Risk information
Trading always carries risk. The information below sets out these risks clearly and transparently, helping you make informed decisions.
Understanding risk is the first step towards confident trading.
How Pelican Sparhaven helps you manage risk
- AI is designed to support more systematic decision-making — our algorithms analyse thousands of market signals and execute trades when conditions align, reducing emotional decision-making.
- Data-informed strategies — Each strategy draws on tested market behaviour patterns and real-time analysis, rather than guesswork.
- Flexible risk settings — Adjust your risk parameters anytime to suit your goals and comfort level.
- Stay informed and in control — every trade and balance update appears on your dashboard in real time. Fees are always clear, with no hidden charges.
- Withdraw your available profits whenever it suits you — your funds stay under your control, with flexible options for withdrawal timing and frequency.
1. General Risk Warning
1.1 Trading cryptocurrencies and digital assets carries significant risk and may not suit every investor. Cryptocurrency values can fall as well as rise, and you could lose all, or more than, your initial investment.
1.2 Before undertaking any trading activity, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience and risk appetite. Only invest funds you can afford to lose in full.
1.3 Automated trading systems, including AI-powered bots, carry specific risks. They do not guarantee profitable results and may malfunction or behave unpredictably due to software faults or market conditions outside their design parameters. Users are solely responsible for monitoring automated systems and any resulting losses.
1.4 Past performance of any trading system or strategy does not indicate future results. All historical data and performance figures presented on this Website are for illustrative purposes only.
1.5 This Website is provided solely as an information and marketing platform. The Company does not offer financial advice or investment recommendations.
2. Risks of Cryptocurrency Trading
2.1 Cryptocurrencies are highly speculative assets. Prices can be extremely volatile and may fluctuate sharply over short periods.
2.2 Unlike traditional financial markets, cryptocurrency markets run 24/7, with round-the-clock access backed by clear platform controls.
2.3 A cryptocurrency's value may be affected by changes in market access, technological developments, market sentiment, actions by large holders, security breaches, and macroeconomic developments.
2.4 Some cryptocurrencies may lose their entire value. There is no assurance that any cryptocurrency will retain any level of value.
3. Market and Liquidity Risks
3.1 Cryptocurrency markets rank among the most volatile in the world. Daily price swings of 10%, 20% or more are common.
3.2 During periods of extreme volatility, trading platforms may experience delays, outages, or be unable to execute trades at desired prices (slippage).
3.3 Low liquidity — particularly in smaller or lesser-known coins — can cause significant slippage when orders are executed. In extreme market conditions, exiting a position at any price may not be possible.
3.4 Stop-loss orders and other risk management tools cannot guarantee that losses will be limited to the intended amount during periods of high volatility or low liquidity.
4. Leverage and margin risk
4.1 Some third-party platforms accessible through this Website may offer leveraged or margin trading products. Leverage can magnify both potential gains and potential losses.
4.2 When trading on margin, you may lose more than your initial deposit. If the market moves against you, your position may be liquidated automatically at a loss.
4.3 Around 70–80% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading leveraged products. Consider whether you can afford to take the significant risk of losing your funds.
5. Technology and Security Risks
5.1 Trading on internet-based platforms carries inherent risks, including internet connection failures, hardware or software faults, delays in order execution and periods of platform downtime.
5.2 The Company does not guarantee that this Website, or any third-party platform linked to it, will operate continuously or without error.
5.3 Cryptocurrency accounts are frequent targets for cybercriminals, with risks including phishing, malware, SIM swapping and exchange breaches. The Company applies industry-standard security measures, but no system is entirely immune to cyber attacks.
5.4 Cryptocurrency transactions are generally irreversible. If your credentials are compromised, you may permanently lose access to your funds. The Company is not liable for losses arising from cybersecurity incidents affecting the User's own devices or accounts.
6. Platform and Service Risk
6.1 Cryptocurrency availability varies significantly between jurisdictions and may change without notice. Services offered in one country may be unavailable, or subject to different account controls, in another.
6.2 Market conditions, network availability or asset support may change, affecting the use, value or transfer of cryptocurrencies. Users are responsible for reviewing platform information and managing their account settings accordingly.
6.3 Tax treatment of cryptocurrency gains varies by jurisdiction. Users are responsible for understanding and meeting their own tax obligations.
7. Third-party risk
7.1 This Website connects Users with third-party trading platforms ("Advertisers"). The Company does not control, endorse or guarantee the services, security or solvency of any third-party platform.
7.2 Third-party platforms may become insolvent, cease operations, or face service restrictions. In such cases, Users may lose access to their funds.
7.3 Before depositing funds with any third-party platform, users should conduct their own due diligence and review its security practices.
8. Returns Are Not Guaranteed
8.1 The Company makes no representation or guarantee that Users will achieve any particular level of return through trading activities.
8.2 Any earnings figures, performance examples, or profit projections shown on this Website illustrate hypothetical scenarios only and must not be relied upon when making investment decisions.
8.3 There is no completely safe or risk-free way to trade cryptocurrencies. Treat any claim that a system can guarantee profits with considerable scepticism.
9. Suitability Notice and Contact
9.1 Cryptocurrency trading may not suit everyone. You should only trade if you understand how cryptocurrency markets operate, are fully aware of your risk exposure, and have sufficient financial resources to withstand the potential loss of all funds committed.
9.2 The Company strongly advises against investing funds you cannot afford to lose. Never trade with borrowed money or funds reserved for essential expenses.
9.3 If you are unsure whether cryptocurrency trading is right for you, seek advice from a suitably qualified, independent financial adviser.
9.4 If you have questions about this Statement or wish to lodge a complaint, contact us at: info@pelicansparhaven.com
We will acknowledge complaints within five working days and provide a full response within 30 working days.
This Risk Disclosure Statement should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Use and Privacy notice.