OctoBot

# OctoBot - Free Open Source Crypto Trading Bot

OctoBot is a **free open-source crypto trading bot** with a **visual user interface**. Explore guides, features, and cloud options on [octobot.cloud](https://www.octobot.cloud/trading-bot?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=readme_hero). ## The new OctoBot beta is live The latest release runs in [**node mode**](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=node_mode) by default. Your node acts as the backend for the [new OctoBot interface](https://new.mobile.octobot.cloud/home?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=readme_new_interface) and mobile app, where you manage wallets, automations, and multiple strategies from a unified and secure dashboard. From the node interface, you can also start a **manual OctoBot** instance for backtesting, Telegram, TradingView, and other classic OctoBot workflows. Read the [full beta announcement](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/blog/next-octobot-beta-testing-starts?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=full_beta_announcement) to learn more about the largest OctoBot update ever. Please note that the new OctoBot beta is a work in progress. You may hit bugs or incomplete features. ## Open source crypto trading bot with a visual user interface [OctoBot](https://www.octobot.cloud/trading-bot?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=readme_what_is_octobot) is an open source cryptocurrency trading robot designed for crypto investors who want to automate their investment strategies. The bot can automate strategies using built-in: - Strategies such as [grids](#grid-trading-bot), [DCA strategies](#dca-trading-bot), [crypto baskets](#crypto-basket-trading-bot) and much more, which can all be configured - [AI connectors](#ai-trading-bot) to trade using any [OpenAI](https://openai.com/) or [Ollama](https://ollama.com/) model such as ChatGPT, llama or any [custom model](https://ollama.com/search) running on an Ollama server - [TradingView connectors](#tradingview-trading-bot) to automate trades from [TradingView](https://www.tradingview.com/?aff_id=27595) indicators or strategies - Social indicators to analyze social data such as [Google trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=today%205-y&q=%2Fm%2F05p0rrx&hl=en) or [Reddit](https://reddit.com) - Technical analysis indicators such as RSI, Moving Averages or MACD - [15+ exchange integrations](#your-trading-bot-for-binance-coinbase-hyperliquid-and-15-other-exchanges) including Binance, Coinbase, MEXC and Hyperliquid

The trading bot is written in Python and built as a free open source software since 2018. It can be [installed on your system or executed on a cloud provider](#installing-octobot-open-source-crypto-trading-bot). ### Control OctoBot from desktop, mobile, web, or Telegram Are you looking for a bot you can set up from the peaceful environment of your home computer and that you can follow from anywhere using your phone? #### OctoBot beta: node mode and the new interface Install the latest release and run OctoBot on your computer or server. Connect to it from the [new OctoBot interface](https://new.mobile.octobot.cloud/home?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=readme_new_interface) in your browser, or from the mobile app. From one node, run multiple **automations** (DCA, grids, crypto baskets, TradingView, and more) and monitor your full portfolio in one dashboard. The [new OctoBot's philosophy](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/blog/next-octobot-one-platform-for-all?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=new_octobots_philosophy) revolves around 3 pillars: 1. Multi-portfolio analysis and automation 2. Self custody: your keys never leave your devices 3. Zero knowledge privacy: all your data is end-to-end encrypted, no one can read them except you #### Web interface and Telegram OctoBot is designed for crypto investors who want to automate their trading strategies in a simple way, using a graphic interface to: - Configure the details of their strategy and its traded markets and exchange(s) - Test and optimize the strategy using [backtesting](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-usage/backtesting?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=backtesting) - Live test it with paper money - Execute it on a real exchange account, by automatically sending orders to the exchange A **manual OctoBot** instance can still be configured and followed using its built-in web interface, making it reachable when running on a cloud server. OctoBot can also be connected to a Telegram bot, turning OctoBot into a [Telegram trading bot](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-interfaces/telegram?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=telegram). You can also follow your trading bot from the OctoBot mobile app, which is designed to automate [octobot.cloud](https://www.octobot.cloud/trading-bot?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=octobot_app_section) strategies. The app can also be used to follow your open source OctoBot's profits, portfolio, open orders and trades. The public (non-beta) OctoBot mobile app is designed for [octobot.cloud](https://www.octobot.cloud/trading-bot?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=octobot_app_section) strategies. To manage your open source OctoBot in beta, use the new OctoBot interface or mobile beta app instead.

    

### Live and backtesting trading strategies automation OctoBot is more than just a strategy execution engine, it can also simulate investments using [risk-free paper trading](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-usage/simulator?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=risk-free_paper_trading). Even better, the trading robot comes with its [built-in backtesting engine](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-usage/backtesting?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=backtesting_engine) to help you test and optimize your strategy over a long period of time with a simulated portfolio and historical exchange data (only available in [manual OctoBots](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=manual_octobots)).

Backtesting your trading strategy and portfolio will give you accurate insights on the past performance and behavior of your trading strategy starting from its initial portfolio. This analysis tool gives you all the metrics to create the best version of your strategy before automating it with your real funds, on your exchange account. ### Your trading bot for Binance, Coinbase, Hyperliquid and 15+ other exchanges OctoBot supports the vast majority of crypto exchanges thanks to the great [CCXT library](https://github.com/ccxt/ccxt).

This wide range of supported exchanges makes it easy to create investment strategies on any crypto, from Bitcoin, Ethereum or Solana to altcoins from the darkest depths of the altcoin forest. Supported exchanges notably include: - [Binance](https://accounts.binance.com/en/register?ref=528112221) spot and futures trading using the REST and websocket APIs - [Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com/) spot trading using the REST and websocket APIs - [Bybit](https://www.bybit.com/en-US/invite?ref=QW6O5) spot and futures trading using the REST and websocket APIs. Note: due to a recent update, the Bybit API will soon be available again on OctoBot - [Hyperliquid](https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/) spot trading (with API Keys) using the REST and websocket APIs - [MEXC](https://www.mexc.com/register?inviteCode=1fqGu) spot trading using the REST and websocket APIs - [Kucoin](https://www.kucoin.com/ucenter/signup?rcode=rJ2Q2T3) spot and futures trading using the REST and websocket APIs - All [HollaEx-Powered](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-partner-exchanges/hollaex/account-setup) exchanges. Learn more on [HollaEx, the open source white label exchange](https://hollaex.com/) - Many other such as OKX, Binance US, Crypto.com, HTX, Bitget, BingX, CoinEx, BitMart, Phemex, Gate.io, Ascendex and more on the [full list of supported exchanges](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/exchanges?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=exchanges_full_list). ## Automate your trading strategies OctoBot is designed as a one-stop-shop for crypto trading strategies. If you think of a crypto trading strategy, it can most likely be automated by OctoBot, unless it requires very complex custom mechanisms. ### AI trading bot OctoBot can be an AI trading bot using [OpenAI](https://openai.com/) models such as ChatGPT. The [ChatGPT trading mode](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-trading-modes/chatgpt-trading?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=ai-trading-bot) is the dedicated OctoBot configuration to give market context to a LLM model, ask for its opinion and trade accordingly. Local LLM models, such as [Ollama](https://ollama.com/) llama or any [custom model](https://ollama.com/search) running on your Ollama server can also be used by the bot for deeper customization and cost management. ### Grid trading bot Grid trading is a strategy that extracts value from volatility. Unlike most strategies, it relies on pure math and no statistics. It will "simply" create and maintain many buy and sell orders at regular intervals and generate profits every time both buy and sell orders are executed. [The OctoBot grid trading bot](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-trading-modes/grid-trading-mode?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=grid-trading-bot) can be heavily customized and optimized to be perfectly adapted to your market and exchange. ### DCA trading bot Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) is a well known investment strategy where you buy on a regular basis in order to profit from local price drops. It allows investors to reduce their overall buying costs. As a [DCA trading bot](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-trading-modes/dca-trading-mode?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=dca-trading-bot), OctoBot can optimize your investment strategies for short or long term gains with heavy customization and backtesting capabilities. ### TradingView trading bot Use OctoBot as your [TradingView trading bot](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-trading-modes/tradingview-trading-mode?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=tradingview-trading-bot) and simply emit alerts from your TradingView indicators or strategies. Use these alerts to trade any crypto market, on any exchange from your TradingView native strategy. Whether it's from a visual TradingView indicator or a heavily optimized Pine Script strategy, your trades can be a