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+PieBot is an automated cryptocurrency trading bot, built with Python.
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+_Documentation coming soon_
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+## Disclaimer
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+This bot is built for private use only. Whilst you are free to use the bot for your own trading purposes, by doing so you acknowledge that its owners, developers, and/or anyone involved with the project is not responsible for any damages or losses as a result.
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+The trading strategy used in this bot is experimental and is constantly changing.
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+Please only invest money you are prepared to lose. Prices go up as well as down, and you may get back less than you put in.