How to Set Up Auto-betting
This guide walks you through enabling auto-betting end-to-end: connecting Pinnacle, configuring your execution rules, and running a safe first test.
Before starting, make sure you’ve read:
Prerequisites
To use auto-betting, you need:
A Pinnacle account
A fee balance on Bet2Invest (used only to pay auto-betting fees)
At least one Expert to follow, with auto-betting enabled for them
Open the Auto-betting section
Go to the Auto-betting area of Bet2Invest.
What you should see:
your auto-betting dashboard (status)
your auto-betting balance (to pay the fees)
the bookmaker connection settings
your auto-betting profile settings
your performance tracking
your followed Experts
the bets history
Connect your Pinnacle account
Enable the Pinnacle connection by entering your Pinnacle identifiers.
Security note:
Your credentials are encrypted using AES‑256 with an IV.
In simple terms, this means your identifiers are stored as unreadable data, and are not accessible as plain text.
If you want to understand the execution path, see How Auto-betting Works.
Add balance for auto-betting fees
Auto-betting fees are charged from your Bet2Invest balance (not your Pinnacle balance).
You can deposit by crypto or credit card.
There is a 30% bonus on deposit (up to €300 bonus).
You need to deposit before enabling your auto-betting profile. If you try to setup your auto-betting profile before depositing, you'll not be able to activate it.
The recommended deposit amount depends on your monthly volume. There is no need to deposit excessively.
Bet2Invest does not hold your betting bankroll. Your betting funds must remain on Pinnacle. Deposits on Bet2Invest are only used to pay auto-betting fees.
Configure your auto recharge settings
If your Bet2Invest fee balance reaches 0, auto-betting can be disabled until you add balance again (because fees can’t be covered).
To avoid interruptions, you can enable Auto Recharge so your fee balance is automatically topped up.
With auto recharge enabled, you choose:
a recharge threshold — the balance level that triggers a recharge
a recharge amount — how much to add when the threshold is reached
Auto recharge is the simplest way to ensure your auto-betting never stops because you ran out of fee balance.
Auto recharge affects only your Bet2Invest fee balance (used to pay auto-betting fees). It does not change your Pinnacle bankroll.
Configure your strategy for this Expert
This is the most important step.
Recommended baseline settings:
Stake per unit: define how much 1 unit is worth for you (in your currency)
Max stake per unit: hard cap (safety)
Max stake per day per tipster: avoids runaway exposure
Max odds drop (%): protects against copying after a big move
Sports filter: start with sports you understand
Then choose an order type:
Market (instant) — best replication, but may face more slippage on fast markets
X minutes before market closure — execution is delayed (X configurable)
Only if price rises again after drop — avoids chasing bad price, but may miss bets
Auto-betting is highly configurable. If settings are too strict, you may miss many tips. If settings are too loose, you may copy at bad prices.
If you want advice tailored to your bankroll and risk tolerance, you can reach out to us.
Iterate safely (don’t over-optimize)
After 20–50 executions, review:
acceptance vs rejection rate
average odds drop
whether the Expert’s markets match your filters
Then adjust slowly:
widen odds drop slightly if you miss too many bets
tighten daily caps if exposure feels too high
consider switching from live to prematch if too many markets are suspended
For broader discipline guidance, read Best Practices for Auto-betting.
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