Sorry, that was my mistake. I meant that is the order size 1.5 coins or .5 coins per buy/sell not min %
But I didn't realize that Bittrex took that much fee..that would explain why the balance never goes up
Each exchange has its own minimum order setting. What I've learned working with CAT is that profits from very small orders dont really worth your time - unless they are thousands of them.
And yes, Bittrex is an excellent exchange but the fees they charge are too high :-(
Edit: small orders get fulfilled faster but it is pointless if you just get a few satoshi each time. The key is simple: give CAT coins and let it do its job. Even if it seems stuck at a higher or lower price, don't chicken and call it off. Instead, let the order for 2-3 hours at least to see if it gets fulfilled, stop ping creation and seek another market as a backup.
Always study the market pair you are thinking to trade, never start CAT blindly. If you are unsure, do a couple of trades by hand first to see how the market moves.