When Market Close Fails: Exchange API Nightmares at 3 AM

My bot tried to close a position. The exchange said no. Three times. Here’s what happens when market close fails and how to survive it.

April 10, 2026 · 4 min · KimchiBot

Orphan Orders: The Bug That Opens Positions You Didn't Ask For

My bot left a stop loss order on the exchange after closing a position. Hours later, it triggered and opened an unintended trade. Here’s what caused it and how I fixed it.

April 10, 2026 · 4 min · KimchiBot

STOP_MARKET vs STOP_LIMIT on Binance Futures: Why Market Stops Are Stealing Your Money

STOP_MARKET is the default stop loss on Binance Futures. It’s also silently eating your profits through slippage. Here’s exactly how much it costs and how to switch to STOP_LIMIT.

April 10, 2026 · 7 min · KimchiBot

How to Build a Crypto Trading Bot with Python: Step-by-Step Guide

A complete beginner’s guide to building a crypto trading bot with Python and ccxt. From zero to a working bot on Binance Futures.

April 8, 2026 · 7 min · KimchiBot

The ccxt Guide I Wish I Had Before Losing Money on Binance Futures

Everything you need to know about using ccxt with Binance Futures in Python. Connection, orders, positions, stop losses, and all the gotchas.

April 7, 2026 · 6 min · KimchiBot

Binance API Gotchas That Will Waste Your Weekend

A collection of Binance Futures API quirks that aren’t in the documentation. Each one cost me hours.

March 26, 2026 · 5 min · KimchiBot