Crypto never sleeps, but you do. And that’s a problem if you want to ride every market wave successfully. One second, you’re making coffee; the next, the market flips, and you miss the perfect trade. Manual trading can be stressful, emotional, and exhausting. That’s where AI trading bots come in. They watch the market, execute smart moves, and stick to the plan, so you don’t have to. It is time to learn more about them. This guide details the different AI trading bot offering on Bitget, a top centralized exchange. Here’s what to know.

What are AI trading bots?

AI trading bots are automated programs that analyze market trends, execute trades, and optimize strategies — all without human intervention. On Bitget, these bots help traders capitalize on opportunities 24/7 without emotions, hesitation, or burnout.

How do AI trading bots work?

Think of AI trading bots as algorithmic traders that follow predefined rules, reacting to the market faster than any human could. Depending on the type of bot, they use technical indicators, market trends, or predefined strategies to make calculated moves.

So how do these bots get access?

AI trading bots, including those on Bitget, operate directly within the platform. This means you don’t need to grant external access or set up API keys. When you activate a bot, it reserves funds from your Spot or Futures Wallet, using those funds to place orders (buy or sell) based on your strategic preferences. 

Types of AI trading bots on Bitget

1. Spot Grid bots – Buy low, sell high within a set price range. Ideal for sideways markets.
2. Futures Grid bots – Same as Spot Grid, but for futures trading with leverage. Higher risk, higher reward.
3. Martingale bots – Increase investment after a loss to recover quicker when the market turns. High risk but effective in trending markets.
4. Smart portfolio bots – Automate portfolio rebalancing to optimize asset allocation based on your strategy.
5. CTA (Commodity Trading Advisor) bots – Follow trend-based strategies to ride market momentum.
6. Signal bots – Execute trades based on real-time trading signals from professional analysts and algorithms.

These are a few bots that take the guesswork out of trading and execute faster, smarter, and more efficiently than human traders can. We shall describe each in detail later in the guide.

Bitget’s basic trading bots: When to use them and how

Bitget’s basic trading bots are built for traders who want automation without complexity. Here are a few that you might consider.

Spot Grid Bot

What it does: Buys low and sells high within a set price range, maximizing profit from sideways markets.

When to use: Use the Spot Grid Bot in ranging markets, where prices move up and down within a predictable zone. It thrives when there’s no clear trend — not too bullish or bearish — helping you profit from frequent price fluctuations.

How to use:

1. Go to Bitget Trading Bots and select Spot Grid Bot.
2. Choose a trading pair, say, BTC/USDT.
3. Set your price range; the bot will buy and sell accordingly.
4. Define the number of grids (more grids = smaller, frequent trades).
5. Allocate investment funds from your Spot Wallet. (can be done beforehand)
6. Click Start and let the bot handle the trades automatically.

You can also activate trailing grids to make better use of market opportunities. 

Futures Grid Bot

What it does: Works like the Spot Grid Bot but in the futures market, with the added option of leverage for higher potential returns.

When to use: Use the Futures Grid Bot when you want to make use of price fluctuations to amp up your trades, precisely to amplify profits (and risks). Best for experienced traders who can manage futures volatility.

How to use:

1. Select Futures Grid Bot in the Trading Bots section.
2. Pick a futures trading pair (e.g., ETH/USDT).
3. Set your price range and grid levels.
4. Choose leverage (1x, 5x, 10x, etc.). This would determine your asset liquidation price. 
5. Allocate funds from your Futures Wallet.
6. Click Start, and the bot will execute buy/sell orders based on price movements.

Martingale Bot

What it does: Doubles trade size after a loss, aiming to recover losses with a bigger win when the market reverses.

When to use: Use the Martingale Bot in trending markets with expected corrections. It works best when price movements are somewhat predictable, allowing the bot to recover losses through larger, strategically placed trades.

How to use: Choose Martingale Bot in the Bitget Trading Bots section.

• Select a trading pair (e.g., BTC/USDT). (You can choose Spot or Futures Martingale, based on your requirements)
• Set base order size; your initial trade amount.
• Define the multiplier (price action down tab): how much the bot increases trade size after a loss.
• You can also set the number of safety orders; the number of times you want the bot to repeat trade after the loss. 
• Set take-profit levels to lock in gains.
• Click Start, and the bot will adjust trade sizes based on market moves.

Spot Auto-Invest Bot

What it does: Automates dollar-cost averaging (DCA) by regularly buying crypto at set intervals to reduce market timing risk.

When to use: Use the Spot Auto-Invest Bot when you want to accumulate crypto over time without worrying about short-term price swings. It’s ideal for long-term investors looking to build a portfolio consistently.

How to use:

1. Select Spot Auto-Invest Bot in the Trading Bots section.
2. Pick a trading pair (e.g., ETH/USDT).
3. Set investment amount per cycle (e.g., $10 per day).
4. Choose a buying frequency (daily, weekly, or hourly.)
5. Click Start, and the bot will automatically purchase crypto at the set intervals.

Smart Portfolio Bot

What it does: This bot rebalances (auto) your crypto portfolio based on your target asset allocation strategy.

When to use: Use the Smart Portfolio Bot when you hold multiple cryptocurrencies and want to maintain a balanced allocation without manually adjusting holdings. It’s useful for long-term investors managing a diversified portfolio.

How to use:

1. Select Smart Portfolio Bot from Bitget’s Trading Bots menu.
2. Choose your assets (e.g., BTC, ETH, USDT).
3. Set allocation percentages (e.g., 50% BTC, 30% ETH, 20% USDT).
4. Choose rebalancing frequency (daily, weekly, monthly). You can even choose to rebalance proportionally, based on asset performance, if timed rebalancing isn’t your thing. 
5. Click Start, and the bot will adjust your portfolio automatically. Always enable the asset auto transfer option if you do not want to miss out on the trading or rebalancing opportunities. 

The Portfolio bot is a reliable tool for swing traders and even HODLers. Plus, there are several bot presets that you can simply copy and use based on your investment-specific aggressiveness. 

Pick the right bot for your strategy, set it up, and let automation handle the rest.

Bitget’s advanced trading bots: When to use them and how

For traders looking for more complex strategies, deeper market analysis, and higher customization, Bitget’s advanced trading bots offer powerful automation tools. 

CTA (Commodity Trading Advisor) bot

What it does: Uses trend-following strategies to enter and exit trades based on market momentum.

When to use: Use the CTA Bot in a strongly trending market — whether bullish or bearish. It’s ideal for traders who want to automate entries and exits based on trend signals, removing emotional bias from trading decisions.

How to use:

1. Go to Bitget Trading Bots and select CTA Bot.
2. Pick a trading pair (e.g., BTC/USDT).
3. Choose your trend-following strategy (long-only, short-only, or both). Applicable to Futures CTA. 
4. Define entry conditions (e.g., moving average crossovers, RSI triggers).

5. Some users might only see pre-existing bots, which can be used based on trading preferences. However, to optimize settings, you can head over to Bitget’s TradingView interface and tweak parameters accordingly.
6. Set risk management parameters (stop-loss, take-profit levels).
7. Click Start, and the bot will execute trades based on predefined signals.

Futures Signal bot

What it does: Executes trades based on external trading signals from professional traders, algorithms, or analytics tools. At present, Futures Signal bot is the one present, which automates trades in the futures market by executing orders based on custom trading signals from TradingView scripts, professional traders, or algorithmic strategies. 

When to use: Use the Signal Bot when you want to copy high-quality trading strategies without actively making decisions. Best for traders who trust external signals or want to follow experts.

How to use: (This bot requires multiple steps and therefore needs your complete attention)

Create a new signal on Bitget

1. Go to Bitget Trading Bots and select Futures Signal Bot.
2. Click on Create New Signal and enter the following details: (hypothetical example)

• Signal name: ETH Scalper 5-Minute
• Signal description: A high-frequency scalping strategy that opens trades based on five-minute candle breakouts. 

3. Click Confirm to create the signal.
   

Configure the trading strategy on TradingView

1. Open TradingView and go to the Pine Editor.

2. Create or modify a script using the following strategy parameters:

• Indicator 1: Bollinger Bands (Price touching the upper/lower band triggers a trade).
• Indicator 2: MACD Crossovers (Buy when MACD crosses above the signal line, sell when it crosses below).
• Timeframe: 5-minute chart.

3. Backtest the strategy using the Strategy Tester to ensure it performs well historically.
4. Once satisfied, apply the strategy to your ETH/USDT chart.

Set up alerts and webhooks on TradingView

1. Click on the Alert icon on TradingView.
2. In the Condition field, select your ETH Scalper 5-Minute strategy.
3. Scroll down to Webhook URL and enable it.
4. Copy the Bitget webhook URL and paste it into the webhook field.

5. In the Message field, enter the following JSON format (provided by Bitget): (only happens when you login with your account)

{

  “symbol”: “ETHUSDT”,

  “side”: “buy”,

  “orderType”: “market”,

  “quantity”: “0.1”,

  “leverage”: “5”,

  “takeProfit”: “2%”,

  “stopLoss”: “1%”

}

This code can vary based on what parameters you add. 

6. Click Create Alert to start sending signals from TradingView to Bitget.

Link the signal to the Futures Signal bot on Bitget

1. Go back to Bitget, find your newly created ETH Scalper 5-Minute signal.
2. Click Link Signal and select the ETH/USDT trading pair.
3. Configure the bot’s risk parameters: (these can change based on your preferences)

• Leverage: 5x
• Trade Size: 0.1 ETH
• Take Profit: 2%
• Stop Loss: 1%

4. Click Start, and the bot will now execute trades automatically whenever the TradingView alert is triggered.

Futures Quant Trading bot

What it does: This bot principle is based on quantitative trading strategies. These strategies are meant for high-frequency trading in the futures market that involves executing multiple trades rapidly to capitalize on price inefficiencies.

When to use: Use the Futures Quant Trading Bot when trading in a volatile futures market, where rapid fluctuations allow for scalping and arbitrage opportunities. Best for traders comfortable with leverage and quick trade execution.

How to use:

1. Select Futures Quant Trading Bot in Bitget Trading Bots.
2. Choose a futures pair (e.g., ETH/USDT).
3. Set your trading strategy (e.g., Long, Short, or Neutral).
4. Define leverage levels (higher leverage increases profit potential but also risk).
5. Adjust risk management settings (stop-loss, liquidation buffer) using the trading view interface.
6. Click Start, and the AI trading bot will begin executing trades without you having to do anything. 

Funding Rate Arbitrage Bot

What it does: This relatively new bot capitalizes on funding rate differences between spot and futures markets. By simultaneously holding opposing positions, long in the spot and short in the futures space, the bot aims to earn profits from the funding rates. 

When to use: Deploy the Funding Rate Arbitrage Bot when there’s a significant difference in funding rates between spot and futures markets, allowing you to earn consistent returns with minimal market exposure.

How to use:

1. Navigate to the Funding Rate Arbitrage Bot in the Bitget Trading Bots section.
2. Pick a cryptocurrency pair (e.g., BTC/USDT).
3. Determine the capital to allocate for the strategy, which also determines the margin. 
4. Adjust settings like leverage and position sizes (amount per batch) based on your risk tolerance.
5. Activate the bot to begin automated arbitrage trading.

Why use AI trading bots?

AI trading bots aren’t just about automation — they give traders a competitive edge by eliminating human errors, optimizing strategies, and reacting faster than any human ever could. Here’s why they’re worth using:

• 24/7 trading 
• Emotion-free trading
• Lightning-fast execution
• Optimized strategies
• Hands-free convenience
• Backtested and data-driven

But while AI trading bots offer major advantages, they’re not risk-free.

AI trading bot risks

A number of risks exist. Here are a few that might need some attention:

• Market volatility: Bots follow the rules, not intuition; a sudden price crash can still lead to losses.
• Wrong strategy = wrong trades: If you set up a bot poorly, it will execute trades exactly as programmed, even if they’re bad ones.
• Over-reliance on automation: No bot is foolproof; market conditions can change unpredictably.
• Leverage risks: Futures trading bots use leverage, which amplifies both gains and losses, and liquidation is a real danger.
• Exchange downtime: If Bitget experiences downtime, trading bots could malfunction or get stuck in open positions.
• Security risks: Though Bitget bots run on the platform itself (no API needed), always use strong security measures to protect your account.

Are Bitget’s AI trading bots worth it?

AI trading bots can be valuable if you are aware of how the bots work and the more complex aspects of parameter handling functions. If not, all is not lost as you are always free to choose from the preset bots, which have tried and tested profit levels to their name. Regardless of the bots you use, it is important to follow Bitget tutorials concerning AI trading bots before proceeding. Always do your own research and never invest more than you can afford to lose. 

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