How to use Gemini ActiveTrader for recurring crypto buys?

Setting Up Recurring Buys on Gemini ActiveTrader

1. Log into your Gemini account and navigate to the ActiveTrader interface using the top navigation bar.

2. Ensure your funding method is verified and linked—bank transfers, ACH, or wire deposits must be active and confirmed.

3. Click the “Buy” tab located in the left-side panel, then select the cryptocurrency you wish to purchase regularly.

4. Choose “Recurring Buy” from the order type dropdown menu instead of market, limit, or stop orders.

5. Enter the fiat amount or crypto quantity you want to allocate per cycle, and specify the frequency—daily, weekly, biweekly, or monthly.

6. Confirm the schedule start date and time zone, then review the preview including estimated fees and execution timing.

Understanding Execution Mechanics

1. Recurring buys execute automatically at the scheduled time using the best available market price on Gemini’s order book.

2. Each transaction is treated as a separate market order; slippage may occur during periods of low liquidity or high volatility.

3. Orders are placed only if sufficient fiat balance exists in your USD wallet at execution time—insufficient funds result in a skipped cycle.

4. Failed executions do not roll over or accumulate; no retroactive purchases are triggered for missed intervals.

5. Order confirmations appear in your activity feed with timestamps, trade IDs, and executed prices—each logged separately.

Managing and Modifying Active Schedules

1. Access all recurring buy configurations via the “Recurring Buys” section under the Account menu in ActiveTrader.

2. Pause, resume, or delete any active schedule with a single click—no confirmation delay or approval step required.

3. To adjust amount or frequency, users must cancel the existing schedule and create a new one—edits to live schedules are not permitted.

4. Changing the selected cryptocurrency requires initiating a new recurring buy setup; cross-asset modifications are unsupported.

5. Historical data remains visible even after cancellation, including total cycles completed and cumulative volume purchased.

Fees and Settlement Details

1. Each recurring buy incurs standard Gemini ActiveTrader taker fees based on your 30-day trading volume tier.

2. No additional platform fee is charged specifically for scheduling—only the underlying trade fee applies.

3. Settlement occurs instantly upon execution: crypto is credited to your spot wallet, and fiat is debited from your USD balance.

4. Wire-funded recurring buys settle within one business day of execution; ACH-based purchases reflect in the USD wallet after standard processing windows.

5. Fee deductions are displayed in the order summary prior to activation and appear line-itemized in each trade confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I set different recurring buys for multiple cryptocurrencies simultaneously?Yes. Gemini ActiveTrader allows unlimited concurrent recurring buy schedules across any supported asset pair.

Q: Do recurring buys support limit-order pricing logic?No. All recurring buys execute as market orders—limit-based recurring strategies are unavailable in the current implementation.

Q: What happens if the exchange experiences downtime during a scheduled execution window?If Gemini’s trading systems are offline at the exact scheduled time, the buy is skipped and will not retry automatically.

Q: Are recurring buys subject to KYC verification thresholds?Yes. The total monthly volume across all recurring buys counts toward your verified tier limits—exceeding those triggers mandatory document revalidation.