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How to Set Up a Crypto Trading Bot on Astrabit

A crypto trading bot is automated software that connects to your exchange and places trades for you based on predefined rules, indicators, or signals — executing your strategy around the clock. This guide walks through creating and launching a bot on AstraBit: connecting your exchange, configuring strategy settings, and activating automated trading.

~10 minutes No custody of funds CEX + DEX supported

This content is provided for informational purposes only; not trading advice.

Before You Launch

What to Know First

A bot follows rules; it does not guarantee outcomes. Here’s what to have in place before you build.

What You Need

An AstraBit account, a supported exchange account, and API keys from that exchange with trading permissions enabled and withdrawals disabled for security.

Credits & Billing

Make sure you have enough AstraBit Credits to launch. Charges begin only after the bot executes its first trade, then apply daily until the bot is stopped or deleted.

Your Funds Stay Put

AstraBit does not take custody of your funds. Your assets remain on your connected exchange, and bots operate through API access with permissions you control.

Start Small, Test First

Begin with a small equity allocation, confirm the test transaction during setup, and monitor performance before increasing allocation. Trading digital assets involves significant risk.

Step-by-Step Setup

Eight Steps,
Wizard to Launch

The Create Bot wizard walks you through trading type, exchange, strategy, bot tier, and configuration.

Prerequisites Checklist

  • AstraBit account with Credits available
  • Exchange connected via API (trading on, withdrawals off)
  • Funds in the right wallet on your exchange

Exchange-specific API instructions are linked at the bottom of this guide.

1

Start the Bot Creation Wizard

  1. Log in to your AstraBit account.
  2. Navigate to the Nexus dashboard.
  3. Open the Menu and select Create Bot — or use the Create Bot button on the left-hand side.
Bot creation interface in AstraBit dashboard showing Create Bot button.
Create Bot in the Nexus dashboard
2

Choose Your Trading Type

  • Follow a Verified Strategy — plug-and-play strategies from vetted third-party strategists, ranging from DCA to Swing to Scalping. You’ll review strategies in full in later steps.
  • Follow an Elite Trader (BETA) — AstraBit’s version of copy-trading. Applications are open for Elite Traders.
  • Trade Your Own Strategy — bring your own strategy, coded in any language, web-hooked from TradingView, or traded manually via AstraBit’s dashboard.
  • Sync Performance History via Codex Bot — connect APIs to Codex bots to sync trade history and use it in AstraBit Portfolio analytics.
AstraBit Create Bot interface showing Trading Type options including Follow Verified Strategy and Follow an Elite Trader.
The four trading types
3

Connect an Exchange

  1. Select Connect New exchange.
  2. From the pop-up, select the exchange you want to connect.
  3. Enter the exchange API information in the specific fields.
  4. Select Connect — you’ll see the new API added.

For exchange-specific instructions, see the connection guides linked at the bottom of this page.

AstraBit Connect Exchange API screen showing supported exchanges including Bybit, Binance, Kraken, OKX, KuCoin, Bitget, ApeX, BingX, Hyperliquid, and WOOFi.
Supported exchanges in the connect pop-up
4

Select Your Trading Strategy

  1. Select the strategy of your choice — filter by Strategist, Asset, Type, and Cost.
  2. Click Details for additional information.
  3. The PnL Calculator for each strategy is also under Details.
AstraBit Create Bot screen displaying available trading strategies including BNB Turbo, Bonsai DCA BTC, Candle Effect Solana, and VORTEX AVAX.
The strategy marketplace
5

Select Your Trading Bot Type

  1. Choose Basic, Standard, or Advanced.
  2. Click Details for a list of capabilities for each tier.
AstraBit Create Bot screen showing Basic, Standard, and Advanced bot type options with Bot Capabilities panel open.
Basic, Standard, or Advanced
6

Set Up Bot Configurations

  1. Name your bot anything you like.
  2. Entry Type — based on strategy type.
  3. Adjust Equity Allocation — the % of funds in your account to use for each entry.
  4. Set a Leverage amount (optional).
AstraBit Create Bot screen showing Equity and Risk settings including equity allocation slider and leverage controls.
Equity allocation and leverage
7

Add Risk Management (Optional)

  1. Set a Stop Loss (optional).
  2. Add a Take Profit level (optional).
  3. The number of Take Profit levels you can set is based on your trading bot tier.
AstraBit Create Bot screen showing risk management settings including stop loss and take profit configuration.
Stop loss and take profit settings
8

Finalize & Launch

  1. Review your bot configuration settings.
  2. Click Confirm & Create.
  3. Your bot sends a test transaction.
  4. Once complete, you’re taken to the AstraBit Trade screen, where you’ll view your trading bot activity.
Your bot is successfully created — no further action required.
AstraBit bot dashboard showing live chart, executed trade signals, and bot performance metrics.
Live monitoring in AstraBit Trade

AstraBit Tips

After Launch

1Make sure you have enough AstraBit Credits to launch your bot — a notification appears if you don’t.
2After creation, multiple widgets appear in the Nexus Dashboard — configure it however you see fit.
3Monitor bot activity and performance in real time under AstraBit Trade.

Exchange API Creation Guides

Step-by-step API setup for every supported exchange. Asterisk (*) = Freemium eligible.

ApeX Omni (DEX) Binance* (CEX) Hyperliquid* (DEX) BingX* (CEX) WOOFi Pro* (DEX) Bitget* (CEX) Bybit* (CEX) Kraken (CEX) KuCoin* (CEX) OKX* (CEX)

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a crypto trading bot on AstraBit?

A crypto trading bot on AstraBit is automated software that connects to your exchange via API and executes trades based on a strategy and settings you define, reducing the need for manual trading.

What do I need before setting up a crypto trading bot with AstraBit?

You need an AstraBit account, a supported exchange account, and API keys from that exchange with trading permissions enabled and withdrawals disabled for security.

How do I choose the right bot type (Basic, Standard, or Advanced)?

Start the bot creation wizard and review the details for Basic, Standard, and Advanced bots. Then select the option that best matches your experience level, risk tolerance, and desired features such as leverage or multiple take-profit levels.

How can I safely test my bot before committing more capital?

Begin with a small equity allocation, confirm the test transaction during setup, and monitor performance in the AstraBit Trade screen and Nexus dashboard before increasing allocation.

How do I know my bot is running correctly after launch?

Your bot will appear in the AstraBit Trade screen with live activity and performance metrics. Related widgets in the Nexus dashboard will also populate, indicating the bot is active unless you pause, stop, or modify its settings.

When will I start being charged for my trading bot?

Charges begin only after the bot executes its first trade. You can configure your bot and view estimated daily costs in advance, but billing does not start until trading activity begins. After the first trade, charges are applied daily until the bot is stopped or deleted.

Does AstraBit have custody of my funds?

No. AstraBit does not take custody of your funds. Your assets remain on your connected exchange, and bots operate through API access with permissions you control.

Can AstraBit trading bots be used on both centralized and decentralized exchanges?

Yes. AstraBit supports automated trading across both centralized exchanges (CEX) and select decentralized exchanges (DEX), allowing you to manage strategies across different environments from one platform.

Related Concepts

What is a Strategist? What is a Stop Loss? What is a Verified Strategy? What is a Take Profit? What is an Elite Trader? What is Leverage in trading? What is the PnL Calculator? What is a Buy/Sell Signal? What are AstraBit Credits? How do I pause or stop a bot? What is the Nexus Dashboard?

Good to Know

Your Bot, Your Rules

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No Custody

Your assets remain on your connected exchange — AstraBit never holds your funds.

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You Control Permissions

Bots operate through API access with permissions you grant and can revoke anytime.

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No Guaranteed Outcomes

A bot follows rules; it does not guarantee performance. Trading digital assets involves substantial risk.

Need help along the way?

If you experience any problems, contact support by email or submit a ticket through Discord.

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