diff --git a/src/main.py b/src/main.py
index 3cf6f40..103e3af 100644
--- a/src/main.py
+++ b/src/main.py
@@ -18,7 +18,16 @@ def main():
     try:
         api = KalshiAPI(KALSHI_API_KEY)
         notifier = Notifier(TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN, TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID)
-        trader = Trader(api, notifier, logger, BANKROLL)
+
+        balance_response = api.get_account_balance()
+        if balance_response and 'balance' in balance_response:
+            bankroll = float(balance_response['balance']) / 100
+            logger.info(f"Using live Kalshi account balance as bankroll: ${bankroll:.2f}")
+        else:
+            bankroll = BANKROLL
+            logger.warning(f"Could not fetch live balance; falling back to configured BANKROLL: ${bankroll:.2f}")
+
+        trader = Trader(api, notifier, logger, bankroll)
 
         # Start market data streaming (Phase 3 feature)
         trader.market_data_streamer.start_streaming()