Complete guide · Updated 2026

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How does a trading bot actually work?

A bot places buy and sell orders automatically based on rules you define. No emotions, no missed opportunities, no sleepless nights.

01 — Configure

You set the parameters

Define your price range, capital allocation, and strategy. The bot does nothing until you tell it to go.

02 — Monitor

The bot watches the market

It tracks price movements in real time, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. It never sleeps, never gets distracted.

03 — Execute

Buy low, sell high — automatically

When price hits a grid level, the bot places the order instantly. No delays, no second-guessing.

04 — Compound

Profits stack up over time

Each completed trade generates a small profit. Repeat hundreds of times a day and the returns add up fast.

Read the full guide: what is a crypto trading bot?

Choose the bot that fits your strategy

Each bot is built for a different market condition. Knowing which one to use is half the battle.

Most popular

Grid Bot

Places buy and sell orders at fixed intervals within a price range. Captures profit from every price oscillation — ideal for sideways or ranging markets.

Sideways Best market
Beginner Skill level
How the Grid Bot works
Bull market

Infinity Grid Bot

No upper price limit. Built for bull runs — keeps reinvesting profits as price climbs indefinitely. Never misses an upward move.

Uptrend Best market
Intermediate Skill level
What is the Infinity Grid Bot?
Long-term

DCA Bot

Automatically buys more every time the price dips, lowering your average entry cost. The classic strategy for accumulating through downtrends.

Any Best market
Beginner Skill level
How the DCA Bot works
Market neutral

Arbitrage Bot

Holds a long position in spot and a short in perpetual futures to capture the funding rate. Generates steady returns regardless of market direction.

Neutral Best market
Intermediate Skill level
What is the Arbitrage Bot?
Portfolio

Rebalancing Bot

Keeps each asset at your target allocation by automatically selling what rises and buying what falls. Passive portfolio management on autopilot.

Any Best market
Beginner Skill level
What is the Rebalancing Bot?
Advanced

Futures Grid Bot

Applies grid trading to leveraged futures markets. Run it long, short, or neutral — profit in any market direction with amplified exposure.

Any Best market
Advanced Skill level
What is the Futures Grid Bot?

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Which bot should you use right now?

There's no single best bot — the right choice depends on what the market is doing.

↔ Ranging market

Price is stuck in a range

The market bounces between two levels without breaking either way. This is where grid bots shine — they thrive on repetitive oscillations and this represents roughly 70% of all crypto market conditions.

Strategy for ranging markets →
↑ Bull market

Price is trending up

In a strong uptrend, standard grid bots can miss gains above their range ceiling. The Infinity Grid and DCA bot are better suited — they follow the price no matter how high it goes.

Strategy for bull markets →

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Learn step by step

From complete beginner to running your first live bot — clear guides for every level.

How to start with crypto trading bots from scratch

Everything you need to know before your first bot: account setup, deposit, and activating your first strategy in under 15 minutes.

How to set up your first Grid Bot — step by step

Learn to define your price range, grid count, and investment size to maximize how often your bot trades and profits.

How many grids should you use? The optimal number explained

More grids isn't always better. Find out exactly how to choose based on your price range and available capital.

Which trading pair should you use for the Grid Bot?

BTC, ETH, or altcoins — each has different characteristics that directly impact your bot's performance.

Grid Bot vs DCA Bot: which one is right for you?

Two very different strategies with complementary strengths. We break down when to use each one with real examples.

How to reduce risk when trading with bots

Stop loss settings, safe price ranges, and capital management — the must-haves every bot should have before going live.

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