Trade to trade in delegate mode for that sub-account.

Delegates may:

  • Open and close positions
  • Place and cancel orders
  • Manage positions

Delegates cannot:

  • Deposit funds
  • Withdraw funds
  • Transfer funds

Step 3: Exit Delegate Mode

To exit delegate mode:

  1. Click the active delegated account in the top-right account area
  2. Open the account switcher
  3. Select an account you own

Once you switch accounts, you will exit Delegate Mode and return to your own account if you have set up a Main Account.

Open the account menu in the sidebar to choose your Main account or another wallet-owned account; the delegated sub-account shows a Delegate badge while active. Deposits, withdrawals, and transfers stay disabled while you are on a delegated sub-account.

Security considerations

  • Only delegate to wallets you control or explicitly trust
  • Use a dedicated wallet for each automation or integration
  • Revoke delegated access when it is no longer needed
  • Delegation does not bypass protocol risk limits or liquidation rules

Important Notes

  • All trades executed by a delegate affect the Sub-Account balance.
  • Delegation does not override risk limits or liquidation rules.
  • All trading activity remains subject to protocol rules.