# Alpaca (stocks/crypto)

### **!!! Alpaca does not return any data on crypto fees.**

**Fees are calculated based on Tier 1 of** [**this page**](https://docs.alpaca.markets/docs/crypto-fees)**.** **If your trading volume is above tier 1, you will end up with left over dust that the bot will not recognize and will not sell.**

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## Stocks

Stock trading is supported through the [alpaca.markets](https://alpaca.markets) brokerage.

* Taking profit as crypto (or stock shares in this case) is not supported.
* Fractional shares are not supported so your size must be more than the cost of 1 share.
* Live data is required from Alpaca for accurate size and price calculations which currently costs $9/mo or $99/yr. If you use the bot without data, the initial price calculation could be incorrect resulting in an instant fill.
* It is recommended to only trade index funds and not individual stocks. Risk is significantly higher on single stocks.

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1. Copy the *API Key ID* and *Secret Key* into the `phBot.ini` file under `Alpaca`.
2. Set `Enabled` to `true`

If you do not have more than $25,000 in your account, you should block trade entries and exits to prevent becoming a pattern day trader.

**Symbol Example**

```
SPY
```

**Sandbox**

See below.

## Crypto

1. Copy the *API Key ID* and *Secret Key* into the `phBot.ini` file under `Alpaca Crypto`.
2. Set `Enabled` to `true`

**Symbol Example**

```
BTC/USD
```

**Sandbox**

* `https://paper-api.alpaca.markets`
* <https://docs.alpaca.markets/docs/paper-trading>