What is the Pro Mode and how does it work? – Bitvavo Help Center

Summary:
Bitvavo's Pro Mode is made for users who want more control and detailed insight while trading crypto. In this article, you'll learn what you can do in Pro Mode, how the screen is set up, how to place different types of orders, and which tools are available to support your trading strategy.

What is Pro Mode?

Pro Mode is an advanced view in Bitvavo that gives you deeper insights into the market. It includes tools like the order book, price charts, real-time data, and multiple order types. This makes it easier to apply trading strategies and perform technical analysis.

Screen overview

Left: Select your trading pair, place orders, and view asset info.
Center: View the order book and price chart.
Right: See live market trades.
Bottom: Check your open orders, transaction history, and portfolio (after logging in).

Warning: The layout may change slightly depending on your screen size.

Placing an order (left panel)

Place order panel

In this section, you can choose whether you want to buy or sell and select your order type:

Limit: Set your own price for the order.
Market: Your order executes immediately at the best available price.
Stop Limit: Your order becomes active when a trigger price is reached.

Fill in the amount you want to buy or sell. You'll immediately see the total value. You can also use advanced settings for more options.

Gainers and Watchlist panel

Below the order section, you'll find the top gainers and losers over the past 24 hours. You can also access your watchlist and personal assets through other tabs.

Order book (center left)

Order book example

The order book shows real-time buy and sell orders:

Green: buy orders
Red: sell orders
Each row shows price, amount, and total value

The "spread" is the difference between the highest bid and lowest ask price.

Price chart (center right)

Price chart view

The chart is powered by TradingView and offers:

Selectable timeframes (e.g., 1 hour, 1 day)
Technical indicators like RSI or MACD
Custom drawing tools
Option to show or hide past orders and trades

Market trades (right panel)

Live market trades

This panel shows real-time trades including price, amount, and timestamp. It helps you gauge how active the market is at that moment.

My orders and portfolio (bottom)

Order and portfolio panel

At the bottom, you'll see your:

Open orders
Order history
Full crypto portfolio

Frequently asked questions

Why can't I see my portfolio?

You are probably not logged in. Please log in to view your portfolio and orders.

What's the difference between a limit order and a market order?

A market order is executed immediately at the best available price. A limit order only gets executed if the price you set is reached.

How can I mark a crypto as favorite?

Click the trading pair in the top left. A screen will open where you can select cryptos. Tap the star icon to mark one as a favorite.