Why do traders automate

What does automated trading actually solve?

Most trading problems aren’t strategy problems; they’re attention problems. You can only watch so many charts, on so many exchanges, for so many hours. Automating your trading is how the plan keeps running when you can’t.

You’ve already built a strategy

Bring it from TradingView as a webhook, or as code in any language. The bot executes your signals — you keep the logic.

You’re trading across exchanges

Connect ten centralized and on-chain exchanges by API and run them all from one dashboard, instead of five logins and five tabs.

You can’t sit at the screen

Set your entry, exit, and risk rules once. Your bots keep following them while you’re at work, asleep, or away from your desk.

You’re still learning

Start with a vetted strategy or follow an existing bot while you build your own approach, with position sizing and risk limits you control.

Everything you need to automate your crypto trading from one dashboard.

Types of Trading Bots

What Bot Types Can You Run on AstraBit?

Every AstraBit trading bot operates according to rules you define or select. Bring your own strategy, use a vetted one from the marketplace, mirror another bot’s trades, or track performance by pair. All four types run across the ten supported exchanges.

Standard and above

Bring Your Own Strategy

Bring a strategy you’ve already built. Connect it through a TradingView webhook or as code in any language — AstraBit is coding agnostic. Your strategy decides when to trade; the bot places the orders on your connected exchange.

All tiers

Vetted Marketplace Strategies

Select a strategy from the vetted marketplace and assign it to a bot. Entries and exits are already defined, so you’re setting equity allocation and risk controls rather than building logic. Each listing shows recent performance metrics and the key risk factors.

Past results are not indicative of future performance.

Advanced master · any follower

Copy Trading — Master & Follower

Run one bot as the master and attach as many followers as you want. When the master takes a trade, every follower takes the same trade. Followers don’t have to sit on the same exchange as the master — run the master on BingX and followers across five other venues at once.

The master needs to be an Advanced bot; followers can be any tier. Copy trading currently mirrors your own trading — an independent strategist program isn’t available yet.

Its own bot type

Codex Bots

Codex bots track performance instead of placing trades. Connect an exchange API, choose the pairs you want to follow, and feed the results into portfolio analysis — useful when your trading is spread across several exchanges and you want one view of all of it.

Controls You Can Add to Any Bot

Add these to any bot type. What’s available depends on your tier.

  • Equity allocation
  • Take-profit · up to 10 levels on Advanced
  • Stop-loss
  • Trailing stops · Standard and above
  • DCA steps · up to 15 on Advanced
  • Leverage · Standard and above
  • Hedging: straddle & protective hedge · Advanced
  • One-click manual trading · Standard and above

Leverage and hedging carry substantially higher risk. Leveraged trading can lose more than a position’s initial margin and is not suitable for all investors. Review the Margin Disclosure Document before enabling either. Full feature breakdown by tier is on the pricing page.

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Why Traders Choose AstraBit:

  • Connect CEX and DEX and manage trading activity from one dashboard.
  • Create bots that follow defined logic.
  • Discover pre-built strategies designed to support different trading goals.
  • Earn credits from trading activity that can help offset platform costs.
  • Operated by CPT Capital, LLC — an SEC-registered broker-dealer and FINRA member firm.

Create Your First Bot

Get Started in 3 Easy Steps

Ready to dive in? Get access to our platform, community, and tools — plus AstraBit Credits you can use to launch your first bot.

Earns 10 Astrabit Credits

1 . Register on AstraBit

Sign up and complete your registration to receive your first 10 AstraBit Credits and unlock additional credits as you go.*

*AstraBit Credits explained: View Now

Earns 20 astrabit Credits

2 . Sign Up & Connect Exchange

Create a new account* with a supported affiliate exchange referral link and connect it to AstraBit via API.

*Already have an account with one of our supported exchanges? Contact Support.

Choose & Launch a Bot

3 . Choose & Launch a Bot

Select and customize your first bot. Set custom trading parameters with ease, then launch it on your connected exchange – it’s that simple!

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No Upfront Costs

Start today and launch trading bots without initial subscription fees.

Start for free
= Eligible for AstraBit Credits* See Details

Decentralized exchanges enable direct, secure trading on the blockchain, offering self-custody and liquidity through decentralized pools without centralized intermediaries.*

*More information about the differences between Centralized Exchanges and Decentralized Exchanges can be found in our blog

= Eligible for AstraBit Credits* See Details

Centralized exchanges offer fast, user-friendly trading with deep liquidity and advanced tools, but require users to deposit funds and give custody of funds to the platform.*

*More information about the differences between Centralized Exchanges and Decentralized Exchanges can be found in our blog

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Evaluate with our Profit Loss Calculator

Our Profit & Loss Calculator allows you to see recent performance metrics before you commit to a strategy.

*Not indicative of future results.

Earns 10 Astrabit Credits

1. Register on AstraBit

AstraBit registration and login page displayed on a laptop screen with the tagline “Simple, Secure & Flexible for Everyone.”

Sign up and complete your registration to receive your first 10 AstraBit Credits and unlock additional credits as you go.*

*AstraBit Credits explained: View Now

Earns 20 astrabit Credits

2. Sign Up & Connect Exchange

Decentralized Exchanges (DEX)

= Eligible for AstraBit Credits* See Details

Decentralized exchanges enable direct, secure trading on the blockchain, offering self-custody and liquidity through decentralized pools without centralized intermediaries.*

*More information about the differences between Centralized Exchanges and Decentralized Exchanges can be found in our blog

Centralized Exchanges (CEX)

= Eligible for AstraBit Credits* See Details

Centralized exchanges offer fast, user-friendly trading with deep liquidity and advanced tools, but require users to deposit funds and give custody of funds to the platform.*

*More information about the differences between Centralized Exchanges and Decentralized Exchanges can be found in our blog

Choose & Launch a Bot

3. Choose & Launch a Bot

AstraBit registration and login page displayed on a laptop screen with the tagline “Simple, Secure & Flexible for Everyone.”

Select and customize your first bot. Set custom trading parameters with ease, then launch it on your connected exchange – it’s that simple!

How execution works

The plan you write is the plan that runs

A bot is a set of instructions and nothing else. It doesn’t reconsider, it doesn’t get distracted, and it doesn’t decide that this time is different. Here’s what that means in practice.

Rules execute exactly as written

Your entry conditions, position size, and exit logic are parameters, not intentions. The bot places the same order under the same conditions on the hundredth trade as it did on the first — it has no memory of the last one going badly and no opinion about the next one.

Crypto markets never close, and neither do bots

Digital assets trade around the clock, including the hours you’re asleep and the days you’re away. A bot monitors its conditions continuously and acts on them whenever they occur, rather than whenever you next open a chart.

Risk settings apply to every trade, not most of them

Stop-loss levels, take-profit targets, trailing stops, and position limits are attached to the bot, so they’re applied on every position it opens. Changing them is a deliberate edit you make to the bot — not something that happens in the middle of a moving market.

Automated execution does not remove market risk. Stop-loss and take-profit orders are subject to exchange execution and market conditions, and may fill at prices different from the levels you set. Past results are not indicative of future performance. Full detail on the pricing page and in our disclosures.

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Earn AstraBit Credits as you trade.

Trade. Earn. Apply. Repeat.

Use AstraBit-connected trading tools and supported exchange integrations. Generate AstraBit Credits based on eligible activity. Use credits toward eligible platform costs, tools, or services.

See How Freemium Works

Browse Vetted Strategies

With AstraBit, you don’t just automate trades—you can choose how to trade. The strategy marketplace features vetted third-party strategies built to run through AstraBit bots, offering flexibility to match your financial goals and risk tolerance.

Each strategy includes recent performance metrics, trade descriptions, and key risk factors to support informed decisions. From trend-following to fades, short-term signals to longer holds—choose what fits your style, portfolio, and pace. Learn more about vetted strategies.

View All Strategies

Supported Exchanges — Centralized and On-Chain

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Supported Decentralized Exchanges

AstraBit helps you connect supported centralized and decentralized trading venues so you can monitor activity, deploy strategies, and manage your automated trading workflow without jumping between platforms.

Supported Centralized Exchanges

*More information about the differences between Centralized Exchanges and Decentralized Exchanges can be found in our blog.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use AstraBit for free?

Yes! AstraBit offers a Freemium + Loyalty Program where you can receive AstraBit Credits. These credits can be applied toward the cost of AstraBit products.

→ To learn more, visit our [AstraHelp Center Article].

How does AstraBit’s Freemium + Loyalty Program work?

All products on AstraBit are purchased using credits. Freemium + Loyalty Credits can be used to offset the cost of AstraBit products and in some cases, your Freemium + Loyalty credits may fully cover your costs. You can receive credits in multiple ways:

  1. Account Verification — When you verify your account, you will receive 10 credits.
  2. Affiliate Exchange Connection — When you connect your first, new affiliated exchange and execute your first trade through AstraBit, you will receive 20 credits. NOTE: There is no limit to the amount of affiliated accounts you can use. Only your first, new account will be eligible to receive the 20 credits. All other affiliate accounts will receive credits based on trading activity.
  3. Trading Activity — If you use an affiliated exchange and AstraBit is your referee, we can convert a portion of the commissions we receive from your manual or automated trading volume into credits and apply them to your account.

→ To learn more, visit our [AstraHelp Center Article].

Important: Credits have no cash value and cannot be withdrawn. They can only be used toward eligible AstraBit products.

What is AstraBit?

AstraBit is a U.S.-based, veteran-owned, SEC-registered broker-dealer that lets you automate trading, stake digital assets, and manage portfolios across centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) exchanges. The platform supports manual and automated trading, portfolio analysis, and copy trading, all from one interface.

AstraBit is built for individuals and institutions who want a single point of access to multiple exchanges and strategies.

Features include, but are not limited to:

  • Automated and manual trading for digital assets
  • Connect multiple exchanges, centralized and decentralized, and manage trading from one dashboard
  • Marketplace for vetted trading strategies
  • Copy trading, so one bot can mirror another bot’s trades across different exchanges
  • Portfolio and performance analytics
  • Educational resources on risk management and trading concepts
  • White-label solutions for exchanges and businesses

→ To learn more, visit our [AstraHelp Center Article].

What is the difference between CEX and DEX automation on AstraBit?

AstraBit supports automated trading on both centralized exchanges (CEXs) and decentralized exchanges (DEXs).

  • CEX automation: Trades are executed through a centralized platform where you create an API key to connect your exchange account to AstraBit. Funds are deposited and held in custody by the exchange, offering deeper liquidity and fastest execution but with third-party custody risk.
  • DEX automation: Trades are executed on-chain through decentralized protocols where you connect AstraBit to your wallet via API keys. Funds remain in self-custody, often deposited in smart contracts, providing greater control but potentially less liquidity and increased risk during periods of high volatility.

AstraBit’s cross-exchange automation means you can run trading bots, copy strategies, and manage your portfolio across both CEX and DEX environments from a single interface.

→ To learn more, visit our [AstraHelp Center Article].

Does AstraBit hold my funds?

No. Your funds stay in your own exchange accounts.

AstraBit connects to exchanges through API keys with withdrawal permissions disabled, which means we can place trades on your behalf but cannot move money out of your account.

You retain control of your assets at all times and can revoke API access at any time.

→ To learn more, visit our [AstraHelp Center Article].

How does AstraBit keep my information secure?

  • AstraBit never accesses your wallet or exchange login credentials.
  • AstraBit is PCI compliant and does not store your credit card details.
  • All API connections use permissions set by you and can be revoked at any time from your exchange account.
  • API keys are hashed so even AstraBit developers cannot see them.

→ To learn more, visit our [AstraHelp Center Article].

Which exchanges does AstraBit support?

Currently supported crypto exchanges include:

Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs):

  • ApeX
  • Hyperliquid
  • WOOFi

Centralized Exchanges (CEXs):

  • Binance
  • BingX
  • Bitget
  • Bybit
  • Kraken
  • KuCoin
  • OKX

Support for additional exchanges is planned. Some exchanges may restrict access based on your location. Always review the exchange’s Terms of Service before creating an account.

→ To learn more, visit our [AstraHelp Center Article].

How do I connect my exchange to AstraBit?

You connect your exchange via an API key. Step-by-step instructions, screenshots, and video guides are available in the [AstraHelp Center].

If my funds stay on my exchange, what am I paying AstraBit for?

You pay for access to AstraBit’s tools and products, including but not limited to:

  • Automated crypto trading and staking bots
  • Portfolio analysis and risk management tools
  • Access to a marketplace of vetted trading and staking strategies
  • Copy trading functionality

→ To learn more, visit our [AstraHelp Center Article].

Does AstraBit give financial advice or recommend strategies?

No. AstraBit provides tools and infrastructure, not advice. We do not recommend specific strategies, assets, or trades, and nothing on this site is a personalized recommendation. Strategies available through the marketplace are built by independent third parties. We strongly recommend consulting a licensed, independent financial, legal, and tax advisor before making financial decisions.

→ To learn more, visit our [AstraHelp Center Article].

Where can I get help with setup?

  • AstraHelp Center — Step-by-step setup guides
  • AstraBit Discord — Community support and ticket submission
  • AstraBlog — Educational resources on trading and staking

→ To learn more, visit our [AstraHelp Center Article].

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