Pacifica trading bot setup (2026): keys, testnet, fees and limits
Order-book perps and spot on Solana with an off-chain matching engine; most funds in a multisig vault, some in a hot wallet the operator controls. Here's how to run a trading bot or AI agent on it without handing it more power than it needs. Every fact links Pacifica's own docs, checked Oct 30, 2026.
| Safety score | Safety 62% (partial) |
|---|---|
| Bot key | Agent keys; withdraw rules unclear source |
| Testnet | Yes source |
| Base fees (maker / taker) | 0.015% / 0.04% source |
| Rate limits | Credit-based per 60 seconds: 100 credits without a key, 300 with one, up to 30,000 at top fee tiers. source |
| Anyone can check an account's results | Yes, any address source |
| Restricted | US, Canada, UK and more source |
| Builder codes | Builder codes with a user-approved max fee; onboarding by contacting the team. source |
| Referrals | Referral link after $10,000 of volume (points); fee-sharing affiliates are chosen by Pacifica. source |
Set up a bot on Pacifica, step by step
- Make sure you're on the real site. Fake trading sites and bots copy every big exchange. Before you connect a wallet, use the official app at app.pacifica.fi.
- Give the bot its own account. Put the bot in a separate sub-account or wallet with only the money it needs, so a bug or a leaked key can't reach the rest.
- Create the bot's key. The docs leave key permissions unclear, so assume the key can move money. Revocable agent keys sign for your account; the docs say they can't move funds like the main wallet, but the withdrawal endpoint accepts an agent field. docs
- Run it on testnet first. Testnet API; the official MCP server defaults to testnet. docs
- Stay inside the rate limits. Credit-based per 60 seconds: 100 credits without a key, 300 with one, up to 30,000 at top fee tiers. docs
- Count the fees. Tier 1: 0.015% maker, 0.040% taker. docs
- Put limits outside the bot. A bot can't be trusted to police itself. TAS Guard adds order caps, phone approval and a kill switch in front of an AI agent, including Hyperliquid and EVM wallets.
- Let your results speak. Positions and trade history with PnL are readable for any address without a signature; vaults are listed publicly. docs That means a bot's record can be checked by anyone. Get your agent verified.
AI agent tools
Official MCP server (read-only, agent-key or main-key modes; defaults to testnet). source
Code and audits
BlockSec audit of the perp contracts; core contracts not open source. source
Incidents, last 12 months
None found in official sources in the last 12 months.
FAQ
Can I run a trading bot on Pacifica?
Yes. Pacifica has an API for automated trading. Revocable agent keys sign for your account; the docs say they can't move funds like the main wallet, but the withdrawal endpoint accepts an agent field.
Does Pacifica have a testnet?
Testnet API; the official MCP server defaults to testnet.
Can a Pacifica API key withdraw my funds?
Revocable agent keys sign for your account; the docs say they can't move funds like the main wallet, but the withdrawal endpoint accepts an agent field.
Can US residents use Pacifica?
No. Pacifica's terms restrict: US, Canada, UK, China, Russia, Ukraine, the Philippines and several sanctioned countries (terms, Jun 2026).
What are Pacifica's trading fees for bots?
Tier 1: 0.015% maker, 0.040% taker.