KuCoin
Trading Bot.
Set the Rules.
Let It Run.
Connect your KuCoin perps account to AstraBit with an API key and automate your trading with rule-based execution — marketplace strategies, manual control from one dashboard, or your own code. Your funds never leave KuCoin.
AstraBit is a U.S. registered broker-dealer and FINRA member firm. CRD# 331540.
What Is a KuCoin Trading Bot?
A KuCoin trading bot is software that places and manages perpetual futures trades on KuCoin automatically, following rules you define — instead of you entering every order by hand.
With AstraBit, the bot runs through an API key you create on KuCoin. Your funds stay in your KuCoin account at all times; AstraBit only sends trade instructions — withdrawal and transfer permissions stay disabled on the key. Monitor positions, orders, and P&L from the AstraBit dashboard.
Three Ways to Trade KuCoin with AstraBit
One API connection. Three ways to use it — pick the workflow that fits how you trade.
Marketplace Strategies
Browse the AstraBit Strategy Marketplace and subscribe to a published rule set. Once linked to your KuCoin connection, the strategy’s signals execute on your account automatically — no coding required.
Manual Trading Dashboard
Set up a personal bot and enter or exit KuCoin positions directly from the AstraBit trading dashboard. Manage KuCoin alongside your other connected exchange accounts — charts, orders, and P&L in one place.
Bring Your Own Strategy
Already have a system? Connect a custom strategy coded in any language, or send signals straight from TradingView via webhook. AstraBit handles execution on KuCoin.
How to Connect KuCoin to AstraBit
KuCoin is a centralized exchange, so setup is quick — create an API key with the passphrase astrabit and add it to AstraBit. Five steps, start to finish.
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Create or Log In to Your KuCoin Account
New to KuCoin? Sign up through AstraBit’s partner link to become Freemium-eligible. Make sure you have a KuCoin Futures account with funds in your Futures wallet — spot balances are held separately and can’t be accessed by futures bots.
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Open API Management
Click your profile icon (top right) and select API Management, then click Create API Key and give it a name (e.g., AstraBit).
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Set the Right Permissions
Enable General and Futures Trading permissions only. Leave Spot, Margin, Earn, Withdrawal, and Transfer disabled — AstraBit never needs them.
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Set the Passphrase to astrabit & Verify
Set the API Passphrase to exactly astrabit — all lowercase, no spaces. This isn’t a password you choose freely; it must match exactly for AstraBit to authenticate. Optionally whitelist AstraBit’s trusted IPs, complete your Trading Password + email + Google 2FA verification, then copy your API Key and Secret Key. The Secret Key is shown only once.
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Connect in AstraBit & Create Your Bot
In the Nexus dashboard, choose Connect Exchange → KuCoin, enter an API name, paste your API Key and Secret Key, enter the API Passphrase (astrabit), set Contract Type to USDT Futures, leave Position Mode and Margin Type on auto-sync, and connect. Then create your trading bot and link it to a strategy.
Before You Connect
- A KuCoin Futures account with funds in your Futures wallet (spot is separate)
- At least $150 (recommended) in your KuCoin Futures wallet
- 2FA and a 6-digit Trading Password set under Security Settings (both required to create a key)
- API Passphrase set to exactly astrabit (all lowercase)
- API permissions: General + Futures Trading only — Spot, Margin, withdrawal, and transfer stay off
- Recommended: whitelist AstraBit’s trusted IPs — unrestricted keys are deactivated after 60 days of inactivity; whitelisted keys don’t expire
Full Setup Guide with Screenshots
Every step above is documented in detail — API creation, permissions, security verification, and connecting to Nexus.
Read the Connection GuideWhat to Consider First
Automation doesn’t change the fundamentals. Here’s what to understand about KuCoin and AstraBit’s integration before you start.
Futures — Passphrase Is astrabit
AstraBit’s KuCoin integration trades USDT or USDC futures from your KuCoin Futures account. KuCoin API keys require a passphrase — you must set it to exactly astrabit (all lowercase) so AstraBit can authenticate the connection.
Leverage Cuts Both Ways
Perpetual futures are leveraged instruments. Trading them — automated or not — involves a significant risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. A bot follows rules; it does not guarantee outcomes.
$150 Minimum Recommended
AstraBit recommends a minimum balance of at least $150 in your KuCoin Futures wallet so it can reliably detect your balance and execute trades.
KuCoin Is a Centralized Exchange
KuCoin custodies the assets in your account and requires identity verification — a different model from on-chain venues where you hold your own keys. New to the distinction? Read our guide to centralized vs. decentralized exchanges.
KuCoin Is Freemium-Eligible
The Freemium + Loyalty Program is how AstraBit prices the platform: there’s no subscription fee — everything is paid with AstraBit Credits, and eligible activity can earn credits back. Trade on a KuCoin account linked through AstraBit’s referral link and a portion of the commissions AstraBit earns may be returned to you as credits based on your trading volume. Depending on your eligible activity, credits could be applied 1:1 toward bots and strategies and may offset some or all of your costs. Here’s how it works:
- Open your AstraBit account at no cost and earn credits for completing onboarding tasks.
- Create your KuCoin account through AstraBit’s referral link to make your account Freemium-eligible.
- As you trade on your linked KuCoin account, AstraBit converts a portion of the commissions it earns into AstraBit Credits on your account.
- Apply credits 1:1 toward eligible platform costs — bots, strategies, and more. 1 Credit = $1 USD. Credits do not expire.
- Billing starts only after your bot executes its first trade, at a transparent daily rate. Stop anytime by deleting the bot.
*AstraBit Credits are earned through eligible trading activity on affiliate-linked exchange accounts and by completing qualifying platform tasks. Credits are applied 1:1 toward eligible platform costs (1 credit = $1 USD), do not expire, are non-transferable, and have no cash value. Whether credits offset some or all of your costs depends on your activity. See the Freemium + Loyalty Program details.
Trading Bot Tiers
Every bot is priced as a simple daily rate, paid in Credits. Pick the feature set that fits your approach — and remember the rate only applies on days after your bot’s first trade.
Basic Bot
Entry-level option
- Connect to any supported exchange
- Copy trading & signals from strategies or Master Traders
- Fixed or percentage stop loss
- Up to 2 take-profit levels
- Up to 4 DCA steps
Standard Bot
Basic + additional features
- Everything in Basic
- Leverage functionality
- Fixed and trailing stop losses
- Up to 5 take-profit levels & 8 DCA steps
- One-click manual trading
- Connect your own strategies
Advanced Bot
Standard + advanced features
- Everything in Standard
- Hedging & AstraBit Stop Loss
- Up to 10 take-profit levels & 15 DCA steps
- Send signals to any bot to copy
- Religious law settings
- Fully interactive chart
Nexus Bot
Full feature set
- Everything in Advanced
- Unlimited trade triggers
- Central command bot for all others
- Master Trader bot
* Prices are paid in AstraBit Credits. 1 Credit equals $1 USD — pay with crypto or fiat. Prices may vary based on discounts. Credits earned through the Freemium + Loyalty Program apply 1:1 toward these rates. See the full feature comparison on the pricing page.
Ready to Automate Your KuCoin Trading?
Open your account at no cost, connect KuCoin via API, and put your rules to work — from the marketplace, the dashboard, or your own code.
Trading digital assets and perpetual futures is highly speculative, involves a significant risk of loss, and may not be suitable for all investors. AstraBit does not provide investment advice or trading signals, and automation does not assure profits or protect against losses.
KuCoin Trading Bot Questions
What is a KuCoin trading bot?
A KuCoin trading bot is software that places and manages perpetual futures trades on KuCoin automatically, based on rules you define. On AstraBit, the bot connects to your KuCoin account through an API key you create — it can follow a marketplace strategy, execute your manual orders from the AstraBit dashboard, or run a strategy you’ve built yourself.
Does AstraBit hold my KuCoin funds?
No. Your funds stay in your KuCoin account at all times. AstraBit connects through API permissions that allow trade execution only — withdrawal and transfer permissions are never enabled on the key.
What does KuCoin need to connect?
AstraBit’s KuCoin integration trades USDT or USDC futures from your derivatives account, using General and Futures Trading API permissions. KuCoin keys also require a passphrase, which must be set to exactly astrabit and entered in AstraBit alongside your API Key and Secret Key.
How does AstraBit connect to KuCoin?
Through an API key. On KuCoin, open API Management, create a key with General and Futures Trading permissions and set the passphrase to astrabit, then paste the API Key, Secret Key, and passphrase into AstraBit’s Nexus dashboard. The step-by-step guide covers the full setup with screenshots.
How much does a KuCoin trading bot cost on AstraBit?
There’s no upfront cost to open an account. Bots are paid for with AstraBit Credits (1 credit = $1 USD) at a daily rate, and billing only begins after your bot executes its first trade. Daily rates run from 0.33 credits for a Basic bot to 0.66 for Standard and 1.33 for Advanced (roughly $10–$40 per month), with a Nexus tier (1.99) in development. If you register on KuCoin through AstraBit’s referral link, eligible trading activity may earn credits that could offset some or all of your costs. See the Freemium + Loyalty Program for details.
Can I use my own strategy or TradingView alerts?
Yes. You can connect a custom strategy coded in any language, or send signals from TradingView to AstraBit via webhook. AstraBit receives the signal and executes on your connected KuCoin account. See how to connect a custom strategy.
What do I need before connecting KuCoin to AstraBit?
A KuCoin Futures account with at least $150 in your Futures wallet, plus 2FA and a 6-digit Trading Password set up beforehand. These are required to create the API key and for AstraBit to detect your balance and execute trades properly.
Is AstraBit a regulated company?
Yes. AstraBit operates as CPT Capital, LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA (CRD# 331540). You can verify our registration at FINRA BrokerCheck. Note: not all AstraBit services are broker-dealer services regulated by the SEC or FINRA.