OctoBot
Open-source crypto trading bot with a visual interface for grid, DCA, TradingView-alert and AI-assisted strategies, with backtesting and paper trading built in.
The friendliest open-source crypto bot to start with: test its built-in strategies in paper mode and keep the one that fits you.
Who it is for
Crypto traders who want grid or DCA automation with a graphical interface instead of writing code.
Strengths
- Graphical web interface plus Telegram control; no coding needed for the standard strategies.
- Built-in backtesting engine and paper trading before using real money.
- Connects to 15+ exchanges (Binance, Coinbase, Kucoin, Hyperliquid and more) through the CCXT library.
- Can execute alerts from TradingView indicators or Pine Script strategies.
Good to know
- The new 'node mode' release is announced as a beta: the project itself warns you may hit bugs or incomplete features.
- Its 'AI trading' mode calls OpenAI or Ollama models; an LLM saying 'buy' is not an edge, and OpenAI calls cost money.
- Grid and DCA strategies look great in sideways markets and can hold large losing positions in a strong trend.
Want a bot built on OctoBot, or something similar?
We set it up, connect it to your accounts and keep it running.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these sources, checked on 2026-10-24. If something has changed, the source wins; tell us at hello@heybotify.com.
- https://github.com/Drakkar-Software/OctoBot: features, supported exchanges, beta warning, GPL-3.0 license
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