Shrimpy Pro uses cryptocurrency exchange API keys in order to access your exchange accounts. This provides us the ability to collect data on the assets you own, make trades to automate your portfolio, and combine all of your exchange accounts into a single dashboard.
After you link your first exchange account, the additional exchange accounts can be linked by going to the "Settings" tab. How many you are able to link is dependent on the subscription plan you've purchased.
The process for linking API keys is unique for each exchange. For your convenience, we've provided tutorials for how to connect keys to each exchange here.
Security
Shrimpy Pro does not require permissions to withdrawal funds. This means your funds will always remain safe on the exchange. If you would like more information on the security precautions we take to ensure the security of your account, you can find a more detailed article on the topic here.
Permissions
Every exchange offers a unique set of permissions that you can enable when creating your API keys. While we can't go into the differences between every exchange, there are a few key permissions that Shrimpy Pro requires in order to function at its fullest potential.
Balance
Balance data is the way we collect information about your assets on the exchange. This allows us to see how many of each asset you own, when you make trades, and more. Generally, Shrimpy Pro requires access to all "balance" or "data" permissions.
Trading
Trading permissions are the way Shrimpy Pro automates your portfolio. If you plan on using Shrimpy Pro to make trades, we will need access to trading permissions.
An important thing to note is Shrimpy Pro always uses limit orders to execute trades. This means we don't currently ever execute market orders. Although this is the case, it might be desired to allow Shrimpy Pro permission to all trading permissions.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal permissions should never be enabled. Shrimpy Pro does not currently offer any features which tack advantage of the withdrawal permission, so it should be left disabled.
Have questions, comments or concerns? Feel free to reach out to us via the blue "Support" button found in the bottom left corner of your Dashboard, or send an email to Support@Shrimpy.io.