Monstra may receive Alpaca API credentials, store them encrypted on Monstra servers, read supported account data, display account information inside the dashboard, and prepare rebalance previews or automation tasks for the connected account mode.

Monstra currently supports separate paper and live Alpaca connections. Paper connections may be used for scheduled automation. Live connections are limited to user-reviewed, user-confirmed manual workflows.

Users choose whether to connect a broker, which account mode to connect, which algorithms to run, and whether to enable morning or afternoon paper automation. Users can pause automation, disable automation, or disconnect a brokerage account at any time.

Live-order workflows remain user initiated. You review the preview, decide whether to proceed, and provide the confirmation required by the product before any live order submission attempt.

Automated execution is limited to verified Alpaca paper accounts. If the paper connection is removed or cannot be verified, automation is blocked or disabled until the user reconnects an eligible paper account.

Manual rebalance features may also be available for connected live accounts after review and confirmation by the user. Those live workflows are not the same as automated paper portfolio syncs.

Bot signals, target allocations, rankings, and rebalance previews are algorithmic outputs and not personalized financial advice. Monstra does not guarantee profits, performance, suitability, or returns.

If you need investment, tax, or legal advice, consult appropriately licensed professionals rather than relying on Monstra or its algorithmic outputs.